We’re pleased to have Sommer Clement present this business practice dinner for us. She is very familiar with AIA contract language as it applies to A/E/C firms. Randy Hart, AIA, will join Sommer. Nothing beats a lawyer and an architect discussing what they do best, contractually speaking that is.

Here’s what will be covered:

• Additional Insured Provisions
• Defense, Hold Harmless, and Indemnity
• Intellectual Property and Drawing Ownership
• Warranties and Standards of Care
• Incorporation of the Prime Contract
• Independent Duty Doctrine and its Impact on Design Claims
• Other words and clauses to be aware of in contracts

Speakers:

Sommer B. Clement is an attorney and partner in the Seattle office of Lorber Greenfield & Polito LLP.  She has handled civil disputes since 2001, with a primary focus in construction defect claims associated with multi-family, single-family, and commercial construction, and mixed-use high-rise towers.  Sommer also handles product liability, personal injury, premises liability, and general civil litigation, drafts contracts, and provides risk management advice.  She has spoken on topics including yellow brass claims and land use issues.  Sommer has been named a Rising Star by Washington Law and Politics seven times, and is AV Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law and the University of Oregon, and practices law in Washington and Oregon.  Before becoming a lawyer, Sommer was an administrative assistant and contract administrator at a Seattle mechanical and electrical engineering firm. 

A partner with OAC since 1985, Randy Hart has specialized in architectural design since 1977, and building enclosure investigation and repair since 1989. As one of the principals leading OAC’s building enclosure and forensic architecture and engineering practices, he has set the standard for OAC’s straightforward approach to the identification of design and construction issues, providing practical solutions for long-term building performance.  His hands-on experience includes building enclosure investigation and testing, budget development, project documentation, development and implementation of repair solutions, and field observations of repairs.

No shows and cancellations after 12:00pm on March 11 will not be refunded.

5:30pm arrival/social. 6:00pm welcome/dinner. 6:30pm to 7:30pm speakers’ presentation