Posted on August 31, 2009 by Chris Cheatham

Green Building Law Update Gets a New Home

Today, I am starting work at a new law firm: Crowell & Moring.  I am excited and I think you will see why with a single story. 

My last day at my previous law firm was August 19.  What did I do on my first day off?  Sadly, I wrote blog posts.  I have to keep all of you happy!  As I was reviewing clipped articles for story ideas, I came across the following: 

Green Building Construction: Rewards, Rules and Risks

Increasing public awareness and government attention has jumpstarted market demand for environmentally-friendly or “green” building designs, construction practices and final products.  Green building construction is the wave of the future and is inevitable for any company constructing in America.  However, the possibility for liability is huge, which makes it vitally important to think-out projects from contracting, through construction, until the desired certification level has been achieved.  This session will inform contractors and owners of the best way to situate themselves now to mitigate the inevitable litigation fall-out.

Moderator:
Randy Erickson, Administrative Partner and Construction Practice Group Co-Chair, Crowell & Moring LLP

Panelists:
Deborah Arbabi, Counsel,  Crowell & Moring LLP 
Rosemary Carson, Associate, Crowell & Moring  LLP 
Bernadette Stafford, Associate, Crowell & Moring LLP

Sponsor: Crowell & Moring LLP

Incredible!  My first day off, and I am already reading about my new firm's involvement with green building law.  Fantastic. 

If you are going to be at the Construction Superconference in December, I would highly recommend dropping in on this session.  Say hello to my firm's attorneys.  We would love to hear from you.  I would love to hear from you.  In fact, here is my new contact information:

Chris Cheatham
Crowell & Moring
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.  20004
P - 202.624.2717
ccheatham@crowell.com

Photo: Merrick Brown

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Tim Hughes - August 31, 2009 8:16 AM

Congrats on the new position Chris!

Christopher G. Hill - August 31, 2009 8:55 AM

Way to go with the move. Let's keep in touch.

Matt Evans - August 31, 2009 9:32 AM

Chris- Good luck with the new firm! Looking forward to your continues blogging. Matt

Leah Rochwarg - August 31, 2009 9:38 AM

Congratulations Chris. I wish you all the best in your new endeavor!

Tracey - August 31, 2009 11:40 AM

Best of luck to you and keep up the good work!

Chris Cheatham - September 3, 2009 7:43 AM

@Tim Hughes @Christopher G. Hill @ Matt Evans @Leah Rochwarg - Thanks so much for the well wishes. I appreciate it and all of your contributions to the blog.

Eli S. - September 14, 2009 10:18 PM

Good luck with the new firm Chris!

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