Distinguished Faculty

Conference Co-Chairs

Neil Abbott

Partner
Gowling WLG

Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs

February 25, 2021 • 11:00 am

Jennifer Suess

Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs

February 25, 2021 • 11:00 am

Speaker Faculty

Glenn Ackerley

Partner
WeirFoulds LLP

From Concept to Practical Application: IPD through a Local Lens with Perspectives from Canadian Projects

February 26, 2021 • 1:30 pm

Markku Allison

Vice President, Strategy + Innovation
Chandos Construction

From Concept to Practical Application: IPD through a Local Lens with Perspectives from Canadian Projects

February 26, 2021 • 1:30 pm

Jason Annibale

Partner
McMillan LLP

Think Tank on Effective Project Management in a COVID Era: From Force Majeure to Defending Against Delays and Impact-Related Claims

February 25, 2021 • 11:15 am

Yuri Bartzis

Innovation Manager – Canadian Building Operations
Pomerleau

Leveraging Technology in Legal Services to Create Efficiencies and Security

February 26, 2021 • 4:00 pm

Keith Bannon

Managing Partner
Glaholt Bowles LLP

Fireside Chat on Adjudication: Update on Lessons Learned from ODACC and Construction Lawyers One Year Later

February 25, 2021 • 4:15 pm

Graham Brown

Partner
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Think Tank on Effective Project Management in a COVID Era: From Force Majeure to Defending Against Delays and Impact-Related Claims

February 25, 2021 • 11:15 am

Chris Burr

Partner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Surety Bonds: What You Need to Know to Avoid Insolvency Issues and Practical Tools for Your Project

February 25, 2021 • 5:00 pm

Geoff Capelle

Project Development Manager
Bird Construction

From Concept to Practical Application: IPD through a Local Lens with Perspectives from Canadian Projects

February 26, 2021 • 1:30 pm

Barbara Capes

Assistant General Counsel
Kiewit Canada Inc.

Deconstructing Construction Law Reforms Across Canada: Lessons Learned from the Ontario Experience

February 25, 2021 • 1:00 pm

Ellie Choi

Vice President and General Counsel
Chandos Construction

From Concept to Practical Application: IPD through a Local Lens with Perspectives from Canadian Projects

February 26, 2021 • 1:30 pm

Brian Chung

Partner
Aird & Berlis LLP

The Ins and Outs of Construction Liens & Common Pitfalls to Avoid

February 25, 2021 • 3:30 pm

Bill Deley

Senior Counsel – North America
GHD

Deconstructing Construction Law Reforms Across Canada: Lessons Learned from the Ontario Experience

February 25, 2021 • 1:00 pm

Paul Dipede

General Counsel
Corebuild Construction Ltd.

Deconstructing Construction Law Reforms Across Canada: Lessons Learned from the Ontario Experience

February 25, 2021 • 1:00 pm

Chad Eggerman

Partner
MLT Aikins LLP

Practical Solutions for Adopting a Prompt Payment Regime and Coping with Growing Pains

February 25, 2021 • 2:00 pm

Julianna Fox

Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
WSP

Ethics 101: Critical Issues to Consider in Selecting Your Joint Venture Partner and Managing Relations

February 26, 2021 • 5:00 pm

Jesse Gardner

Partner
Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Dispute Resolution for Construction Projects: Assessing Improvements to the Process and Determining Which Method is Right for You

February 26, 2021 • 10:45 am

Karen Groulx

Partner
Dentons Canada LLP

Leveraging Technology in Legal Services to Create Efficiencies and Security

February 26, 2021 • 4:00 pm

Pierre Hamel

Director of Legal and Government Affairs
Association de la Construction du Québec

Practical Solutions for Adopting a Prompt Payment Regime and Coping with Growing Pains

February 25, 2021 • 2:00 pm

Seán Hollywood

Senior Director, Construction Solutions
FTI Consulting

Think Tank on Effective Project Management in a COVID Era: From Force Majeure to Defending Against Delays and Impact-Related Claims

February 25, 2021 • 11:15 am

Howard Krupat

Partner
DLA Piper Canada LLP

Deconstructing Construction Law Reforms Across Canada: Lessons Learned from the Ontario Experience

February 25, 2021 • 1:00 pm

Ian Marshall

Vice President, Commercial & Legal
Bot Construction Group

Dispute Resolution for Construction Projects: Assessing Improvements to the Process and Determining Which Method is Right for You

February 26, 2021 • 10:45 am

Marko Misko

Partner
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

Q&A | Spotlight on Collaborative Procurement and Contracting in Australia

February 26, 2021 • 12:00 pm

Rick Moffat

Partner
HKA

Think Tank on Effective Project Management in a COVID Era: From Force Majeure to Defending Against Delays and Impact-Related Claims

February 25, 2021 • 11:15 am

Jay Nathwani

Senior Legal Counsel
Crosslinx Transit Solutions Constructors

Dispute Resolution for Construction Projects: Assessing Improvements to the Process and Determining Which Method is Right for You

February 26, 2021 • 10:45 am

Anca Neacsu

Partner
McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Q&A | Spotlight on Collaborative Procurement and Contracting in Australia

February 26, 2021 • 12:00 pm

Steve Ness

President
Surety Association of Canada

Surety Bonds: What You Need to Know to Avoid Insolvency Issues and Practical Tools for Your Project

February 25, 2021 • 5:00 pm

Jamie Olsen

Legal Counsel
Graham Construction

Surety Bonds: What You Need to Know to Avoid Insolvency Issues and Practical Tools for Your Project

February 25, 2021 • 5:00 pm

Leanna Olson

Senior Legal Counsel
Bantrel Co.

Practical Solutions for Adopting a Prompt Payment Regime and Coping with Growing Pains

February 25, 2021 • 2:00 pm

Iain Peck

Partner
Stieber Berlach LLP

Strategies for Preventing, Mitigating and Eliminating Environmental Risks in Construction Projects

February 26, 2021 • 2:45 pm

Amee Sandhu

Founder & Principal Lawyer
Lex Integra Professional Corporation

Ethics 101: Critical Issues to Consider in Selecting Your Joint Venture Partner and Managing Relations

February 26, 2021 • 5:00 pm

Robby Sohi

Legal Counsel – Western Canada
EllisDon Group of Companies

Practical Solutions for Adopting a Prompt Payment Regime and Coping with Growing Pains

February 25, 2021 • 2:00 pm

Damon Stoddard

Partner
Heal & Co. LLP

The Ins and Outs of Construction Liens & Common Pitfalls to Avoid

February 25, 2021 • 3:30 pm

Joshua Strub, BESc (Civil), JD

Partner
Margie Strub Construction Law LLP

Think Tank on Effective Project Management in a COVID Era: From Force Majeure to Defending Against Delays and Impact-Related Claims

February 25, 2021 • 11:15 am

Lorna Tardif

Partner
HKA

Dispute Resolution for Construction Projects: Assessing Improvements to the Process and Determining Which Method is Right for You

February 26, 2021 • 10:45 am

Elise Teitler

Project Manager
ODACC

Fireside Chat on Adjudication: Update on Lessons Learned from ODACC and Construction Lawyers One Year Later

February 25, 2021 • 4:15 pm

Marty Venalainen

Director, Transaction Legal
Infrastructure Ontario

Strategies for Preventing, Mitigating and Eliminating Environmental Risks in Construction Projects

February 26, 2021 • 2:45 pm