Katie Klapsa, a partner at Wood Smith Henning & Berman and sought after construction and insurance law defense attorney, is set to present at the upcoming 2025 CLM Construction Conference in San Diego. Her presentation, "Coastal Catastrophes: Navigating Construction Risk and Responsibility," will be held on Friday, September 19, from 9:45- 10:45 a.m.
Alongside other industry experts, Beth Morris; Christina Vonderhaar- Claims Superintendent for Admiralty Insurance Company; and Andy Guerra- Managing Director Construction Defect for Charles Taylor Engineering Technical Services; the panel will explore how coastal regions- marked by environmental volatility, dense development, and high-value projects- are uniquely vulnerable to catastrophic losses and complex liability disputes. This session will unpack how construction defect claims are escalating in these areas and what stakeholders can do to proactively manage risk.
"Coastal construction is no longer business a usual. The stakes are higher, the variables are unpredictable, and the legal exposure is intensifying," said Klapsa. "Our goal is to equip attendees with pragmatic tools for navigating claims, coverage disputes, and shifting standards of care in these dynamic regions."
The roundtable will also provide attendees with actionable strategies for evaluating insurance coverage, adapting legal standards, and mitigating losses in high-risk coastal zones.
The CLM Construction Conference, held September 17-19, is the leading event for professionals in construction, insurance and risk management, offering cutting-edge education and meaningful collaboration on today's most pressing challenges.
For more information or to register for the event, please visit: https://events.theclm.org/event/Construction25/summary.
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