October 1, 2026, Washington, DC — Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Paul E. Knupp, III of Lee/Shoemaker presented, “Hidden Gaps, Big Consequences,” at the inaugural AIA Firm Management Symposium. During the course of their presentation, Jonathan and Paul shared simple risk management strategies to be implemented by architecture firms to minimize exposure to common risks.
September 29, 2026, Park City, UT — Taylor T. Dolan of Lee/Shoemaker presented “The Art of the Letter of Intent” at the Zweig M&A Next Symposium. During the course of her presentation, Taylor shared her first-hand experience on strategies to be implemented at the letter of intent stage to posture the deal for success and […]
September 23, 2026, Fort Worth, TX — Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC participated in a panel discussion, “The Role of the Owner’s Representative,” to the membership of a/e ProNet. During the course of the discussion, Jonathan addressed the risks faced by owner’s representatives on construction projects, as well as the risks faced by architects […]
September 16, 2026, Washington, DC — Paul E. Knupp, III of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented a national webinar, “Taking Over for Another Design Professional,” for Travelers Insurance. During the presentation, Paul discussed the risks faced by design professionals associated with taking over a project designed by another design professional and identified strategies for managing the risk […]
August 26, 2026, Richmond, VA — Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Paul E. Knupp, III of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented the 31st Annual Case Review of Legal Decisions Affecting Architects and Engineers to the membership of AIA-Richmond. Reviewing cases from across the county, the Lee/Shoemaker team identified “lessons learned” for design professionals to consider incorporating into their […]
August 20, 2026, Richmond, VA — Daniel M. Eggleston and Curtis A. Orshoski of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented “Engineering Risk Management: The Standard of Care and Contractual Liability,” to the membership of ASCE-Richmond. During the course of the presentation, Daniel and Curt discussed the importance of understanding how the standard of care operates in conjunction with […]
August 14, 2026, Washington, DC — Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented the Art of Negotiation to AIA|DC’s Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program. During the course of the presentation, Jonathan addressed strategies for negotiate contracts, client expectations, and claims to this year’s cohort of CKLDP.
July 15, 2026, Washington, DC — Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented, “Lessons Learned: How Case Law Informs Prudent Practice” for Victor Insurance. During this hour long program, Jonathan discussed recent legal decisions affecting architects and engineers, and identified practical lessons learned to be incorporated into the daily practice of design professionals.
April 30, 2026, Washington, DC – Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Taylor T. Dolan of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented a national webinar, “Navigating the Unique Challenges of Succession Planning and Ownership Transition,” to NCSEA. During the course of the program, Jonathan and Taylor discussed the importance of planning for succession — both emergency successions and long-term successions […]
April 16, 2026, Washington, DC – In a Mock Jury Trial presented to at the Spring 2026 a/e ProNet Conference, Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC obtained a defense verdict in a claim by a public owner of a wastewater treatment facility against the architect (represented by Jonathan), and its structural engineering and civil engineering […]