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 end on November 14.
Conference Chairs:
- Gary F. Baumann, Esq., Baumann, Gant & Keeley, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Kelly Behrens, CRIS, Claims Manager, Vela Insurance Services (A Berkley Company), Omaha, NE
- 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.
The conference is pending approval for CE Adjuster credit in Florida, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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 before the room block sells outs.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend the conference, please notify us prior to October 30, 2025 and we will refund your fee or provide a credit for one year. Cancellations received on October 31, 2025 and after will not be refunded. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
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.
Presentations and other speaker materials will be made available for conference attendees. These materials are not yet available.