James G. McConnell

Center for International Legal Studies

International Construction Law

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

February 9-15, 2003

Build/Own/Operate/Transfer: Technology Transfer and Development Agreements

Center for International Legal Studies

Barriers to Free Movement of Civil Justice

Salzburg, Austria

November 3-6, 2001

Enforcing International Arbitration Awards in the United States:Practical Considerations and Interesting Nuances

Xi'an, China

April 8-9, 1996

Build/Own/Operate/Transfer: Industrial and Infrastructure Development Arrangements

Shanghai, China

April 6, 1996

Build/Own/Operate/Transfer: Industrial and Infrastructure Development Arrangements

Shanghai, China

April 3 - 5, 1996

International Construction Contracts: Industrial and Infrastructure Development

Washington, D.C.

November 10 - 11, 1988

Alternative Causation: The Best Defense is a Good Offense

Cleveland, Ohio

September 20 - 22, 1988

In Situ Bioreclamation: Regulation of Genetically Engineered Organisms

Washington, D.C.

January 25 - 28, 1988

Environmental Issues, Product Liability & Toxic Torts

22d Microwave Power Symposium

Cincinnati, Ohio

August 31, 1987

Product Liability: A Legal Perspective

Resolving Construction Disputes

Chicago, Illinois

March 19, 1987

The Role of the Surety on Construction Contractors' Bonds

Convention and Trade Show

Springfield, Illinois

January 28, 1987

Pollution Paralysis

Mass Health Hazards and Toxic Tort Litigation

Chicago, Illinois

December 18, 1986

Liability Framework for Toxic Torts

Product Liability Seminar

Chicago, Illinois

November 14, 1986

Plaintiffs' Assumption of Risk

Hazardous Substances Liability, Litigation and Negotiation

Chicago, Illinois

March 25, 1986

Suits Arising From Hazardous Waste Management: Personal Injury and Property Damage

Comparative Negligence and Contribution

Chicago, Illinois

December 18, 1985

Program Moderator and Speaker

Defendant's Trial Techniques

Annual Conference

Chicago, Illinois

June 6, 1985

Evidence Workshop

Construction Litigation

Chicago, Illinois

January 10, 1985

The Role of the Surety on Construction Contractors' Bonds

Annual Meeting

Atlanta, Georgia

August 2, 1983

Preparing the Product Liability Defense - What To Do When Your Client Says He's Being Sued

Chicago, Illinois

May 3, 1983

Picking the People: Jury Selection

Civil Practice Short Course

Chicago, Illinois

March 24, 1983

Jury Selection and Contact

Chicago, Illinois

February 24, 1983

Attorney - Client Privilege: Confidential Communications and Work Product

Jury Selection: Preparing for and Conducting Voir Dire

Chicago, Illinois

January 18, 1983

Program Moderator

Construction Litigation

St. Louis, Missouri

June 4, 1982

Chicago, Illinois

June 11 and 18, 1982

Rights and Responsibilities of the Contractor's Surety -- What Occurs When the Contractor Defaults

Civil Practice Short Course

Chicago, Illinois

February 19 - 20, 1982

Trial Strategy Under Comparative Negligence From the Defendant's Perspective

Second Annual Fall Seminar

Fontana, Wisconsin

October 9 - 10, 1981

Application of Comparative Negligence: Where Are We Now, How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?

Industry Leadership

Mr. McConnell has traveled the world at the invitation of various organizations to present up to date and innovative approaches for resolving construction industry problems, whether legal, financial, or practical.