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CARES Act Explained - Real Estate & Financial Issues Webinar
WebinarApril 16, 2020Steven Wallace
Speakers
Steven Wallace
The Wallace Law GroupFounder and Managing Attorney at The Wallace Law Group
Mr. Wallace is the founder and managing attorney of the Florida real estate and business law firm, The Wallace Law Group, P.L. The Wallace Law Group, P.L. has office in Boynton Beach, Florida. Mr. Wallace is a graduate of Brandeis University and the Syracuse University College of Law. While at the Syracuse University College of Law, Mr. Wallace was an Associate Editor of the Syracuse Law Review and Member of the National Tax Moot Court Team. Mr. Wallace is licensed to practice law in the State of New York, the State of Texas, and the State of Florida. He is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, Federal Bankruptcy Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Wallace is an approved title agent for Old Republic Title Insurance Company. He has 20 years of legal experience in the State of Florida. Prior to moving to Florida, Mr. Wallace was a corporate securities associate at a large law firm in Dallas, Texas. While in Dallas, Mr. Wallace represented private equity firms and pensions funds in domestic and offshore investments and represented publicly traded companies in mergers and acquisitions and securities regulatory filings. Prior to founding The Wallace Law Group, Mr. Wallace worked in the commercial real estate and banking section of the largest law firm in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he handled complex business and real estate transactions, financings, and commercial litigation for some of Florida’s largest real estate developers, corporations, financial institutions and high net worth individuals. He now applies his experience and skills to achieving results for corporations, businesses and individuals in an efficient and cost-effective manner in residential and commercial real estate, small business general counsel and corporate securities law, bankruptcy, foreclosure litigation, landlord-tenant matters, commercial litigation and trademark and copyright matters. In August 2012, Mr. Wallace became Board Certified in Real Estate Law by the Florida Bar whereby the Florida Bar recognizes Mr. Wallace as an expert in Florida Real Estate Law. For more information about Mr. Wallace and The Wallace Law Group, P.L., please visit thewallacelawgroup.com.
Causes of Failures and the Forensic Engineering Report
WebinarNovember 12, 2019James A. D’Aloisio
Speakers
James A. D’Aloisio, P.E. LEED AP
Principal with Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt in Syracuse, New YorkMr. D’Aloisio is a principal with Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt, a structural engineering, landscape architecture, and building envelope services firm in East Syracuse, New York. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he is a registered professional engineer in New York. He is a member and past president (1997-1998) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Syracuse Section, and a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), and the Structural Engineers Association of New York State (SEAoNY).
Mr. D’Aloisio has served on ASCE/SEI’s Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations Committee, the Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings Committee, and the SEI Sustainability Committee. Mr. D’Aloisio received the Order of the Engineer at Syracuse University in 1997.
His 30-plus years of experience as a consulting structural engineer has primarily involved the design of new building structures, additions, and modifications, and analyses, assessments, and investigations of structures and facades. Mr. D’Aloisio has performed structural condition reviews of over 15 million square feet of buildings, and he has performed over 150 structural forensic investigations. He has presented over 300 times.
Causes of Failures and the Forensic Engineering Report
WebinarMay 4, 2017James A. D’Aloisio
Speakers
James A. D’Aloisio, P.E. LEED AP
Principal with Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt in Syracuse, New YorkMr. D’Aloisio is a principal with Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt, a structural engineering, landscape architecture, and building envelope services firm in East Syracuse, New York. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he is a registered professional engineer in New York. He is a member and past president (1997-1998) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Syracuse Section, and a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), and the Structural Engineers Association of New York State (SEAoNY).
Mr. D’Aloisio has served on ASCE/SEI’s Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations Committee, the Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings Committee, and the SEI Sustainability Committee. Mr. D’Aloisio received the Order of the Engineer at Syracuse University in 1997.
His 30-plus years of experience as a consulting structural engineer has primarily involved the design of new building structures, additions, and modifications, and analyses, assessments, and investigations of structures and facades. Mr. D’Aloisio has performed structural condition reviews of over 15 million square feet of buildings, and he has performed over 150 structural forensic investigations. He has presented over 300 times.
Causes of Failures and the Forensic Engineering Report
WebinarMarch 27, 2019James A. D’Aloisio
Speakers
James A. D’Aloisio, P.E. LEED AP
Principal with Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt in Syracuse, New YorkMr. D’Aloisio is a principal with Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt, a structural engineering, landscape architecture, and building envelope services firm in East Syracuse, New York. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he is a registered professional engineer in New York. He is a member and past president (1997-1998) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Syracuse Section, and a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), and the Structural Engineers Association of New York State (SEAoNY).
Mr. D’Aloisio has served on ASCE/SEI’s Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations Committee, the Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings Committee, and the SEI Sustainability Committee. Mr. D’Aloisio received the Order of the Engineer at Syracuse University in 1997.
His 30-plus years of experience as a consulting structural engineer has primarily involved the design of new building structures, additions, and modifications, and analyses, assessments, and investigations of structures and facades. Mr. D’Aloisio has performed structural condition reviews of over 15 million square feet of buildings, and he has performed over 150 structural forensic investigations. He has presented over 300 times.
Causes of Failures and the Forensic Engineering Report
WebinarAugust 3, 2016James A. D’Aloisio
Speakers
James A. D’Aloisio, P.E. LEED AP
Principal with Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt in Syracuse, New YorkMr. D’Aloisio is a principal with Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt, a structural engineering, landscape architecture, and building envelope services firm in East Syracuse, New York. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he is a registered professional engineer in New York. He is a member and past president (1997-1998) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Syracuse Section, and a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), and the Structural Engineers Association of New York State (SEAoNY).
Mr. D’Aloisio has served on ASCE/SEI’s Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations Committee, the Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings Committee, and the SEI Sustainability Committee. Mr. D’Aloisio received the Order of the Engineer at Syracuse University in 1997.
His 30-plus years of experience as a consulting structural engineer has primarily involved the design of new building structures, additions, and modifications, and analyses, assessments, and investigations of structures and facades. Mr. D’Aloisio has performed structural condition reviews of over 15 million square feet of buildings, and he has performed over 150 structural forensic investigations. He has presented over 300 times.
Causes of Failures and the Forensic Engineering Report
WebinarJune 28, 2018James A. D’Aloisio
Speakers
James A. D’Aloisio, P.E. LEED AP
Principal with Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt in Syracuse, New YorkMr. D’Aloisio is a principal with Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt, a structural engineering, landscape architecture, and building envelope services firm in East Syracuse, New York. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he is a registered professional engineer in New York. He is a member and past president (1997-1998) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Syracuse Section, and a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), and the Structural Engineers Association of New York State (SEAoNY).
Mr. D’Aloisio has served on ASCE/SEI’s Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations Committee, the Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings Committee, and the SEI Sustainability Committee. Mr. D’Aloisio received the Order of the Engineer at Syracuse University in 1997.
His 30-plus years of experience as a consulting structural engineer has primarily involved the design of new building structures, additions, and modifications, and analyses, assessments, and investigations of structures and facades. Mr. D’Aloisio has performed structural condition reviews of over 15 million square feet of buildings, and he has performed over 150 structural forensic investigations. He has presented over 300 times.
Causes of Structural Failures
WebinarApril 17, 2020Collins O. Y. Ofori-Amanfo
Speakers
Collins O. Y. Ofori-Amanfo, P.E.
Owner and Board Certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer, Principal EngineerMr. Ofori-Amanfo’s broad-based experience includes investigation of collapsed structures, investigation of construction defects and damage, investigation of condensation in building envelopes, evaluation of roof and wall leakage, field water spray testing of windows, and assessment of wind and hail damage. His work also involves giving expert testimony and assisting attorneys in resolving disputes over construction and materials-related problems. Prior to establishing Collins Forensics LLC, Mr. Ofori-Amanfo previously worked for many years at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), the Illinois Department of Transportation, and Twin City Testing Corporation. He received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Science and Technology in Ghana and his M.S. degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Mr. Ofori-Amanfo is a registered professional engineer in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Missouri.
Chapters 10-11: Existing Buildings
WebinarSeptember 21, 2018Wendy Talarico LEED AP
Speakers
Wendy Talarico LEED AP
Ms. Talarico is an ICC-certified energy/green code plan reviewer and consults with architects and engineers throughout the Northeast to provide continuing education on a range of subjects from codes to building science. She is an instructor for Urban Green/New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s “Conquering the Code”, an 8-hour energy code class in New York State. Ms. Talarico was a member of the engineering outreach team for the Brick Industry Association, and she is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for such publications as Architectural Record and This Old House. Her areas of expertise include building energy, sustainability issues, and codes, including the IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, IEBC, and the IgCC.
Chapters 11, 12 and 14: Additions and Historic Buildings
WebinarJune 21, 2019Arthur “Art” Pakatar
Speakers
Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA, HERS Rater, PHIUS Verifier
Principal, The Pakatar Group, in Troy, NYWith over 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Pakatar specializes in home performance, energy efficiency, and construction-related training and consulting. Mr. Pakatar holds professional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), PHIUS and RESNET. He is a certified Code Enforcement Officer in New York State and holds ICC credentials as an Energy Code Inspector and Plans Examiner. Throughout his career, Mr. Pakatar has played an active role in the development and implementation of building codes, contributing to the creation of policies and protocols that support energy efficiency and code compliance. Over the past two decades, he has designed and delivered training programs for code officials, design professionals, and construction industry stakeholders across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and nationwide. Recognized as a subject matter expert, Mr. Pakatar continues to support the evolution of codes and standards through education, technical assistance, and policy engagement.
Chapters 11-15: Refrigeration, Piping and Appendices
WebinarFebruary 16, 2018Mary Conger
Speakers
Mary Conger
Conger Construction Services, LLC
Mary Conger has been in the plumbing field since 1996 and has been a plumbing educator since 2010, beginning as a plumbing instructor for an apprentice program with TSTC/Waco and becoming a continuing professional education instructor. She has true field experience as a journeyman and master plumber. Ms. Conger has owned her own plumbing business, has served as a plumbing/mechanical inspector for the City of Dallas, and has become a plumbing/mechanical plans examiner. Her education also has prepared her for this role with her bachelor’s degree in Technology and Performance Improvement and her master’s degree in Engineering Technologies with a concentration in plumbing. Ms. Conger is now working towards her doctorate in Educational Leadership. She brings knowledge as well as experience to the classroom.
Chapters 2-5: Definitions, Regulations and Ventilation
WebinarFebruary 15, 2018Mary Conger
Speakers
Mary Conger
Conger Construction Services, LLC
Mary Conger has been in the plumbing field since 1996 and has been a plumbing educator since 2010, beginning as a plumbing instructor for an apprentice program with TSTC/Waco and becoming a continuing professional education instructor. She has true field experience as a journeyman and master plumber. Ms. Conger has owned her own plumbing business, has served as a plumbing/mechanical inspector for the City of Dallas, and has become a plumbing/mechanical plans examiner. Her education also has prepared her for this role with her bachelor’s degree in Technology and Performance Improvement and her master’s degree in Engineering Technologies with a concentration in plumbing. Ms. Conger is now working towards her doctorate in Educational Leadership. She brings knowledge as well as experience to the classroom.
Chapters 3, 4 & 6
WebinarJune 20, 2019Arthur “Art” Pakatar
Speakers
Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA, HERS Rater, PHIUS Verifier
Principal, The Pakatar Group, in Troy, NYWith over 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Pakatar specializes in home performance, energy efficiency, and construction-related training and consulting. Mr. Pakatar holds professional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), PHIUS and RESNET. He is a certified Code Enforcement Officer in New York State and holds ICC credentials as an Energy Code Inspector and Plans Examiner. Throughout his career, Mr. Pakatar has played an active role in the development and implementation of building codes, contributing to the creation of policies and protocols that support energy efficiency and code compliance. Over the past two decades, he has designed and delivered training programs for code officials, design professionals, and construction industry stakeholders across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and nationwide. Recognized as a subject matter expert, Mr. Pakatar continues to support the evolution of codes and standards through education, technical assistance, and policy engagement.
Chapters 4-5: Site Development and Material Use
WebinarSeptember 20, 2018Wendy Talarico LEED AP
Speakers
Wendy Talarico LEED AP
Ms. Talarico is an ICC-certified energy/green code plan reviewer and consults with architects and engineers throughout the Northeast to provide continuing education on a range of subjects from codes to building science. She is an instructor for Urban Green/New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s “Conquering the Code”, an 8-hour energy code class in New York State. Ms. Talarico was a member of the engineering outreach team for the Brick Industry Association, and she is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for such publications as Architectural Record and This Old House. Her areas of expertise include building energy, sustainability issues, and codes, including the IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, IEBC, and the IgCC.
Chapters 6-10: Ventilation, Appliances and Equipment
WebinarFebruary 16, 2018Mary Conger
Speakers
Mary Conger
Conger Construction Services, LLC
Mary Conger has been in the plumbing field since 1996 and has been a plumbing educator since 2010, beginning as a plumbing instructor for an apprentice program with TSTC/Waco and becoming a continuing professional education instructor. She has true field experience as a journeyman and master plumber. Ms. Conger has owned her own plumbing business, has served as a plumbing/mechanical inspector for the City of Dallas, and has become a plumbing/mechanical plans examiner. Her education also has prepared her for this role with her bachelor’s degree in Technology and Performance Improvement and her master’s degree in Engineering Technologies with a concentration in plumbing. Ms. Conger is now working towards her doctorate in Educational Leadership. She brings knowledge as well as experience to the classroom.
Chapters 6-9: Energy, Water, Environmental Quality and Building Commissioning
WebinarSeptember 21, 2018Wendy Talarico LEED AP
Speakers
Wendy Talarico LEED AP
Ms. Talarico is an ICC-certified energy/green code plan reviewer and consults with architects and engineers throughout the Northeast to provide continuing education on a range of subjects from codes to building science. She is an instructor for Urban Green/New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s “Conquering the Code”, an 8-hour energy code class in New York State. Ms. Talarico was a member of the engineering outreach team for the Brick Industry Association, and she is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for such publications as Architectural Record and This Old House. Her areas of expertise include building energy, sustainability issues, and codes, including the IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, IEBC, and the IgCC.
Chapters 7-10: Alterations and Occupancy
WebinarJune 21, 2019Arthur “Art” Pakatar
Speakers
Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA, HERS Rater, PHIUS Verifier
Principal, The Pakatar Group, in Troy, NYWith over 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Pakatar specializes in home performance, energy efficiency, and construction-related training and consulting. Mr. Pakatar holds professional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), PHIUS and RESNET. He is a certified Code Enforcement Officer in New York State and holds ICC credentials as an Energy Code Inspector and Plans Examiner. Throughout his career, Mr. Pakatar has played an active role in the development and implementation of building codes, contributing to the creation of policies and protocols that support energy efficiency and code compliance. Over the past two decades, he has designed and delivered training programs for code officials, design professionals, and construction industry stakeholders across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and nationwide. Recognized as a subject matter expert, Mr. Pakatar continues to support the evolution of codes and standards through education, technical assistance, and policy engagement.
Charitable Gift Planning
WebinarAugust 15, 2018Russell A. Willis III J.D. LL.M.
Speakers
Russell A. Willis III J.D. LL.M.
Mr. Willis is a tax lawyer, freelance writer, and consultant and advisor to lawyers, on issues related to wealth transfers. He has written numerous articles for publications serving tax and charitable gift planning professionals, and he is a frequent conference and seminar speaker throughout the country.
Three years ago, he launched a newsletter, the Jack Straw Fortnightly, analyzing current developments in the law – both tax and nontax – concerning the transfer of private wealth in this country.
Mr. Willis chaired the Steering Committee of the Probate and Trust Law Section of his local bar association and served on a legislative drafting subcommittee for the Probate and Trust Law Committee of the State Bar. He has also written numerous articles for law journals and publications.
Mr. Willis has a law degree from St. Louis University and a master’s degree in Taxation Law from Washington University in St. Louis. His undergraduate degree in English Literature is from Indiana University, Bloomington, and he has a master’s degree in English from the University of Chicago.
Charitable Gifting Incentives in the CARES Act
WebinarApril 20, 2020Russell A. Willis III J.D. LL.M.
Speakers
Russell A. Willis III J.D. LL.M.
Mr. Willis is a tax lawyer, freelance writer, and consultant and advisor to lawyers, on issues related to wealth transfers. He has written numerous articles for publications serving tax and charitable gift planning professionals, and he is a frequent conference and seminar speaker throughout the country.
Three years ago, he launched a newsletter, the Jack Straw Fortnightly, analyzing current developments in the law – both tax and nontax – concerning the transfer of private wealth in this country.
Mr. Willis chaired the Steering Committee of the Probate and Trust Law Section of his local bar association and served on a legislative drafting subcommittee for the Probate and Trust Law Committee of the State Bar. He has also written numerous articles for law journals and publications.
Mr. Willis has a law degree from St. Louis University and a master’s degree in Taxation Law from Washington University in St. Louis. His undergraduate degree in English Literature is from Indiana University, Bloomington, and he has a master’s degree in English from the University of Chicago.
Charitable Giving and the Charitable Deduction Webinar Series
SeminarDecember 4, 2017Russell A. Willis III J.D. LL.M.
Speakers
Russell A. Willis III J.D. LL.M.
Mr. Willis is a tax lawyer, freelance writer, and consultant and advisor to lawyers, on issues related to wealth transfers. He has written numerous articles for publications serving tax and charitable gift planning professionals, and he is a frequent conference and seminar speaker throughout the country.
Three years ago, he launched a newsletter, the Jack Straw Fortnightly, analyzing current developments in the law – both tax and nontax – concerning the transfer of private wealth in this country.
Mr. Willis chaired the Steering Committee of the Probate and Trust Law Section of his local bar association and served on a legislative drafting subcommittee for the Probate and Trust Law Committee of the State Bar. He has also written numerous articles for law journals and publications.
Mr. Willis has a law degree from St. Louis University and a master’s degree in Taxation Law from Washington University in St. Louis. His undergraduate degree in English Literature is from Indiana University, Bloomington, and he has a master’s degree in English from the University of Chicago.
Chemical Hazards, Electrical Safety and Personal Protective Equipment
WebinarJuly 12, 2019Michael Gipe
Speakers
Michael Gipe
SafetyCraig ConsultingOwner of SafetyCraig Consulting
Mr. Gipe is a Kentucky native who grew up in Owensboro. He attended the University of Kentucky and Murray State University (MSU) and graduated from MSU with a BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health in 1996. In 2002 Mr. Gipe, started SafetyCraig Consulting. He is one of only a few consultants in the state who hold the CSP certification. SafetyCraig Consulting is an organization focused on providing high-quality occupational health and safety management services for industrial and construction organizations and businesses. The mission of the organization is to help companies reduce incidents and accidents through implementation of modern safety management systems. More can be found about SafetyCraig Consulting at www.SafetyCraig.com.
