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"Effective Administration of Construction Contracts," New York University, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, July 2008, presented by John E. Osborn, Esq., Paul Adamo and William Reece, School Construction Consultants, Joel Sciascia, Esq. General Counsel Pavarini McGovern, Mark Pennington, Esq., Of Counsel, John E. Osborn PC

"New York Construction Law," April 17 & 18, 2008, Pratt Institute School of Architecture, Presented by John E. Osborn, Esq., Christopher McCabe, Esq., Partner, Quinn McCabe LLP, Michael Salgo, Esq., Joel Sciascia, Esq. General Counsel Pavarini McGovern, Mark Pennington, Esq., Of Counsel, John E. Osborn PC

"Integrity Pays: How The New York City Real Estate Industry Can Protect Itself Against Corruption," January 30, 2008, Greater New York Construction User Council, Moderated by John E. Osborn, Esq. and Panelist Joseph DeLuca, Thacher Associates, George Fink, FAI Construction Consultants, Bert Oberlander, Esq., Gonzalez Oberlander and Holohan LLP,   Charles Sciascia, Pavarini McGovern

"Project Advocates for the Construction Industry: Latest ADR Techniques," Executive Briefing, October 26, 2001, by John E. Osborn, Esq., Robert C. McCue, P.E., President, MOC Systems, Inc., Frank Miller, P.E., President, Metro Mediation Services, Inc., and Richard A. Coughlin, P.E. President, Coughlin Consultation Services, Yale Club, New York City.

"Real Estate and Construction: Strategies to Identify and Minimize Fraud," presented June 12, 2001, by John E. Osborn, Esq., Blake A. Coppotelli, Managing Director, Kroll, Louis J. Coletti, Chairman & CEO, Building Trades Employers' association, Raymond G. McGuire, Esq., Kauff, McClain & McGuire, Thomas J. Murphy, Executive Director, The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, at the Yale Club, New York City.

"Getting Back On Track: Turning Around the Construction Project Heading South," presented June 5, 2001, to the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, New York City, by John E. Osborn, Esq., Program Chair, Michael E. Banahan, Staff Legal Councel, Zurich N.A., M. Stephen Dennis, Managing Principal and General Counsel, The Thornton-Tomasetti Group, Inc., Michael G. Di Paolo, Associate General Council, AMEC Construction Management, Inc., Charles B. Katzenstein, General Counsel, Rockrose Development Corp., James E. Raved, Associate Director and Assistant General Counsel, Bear Stearns & Company, Inc.

"Getting Back On Track: Turning Around the Construction Project Heading South," presented May 16, 2000, at the Yale Club, New York City, for the American Corporate Council Association, Greater New York Chapter, by John E. Osborn, Esq., and Charles B. Katzenstein, Esq. Rockrose Development Corporation.

"Getting Back On Track: Turning Around the Construction Project Heading South," presented March 2, 2000 to the Greater New York Construction User Council at Deutsche Bank Headquarters, New York City, by John E. Osborn, Esq., James Marino, Manager PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Brennan Beer Gorman Monk/ Interiors, and Bruce Bloch, Director, Corporate Real Estate Services Duetsche Bank.

"Preventing and Controlling Professional Liability Claims: Legal and Risk Management Advice for Architects," presented on February 29, 2000 for the Society of American Registered Architects ("SARA"), New York Chapter, New York City, by John E. Osborn, Esq., Timothy P. Esler, CPCU, Principal, Fenner & Esler Insurance, Thomas J. Beyer, Senior Vice President, Claims/ Risk Management, Kemper Professional Insurance and Richard C. Bonsignore, ARA, President, Bonsignore Design.

"Integrity Pays: How the New York City Real Estate Industry Can Protect Itself Against Corruption: The Dilemmas of Large Property Owners Undertaking Construction and Renovation," presented on December 8, 1999 to the Building Owners' and Managers' Association of Greater New York, Inc., presented by John E. Osborn, Esq., Blake Coppotelli, Chief, Libon Racketeering Unit and Construction Industry Strike force, Manhattan District Attorney's Office and Thomas D. "Toby" Thacher II, President, Thacher Associates, LLC, New York City.

"Litigation Strategies In Construction Disputes: Being Cost Effective and Winning," presented November 16, 1999, by John E. Osborn, Esq., Eric L. Guhring, Esq., Steven Milewicz, Esq., Atlantic-Heydt Corporation, at the University Club, New York City.

"Architect Empowerment: Providing Value and Solving Problems: A Good Idea for the Owner and Architect," presented on October 21, 1999, for the Society of American Registered Architects ("SARA") New York Chapter, New York City, by John E. Osborn, Esq.

"Use of Non-Binding ADR In Environmental and Construction Projects through Teamwork with Outside Council," for the American Corporate Council Association, Greater New York Chapter, September 15, 1999, presented by John E. Osborn, Esq., Christopher J. Platt, Esq. and General Council, ATC Association, Inc., The University Club, New York City.

"Risk Management for the Design Professional," June 17, 1999, presented by John E. Osborn, Esq., Thomas G. Coghlan, President, Design Insurance, Inc., Daniel A. Cuoco, P.E., Ira N. Pierce, P.E., President, DiGeronimo-Pierce, Engineers, & Architects, at the Yale Club, New York City.

"What Corporate Counsel Needs to Know About Construction and Renovation: Pitfalls, Strategies, and Solutions," Presented on June 10, 1999  for the American Corporate Councel Association, Greater New York Chapter by John E. Osborn, Esq., and M. Steve Dennis, Esq., The LZA Group, Inc.

"Adapting to the AIA 1997 Contract Documents: Practical Strategies for the Owner and Architect," presented on  June 10, 1999 by John E. Osborn, Esq., Dale Ellickson, FAIA, Esq., American Institute of Architects, Thomas Coughlan, President, Design Insurance Agency, Inc., and William Guernier, PricewaterhouseCoopers.

"New York City's New Local Law 11: A Pratical Guide to Compliance with the New Façade Laws," presented on May 25, 1999 by John E. Osborn, Esq., and Alan Epstein, P.E., MSCE, Esq., Epstein Engineering, P.C.

"Successful Restaurant Operation: The Do's and Don'ts of Sexual Harassment, Industry Wage & Hour Issues, Employee Manuals & Other Employment Law Issues," presented at Club 101, April 15, 1999, by John E. Osborn, Esq., Luke D. Schultheis, President Associates International Hospitality Consultants, Peter A. Schneider, Esq., Partner, Kaufman, Schneider & Bianco, Esq., LLP, Thomas J. Bianco, Esq., Partner, Kaufman, Schneider & Bianco, Esq., LLP.

"An Employer's Guide to Sexual Harassment: The Law and How to Avoid or Defeat Harassment Litigation," presented February 10, 1999 by John E. Osborn, Esq., Peter A. Schneider, Esq., Thomas J. Bianco, Esq., and Carmelo Grimaldi, Esq., Kaufman, Schneider, & Bianco, Esqs., LLP at Club 101, New York City.

"Architects: Successful Financial Management," briefing presented at Club 101, November 17, 1998, presented by John E. Osborn, Esq., Joseph R. Piasecki, Business Manager, Atkinson Koven Feinberg Engineers, LLP, A. Rajagopal, Principal, ProMediators, Inc., James Greenberg, AIA, Principal, Hillier Group New York.

"Doing Quality Work and Getting Paid For It," presented September 17, 1998, by John E. Osborn, Esq., Joseph R. Piasecki, Business Manager, Atkinson Koven Fienberg Engineers, LLP, A. Rajagopal, Principal, ProMediators, Inc., Louis J. Lalli, P.E., Senior Partner, Lehr Associates, at the Yale Club, New York City.

"Design Build: An Overview," presented to Anchin, Block & Anchin, January 6, 1998.

"The 1997 AIA Documents, A Guide For the Owner: Breaking New Ground While Protecting Your Turf," Presented on June 18, 1997 at the Yale Club, New York City by John E. Osborn, Esq., Richard Kruter, Highland Associates, William Guernier, Coopers & Lybrand LLP, Thomas Coghlan, Design Insurance Agency, Inc., Henry Celestino, Newmark & Company Real Estate, Inc.

"Rebuilding New York: A Practical Guide to Public Sector Construction," for New York University, Real Estate Institute, New York, New York, November 7, 1990, conference chair John E. Osborn.