News & Publications

Ashley Robinson to Attend Women in Construction Conference, Sponsored by D’Arcy Vicknair

Ashley Robinson lawyer Louisiana

D’Arcy Vicknair’s own Ashley Robinson will be representing the firm at this year’s 16th Annual Women in Construction Conference. The Conference is being held in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., Friday, October 28, 2022. The Conference is mainly funded by contributions from sponsors, and D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to be one of those sponsors of this great event.

The Women in Construction Conference is the East Coast’s premiere forum for education, professional development and networking for women in the build industry. The organization empowers women to continue to grow and achieve success in the community with a “By Women, for Women” motto. Ashley is excited to attend several thought-provoking panels throughout the day, before enjoying the cocktail reception.

 

Click here for more information and to register:

Adrian D’Arcy to Co-Present HalfMoon Education’s AIA Contract Document Workshop Webinar

 

D’Arcy Vicknair partner, Adrian D’Arcy will be a co-presenter for HalfMoon Education’s AIA Contract Document Workshop.

This webinar is open to the public and designed to qualify for several different continuing education hours. D’Arcy Vicknair has been proud to work with HalfMoon this past year in other presented seminars, and Adrian is happy to continue that working relationship.

The Workshop will cover several construction contract and AIA fundamentals.

Join Adrian on November 2, 2022, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

 

Click here to register:

Andrew Vicknair Will Be Guest Speaker on Contract Bonds and Insurance for the City of Monroe

Andrew Vicknair Guest Speaker

 

D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to announce that partner, Andrew Vicknair, will be the guest speaker on Contract Bonds and Insurance for the City of Monroe.

Andy will impart knowledge and resources for small business owners on the importance of bonds and insurance when securing contracts.

Join Andy on October 13, 2022, 9:00 am – 11:00 am, at the Monroe Civic Center.

 

 

Click thumbnail for free registration:

ticket registration

D’Arcy Vicknair Attorneys, Andrew Vicknair and Peter Graffeo, attend ABA Forum on Construction Law

D’Arcy Vicknair partner, Andrew Vicknair, and D’Arcy Vicknair associate, Peter Graffeo are proudly representing the firm at the American Bar Association’s annual Forum on Construction Law,  held in the birthplace of Rock-n-Roll, Memphis, Tennessee.

In between visits to Graceland, and checking out the Blues Hall of Fame, Andy and Peter are keeping busy attending various seminars the ABA is offering. From Cyber Security to Legal Ethics, the ABA makes sure to cover a wide variety of topics affecting the construction industry, while simultaneously having the attendees join in fun events like the March of the Peabody Ducks and different Networking Receptions.

Andy and Peter are already looking forward to next year’s forum!

Federal 5th Circuit Underscores Need For Employers’ Careful Drafting And Implementation Of Non-Compete Agreements In Louisiana

 

Norman Mott attorney New Orleans

Federal 5th Circuit Underscores Need For Employers’ Careful Drafting And Implementation Of Non-Compete Agreements In Louisiana

By: Norman A. Mott, III

 

 

 

Non-compete agreements in Louisiana are strictly regulated by La. R.S. §23:921. Louisiana has a strong history of not favoring or enforcing non-compete agreements. The language of the statute prohibits all non-compete agreements on its face before providing a list of exceptions detailing acceptable circumstances for valid non-compete agreements. …
Learn More

D’Arcy Vicknair Attorneys Author Blog for NOBA: Price Escalation – Protect Yourself from Material Escalation Costs

Andrew Vicknair attorney New Orleans  Ashley Robinson attorney Louisiana

D’Arcy Vicknair partner, Andrew Vicknair, and senior associate, Ashley Robinson, recently authored a blog for the New Orleans Bar Association, “Price Escalation – Protect Yourself from Material Escalation Costs” …
Learn More

Adrian D’Arcy and Andrew Vicknair Recognized in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

 

D'Arcy Vicknair foundersD’Arcy Vicknair is proud to announce that its founding partners, Andrew Vicknair and Adrian D’Arcy, were again recognized as “Best Lawyers” in the 2023 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” Both have been recognized consistently over the years: Adrian since 2018 and Andy since 2019. The lawyers given the yearly distinction of “Best Lawyer” are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing, divided by geographic region and practice areas. Congratulations to both Andy and Adrian for well-deserved recognition!

D’Arcy Vicknair Sponsors LATDP Elite

 

D’Arcy Vicknair is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of LATDP Elite.  LATDP Elite is a club that gathers the best youth soccer players from three cities in Louisiana (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette) and its teams compete against some of the best youth clubs in the country in the MLS Next league.

 

 

We thank LATDP Elite for the warm welcome. D’Arcy Vicknair is excited to partner with LATDP and is looking forward to another successful soccer season!

 

 

D’Arcy Vicknair at the Associated Builders and Contractors of Louisiana’s 2022 Convention

 

 

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Louisiana is holding its annual Convention this week at The Lodge in Gulf Shores, Alabama.  D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to be a sponsor for the Thursday night dinner.   In addition, Adrian D’Arcy is looking forward to being on Friday morning’s Construction Legal Panel.

Jordan Williams Joins the D’Arcy Vicknair Team

 

D’Arcy Vicknair is delighted to announce that Jordan Williams will be joining the firm as an associate!

As a recent Tulane Law School graduate, Jordan is familiar to most of the attorneys and staff at D’Arcy Vicknair, as he worked with them during his law school internship. At D’Arcy Vicknair, Jordan will focus on commercial civil litigation, with an emphasis in the areas of construction and suretyship.

As D’Arcy Vicknair continues to grow, we are excited to have Jordan join us on the journey!

Christopher Joseph Selected to the ABA’s Young Leadership Academy

 

 

D’Arcy Vicknair is delighted to announce that associate Christopher D. Joseph, Jr. has been selected to the American Bar Association’s (“ABA”) Young Lawyers Division (“YLD”) Leadership Academy. The YLD Leadership Academy is a two-year leadership training program that, among other things, provides its members with opportunities to serve on YLD boards and prepares young attorneys for leadership roles with the ABA. Congratulations to Chris for this great accomplishment!