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Explore the radical transformation taking place in the workplace, not only from the perspective of place and furniture but also location and proximity to home.
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Examine case studies of the work of architects addressing issues related to home and housing.
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WE51 Architects in Court: A Mock Trial HSW
05/14/2008, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Learning Units: 3.75-Entry level

Training Units: 0.9375-Training Area 15 (Office Management)

In this session we present in an abbreviated fashion the actual workings of a trial. The facts of the case are based loosely on a real-life lawsuit. The goal is to demonstrate how a trial works-what goes on in the court room-and how it is different from what one sees on television. A working title for the presentation is There but for the Grace of God Go I. Come discover how to mitigate your legal exposure and avoid lawsuits.

Learning Objectives:
  • Appreciate how a civil trial actually works-the roles of the parties in court and what happens to a design professional on trial
  • Identify the types of design activities that can increase legal liability
  • Explain the importance of the role of expert witnesses in professional malpractice cases
Speakers: Douglas K. Engebretson, FAIA, NCARB; Jay S. Gregory, Esq.; Peter Steffian, FAIA, NCARB; Gordon Doerfer; A. Neil Hartzell Esq.; Rogina Jeffries; John Miller FAIA

Provider: Donovan Hatem LLP

WE51a Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., $125 AIA Member
WE51b Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., $175 Nonmember