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Offit Kurman Attorney Bob Herrmann to Speak at AIA Brooklyn Event on Contract Negotiation Strategies

April 25, 2025
Offit Kurman Attorney Bob Herrmann to Speak at AIA Brooklyn Event on Contract Negotiation Strategies

Offit Kurman Attorney Bob Herrmann, chair of the firm’s New York Construction Law Practice Group, will be a featured speaker at an AIA Brooklyn event on May 8, 2025.

The free event, titled “Owners vs. Architects: Key Strategies for Contract Negotiation,” will include a discussion led by Bob and Patterson Belknap attorney Hope Plasha. Representing architects and owners respectively, the two will dive into critical issues and strategies in contract negotiation. Attendees will benefit from an interactive format that encourages audience participation and the sharing of real-world experiences.

Offit Kurman is pleased to sponsor this informative session.

For more information or to register, click here: Eventbrite Registration

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