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These former generals counsel will discuss the lifecycle of construction disputes, what they most wanted from arbitrators and outside counsel when they were the client and how that experience informs their alternative dispute resolution practices.
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Construction claims present complex factual and legal
challenges. When disputes arise, keeping complex and global
projects moving is paramount. Phil Bruner, Director of JAMS Global
Engineering & Construction practice group and co-author of the
authoritative treatise on American construction law will moderate a
panel discussion featuring:
• Laura Abrahamson, former Sr. Vice President, Deputy
General Counsel, Global Head of Litigation, AECOM (Los
Angeles)
• Paul Bruno, former Managing General Counsel, Fluor
Corporation (Dallas)
• Katherine Gurun, former Sr. Vice President & General
Counsel, Bechtel Corporation (San Francisco)
Together, these former generals counsel will discuss the
lifecycle of construction disputes, what they most wanted from
arbitrators and outside counsel when they were the client and how
that experience informs their alternative dispute resolution
practices.
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