Cracks in the Plan

Engineers and Lawyers Unpack Construction Catastrophes

Speakers

Richard Elder Lubin Olson	Nathaniel Levine Exponent	David R. Ojala Thornton Tomasetti

When a project fails, the fallout is rarely simple. Cost overruns, delays, safety risks, and finger-pointing among owners, designers, and contractors can quickly turn a technical problem into a legal battle. This session brings engineers and lawyers to the same table for a candid, cross-disciplinary conversation about how construction catastrophes happen, how they're investigated, and how they're ultimately resolved. Presenters will draw on real-world scenarios to bridge the technical and legal divide, offering practical insight into real-world solutions.

Topics

• How construction failures happen
• When to bring in engineers and experts
• How risk and responsibility get assigned
• How disputes are resolved and how they could be prevented

Section Chairs
Merra Kurubalan, Lubin Olson
Craig Kisylia, Lubin Olson

Event Code: B261222
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To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103

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