Venue
The Magnolia Hotel
The Magnolia Hotel, 1100 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, USA

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Event Date Tue Jan 14 CST - Thu Jan 16 CST (almost 5 years ago)
In your timezone (EST): Tue Jan 14 9:00am - Thu Jan 16 6:00pm
Location The Magnolia Hotel
1100 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Region Americas
Details

Construction and capital projects carry a multitude of risk and costs. One way to ensure a project turns out successful is with superior contract language, enforcement, negotiation, as well as managing a strong and trustworthy relationship between the owner and contractor(s).

This premier marcus evans conference will permit attendees the opportunity to discuss successful negotiation strategies, sharpen dispute resolution tactics, gain a comprehensive understanding of insurance and indemnification clauses, and how to handle the risks associated with working with international entities in today’s volatile political and economical climate.

Key Topics:
• Form ideal legal and commercial team to ensure best players are running the project
• Collaborate between owners and contractors to vocalize needs and respectfully meet agreements
• Enhance indemnification clauses in contract to minimize challenges and confusion
• Examine evolution of contract management roles to see where differences lie
• Explore both sides of contract negotiations to uncover best tactics and practices

Speakers

2020 Speakers

Fermeen Fazal
VP & Chief Counsel, Universal Pegasus International

John H. Fenner
VP, Corporate General Counsel, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Turner Industries Group, LLC

Ed Diggs
Senior Counsel and Manager of Claims, OG&C, Bechtel Corporation

Cesar Hernandez Espinoza
General Counsel USA & Latin Americ, Worley

Mina Wheless
Senior Corporate Counsel, SNC-Lavalin

Kelli L. Wayland
Senior Counsel, Baker Hughes, a GE Company

Tracy Allen Baker
Director, Commercial Contracts Management, Duke Energy

Jessica McKinney, Esq.
Executive Contract Management Director, GE Grid Solutions

Sponsors & Partners

2020 Sponsors and Partners

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• The Rhodes Group
• Bradley LLP

PANEL PARTNER:
• Pepper Hamilton LLP

PARTNERS:
• Houston Energy Industry News
• Global Risk Community
• Contracting Business
• EC&M
• HPAC Engineering