Joint Meeting: Construction Law and ADR Section (SCN260325)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

5:30 PM to 7:45 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Casa Mia at the Hawthorne Inn

2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, Connecticut, United States

23 people have already registered for this event.

Charles Pillsbury
Nancy Greenwald
David Reif
Brian Donnell
Steven Kaplan
Carolyn Young
Chad Weiss
Gary Sheldon
Maxwell Abu-Dietz
Jennifer Millender
Thomas Librizzi
Michael Donnelly
Frederick Hedberg
Robert O'Brien
Matthew Warden
Donald Doeg
Jonathan Friedler
Kevin Godbout
Steven Lapp
Martin Onorato
Scott Orenstein
Thomas Decrescenzo
Katherine Farley

Best Practices for Mediating Construction Disputes

Speakers

Steven B. Kaplan, Michelson, Kane, P.C.
Robert J. O’Brien, Esq. Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Gary F. Sheldon, Esq., Di Gioia Berger LLC

Program Description

Join the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and Construction Law Section for a panel discussion about best practices for mediating construction disputes. All CBA members are welcome to attend.

This joint program of the Alternative Dispute Resolution and Construction Law Sections will host veteran construction lawyers and mediators Steven Kaplan, Robert O’Brien, and Gary Sheldon, to discuss how lawyers can promote mediation success, in particular, what steps lawyers -- and mediators – should take to enhance settlement prospects. The panel discussion will include recommended approaches and best practices for: setting the framework with opposing counsel prior to mediation; managing your client’s expectations; and working with the mediator to reach a settlement

Schedule

5:30 p.m. Networking
6:00 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Construction and ADR Section Business Meetings
6:45 p.m. Presentation

CLE Credit

1.0 CT CLE (General)

Cost

$55

Contact

Member Service Center

Email: msc@ctbar.org

Phone: (844)469-2221