is an attorney at Smith Currie Oles LLP. She represents clients in government contract matters, complex commercial contract drafting and negotiation and construction risk management. In her multifaceted practice, Ms. Geewax serves corporations operating in a variety of industries - large and small government contractors, Fortune 500 investment banks, international hospitality companies, commercial real estate developers and owners, among others. She brings a broad and deep knowledge base to guide her clients through all phases of contracting processes, construction projects and legal procedure. As a certified construction risk and insurance specialist, Ms. Geewax always looks to mitigate liability by advising clients on indemnification provisions and state-specific statutes, as well as insurance provisions and requirements that affect contractual risk transfer. She earned her B.A. degree from The Pennsylvania State University and her J.D. degree from The George Washington University Law School.

is a partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. He has substantial experience representing owners, developers, contractors, and others in the construction industry. Mr. Cahalan's practice primarily consists of drafting and negotiating construction contracts, providing advice during development, design, and construction, and representing clients in dispute resolution proceedings. He has been lead counsel on a large number of litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters involving claims for breach of contract and torts, including differing site conditions claims, delay, acceleration, and inefficiency claims, design, and construction defect claims, as well as payment, lien, and bond claims. Mr. Cahalan has also drafted and negotiated thousands of contracts using both specially drafted contract forms and standard industry forms. He has drafted general contracts, master agreements, subcontracts, design contracts, service contracts, design-build contracts, EPC and EPCM contracts, construction and program management contracts, joint-venture, teaming and partnering agreements, equipment installation contracts, purchase orders, operation and maintenance contracts, IPD contracts, and bonds for public and private jobs. Mr. Cahalan's contracts have been used on office, commercial, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use buildings, light and heavy manufacturing and warehouse facilities, arenas, stadiums and practice facilities, hospitals and medical office buildings, school and university buildings, and utility, nuclear, solar, and water reclamation projects. He routinely represents in-bound international clients in transactional and litigation matters, involving construction projects and manufacturing, industrial, and nuclear power plants. Mr. Cahalan has represented clients from Austria, Bavaria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom on projects ranging from the manufacture of automobiles, food, metals, natural gas, plastics, pipe, tires, wood, and power. He earned his B.S. degree in construction engineering from Iowa State University in 1984, and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Georgia. While in law school, Mr. Cahalan served as a summer law clerk to The Honorable Julie E. Carnes, Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division (retired, Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit).

is an attorney at Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP. He is an international arbitration attorney based in Los Angeles with deep experience representing clients across California, the Middle East, and Europe. Mr. Sassine's practice focuses on cross-border disputes involving the construction, energy, sports, and entertainment sectors. He frequently appears as counsel in arbitrations under the ICC, ICDR, DIAC, and ad hoc rules, and has handled matters seated in California, Paris, London, New York, and Dubai, among others. Mr. Sassine regularly advises sovereigns, multinational corporations, startups, and individuals in high-stakes international arbitration proceedings and award enforcement litigation. He brings a unique perspective to international law, having worked extensively with clients in both common law and civil law jurisdictions, including matters involving UAE free zones and emerging regulatory frameworks. Mr. Sassine also has substantial experience representing clients in the enforcement of arbitral awards in U.S. federal court under the New York Convention. He is particularly adept at navigating California-seated arbitrations involving international parties in the aerospace, construction, and entertainment industries. Mr. Sassine's advisory practice includes drafting arbitration clauses, crafting jurisdictional strategies, addressing limitation of liability defenses, and asserting claims under California's broad unfair competition law. He is a trusted advocate who combines legal precision with a commercial understanding of his clients' goals in complex, high-value international disputes. Mr. Sassine has been recognized in the 2025 Lexology Index - International Arbitration Future Leaders, 2024 and 2025 Super Lawyers Southern California – Rising Stars, 2024 and 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America – Construction Law, and the 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation. He earned his B.A. degree from University of California, his LL.M. degree from Stockholm University and his J.D. degree from University of San Diego, School of Law.

is a partner at Spencer Fane LLP. She provides practical, business-focused counsel in the areas of government contracts, construction, and bankruptcy law. A seasoned attorney with prior in-house experience managing federal compliance for a large national general contractor, Ms. Shutzer brings an insider's perspective and a deep understanding of the complex challenges facing the construction and government contracting industries. As a member of the firm's construction and government contracts teams, she heavily focuses on federal compliance and high-risk regulatory matters. Ms. Shutzer counsels companies facing significant exposure under statutes such as the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Act, and Combating Trafficking in Persons regulations, and conducts internal investigations related to alleged misconduct. Drawing on her experience overseeing a federal compliance program for a leading U.S. contractor, she provides pragmatic, actionable guidance tailored to real-world business operations. Notably, Ms. Shutzer has managed more than 1,400 False Claims Act-related matters at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. She maintains a national practice representing contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders in large-scale government and commercial construction and infrastructure projects. Ms. Shutzer advises clients on a wide range of contract matters and manages complex disputes involving claims, defective specifications, differing site conditions, delays, acceleration and lost productivity, mechanic's and material liens, professional liability issues, contract terminations, and Miller Act claims. An experienced litigator, she has successfully handled high-stakes disputes across multiple jurisdictions. Ms. Shutzer also advises clients on financial restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy matters. She represents a broad range of stakeholders – including debtors, creditors, committees, and trustees – in Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Subchapter V proceedings, as well as in out-of-court workouts and adversary proceedings. With in-depth insights on construction, design, and engineering company bankruptcies, Ms. Shutzer helps clients develop efficient strategies to navigate financial distress and achieve their business objectives. She earned her B.A. degree from Virginia Tech, her M.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University and her J.D. degree from Regent University School of Law.