Vertex is excited to return as a Sponsor and Exhibitor at the 2025 Perrin National Construction Defect Conference, taking place November 13–14, 2025, at The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Join us for a networking cocktail reception on November 12, followed by two days of industry insights, collaboration, and discussion on the latest developments shaping construction defect litigation and risk management.
Representing Vertex at this year’s conference are:
- Zach Bradshaw, PE, CEP, PSP, Senior Managing Director, Claims, Disputes and Forensics
- Rachel Domingo, PSP, Director, Commercial Damages & Investigation
- Christopher Ling, AIA, NCARB, PP, LEED AP, Senior Managing Director, Technical Claims & Disputes
- Steve Mickelson, PE, SE, MBA, MCP, Forensics Division Manager
- Cathy Pierce, MBA, Senior Managing Director, Growth Strategy, Technical Claims & Disputes
Christopher Ling to Speak on Construction Defect Misconceptions
Join Christopher Ling on Thursday, November 13th (1:45–2:30 PM CT) for the panel discussion “Separating Fact from Fiction for Stakeholders: Common Design Professional and Contractor (and even Insurer) Misconceptions.” The session will address widespread misunderstandings in construction defect disputes—from contractor liability and A&E contractual limitations to coverage expectations under insurance, bonds, and warranties.
He will be joined by Anthony D. Capasso, Esq. (Moderator), Tom Gesner, CRIS, James Liskow, Esq., and Tristen Pomerance, Esq.
Hosted annually by Perrin Conferences, this landmark event brings together construction and insurance leaders, attorneys, and experts to share real-world experiences, explore emerging challenges, and build valuable industry relationships.
From complex claims to defect evaluations, Vertex’s construction professionals combine technical expertise with practical insights to help clients manage risk, resolve disputes, and deliver successful outcomes.
Will you be attending? Stop by our table or connect with our team during the networking sessions—we’d love to meet you!
For more details about the event, visit: https://www.perrinconferences.com/conferences/cd25/
To learn more about Vertex’s Forensic Consulting services or Expert Services or to speak with a Forensic Expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
