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Competing in the Alaska Market

Thursday, November 8, 2007
Hotel Captain Cook
4th & K Streets
Anchorage, Alaska

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Walter Featherly
Michael White
Robert Tompkins
Christine Williams

Hot Topics in Construction Law

The Anchorage office is holding a half-day seminar on hot topics in construction law related to the Alaska market. Attorneys Walter Featherly,  Robert Tompkins, Michael White, and Christine Williams will talk about such issues as they relate to construction law in Alaska:

  • Project Record Keeping
  • Language of Releases / Indemnity Agreements
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Types of Claims, Claim Preparation, and Documentation
  • Teaming Agreements
  • Deposition Preparation
  • Protests, Disputes & Appeals Under the FARS

Partner Walter Featherly helps business entities structure, negotiate, and draft clear and enforceable contracts and agreements and comply with applicable laws and regulations to reduce their risk profile and increase profitability. Focusing on Alaska Native- and Native American owned businesses, Mr. Featherly regularly handles matters of corporate law and governance, securities law, protection of intellectual property, government contracting, employment practices, finance, and real estate.

Partner Michael White has more than 20 years of experience in complex civil litigation, employment, labor, administrative, contract, and construction law. Mr. White regularly litigates complex legal disputes before courts and administrative agencies throughout the United States including claims involving construction contracts and disputes, discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, violation of noncompetition, trade secret and confidentiality agreements, wage and hour issues, licensing disputes, constitutional law, and employment-related tort claims.

Of Counsel Robert Tompkins focuses his practice on government contracts matters, including representation of 8(a) and other small businesses. He has litigated numerous bid protests at the contracting officer level, the Government Accountability Office, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Mr. Tompkins also counsels clients on the strategic value and use of protests and on developing proposal and RFP response strategies designed to avoid protests where possible.

Associate Christine Williams advises clients on matters involving construction contracts and contract litigation. Ms. Williams also advises clients on a wide range of business interests, including navigating complex government contract opportunities and requirements. Ms. Williams regularly advises contractors and subcontractors on bid protests, negotiation of contracts, preparation of claims, and litigation.


Event Location and Schedule:

Hotel Captain Cook
4th & K Streets
Anchorage, AK

Thursday, November 8, 2007
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Seminar Fee: $45 (Checks payable to Patton Boggs)
Mail to:
Nikki LaTona
Patton Boggs LLP
601 West Fifth Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

For more information or questions contact Nikki LaTona at 907.263.6333.