Are you a construction industry professional looking to stay current on the legal landscape affecting your projects and operations? Join me and my Stoel colleagues Zachary Davis, John Dudrey, and Mario Nicholas who will be presenting at the 30th Annual Oregon Construction Law Seminar, hosted by The Seminar Group, on Thursday, May 22, 2025. This event brings together many of Oregon’s top construction lawyers, mediators, and industry experts to share insights and updates on the industry’s key issues.

Location & Networking Opportunities:

This year’s seminar will be held again at the Stoel Rives LLP offices in the Park Avenue West Tower, located at 760 SW Ninth Ave, Suite 3000, Portland, OR 97205. Attendees will benefit from informative sessions and opportunities to connect with peers during a hosted lunch and evening reception on the outdoor decks overlooking downtown Portland.

Why Attend:

Whether you’re an attorney, contractor, engineer, or in-house counsel, this seminar is a valuable opportunity to:

  • Hear directly from leading legal professionals on emerging trends in construction law
  • Gain practical insights into contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance
  • Learn how recent court decisions are shaping construction risk management
  • Network with experienced professionals from across the construction industry
  • Stay ahead of the curve in an evolving legal and regulatory environment

For More Information and to Register:

Visit The Seminar Group to learn more and secure your spot. We hope to see you there.

Photo of Sean Gay Sean Gay

Sean Gay is a former construction professional who applies his extensive industry experience to help clients achieve their goals. Before joining Stoel Rives, Sean managed construction projects in Washington and Hawaii. As a construction project manager, Sean was intimately involved in the technical…

Sean Gay is a former construction professional who applies his extensive industry experience to help clients achieve their goals. Before joining Stoel Rives, Sean managed construction projects in Washington and Hawaii. As a construction project manager, Sean was intimately involved in the technical and financial aspects of his projects.

Clients rely on Sean’s ability to leverage his real-world experience to their legal issues. He advises clients on a broad range of matters, including project management issues, contract negotiations, public contracting issues, bid protests, and disputes. Sean has extensive experience litigating and arbitrating a wide variety of complex construction matters. His knowledge about how construction projects get managed and built—and occasionally result in disputes—has proved an invaluable resource in his legal career.

Sean is a partner in Stoel Rives’ Construction & Design group.

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Photo of Zachary Davis Zachary Davis

Zachary Davis is an experienced construction and design attorney who advises clients in a broad spectrum of legal matters, with specific emphasis on resolving complex commercial disputes. Zachary employs a proactive approach in assisting clients in developing pre-litigation and litigation avoidance strategies. He…

Zachary Davis is an experienced construction and design attorney who advises clients in a broad spectrum of legal matters, with specific emphasis on resolving complex commercial disputes. Zachary employs a proactive approach in assisting clients in developing pre-litigation and litigation avoidance strategies. He has advocated on behalf of clients before a variety of adversarial tribunals including federal and state courts, arbitration panels and administrative bodies. Zachary’s clients have included corporations, business owners and entrepreneurs in the construction, real estate, technology, hospitality, telecommunications, financial services and insurance industries.

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Photo of John Dudrey John Dudrey

John Dudrey is a partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment group. His practice focuses on wage and hour compliance, representation of employers with unionized workforces, and complex advice and counsel matters, in addition to general labor and employment practice.

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John Dudrey is a partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment group. His practice focuses on wage and hour compliance, representation of employers with unionized workforces, and complex advice and counsel matters, in addition to general labor and employment practice.

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Photo of Mario Nicholas Mario Nicholas

Mario Nicholas is a partner in Stoel Rives’ Construction and Design group with experience litigating a range of construction disputes and drafting a variety of construction agreements. Mario has trial and arbitration experience and has assisted clients before federal and state courts, domestic…

Mario Nicholas is a partner in Stoel Rives’ Construction and Design group with experience litigating a range of construction disputes and drafting a variety of construction agreements. Mario has trial and arbitration experience and has assisted clients before federal and state courts, domestic and international arbitration panels, and administrative bodies. Mario is licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California.

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