Description

As the work of Landscape Architects has become more complex and intertwined with other disciplines, our success hinges on more than design talents. Learn from principals at leading architecture and landscape architecture practices as well as legal and insurance experts about how to meet the practical challenges all design professionals confront when negotiating contracts.

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Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of building solid client relations.
• Identify issues that arise in contracts that affect your rights as a design professional.
• Learn contractual language to protect yourself and your firm.
• Explore strategies to help with negotiation, and recognize legal issues versus business issues.

Speaker(s):

• Elena Brescia, FASLA, Principal, SCAPE Landscape Architecture DPC
• Gregg Garmisa, Principal and General Counsel, Studio Gang Architects
• Michael J. Vardaro, LEED AP, Managing Partner, ZETLIN & DE CHIARA LLP
• Stephen Whitehorn, Managing Principal, Whitehorn Financial Group, Inc.