National Construction Defect Conference
November 13-14, 2025
The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel
130 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
Join us for conference registration and a networking cocktail reception on the evening of November 12, 2025. The conference will begin on the morning of November 13, 2025 and concludes on November 14 at 12:30pm.
Conference Chairs:
- Gary F. Baumann, Esq., Baumann, Gant, Keeley & Biondi, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Kelly Behrens, CRIS, Claims Manager, Omaha, NE
- Michael Bryant, Vice President, Head of P&C, The RiverStone Group, Manchester, NH
- Steve Lokus, Vice President, Casualty Construction Claims, Sompo, Los Angeles, CA
General Registration: $1225
Paralegal: $395
Perrin Conferences provides complimentary registration to in-house counsel and insurance claims professionals who assign work to outside counsel.
For more information regarding registration and for registering groups, contact Lynnsey Perrin or Bethany Corio.
If you are interested in submitting a speaking proposal or sponsoring at this conference, please contact Lynnsey Perrin.
Thank you to our sponsors and partners:
Registration Fee: $1225
Paralegal Fee: $395
Perrin Conferences provides complimentary registration to in-house counsel and insurance claims professionals who assign work to outside counsel.
Group discounts are available, please inquire.
For more information regarding registration, contact Lynnsey Perrin or Bethany Corio.
Please register using your business email address.
Applications are being made to all CLE states as requested by attendees.
CE Adjuster credit is approved in Florida and Texas, and pending approval in North Carolina, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma.
Please note, there will be no partial credit awarded for CE credit – The full conference must be attended to earn credit. Please send requests for state specific accreditation to Kelsey Minerd.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
130 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
Perrin Conferences has a room block for conference attendees and speakers at the discounted rate of $349. Please use the link below to make your reservation. We advise you to make your reservation as soon as possible. If you have issues getting a room reserved, please email bcorio@perrinconferences.com with your requested nights.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend the conference, please notify us prior to October 30, 2025 and we will refund your fee, less a $25 administrative fee, or provide a credit for a future conference. The credit needs to be used within one year from the conference date.
Cancellations received on or after October 31, 2025 will not be refunded. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the conference starts. Cancellations received on or after October 31, 2025 may receive a credit for $200 less than the registration amount paid and can be used by their firm/company within one year from the conference date.
Financial Aid Policy
Perrin Conferences is dedicated to providing high-quality continuing legal education to attorneys interested in course offerings. Program registrants who are unable to afford registration fees due to financial hardship may apply for a complete registration waiver or reduction in fee. Factors to be considered include employment status and annual income. Please send a written letter to Lynnsey Perrin addressing your financial situation for consideration. All requests must be submitted 14 days prior to the start of the program and are kept confidential.
All conference attendees will receive materials via email after the conference concludes. If you are unable to attend the conference, but would like to receive the materials, you can purchase them here.