Construction Legal Forum | 2026
Our Construction Legal Forum promises to be an informative program aimed at addressing the timeliest legal topics in the construction industry. Hear from industry and legal experts who will address today’s construction industry, bringing challenging issues to the forefront and providing new insights into those challenges and opportunities.
AALRR and its private construction law team are committed to supporting our clients and industry associations to effectively manage the changing construction landscape while shaping the future through education. Participants will have opportunities to network with attendees, build essential skills, and walk away with invaluable information and resources designed to protect your organization.
Join us for an informative program led by our attorneys, who will discuss a wide range of legal topics to keep pace with a changing construction sector.
SCHEDULE:
Event Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
7:30 am Registration & Breakfast
8:00 am - 2:30 pm Program (lunch included)
LOCATION:
AALRR Office (Fourth Floor)
12800 Center Court Drive S., Cerritos, CA 90703
FEES APPLY:
Registration Fees: $139 per person.
Fee includes comprehensive conference materials, continental breakfast and lunch.
| 8:00-8:15 am |
Welcome and Introduction Anthony Niccoli, Partner |
| 8:15-9:15 am |
Session One Public Works Compliance: Prevailing Wage, Apprenticeship, and Skilled Workforce Updates Speakers: Thomas Kovacich, Partner & Steve Araiza, Of Counsel |
| 9:15-9:45 am | Session Two
Staying Ahead of Cal/OSHA Compliance Speaker: Jonathan Vick, Partner |
| 9:45-10:30 am | Session Three
Construction Change Orders: New Laws and Practical Implications Speakers: Bryce Chastain & Anthony Nicolli, Partners |
| BREAK - 15 Minutes | |
| 10:45-11:15 am | Session Four
Labor Law Update: Key Developments and Employer Compliance Strategies Speaker: Thomas Lenz, Partner |
| 11:15-12:00 pm | Session Five
Alternative Project Delivery Methods: Options, Risks, and Opportunities Speakers: Bryce Chastain, Hal Block, Partners, & Randy Parent, Of Counsel |
| BREAK/LUNCH - 30 Minutes | |
| 12:00-1:15 pm | General Session/Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker TBA |
| 1:15-1:45 pm | Session Six
Building an Exit Strategy: Buying and Selling a Construction Company Speakers: Cindy Strom Arellano, Partner & Evan Gautier, Associate |
| 1:45-2:30 pm | Session Seven
Construction Liens: Protecting and Enforcing Your Right to Payment Speakers: Anthony Niccoli, Partner and David Hyun, Associate |
Join us for an insightful half-day review focused on meeting today's construction challenges.
Continuing Education Credit:
This program will be submitted for 5.0 hours of General CLE credit in California. AALRR is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.
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This program will be submitted for 5.0 PDC hours for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. |
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This program will be submitted for 5.0 recertification HR (General) credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit. |
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