
The Oregon Chapter of DBIA presented their Attorney Forum at an in person event on June 14that The Sentinel Hotel in Portland. This continues the chapter’s annual practice of organizing a diverse group of attorneys to discuss general topics related to design-build and other procurement methods. This year’s presentation featured Sean C. Gay, Partner Stoel Rives LLP’s Construction & Design Group, Dean E. Aldrich, Founder Aldrich Goldstein and Jesse C. Ormond, Senior Associate Stewart Sokol & Larkin. The program started with a brief introduction and sponsor recognition and included a special “DEI Moment” from Diana Delgado (Workforce and Contracting Equity Manager for the Office of Planning and Capital Construction at Portland Community College). Diana discussed workplace safety focusing on diversity and inclusion related to how minorities and women are impacted in the construction industry.