Speaking
What Others Are Saying:
“We have used Matt for several different classes at the Middle Tennessee branch of AGC of Tennessee. Members always give Matt glowing reviews for his presentations and expert knowledge on the subject matter.” —Kelly Dando, Executive Director, AGC of Middle TN
“Thank you for a dynamic, informational and enlightening presentation today. It can be a daunting task to keep up with today’s rapidly moving technology and now I know where to go for a quick pointer in the right direction.” —Ed Baldwin, Turner Construction
“Matt bridged the gap from the young to the old. His presentation on Social Media was highly entertaining, kept us laughing, and gave great insight!” —Bill Young, Executive Vice President, AGC of TN
“Enjoyed your presentation today! It was entertaining and well directed to the audience on hand.” —Steve Miller, Owner, CIO Office Inc.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
AGC of America National Convention, From BIM to PDFs to Tweets and e-Discovery: Planning and Managing a Technology-Driven Construction Project, Honolulu, Hawaii (March 15, 2012)
Webinar, ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, iPad Apps for Construction Lawyers (March 21, 2012) (details coming)
Webinar, Top Ten-tions in Construction Law, www.contstructionclaimsadvisor.com (April 12, 2012)
AGC of America Environmental Conference, Dangerous Intersections: Where Environmental and Construction Law Collide on Construction Projects, Washington, DC (June 8, 2012)
Past Speaking Engagements:
ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, Look Before You Leap: Practical Tips in Navigating Project Labor Agreements, Houston, Texas (February 3, 2012)
Tennessee Bankers Association Annual Trust & Wealth Management Conference, Social Media: Legal and Regulatory Issues, Nashville, Tennessee (October 21, 2011)
Tennessee Society of CPAs Construction Conference, Construction Collections and Lien Laws, Nashville, Tennessee (September 26, 2011)
CFMA Ohio Valley Construction Conference, Social Media: Business Development and Legal Risks in the Construction Industry, Horseshoe Southern Indiana (September 23, 2011)
American Society of Professional Estimators National Convention, SMILE: Social Media Is Like Estimating, Nashville, TN (July 15, 2011)
Loss Executive Association 2011 Meeting, The Color of Money: Incentives, Design, Contracts, Legal Pitfalls and Coverage for Green Buildings, Newport, RI (June 28, 2011)
National Association of Home Builders, Board of Directors Meeting, Legal Technology Issues Facing Home Builders, Washington, DC (May 18, 2011)
Capital Thinking | VoiceAmerica Radio Show: Social Media and the Political Internet in 2012 (April 7, 2011)
Crash Course on Social Media by Nashville Business Journal / Lipscomb University, The Importance of a Social Media Policy, Nashville, TN (March 30, 2011)
Associated General Contractors of America 2011 National Convention, The Next Step in Social Media, Las Vegas, NV (March 23-25, 2011)
AIA/CSI Mardi Gras 2011 Trade Fair & Kentucky USGBC Programs, Green Codes and Regulations: An Update and How to Manage Risk, Louisville, KY (March 3, 2011)
Tennessee Road Builders Association 2011 Annual Meeting, Social Media for Contractors: How to Build the Right Framework for Success, Kawai, HI (February 14, 2011)
Capital Thinking | VoiceAmerica Radio Show: Social Media: Business Tips and Legal Risks; Washington, DC (February 10, 2011)
www.constructionclaimsadvisor.com Webinar; From Paper to Paperless: Controlling Construction Documentation, Improving Record Management, and Identifying Risk in an Electronic Age; Washington, DC (October 13, 2010)
Navajo Nation; Day-Long Training Session: Construction Law 101, Project Delivery Systems, Best Practices for Project Management; Window Rock, AZ (October 4, 2010)
North Carolina Bar, Construction Law Section; Comparison of Construction Laws in NC, TN, VA, GA and SC; Greensboro, NC (September 24-25, 2010)
University of Texas Construction Law Conference; LEED 101 and Beyond: Incentives, Design, Construction Pitfalls, Certifications and Contracts; Dallas, TX (September 23, 2010)
American Bar Association-Continuing Legal Education, Aging Infrastructure—Where Need Meets Debt: Options for Project Funding and Delivery; Chicago, IL (March 2010)
Construction Specifications Institute, Nashville Chapter; Lessons from the Movies: Drafting and Negotiating Contracts; Nashville, TN (March 2010)
Middle Tennessee State University Department of Engineering; Introduction to Commercial and Construction Law; Murfreesboro, TN (October 2009)
American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry, The Green Explosion: The Legislative Impact of Alternative Energy, Climate Change, and Sustainability on the Construction Industry; New Orleans, LA (April 2009)
Half Moon Seminars; When Green Turns Red: Assessing and Implementing Risk Management Strategies in Green Building; Nashville, TN (April 2009)
Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel; This is Your Life...Ethical Issues in Discovery and Litigation for the Construction Lawyer; Gatlinburg, TN (April 2008)
AGC OF Tennessee Member Meetings:
Metro Non-Discrimination Ordinance and More (March 2011)
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? Public Construction Contracting Edition (July 2010)
Computers, Contractors, Construction: Using the Internet and Social Media to Build Your Business (June 2010)
What Happens When Green Isn’t So Green (September 2009)
Old Dog—New Tricks! Tennessee Lien Laws & Prompt Pay Act (March 2009)
Will the Real Construction Documents Please Stand Up! A Comparison of the AIA and ConsensusDOCS (May 2008)
