Jonathan C. Shoemaker Presents to IEEE-IAS Baltimore
November 19, 2025, Baltimore, MD — Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented a review of legal decisions affecting architects and engineers to over 50 members of IEEE/IAS Baltimore. During the course of the program, Jonathan used recent decisions affecting design professionals from across the country to identify practical lessons learned for electrical engineers to …
Lee/Shoemaker PLLC Advises on External Transaction
November 19, 2025, Washington, DC — Taylor T. Dolan and Curtis A. Orshoski of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC recently counseled KGD Architecture throughout its recent formation of a strategic partnership with Signal Hill Equity Partners. KGD-Signal Hill Announcement
Jonathan C. Shoemaker Presents to AIA-VA LAB
November 7, 2025, Richmond, VA – Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented with Bayn Stanchina of Ames & Gough to the AIA-Virginia Leaders in Architecture and Business program on Contracts, Insurance, & Risk Management, outlining insurance and contracting strategies to support an effective risk management program, and then led a discussion regarding a a …
Jonathan C. Shoemaker Presents to AIA-Maryland SFx
November 5, 2025, Baltimore, Maryland — Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented with Jessica Witherow of Ames & Gough at a program presented by AIA-Maryland SFx, “Insurance, Legal, & Risk Mitigation Essentials for Small Firms.” During the course of their presentation, Jonathan and Jessie reviewed the insurance coverages small architecture firms should consider maintaining …
Jonathan C. Shoemaker on Panel About Starting New Design Firm
October 28, 2025, Alexandria, VA – Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC was a featured panelist for the opening session of AIA-Northern Virginia’s program, “So, You Want To Start Your Own Firm?” During this panel discussion, which covered legal structures, licensure/registration, insurance, and financing of operations, Jonathan shared his insights and recommendations regarding how to …
Jonathan C. Shoemaker Presented 2025 Chapter Honor Award
October 23, 2025, Arlington, VA – Lee/Shoemaker PLLC founder, Jonathan C. Shoemaker, received a 2025 Chapter Honor Award from AIA-Northern Virginia for his contributions to the chapter, both in supporting the chapter’s educational mission and in supporting the chapter’s legal needs on a pro bono basis.
Lee/Shoemaker PLLC Founder Awarded Kea Medal
October 16, 2025, Bethesda, MD — James F. Lee, Jr., a founding member of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC, was awarded the Paul H. Kea Medal by AIA-Potomac Valley for his decades of advocacy, service, and legal counsel to architects and other design professionals prior to his retirement at the end of 2023. The Paul H. Kea Medal …
Lee/Shoemaker PLLC Presents @ NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit
October 16, 2025, New York, NY – Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Taylor T. Dolan of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented at the NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit this morning on “Navigating the Unique Challenges of Succession Planning and Ownership Transition.” During the course of the program, Jonathan and Taylor discussed the importance of planning for succession — both …
Paul E. Knupp, III Presents at DesignDC
October 1, 2025, Washington, DC – Paul E. Knupp, III of Lee/Shoemaker presented, “Sustainability and Liability: Legal Issues and Best Practices,” along with Seonhee Kim, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, EcoDistricts AP of Design Collective, Inc. at DesignDC. During the program, Paul and Seonhee explored best practices and strategies for being a positive …
Paul E. Knupp, III Presents to AIA Large Firm Roundtable
September 25, 2025, Washington, DC — Paul E. Knupp, III of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented an abbreviated Annual Review of Legal Decisions to the AIA Large Firm Roundtable today. During his presentation, Paul reviewed recent legal decisions affecting design professionals from across the country, identifying developments in the law and identifying practical lessons learned to be …