The ABA Forum on Construction Law will host its 2026 Annual Conference from May 6–9, 2026 in Chicago, celebrating the Forum’s 50th Anniversary. The event will reflect on five decades of leadership in construction law while exploring the future of the practice through forward-looking discussions and industry perspectives.
The conference will feature a series of plenary sessions and retrospectives led by distinguished speakers, focusing on the evolution of construction law, lessons learned from major projects, and shifting perspectives on legal and ethical standards. These sessions aim to provide both historical context and practical insight for today’s construction professionals and legal practitioners.
In addition to serving as a Gold Sponsor, Vertex will participate as an exhibitor at Table 33, engaging with attendees throughout the conference and supporting discussions across the construction law community.
Speaker Highlights
Vertex experts from Technical Claims & Disputes (TCD) and Commercial Damages & Investigations (CDI) team will be in attendance at the event, both to share insights and to connect with colleagues.
On May 8, Senior Managing Director and Practice Area Lead Dayna Anderson, CMA, CFE will speak during Plenary 7: “Dollars and Sense: Maximizing End Results by Staying on Top of the Budget” from 11:25 AM – 12:25 PM, contributing insight into cost management and financial oversight in construction projects.
Senior Managing Director Christopher Abel, CHMM will participate in the Division 7 & 11 Lunch & Networking session held at 12:30 PM on the same day.
Additional Vertex attendees include:
- Senior Managing Director Zachary Bradshaw, PE, CEP, PSP
- Managing Director James Granstra, PSP, PMP, CCIFP, MBA
- Senior Managing Director Grant Hoey, MBA, CCM
- Director Micheal King, PE
- Senior Managing Director Sashi Mahtani, CCP, CFE
Through participation in events such as the ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Conference, Vertex continues to support industry dialogue and contribute to conversations shaping the future of construction law and project delivery.
For additional information about the event, please visit: https://events.americanbar.org/event/23bbd024-f74b-4f5c-b5ce-21f2c9a36fcb/agenda
To learn more about Vertex’s Commercial Damages & Investigation (CDI) and Technical Claims & Disputes (TCD) services, or to speak with an expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
