Seminars

Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson to Co-Present a Virtual Seminar for the NASBP: Beyond the Click: Legal Realities of E-Signed Indemnity Agreements

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Fresh off his appointment to the Attorney Advisory Council  of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) Adrian D’Arcy, alongside Ashley Robinson of D’Arcy Vicknair, and longtime friend and colleague, Ryan J. Springer (EMC Insurance Companies), are delighted to present a Virtual Seminar for the NASBP titled “Beyond the Click: Legal Realities of E-Signed Indemnity Agreements,” on April 22, 2026 at 2:00 (Eastern).

                 

Electronic signatures – or as we may know them: the darling of the modern efficiency world. They are quick, efficient, and perhaps a bit too accommodating on occasion. While e-signatures are generally valid under federal and state law, critical provisions—particularly attorney-in-fact and power of attorney clauses—often trigger heightened statutory requirements such as notarization, witnessing, or even prohibitions on electronic execution in certain jurisdictions and when executed electronically may not be self-proving.   Adrian, Ashley, and Ryan look forward to presenting a webinar that combines a legal prospective from outside counsel, a practical prospective from the surety, and a few “war stories.”

Both NASBP members and non-members are welcome to register: click here for registration.

Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson Presented a Seminar at the New Orleans Bar Association’s 2025 Procrastinators Program

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Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson spoke again at this year’s New Orleans Bar Association’s Procrastinators Program.

Adrian and Ashley discussed the most important recent decisions in Louisiana and beyond that affect the construction industry and construction practitioners. Adrian and Ashley also discussed recent developments, decisions, and cases regarding the nationwide status of the disadvantaged business enterprise program, Louisiana cases regarding judicial interpretations of peremption and binding mediation clauses, and other decisions affecting construction industry participants.

 

Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson Speaking at 2025 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’s and Ashley’s presentation will cover the most important recent decisions in Louisiana and beyond that affect the construction industry and construction practitioners. Recent developments, decisions, and cases regarding the nationwide status of the disadvantaged business enterprise program, Louisiana cases regarding judicial interpretations of peremption and binding mediation clauses, and other decisions affecting construction industry participants will be discussed in this presentation.

Join them Tuesday, December 18 for what should be an informative and entertaining hour of CLE.

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

Ashley Robinson Participates in 2025 Annual Women in Construction Conference in Washington D.C.

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Representing D’Arcy Vicknair, Ashley Robinson participated in this year’s 2025 Annual Women in Construction Conference, held in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., last week. 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.

This year, Ashley served as a Breakout Session Co-Chair, and she helped to coordinate the seven breakout sessions, topics of which included: “Seizing Opportunities in a Booming Construction Market,” “Speak, Connect, Build: Storytelling for Women in Construction,” and more.

Adrian D’Arcy and Robyn Elliott to Present Seminar: AIA G701, G702 and G703: Application for Payment for Lorman Education Services

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On June 3, D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Adrian D’Arcy, along with associate Robyn Elliott, will present a webinar for Lorman Education Services: AIA G701, G702 and G703: Application for Payment.

 

 

The Webinar will provide attendees a practical understanding of how the AIA G701 Change Order document serves as an important tool for managing scope, cost, and schedule changes in construction projects, as well as a clear understanding of how AIA Documents G702 and G703 function- highlighting their critical role in ensuring smooth payment processes and minimizing legal risk throughout a construction project.

Click here to register for the webinar.

Ashley Robinson on Panel at the ABA Forum on Construction Law 2025 Annual Meeting

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Ashley Robinson, along with Douglass Wynne with Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, LLP, presented a Panel at the American Bar Association’s Construction Law 2025 Annual Meeting: Surety Secrets: Understanding Their Role and Decision-Making on Troubled Projects on April 24, 2025. Ashley and Doug discussed a surety’s perspective in securing project funding, exploring coverage triggers under various bond forms, fulfilling a surety’s obligations, and when payments are made.

 

Ashley Robinson on the Committee for the Junior League of New Orleans Women’s Leadership Summit

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D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to announce that attorney Ashley Robinson is serving on the committee for the Junior League of New Orleans Women’s Leadership Summit.

Designed for women ready to elevate their personal and professional lives while driving meaningful change in their communities, this year’s theme for the Summit is “Illuminating the Path Forward” and features dynamic keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions focused on professional development, personal growth, and community engagement, and opportunities to connect with like-minded women committed to making a difference.

For more information, click here.

    

ABA FSLC Mid-Winter 2025 After Party a Great Success!

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D’Arcy Vicknair, along with co-sponsors/co-hosts Nicholson Professional Consulting, Beacon Consulting Group, Inc., Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP, Krebs Farley, Loewke Brill Consulting Group, Inc.,  Bovis Kyle Burch & Medlin, LLC, Watt Tieder Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP, Dry Law, PLLC, 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 music, and good company. We’ll see you next year!

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.