Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association Fall Colloquium
Holland & Knight, Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association
Lower-Level Conference Room
17th Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
or
Zoom Meeting
Meeting access information will be provided in your confirmation email.
Join Holland & Knight and the Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association for its annual Fall Colloquium, featuring discussions on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and the effective use of expert witnesses before the Boards of Contract Appeals (BCAs).
Our distinguished panelists include a BCA vice chair, three BCA judges and several experienced practitioners.
Panel Topics:
- Our first panel on ADR in BCAs practice will discuss the various processes for ADR before the BCAs, including strategies, ethical considerations and practical realities to resolve litigation short of a hearing.
- Our second panel will explore how to effectively employ expert witnesses, including best practices for utilizing experts throughout the litigation cycle, from researching and retaining an expert to expert testimony during a BCA hearing, as well as the ethical implications of retaining and working with experts.
RSVP now to reserve your spot for this highly informative presentation, which is free and open to all. Attendees are encouraged to participate, share their experiences and ask questions throughout the program. If you are not able to attend in person, online access for the 9:00 a.m. program is available via Zoom.
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
Panelists:
Kathleen O'Rourke | Judge, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
Reid Prouty | Vice Chair, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
Catherine Crow | Judge, Postal Service Board of Contract Appeals
Elizabeth Jochum | Partner, Blank Rome, Moderator
10:15 – 10:45 a.m. | Networking Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Panel 2: Effective Use of Expert Witnesses in BCA Litigation
Panelists:
Mark Melnick | Judge, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
Dana Chase | Chief Trial Attorney, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency
Robert Burton | Founder, Burton Acquisition and Expert Witness Services, and Retired Partner, Crowell & Moring
John McAdams | Associate, Holland & Knight, Moderator
RSVP:
Register here for the in-person event in Washington, D.C.
Register here for the Zoom-only webinar.