Overview
Dates: September 12 - 14, 2021
Location: Marina Del Rey, California
The Steering Committee welcomes 48 leading lawyers in the U.S. infrastructure sector to discuss current developments and trends in the infrastructure market, with a focus on both legal and broader market perspectives. Participants include senior counsel both from private law firms and in-house legal teams for various market perspectives, including government and procuring authorities.
Using candid, seminar-style discussion, the group shares experiences from their varied jurisdictions and engages in meaningful dialogue on the most pressing issues facing the industry.
2021 Steering Committee
The Steering Committee, comprised of experts in the field, personally nominates all invitees and develops the Agenda, which forms the basis of our discussions.
Committee Chair
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Sue R. Lee Senior Managing Director Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC Philadelphia, PA
Sue Lee is a Senior Managing Director with Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC. She provides financial and strategic advisory services related to infrastructure projects and project finance transactions. Her areas of focus include: advising public agencies on legislation and policies to enable and implement alternative project delivery methods (such public-private partnerships (PPPs)); financial analysis to develop project business plans; structuring procurements and developing related documentation; negotiations with bidders; and project management and implementation support.
Prior to joining EYIA, Sue worked in the Banking and Project Finance practices of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP and Allen & Overy LLP, where she advised US and international public agencies, multilateral agencies, lenders and other financing parties and equity sponsors in connection with a broad range of infrastructure, energy, mining, financing, restructuring, and corporate transactions. She was also with Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a US foreign aid agency focused on reducing global poverty through economic growth.
Sue received her B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Committee Members
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J. Samuel Gilmore Vice President & General Counsel Kiewit Corporation Omaha, NE
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Adam M. Giuliano Partner Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP New York, NY
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Martin Klepper Chairman, US Infrastructure Fengate Real Asset Investments Washington, D.C.
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Yukiko Kojima Partner Nossaman LLP Los Angeles, CA
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Young J. Lee Partner, Energy and Infrastructure Group Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP New York, NY
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Mark McLaughlin Senior Legal Counsel Cintra US Austin, TX
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Michael E. Pikiel Jr. Partner Winston & Strawn LLP New York, NY
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Dr. Joshua L. Schank, PhD Chief Innovation Officer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Los Angeles, CA
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Joseph Seliga Partner Mayer Brown LLP Chicago, IL
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Adam Sheets Vice President - National Practice Consultant HNTB Corporation Columbus, OH
Forum Director
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Jessica Baker Ellis Senior Forum Director Cambridge Forums Vancouver, BC jbaker@cambridgeforums.com M: +1 437 996 7841
Jessica has a Bachelor’s Degree from McMaster University in Art History, Criticism and Conservation. A seasoned event and marketing manager, she has executed live engagements globally in the legal, technology, financial, not-for-profit and consumer products industries for many of the world’s leading organizations. Prior to joining Cambridge Forums, Jessica worked in conference management, specializing in executive events for C-Suite executives, Board members and VIP clients. A fluid communicator, Jessica utilizes her leadership skills and passion for creating flawless participant experiences as a Forum Director, focusing on programs in private wealth and antitrust. A food & wine aficionado, Jessica is also accredited with the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wine & Spirits. When she’s out of the office, Jessica enjoys hot yoga, skiing and travel.
Built on genuine interactions and spontaneous connections, the Forum is an unparalleled opportunity for preeminent leaders in U.S. infrastructure law.
"There are many opportunities to go to P3 conferences, but only a few actually have a good dialogue with your peers. This Forum is one, small groups are set to guarantee fulsome discussion on current and topical issues."
Sam Gilmore Vice-President & General Counsel Kiewit Corporation Omaha, NE"Practical insight and industry perspective offered with welcome candor, from a highly accomplished professional group. Unusually, substantive throughout."
Eric Petersen Partner Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP New York, NY"Really like the small group with lots of participant interaction and no PowerPoints."
Spencer ‘Skip’ Weiss Vice-President and Managing General Counsel Fluor Enterprises, Inc. Greenville, SC
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