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Lisa has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Prior to becoming a lawyer, she worked for several years in project management and engineering for Turner Construction Company holding various field and office positions. During that time, she completed millions of dollars worth of work-in-place for the core-and-shell and tenant improvement divisions in the following sectors: hospitals and other healthcare facilities, laboratories, retail space, office towers, high-rise residential, and light industrial.

Lisa's construction field experience provides her with a deeper perspective and understanding of the construction process making her invaluable in assisting our construction clients' legal and business needs. The primary focus of her transactional practice is advising owners, designers, contractors or project teams regarding multi-million dollar design and construction deal structures utilizing collaborative and integrated delivery processes, and drafting bid documents, contracts, and BIM protocols for large private and public works. Lisa is experienced with public procurement processes, HUD guidelines and protocols, and has international contract experience. On the claims side, she has experience advising clients regarding resolution of a variety of legal issues including contract disputes, claims and delay analysis, termination, default, mechanic liens and stop notice claims, defects and alternative dispute resolution. Lisa has a reputation for successfully working with clients to resolve claims and conflicts as they arise through business and legal negotiations avoiding litigation.

Publications

"Integrated Project Delivery: The Game Changer," co-author, American Bar Association (April 2012)

"How IPD can help your project succeed," co-author, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce (June 2011)

"Every marriage — and project — needs a honeymoon," co-author, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce (May 2011)

"California: New Mandatory Notice Requirements for Enforcement of Mechanic's Lien Rights," co-author, Aon Construction Services (March 2011)

"Design-Build is Gaining Traction in the Public Sector," co-author, Construction Alert (March 2011)

"Comparison of Integrated Project Delivery Agreements," co-author, The Integrated Project Delivery Seminar Series (2009)

"Legal Meets The Cutting Edge Of Digital Projects In Construction," co-author, Modern Contractor Solutions Magazine (2008)

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Presentations

"Integrated Project Delivery: A Change in Project Dynamics," LCI Alabama Community of Practice (January 2012)

"Integrated Project Delivery - Virtual Design to Construction," Legal and Management Aspects of IPD and BIM, AIA San Francisco Seminar (July 2011)

"IPD Contract Negotiation," AIA Seattle and AGC Seminar: (December 2010)

"Integrated Project Delivery," Kajima USA Annual Meeting (October 2010)

"IPD: The Future of Design and Construction," Gallagher Construction Seminar (October 2010)

"IPD Presentation," Thornton Tomasetti (August 2010)

"IPD Workshop," Turner Construction Company (August 2010)

"Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Video Series" (July 2010)

"Applying the Principles of IPD: A Discussion of Key Principles and Elements," Hanson Bridgett Seminar (February 2010)

"Integrated Project Delivery: An Introduction," XL Construction (January 2010)

"Structuring the Business Deal: Integrated Project Delivery," USGBC-NCC and Hanson Bridgett Seminar (January 2010)

"IPD Contract Comparisons," The Integrated Project Delivery Seminar (September 2009)

"Implementing IPD: Process, Business Structures and Contracts," The Integrated Project Delivery Seminar Series (April and June 2009)

"Integrated Project Delivery: An Introduction," Bovis Lend Lease (May 2009)

"Public Private Partnerships," moderator, Design-Build Institute of America (September 2008)

"Developed, Orchestrated and Coordinated," moderator and panelist, Groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference (2004-2007)

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