Washington, DC, April 16, 2020 – In the weeks ahead, the team at Lee/Shoemaker PLLC will put on a two-part webinar series for ACEC of Virginia, addressing risk management strategies for design professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first part of this two-part series, to be presented by Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Joseph W. Cooch on April 30, 2020, will offer essential advice for engineers performing work on current projects. The speakers will cover critical considerations in the pandemic context, including review of the standard of care, anticipated risks faced by engineers, and best-practice tips for design firms to minimize those risks to guard against future claims.
The second part of this two-part series, to be presented by Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Paul E. Knupp, III on May 7, 2020, will offer essential advice for engineers negotiating for work on future projects. The speakers will cover critical considerations in the pandemic context, including a review of risk management provisions, insurance coverages, and best-practice tips for design firms to use contracts to protect their profitability in these uncertain times.