About SCL NA
Founded in 2017, the SCL is a multidisciplinary society which aims for a balance of membership between legal and non- legal members. The SCL and its international sections strive to promote collaboration between experts, attorney’s, professors, engineers, arbitrators, and anyone else that has an interest and desire to improve the process in which disputes in the construction industry are managed and resolved either proactively or retroactively.
Upcoming Events
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At what point does it make sense in dispute resolution to raise the white flag and call the expert?
In this session, Robert Adams and Jon Perry of Ankura will examine the key considerations that guide whether claims analysis should be handled internally or supported by external experts. While…
How counsel and experts can present a strong case in court.
Counsel and experts regularly appear before various courts in ongoing disputes. But are they putting their evidence and arguments before the court in the way that the court wants to…
Networking Breakfast
JW Marriott LA Live - Platinum I 900 W Olympic Blvd., Los AngelesJoin industry executives, owners, contractors and professionals from the infrastructure and construction industries for a networking breakfast and connect with colleagues before the Golden Beavers Awards Dinner.
Our Conference
Join us for our 4th annual conference in San Diego at Paradise Point Resort & Spa from July 16-18, 2025. Golden Opportunities: Pioneering New Frontiers in Construction and Construction Disputes.
Speakers include a number of leaders and professionals from various jurisdictions in Canada, the United States, and Globally who will share their invaluable knowledge and experience to highlight critical topics facing the construction industry today.
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Why join SCL North America?
SCL North America is one section out of the many international sections of the SCL which was founded in 1983 to promote the study and research in the field of construction law. The SCL has over 3,000 members internationally and in 2017 a major milestone was achieved: the final gap in the global SCL network was closed with the founding of the SCL North America Section, which includes the USA and Canada.
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