The Atlanta Lawyer June/July 2015 | Page 53

section update Construction Law Section By C. Damon Gunnels Hudson Parrott Walker, LLC [email protected] T he Construction Law Section just wrapped up another successful Bar season with a spring social on the rooftop of Fado’s in Buckhead. We said farewell to our outgoing Chair, the estimable Hal Gray, and ushered in a new Chair and Board of Directors. The Section is pleased to announce our new Officers and Board members for the 2015-2016 year: C. Damon Gunnels (Chair), Frank E. Riggs, Jr. (Vice Chair/ Chair Elect), Christy Sanders (Treasurer/Secretary), Eric B. Coleman (Member at Large), David R. Cook, Jr. (Member at Large); R. Daniel Douglass (Member at Large), Jason D. McLarry (Member at Large), Garett Miller (Member at Large), W. Henry Parkman (Member at Large), Lynn C. Stewart (Member at Large), and Carolyn Wingfield (Member at Large). The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association This year we will be continuing our practice of holding breakfast discussions the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Buckhead Club, beginning at 7:30 AM. Attendees also have the option of purchasing CLE credit at the breakfasts for a nominal fee. We anticipate our upcoming topics to include bankruptcy considerations in the construction law arena, changes in the American Arbitration Association rules, ethics and legislative updates affecting the built environment. I look forward to a productive and informative slate of topics and meetings, as well as our traditional socials held in December and May. The Section is always open to new ideas for topics and speakers, so please feel free to contact any of the Section Board Member or Officers with any input you may have. Thanks for your support and participation. June/July 2015 THE ATLANTA LAWYER 53