What’s New
Brief Note:
In this issue, we cover the complex drone regulations contractors face and invite you to learn more about the Buy American Act and how it affects your construction projects.
Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!
Ashling Ehrhardt, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jennifer Budd, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Allie Hallmark, Associate Editor
New Faces
Please join us in welcoming four new attorneys.
Casey J. McKinnon has joined the Federal Contracting Group in Washington, DC as an Associate. He supports the Firm’s clients in all aspects of government contracts and litigation including solicitation review, proposal preparation, and bid protests. Casey also assists with contracting issues such as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. Casey received his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School.
Christopher C. Reese has joined as an Associate in the Firm’s Construction Group in Philadelphia. He focuses his practice on construction litigation, representing contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, owners, and other parties related to private and public construction projects. Prior to joining Cohen Seglias, Chris was a Summer Associate with the Firm. He received his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law.
Alissandra D. Young joined the Firm as an Associate in the Federal Contracting Group in Washington, DC and focuses her practice on government contracts and litigation. She assists the Firm’s clients in matters involving federal contracts, bid protests, and all stages of litigation in the federal courts. Alissandra graduated with honors from The George Washington University Law School, where she received the Patricia A. Tobin Government Procurement Law Award for being at the top of her class in government contracts courses.
2018 Five Star Wealth Manager
Wayne Buckwalter, Chair of the Firm’s Wealth Preservation Group, has been named a 2018 Five Star Financial Services Professional. Each year, Five Star Professional partners with Philadelphia Magazine to recognize a select group of Philadelphia-area wealth managers that are outstanding in their field. The evaluation included a multifaceted research methodology, which incorporates input from peers and firm leaders along with client retention rates, industry experience, and client service.
Special Events
The Philadelphia office participated in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk at Citizens Bank Park on November 4.
Cohen Seglias co-hosted the 2017 Construction Executive Boot Camp on October 26 with Madison Risk Group, McCarthy & Company, and The Shepherd Agency. Attendees enjoyed a presentation by New York Times best-selling author Steve McClatchy.
