Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association Fall Colloquium

Please join Holland & Knight at our Washington, D.C., office for the Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association (BCABA) Fall Colloquium, which will include two informative panel discussions: The first panel will focus on the various processes for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before the Boards of Contract Appeals (BCAs), and the second panel will discuss how to effectively employ expert witnesses.

In addition to discussing these issues, our panels will also offer thoughts on how these matters might best be addressed by the BCAs. This is a free event and all are welcome.

Our distinguished panelists include three BCA judges: Jonathan Kang of the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and Laura Arnett and Timothy McIlmail of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals. All attendees are encouraged to come prepared to share their experiences and ask questions of the panelists. 

Agenda:

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration and Coffee
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Panel 1: ADR Processes and Strategies
10:15 – 10:45 a.m. | Networking Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Panel 2: Effective Use of Expert Witnesses in BCAs Litigation

Panel 1: ADR Processes and Strategies

Our first panel will explore the various ADR processes before the BCAs. Panelists will discuss strategies, ethical considerations and practical realities to resolve litigation short of a hearing.

Moderator:
Elizabeth Jochum | Partner, Blank Rome

Panelists:
Jonathan Kang | Judge, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
Laura Arnett | Judge, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
Adrianne Goins | Senior Trial Attorney, Defense Contract Management Agency
John Cook | Partner, Fox Rothschild

Panel 2: Effective Use of Expert Witnesses in BCA Litigation

Our second panel will explore how to effectively employ expert witnesses. Panelists will discuss best practices for utilizing experts throughout the litigation cycle, from researching and retaining an expert, to expert testimony during a BCA hearing. Ethical implications of retaining and working with experts will also be covered.

Moderator:
John McAdams | Associate, Holland & Knight

Panelists:
Timothy McIlmail | Judge, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
Dana Chase | Chief Trial Attorney, U.S. Army
Robert Peterson | Managing Director, LitCon Group

Continuing Legal Education (CLE):

Please note: After completion of the program, Holland & Knight (and its CLE administration partner, CEU Institute) will apply for CLE credit based on attendee requests. Some programs may not be awarded CLE credits because of content or jurisdictional restrictions. Please be aware that the CLE approval process can be lengthy in some jurisdictions.

Holland & Knight is an approved CLE provider in several jurisdictions, including California, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. For New York attorneys, this program's format qualifies for CLE for transitional (newly admitted) and experienced attorneys.