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Rich Reizen, Chair of Gould & Ratner’s Construction Practice, talked to Construction Dive about changes that contractors likely will encounter moving forward through and after the pandemic, however, will be in their contracts, both between the owner and general contractor and between the general contractor and subcontractor. In a previous Construction Dive article, Rich mentioned that there could be a number of possible scenarios, and that owners would probably look for more flexibility to accommodate pandemic-related disruptions.

Gould & Ratner has been recognized in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers, “Ones to Watch,” “Best Law Firms” and ranked among the best firms in Chicago in the category of Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

Rich Reizen, Chair of Gould & Ratner’s Construction Practice, was featured in an Bisnow article “Blood, Sweat And Plumbing: Remaking The Old Chicago Post Office” where his thoughts were revisited from a webinar he moderated back in late June about the hard work that went into transforming the Old Chicago Post Office into what it is today.

Rich Reizen, Chair of Gould & Ratner’s Construction Practice, was featured in an E&E News article “Businesses Break Contracts and Blame Virus. Is Climate Next?” where he discussed the impact of how the pandemic demonstrates why lawyers should be writing clear and specific terms in case of delays or project hiccups, which he noted have been the biggest issue in some construction disputes stemming from quarantine efforts.

Karin O’Connell, a member of Gould & Ratner’s Litigation Practice, was recently chosen to serve as Co-Chair for the ABA Endangered Species Committee. The committee focuses on Endangered Species Act (ESA) law, policy and practice, providing alerts, expert analyses and forum discussions for members. Karin will begin her leadership role in August of 2020.

Gould & Ratner sponsored the Crain’s Real Estate Forum Series: A Conversation with Curt Bailey of Related Midwest on July 22 via webinar. The discussion covered his 30-year career in real estate, plans for The 78, 400 Lake Shore Drive and programs underway at Related Midwest to increase diversity in the industry.