Summary of Meetings: Construction Law
Number of Meetings Held: 5
May 26, 2026
Cementing Connections: A Night of Networking
Synopsis: This lively and laidback networking event encourages construction law professionals to connect, collaborate, and gain valuable insight from peers within the industry. A chance to strengthen ties within the community and grow your professional network.
In-Person Registration: TBD
February 13, 2026
Update on Recent and Notable Case Law
Guest Speakers: Michael B. Morgan of Lawson Lundell LLP, and Alexander J. Spraggs of Phil Law Corp
Synopsis: Join Michael B. Morgan, Partner, Lawson Lundell LLP and Alexander J. Spraggs, Commercial and Construction Litigation Counsel, Shareholder, Pihl Law Corporation, as they discuss important cases of 2025.
Online Registration: 101
November 20, 2025
Hammering It Out: Arbitration vs Litigation of Construction Disputes
Guest Speakers: Sarah McEachern, Borden Ladner Gervais
Synopsis: Sarah McEachern, Borden Ladner Gervais, examines the advantages and challenges of arbitrating construction disputes, covering key differences from litigation, effective clause drafting, efficient arbitration practices, dispute suitability, and insights from an arbitrator’s viewpoint.
Online Registration: 68
In-Person Registration: 12
October 26, 2025
Builders Liens Updates: Clearing Liens, Closing Deals
Guest Speakers: Chelsea Wilson, Partner at Dentons Canada LLP, and Wil Chan, Partner at Dentons Canada LLP
Synopsis: Chelsea Wilson and Wil Chan, Partners at Dentons Canada LLP, unpack recent developments in lien law, provide practical strategies for discharging liens, and examine the broader impacts on real estate transactions, project management, and dispute resolution.
Online Registration: 187
In-Person Registration: 23
September 26, 2025
Throwing a Wrench Into Things: Insolvency in the Construction Sector
Guest Speakers: Mia Laity, Associate, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP, and David McKenzie, Partner, Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP
Synopsis: David McKenzie and Mia Laity discuss how insolvency intersects with builders' liens, holdbacks, insurance and surety bonds, equipment leases, seizures and much more.
Online Registration: 76