Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP is proud to announce that Founding Partner Stephen Henning will once again serve as Co-Chair of the 2025 CLM Construction Conference, widely recognized as one of the premier gatherings in the nation addressing every facet of construction law, risk, and claims management. Henning will share co-chair duties with Phyllis Modlin, Director & Sr. Counsel, Casualty Claims at Markel, for this highly anticipated event taking place September 17–19, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
The CLM Construction Conference is the go-to destination for professionals across construction, insurance, claims, and risk management. Known for its depth, diversity, and practicality, this three-day program delivers unparalleled education, high-level networking, and forward-looking strategies designed to tackle the toughest issues shaping the industry.
“This isn’t just another industry conference — it’s where the most pressing challenges meet the most innovative solutions,” said Henning. “We’re bringing together professionals from every corner of the construction ecosystem who live these issues every day. Our sessions are built to be candid, relevant, and immediately actionable, so attendees walk away ready to make a measurable impact back at their jobs, in negotiations, or in the courtroom.”
Under the leadership of Henning and Modlin, the 2025 agenda features a rich blend of expert panels, interactive workshops, and case study-driven discussions. Topics will span from cutting-edge construction defect litigation strategies to evolving contractual risk transfers, from navigating mega-project complexities to the latest technology-enabled claims management tools. Attendees will explore emerging risk trends, legislative developments, insurance coverage disputes, supply chain impacts, workforce challenges, and innovations in dispute resolution — all through the lens of practical application.
Phyllis Modlin, Co-Chair and Director & Sr. Counsel at Markel, emphasized the collaborative and comprehensive nature of the event, “The CLM Construction Conference is where the industry’s sharpest minds converge to share knowledge, challenge assumptions, and collaborate on solutions that drive our field forward. Every attendee, whether from the legal, insurance, or construction side, leaves with insights and relationships that translate into real-world results. It is not be missed!”
Beyond its content, the conference is renowned for its unmatched networking opportunities. The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina provides a dynamic backdrop for peer-to-peer conversations, private strategy sessions, and connections that often lead to partnerships lasting well beyond the conference.
Whether you’re a construction executive, claims professional, attorney, risk manager, broker or insurance leader, the 2025 CLM Construction Conference offers the perfect blend of education, engagement, and actionable takeaways to keep you ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving industry.
Join us in San Diego for three days that promise to inform, challenge, and inspire — and leave with the tools, strategies, and connections you need to navigate the future of construction claims and risk management with confidence.
For more information or to register, please visit: https://events.theclm.org/event/Construction25/summary.
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