Forum on Construction Law

    Members of the Forum represent all segments of the construction industry: owners, design professionals, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, insurers and sureties. The Forum’s mission is to serve the construction industry through education and leadership while Building the Best Construction Lawyers.

    Video Arbitration: What to Consider Before Jumping In

    August 19 | 1 PM EDT

    With many civil court proceedings on hold or delayed indefinitely, online arbitration is becoming more and more prevalent. Our panel includes two litigators who gained their experience in virtual hearings after their in-person hearing in New York City was shut down abruptly due to the pandemic. The panel also includes a senior representative from the American Arbitration Association. This CLE will explore the legal issues presented by online hearings, applicable arbitral institution rules, and discuss important considerations and best practices for conducting an arbitration hearing remotely.

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    Leadership Roundtable Series on Impacts of COVID-19

    In order to serve and provide resources to our Forum members, the greater ABA, and the general public, the ABA Forum on Construction Law and strategic partners have developed a multi-part webinar series exploring how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting construction and design and identifying options for response and risk management/mitigation. In these free, non-CLE webinars, industry leaders and attendees will have the opportunity to exchange information, learn from one another, raise questions, and offer options for addressing the deepening effects of the crisis. If you are a company leader or legal counsel, we invite you to join our conversation.

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    Welcome to our new Forum Leadership for Bar Year 2020

    The ABA Forum on Construction Law welcomes Kristine A. Kubes as Chair for the 2019 to 2020 Bar year. Kristine officially took over from past Chair Tom Rosenberg on September 1, 2019. She is the first solo practitioner and only the sixth woman to hold the office of Chair in Forum history.

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    Diversity & Inclusion Committee

    Promoting diversity in the profession shall be a priority of the Forum. The mission of the Forum’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee is to raise awareness and understanding among our members and others of the vital role diversity plays in the construction industry, both nationally and globally. The Diversity Committee’s mission includes enhancing participation, inclusion and leadership opportunities for attorneys of diverse backgrounds in Forum programs, publications and other initiatives. The Committee will also educate our membership on how diversity impacts the practice of construction law.

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    Construction Law Today – the Podcast of the ABA Forum on Construction Law

    The Forum is pleased to present a series of podcasts on various construction law topics. Buzz Tarlow hosts “Construction Law Today”, a periodic podcast of the ABA Forum on Construction Law. Buzz engages Forum members in conversation on subjects of practical and academic interest to construction lawyers. The Forum welcomes questions, comments and suggestions about its podcasts, and welcomes other podcasters who wish to propose ideas and content for future podcasts. Enjoy.

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    ABA Connect

    This is a space for you to connect with other Construction Law members and committees through interactive discussions, content sharing, and much more.

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    The Forum understands the dynamic nature of the construction industry and the practice of construction law and produces high quality publications to address law, legal, and technical issues, to serve its members and the industry.

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    Coronavirus Task Force

    In response to the growing legal needs of Americans arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19), the American Bar Association has created a nationwide task force of volunteer lawyers and judges from across the legal profession. The task force will identify the legal needs arising from the pandemic, make recommendations to address those needs, and help mobilize volunteer lawyers and legal professionals to assist people who need help.

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    About Us Forum on Construction Law

    The Forum’s new Mission Statement, adopted in 2012, emphasizes the Forum’s core focus on the education and professional development of Construction lawyers. Indeed, this has been the heart of the Forum’s mission since its founding in 1976. But this is not meant to signal a narrowing of the Forum’s traditionally broad efforts at improving Construction law and practice, and at enhancing the careers of Construction lawyers generally.

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