March 18, 2026, Richmond, VA — Paul E. Knupp III and Curtis A. Orshoski of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC delivered a seminar on A/E contracts for the ACEC-VA Emerging Leaders Institute. During this two-hour program, co-presented with Matt Gough and Bayn Stanchina of Ames & Gough, Paul and Curt reviewed the key provisions of design contracts, negotiation strategies, and practical lessons for design professionals to effectively mitigate risk when embarking on new projects.