Mandy Schermer MacVey is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Schiff Hardin LLP. Her practice focuses on full-time boots-on-the-ground legal services on megaprojects. She has expertise in developing contracting strategy, executing complex contract negotiations, and implementing construction industry best practices to effectively prevent, mitigate, and resolve disputes that arise over the life cycle of construction projects. She received her BS and her JD from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. She is a frequent lecturer and author, as well as adjunct professor of construction law at John Marshall Law School. Ms. MacVey volunteers her time as outside general counsel for Street Law, Inc., and was recognized in the 2015 and 2016 Emerging Lawyer Network.
Joseph C. Kovars is a shareholder with Baker Donelson in Baltimore. Mr. Kovars is co-chair of Baker Donelson's Construction Practice Group, Mr. Kovars is an experienced civil litigator in large and complex construction and government contract cases. He regularly appears before federal and state courts, arbitration panels, mediations and boards of contract appeals. In his more than 30 years of practice in construction law, Mr. Kovars has dealt with bid protests, bid mistake cases, contract interpretation disputes, delay and impact claims, contract terminations, mechanic's liens, bond claims and injunctions. Mr. Kovars has participated in approximately 70 arbitrations, both as an arbitrator and attorney. He is also an experienced mediator and received certification from the Maryland State Bar Assn. for a 40 hour training course in mediation.
Peter W. Hahn is a partner in the construction law practice group of Dinsmore & Shohl’s Columbus, Ohio, office. He advises owners and contractors on issues and liability avoidance at every phase of a construction project, from the drafting and negotiation of contracts through post-project issues and construction defect claims. He also regularly advises public authorities throughout Ohio on such topics as construction procurement, project delivery methods, contract terms, regulatory compliance, and claims. He is active in the ABA Forum on Construction Law, where he is a member of the Steering Committee for Division 13 (Government Construction). Mr. Hahn has a bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster and a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
