VERTEX is pleased to serve as a Gold Sponsor and exhibitor at the ABA Forum on Construction Law 2025 Fall Conference, taking place September 3–5, 2025, at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.
This year’s conference, themed “Constructing Project Contracts: Off to the Races!”, will gather construction attorneys, industry leaders, and professionals for substantive sessions on the evolving landscape of construction contracts. Programming will highlight key issues including project delivery methods and financing strategies, negotiation of prime and subcontract clauses, customizing payment provisions, and the role of ancillary agreements such as lender consents and bonds. Additional sessions will address attorney well-being, strategies for navigating project closeout, and litigators’ perspectives on how contract provisions hold up in practice. Attendees will also enjoy numerous networking opportunities and the distinctive hospitality of Louisville.
Connect with VERTEX
As part of our sponsorship, VERTEX will be on-site exhibiting and available to connect with peers, clients, and colleagues throughout the conference. We invite attendees to visit our booth to discuss industry challenges, explore opportunities, and learn more about how VERTEX supports clients through comprehensive construction and legal services.
Meet Our Team in Louisville
Representing VERTEX at this year’s conference are:
- Benjamin Strong – Chief Revenue Officer
- Robert A. Peterson, CCA – Senior Managing Director and Practice Area Lead – Commercial Damages & Investigation
- Christopher D. Ling, AIA, NCARB, PP, LEED AP – Senior Managing Director, Claims, Disputes & Forensics
- Dan Copeland – Principal Account Executive
- Michael King, PE – Director, Commercial Damages & Investigations
- Michael R. Martin, Jr., CPA, CFF, CFE – Subject Matter Expert, Commercial Damages & Investigation
- Christopher W. Foux, CPA, ASA, ABV – Subject Matter Expert, Commercial Damages & Investigation
We look forward to engaging with the construction law community in Louisville and contributing to meaningful conversations that drive the industry forward.
Learn more about the conference here: ABA Forum on Construction Law 2025 Fall Conference
To learn more about VERTEX’s Forensic Consulting services or to speak with a Forensic Expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
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Benjamin Strong
Chief Revenue Officer
Benjamin Strong serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) and oversees the various VERTEX verticals/service areas for financial performance and continued growth.
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Robert A. Peterson
CCA
Senior Managing Director and Practice Area Lead - Commercial Damages & Investigation
Mr. Peterson, Senior Managing Director at VERTEX, brings 35+ years' expertise in construction and government contract disputes, specializing in damage pricing and analysis.
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Christopher D. Ling
AIA, NCARB, PP, LEED AP
Senior Managing Director, Claims, Disputes & Forensics
Mr. Ling is a Registered Architect and Professional Planner who has been working in the construction industry since 1986. He is licensed in many states, plus D.C. and holds a national certificate for architecture from NCARB.
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Dan Copeland
Principal Account Executive
Dan Copeland is a Principal Account Executive at VERTEX with 20+ years of experience selling expert services across the construction industry.
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Michael King
PE
Director, Commercial Damages & Investigations
Mike helps companies and their legal counsel avoid and/or resolve business disputes. His experience includes construction project controls and the investigation and resolution of complex disputes, primarily related to the construction, energy, and utility industries.
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Michael R. Martin, Jr.
CPA, CFF, CFE
Subject Matter Expert, Commercial Damages & Investigation
Michael R. Martin, Jr. is a Subject Matter Expert at LitCon Group, LLC, a Vertex Company (LitCon). Mr. Martin has more than 25 years of experience specializing in the preparation and defense of damage claims, investigations, forensic accounting and compliance issues for clients in the construction and government contracting industries. He has developed and rebutted damages analysis in litigation and other forums, assisted clients in responding to Government inquiries and participated in negotiations with various Government entities such as DCAA, DCMA and multiple Offices of Inspector General. Mr. Martin has been qualified and testified as an expert related to government cost accounting, incurred costs, and damages issues.
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Christopher W. Foux
CPA, ASA, ABV
Subject Matter Expert, Commercial Damages & Investigation
Mr. Foux specializes in valuation, forensic accounting, and damage claims analysis across industries like construction, defense, and healthcare. He has expertise in government contract compliance, bid protests, and financial disputes, providing litigation support and expert analysis.