Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
5001 Coconut Rd
Bonita Springs, FL
Cozen O’Connor is sponsoring the 2025 Construction Super Conference at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida. The Construction Super Conference, now in its 39th year, is recognized as the preeminent construction conference developed for mid to senior-level professionals working in legal and commercial construction markets. Impactful plenary sessions and compelling panel discussions from top legal, consulting, and leaders of construction companies bring to the forefront challenging issues and new insights into the legal, business, and economic challenges and opportunities in today’s construction industry.
The opening keynote, sponsored by Cozen O’Connor, will feature Marc C. Thompson, executive leadership and innovation expert, and Byron Loflin, Nasdaq’s Global Head of Board Advisory. They will engage in a dynamic conversation on how leadership, governance, and adaptability are reshaping the construction and legal landscape.
Stephen Seeger will speak on the “How To Put Your Experts in a Hot-Tub (and Make It Good for Everyone)” panel. Steve will discuss best practices for presenting expert testimony through hot tub and other variations, and how to guide the process from the outset with protocols and procedures to ensure that everyone emerges from their hot tub fully satisfied with the experience.
Bruce Ficken will speak on the “Legendary Careers in Construction Law” panel. This panel will offer an insightful conversation among some of the most prominent construction lawyers of the past 50 years.
Lawrence Prosen will speak on the “The Art of Waiting – Do Disputes Ever Get Better with Age? The Pros and Cons of Kicking the Can Down the Road” panel. Larry will discuss how disputes can impact contractual relationships, overall project progress, and success, as well as how they can negatively affect future work costs. Larry and the other panelists will also discuss internal perspectives and challenges that can prevent early dispute resolution and how to navigate those challenges successfully.
Wendy Venoit will speak on the “Construction Site Intel – Tracking Down ESI Without Blowing the Budget” panel. Wendy will discuss the evolving landscape of eDiscovery, focusing on how legal professionals can efficiently manage the vast amounts of digital data involved in modern discovery processes. Wendy and the other panelists will also explore best practices for utilizing eDiscovery tools to streamline document review, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks.
Luke Nicholas Eaton will speak on the “Shared Goals, Superior Results: Using Common Interest Agreements to Minimize Disputes and Unlock Potential” panel. Luke and the other panelists will discuss how to maximize the potential of executing strategic common interest agreements and advancing shared objectives while safeguarding confidentiality and privilege. They will also discuss novel, effective, and practical strategies for counsel representing contractors and subcontractors that prioritize shared objectives and create a competitive advantage while protecting your party's interests.
Kenneth Cushing, Wendy Klein Keane, and Micah Myers will speak on the panel “The Ever-Changing Impact of Tariffs and Executive Orders on the Construction Industry.” Kenny, Wendy, and Micah will provide an overview of tariffs and Executive Orders impacting the construction industry, and discuss legal and practical considerations and challenges when procuring goods and services domestically and internationally. They will also cover contract considerations to mitigate or shift risk from these tariffs and executive orders at all stages of the project life cycle.
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