Whether in our professional or personal lives, we've all heard horror stories about contractor disputes throwing projects off their timeline and causing budget overruns. This session will explore how local governments can manage contractor disputes, from change orders to performance issues. Panelists will discuss topics including the main drivers of contract disputes, how to better understand your risks, essential contract terms for local government, and how to identify problematic situations before they occur.

Speakers

Carrie Mathes

Carrie Mathes

Chief Procurement Official, Orange County Government, Orlando, Florida

John M. (Jack) Pellegrino

John M. (Jack) Pellegrino

Adjunct Faculty, University of San Diego Knauss School of Business, San Diego, California

Les Spitler

TriMet, Portland, Oregon

Hans Zigmund

Hans Zigmund

Director, Alvarez and Marshal, Kansas City, Missouri