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Seminars

Andrew Vicknair and Ashley Robinson Featured Speakers at the ABA’s 2024 Regional Meeting: Infrastructure From The Ground Up

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D’Arcy Vicknair’s founding partner, Andrew Vicknair, and special counsel, Ashley Robinson were featured speakers at the American Bar Association’s Forum on Constrution Law’s 2024 Regional Meeting.

Along with John Lawrence with Infinity Engineering Consultants, Andy and Ashley presented the session entitled “Power,” which examined the unique legal issues invovled in power plant projects.

This one-of-a-kind program, “Infrastructure from the Ground Up: Civil Works Projects for Lawyers,” took place on December 5, 2024, in four different locations country-wide (Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New Orleans).  The New Orleans portion of the event, led by forum Chair, Keith Bergeron, was an exceptional success and a great time was had by all.

   

Ashley Robinson Participates in 2024 Annual Women in Construction Conference in Washington D.C.

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Representing D’Arcy Vicknair, Ashley Robinson recently participated in this year’s 2024 Annual Women in Construction Conference, held in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., with over 600 attendees. 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 served as a Session Coordinator for the session entitled “Mind Your Business – Why a strategy on mental health just makes ‘cents.’ ”.

D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to once again sponsor this wonderful organization and event.

Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson Speaking at 2024 Procrastinators Program

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Ashley Robinson Construction law attorney LouisianaAdrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson are honored to be speaking again at this year’s New Orleans Bar Association’s Procrastinators Program. Adrian and Ashley will discuss recent Louisiana cases in the field of construction and surety law and the possible import of these decisions to legal practitioners. They will be covering issues such as construction industry participants’ contract rights, cases regarding judicial interpretations of standard contract provisions, peremption, public bid law, claimants’ rights against sureties, and decisions regarding causes of action for construction industry participants.

Join them on the afternoon of Friday, December 27 for what should be an informative and entertaining hour of CLE.

For more information on the presentation and on the procrastinators program, click here.

Andrew Vicknair and Ashley Robinson Speaking at the ABA’s 2024 Regional Meeting: Infrastructure From The Ground Up

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D’Arcy Vicknair’s founding partner, Andrew Vicknair, and special counsel, Ashley Robinson will be featured speakers at the American Bar Association’s upcoming 2024 Regional Meeting.

On December 5, 2024, in four convenient locations across the country (Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New Orleans), the ABA Forum on Construction Law will present “Infrastructure from the Ground Up: Civil Works Projects for Lawyers.” Taught by leading industry professionals in each location, this one-of-a-kind program provides a unique opportunity for both new and seasoned construction lawyers, as well as other construction industry participants, to gain a fundamental understanding of the key engineering and construction issues that govern major civil works projects, or “horizontal” construction.

Andy and Ashley will be presenting Session Four: Power, which will examine the unique legal issues involved in power plant projects.

Click here to register.

Adrian D’Arcy to be a Panelist at The Third Annual Blueprint Conference

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D’Arcy Vicknair is pleased to announce Adrian D’Arcy will again be a panelist at the upcoming third annual Blueprint Conference presented by Riess LeMieux.

The Blueprint Conference  serves to provide insight on critical issues in the construction industry including risk mitigation, project administration, contract negotiation, and more. The event also provides a unique opportunity to network and learn alongside industry professionals and executives.

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Andrew Vicknair to Present Seminar for the LSBA – Blueprints & Legalities: Navigating Construction Licensing

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D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Andrew Vicknair, will be presenting “Blueprints & Legalities: Navigating Construction Licensing” for the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Construction Division at the upcoming “Building For Success” conference on October 10, 2024. The conference is  an immersive seminar where the intricacies of construction law come to life, tailored specifically for seasoned lawyers and judges.

For more information and to register, click here.

 

D’Arcy Vicknair Attorneys, Adrian D’Arcy and William Mumfrey, to Present Seminar: Understanding AIA Document A312 Bond Forms for Lorman Education Services

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On September 26, 2024, D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Adrian D’Arcy, along with associate William Mumfrey, will present a webinar for Lorman Education Services: Understanding AIA Document A312 Bond Forms.

 

 

The Webinar will help attendees to define and understand the basic workings of A312 bonds, help identify defenses to claims against a A312 Performance Bond, learn the proper manner to present notice of default under a A312 Performance Bond, and understand the pitfalls associated with not honoring respective obligations under the A312 Bonds.

Click here to register for the webinar.

Andrew Vicknair to Co-present Seminar for the New Orleans Bar Association: Killer Contract Provisions

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On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Andrew Vicknair will co-present a seminar for the New Orleans Bar Association’s Construction Law Committee: Killer Contract Provisions. Along with co-presenters Daniel Lund, III, Shailendra “Shay” Kulkarni and Roger Nelson, Andy will delve into the critical aspects of construction contracts, focusing on identifying and understanding the provisions that can make or break a project. Click on the picture below to register:

ABA FSLC Mid-Winter 2024 After Party a Great Success!

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D’Arcy Vicknair, along with co-sponsors/co-hosts Krebs Farley, Loewke Brill Consulting Group, Inc., Nicholson Professional Consulting, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, LLP, Beacon Consulting Group, Inc., Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP, Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod, Bovis Kyle Burch & Medlin, LLC, Watt Tieder Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP, Dry Law, PLLC, Phelps Dunbar, LLP, Adams and Reese, LLP, Clyde & Co., Inc., and VERTEX put on a fantastic After Party for this year’s ABA FSLC mid-winter meeting. A great time was had by all as everyone enjoyed good drinks, good food, good music, and good company. We’ll see you next year!

Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson Speaking at Procrastinators Program

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Ashley Robinson Construction law attorney LouisianaAdrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson are honored to be speaking at this year’s New Orleans Bar Association’s Procrastinators Program. Adrian and Ashley will discuss recent Louisiana cases in the field of construction and surety law and the possible import of these decisions to legal practitioners. They will be covering issues such as peremption on claims against sureties under Louisiana’s public works act, the current problems with prematurity of third party indemnity demands, claimants’ recovery under both statutory payment bonds and lien bonds, public bid law, and the expanding negligent professional undertaking claims cause of action.

Join them on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 20 for what should be an informative and entertaining hour of CLE.

For more information on the presentation and on the procrastinators program, click here.

Andrew Vicknair to Co-Present ABA Seminar: 5,280: A Measured Mile, Yes … But, Is It That Straightforward

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D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner Andrew Vicknair will be co-presenting a seminar for the ABA Forum on Construction Law on Thursday, October 26, 2023, 12pmET via Zoom as part of the Toolbox Talk Series by D1 – Construction Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

Along with co-presenter, David Ponte of Ankura Consulting Group, Andy will discuss what is and what is not a “measured mile.” Andy will help guide all attendees on how to use the preferred scheduling methodology and ways to effectively counter incorrect applications.

There’s still time to register – click here, or on flyer below.