Presenting At Green Legal Matters This Week in New Orleans
On October 13, 2010
By Scott Wolfe Jr
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Here is a truth: Green Building is not a fad.
Between 2005 and 2008, the Green Building Construction industry has grown by 500%, from a $10 billion industry to a $49b industry. McGraw-Hill Trends Driving Change Report’s Green Outlook 2009 predicts the industry tripling between now and 2013, to a $140b market.
If you’re in construction, these numbers should get your attention. Especially in this market.
The unavoidable marriage between the green and construction industries is why our construction law practice has paid very close attention to green legal issues. We operate two topic-specific blogs on the topic (Louisiana Green Law and Northwest Green Law), and I’m a LEED AP.
The first ever conference focusing on the green industry’s legal issues is taking place this week in New Orleans, LA, Green Legal Matters. I’m very excited to take part in the conference by speaking at two programs:
Thursday, 3pm – 4pm
Agreements for Smart Building Certification and Green Litigation Risks
Presenting with James D’Entremont, Phelps Dunbar
Friday, 11am – 12pm
LEEDigation: The Impact of LEED 3.0, Litigation and Building Regulation
Presenting with Christopher Hill, Law Office of Christoper Hill
View all of the Green Legal Matters programs at this PDF link.
I have Keynotes put together for the presentations.
For the one on Friday with Chris Hill (check out his great construction law blog here: Construction Law Musings), the presentation is available on my SlideShare account. You can also view it right here:
[slideshare id=5435158&doc=leedigationglmconference-101013121335-phpapp02]
As can you for the one on Thursday with James d’Entremont:
[slideshare id=5437973&doc=greenlitigationrisks-101013193148-phpapp02]
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About the Author: Scott Wolfe Jr
Scott Wolfe, Jr. obtained his J.D. degree from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his B.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, Scott was recognized as a Leader in Law by CityBusiness Magazine. The son and grandson of general contractors, Scott is a construction litigator in the Pacific Northwest, and the founding member of the bi-coastal law firm, Wolfe Law Group. Scott is also the founder and CEO of Express Lien, Inc., a legal document preparation service for contractors. In 2008, City Business Magazine recognized Scott as one of its Innovators of the Year for the Express Lien concept. As an entrepreneur himself, Scott has a strong background in business and commercial transactions and laws. He focuses his practice on the legal issues facing the construction industry, and has represented clients in multi-million dollar construction disputes in litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Scott is a LEED AP.
Thanks for the plug Scott, can’t wait for Friday’s presentation!
Of course, look forward to seeing you.