Wood Smith Henning & Berman is pleased to announce that Catherine Deter, a partner with deep experience in construction litigation and professional liability defense, will present at the 2025 CLM Construction Conference in San Diego. Her session, "Pointing Fingers: Navigating the Interface Between Design Professionals, General Contractors, and Developers," will take place on September 19, 2025 from 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Defending multiple parties in a construction claim requires precision, strategy, and a deep understanding of divergent interests. In this interactive roundtable, Deter and her co-panelists- Jeremy Davis, Senior Claims Adjuster for Network Adjusters, Inc., Maren Mooney, Director of Claims for TSIB, and Mary Lou Hutson, AVP Major Case Specialization Leader of United Fire Group- will share approaches to maximizing risk transfer opportunities while preserving the integrity of each party's unique legal position, whether that party is a design professional, general contractor, or developer.
"Too often, multi-party cases are treated with a one-size-fits all defense, " said Deter. "This session is about empowering professionals to build united yet nuanced strategies that protect all stakeholders."
Attendees will gain practical tools for navigating the complexities of professional liability on construction disputes, crafting coordinated defenses, and balancing collaboration with individual representation priorities.
The CLM Construction Conference, held September 17-19, is a premier national event drawing construction, insurance, and legal professionals together for cutting-edge insights and high-level networking,
For more information or to register for the event please visit: https://events.theclm.org/event/Construction25/summary.
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