AGC of California Legal Advisory Committee: Helping Members Navigate Changing Legal Landscape


BY RYAN H. CROSNER, ESQ. AGC OF CALIFORNIA LEGAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR


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ast year, as the vice chair of the AGC of California Legal Advisory Committee (LAC), I wrote to you


of the unprecedented legal challenges that contractors faced in the wake of COVID-19. Although progress has been much


slower than any of us would have con- ceived even a year ago, one thing that has remained (and frankly, what I am most of proud now as the Chair of LAC) is the group’s unwavering support for AGC. From the countless seminars provided, white papers published, and hotline questions answered, this is a group that lives to work through and respond to the difficult quagmires of our time.


Helping Members Understand Legal Impacts Te LAC is comprised entirely of lawyers, many of whom are nationally recognized


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construction law experts. Made up of a wide mix of law firms (from international law firms to solo practitioners) and in- house counsel, the LAC plays a critical role in helping AGC members understand the impact that new laws, regulations, and judicial decisions will have on their businesses.


Being a part of AGC of California’s


LAC gives attorneys of all levels the opportunity to connect with and learn from nationally recognized law experts leading the field on some of the most challenging issues the construction industry faces. Indeed, in recent years, LAC has put a strong focus on mentoring young attorneys who join the group. Te LAC serves as an educational fo-


rum on construction law for construction attorneys. We review new cases of interest, proposed new legislation, requests for


litigation support and amicus support, and regulations and government prac- tices affecting the construction industry. Because the California Bar recognizes AGC as a Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) provider, MCLE pro- grams are part of regular meetings. In addition, LAC members contribute


legal briefs, amicus briefs, and articles for AGC’s California Constructor magazine and the “Construction Law Manual.”


Legal Hotline: Pro Bono Assistance Trough the legal hotline, LAC members provide limited pro bono assistance to contractor members at the outset of legal difficulty. Te LAC continually reviews AGC’s standard form documents for legal and statutory compliance, as well as providing educational forums for AGC members on recent legal developments


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