Ethical Issues for Engineers: Complying with Rules of Professional Conduct

    Ethical Issues for Engineers: Complying with Rules of Professional Conduct

    WebinarFebruary 14, 2020
    Danielle Cohen

    Speakers

    Danielle Cohen

    Tesser & Cohen

    Ms. Cohen is an attorney at Tesser & Cohen in Hackensack, New Jersey. Ms. Cohen focuses her practice on construction litigation and condominium association law. She has represented a diverse range of construction clients, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers. Ms. Cohen has been involved in both prosecuting and defending claims on private and public projects in New Jersey and New York, including delay claims, construction lien and mechanic’s lien foreclosure actions, defective work claims, bond claims, prompt payment act claims and trust fund issues. She has also represented condominium associations in the prosecution of construction defect claims, as well as assisted condominium associations with general condominium matters. Ms. Cohen earned her B.A. degree from Rutgers University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from New York Law School.


    Ethical Issues in Land Access and Development

    Ethical Issues in Land Access and Development

    WebinarMarch 24, 2021
    Jack Wilhelm

    Speakers

    Jack Wilhelm

    Wilhelm Law Firm

    Founder at Wilhelm Law Firm
    Mr. Wilhelm focuses his practice on oil and gas law and state taxation issues before the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. His oil and gas clients include Fortune 500 oil and gas companies, privately owned oil and gas independents, and sophisticated landowners. Most of the oil and gas practice focuses on real estate (title examination, due diligence, and negotiations) and assisting clients with matters before the General Land Office. In addition to his J.D. degree, Mr. Wilhelm holds a masters degree in Energy and Environmental Law from The Tulane University. He is licensed to practice in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Illinois, and by numerous federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.


    Ethical Issues in Patent Law

    Ethical Issues in Patent Law

    WebinarSeptember 20, 2019
    Jeffrey Andrews

    Speakers

    Jeffrey Andrews

    Yetter Coleman LLP

    Partner with Yetter Coleman LLP in Houston
    Mr. Andrews is an intellectual property trial attorney with extensive experience in patent, trade secret, trademark, and copyright disputes. Trained as a scientist prior to attending law school, he brings his scientific and technical understanding to cases, as well as an ability to effectively explain complex technical issues to judges and juries. He has litigated cases involving a wide array of technologies and industries including power electronics, neural networks, oilfield services, polymer chemistry, software, and medical devices. Mr. Andrews’ extensive litigation and trial experience ensure that he is always ready to take a dispute through a jury verdict, yet he is equally prepared to find resolutions for his clients without the expense of a trial. As a registered patent attorney, he is well-versed in post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and has participated in numerous inter partes reviews.


    Ethical Issues in Sustainable Design: Understanding and Preventing Greenwashing

    WebinarApril 20, 2021
    Lauren Valastro

    Speakers

    Lauren Valastro

    Partner/Attorney at Diamond McCarthy LLP
    After practicing complex commercial and environmental litigation for ten years, Ms. Valastro recently become a Business Law Professor at Louisiana State University – Shreveport and a consultant for a prominent litigation funder.  Her research agenda includes greenwashing and legal ethics issues.  Ms. Valastro graduated first in her college class from Texas Tech University, summa cum laude with honors, with a B.A. degree in Spanish and Political Science and received her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Texas Tech University School of Law.


    Ethical Issues in Sustainable Design: Understanding and Preventing Greenwashing

    Ethical Issues in Sustainable Design: Understanding and Preventing Greenwashing

    WebinarNovember 9, 2021
    Lauren Valastro

    Speakers

    Lauren Valastro

    Partner/Attorney at Diamond McCarthy LLP
    After practicing complex commercial and environmental litigation for ten years, Ms. Valastro recently become a Business Law Professor at Louisiana State University – Shreveport and a consultant for a prominent litigation funder.  Her research agenda includes greenwashing and legal ethics issues.  Ms. Valastro graduated first in her college class from Texas Tech University, summa cum laude with honors, with a B.A. degree in Spanish and Political Science and received her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Texas Tech University School of Law.


    Ethical Issues of the Land Surveying Profession

    Ethical Issues of the Land Surveying Profession

    WebinarJune 8, 2021
    Avinash Prasad

    Speakers

    Avinash Prasad , PE, PLS, PP, PhD, MSCE, MSEM, F. ASCE, MAREMA

    Dr. Prasad is a licensed professional engineer, land surveyor, and professional planner with more than three decades of professional experience in civil engineering, surveying, and management field since his graduation. He has recently earned Ph.D. degree from New York University in Civil Engineering. Dr. Prasad has double M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering and Engineering Management from New Jersey institute of technology and an B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. He has more than 2000 hours of continuous professional education as instructor/participating professional (1990-2022) excluding formal education. Dr. Prasad is a New Jersey state certified emergency medical technician (EMT), emergency medical responder (EMR), fire fighter (FF). He is a fellow of American Society of Civil Engineers and also an active member of several professional organizations such as: AREMA, PMI, AISC, NYSAPLS etc. His technical papers were accepted in multiple ASCE journals and various other organizations like ASCE, AREMA & NYSAPLS conference proceedings for presentation and or publication multiple times.


    European Community Registration (CTM) Workshop

    European Community Registration (CTM) Workshop

    WebinarJuly 21, 2016
    Mary Love

    Speakers

    Mary Love

    Aspire, IP – Colorado and the District of Columbia Trademark Group Leader

    Aspire, IP – Colorado and the District of Columbia Trademark Group LeaderMs. Love is an attorney, public speaker and educator with over 20 years of experience in counseling clients on all matters of intellectual property law. Ms. Love is responsible for building the trademark practice for Aspire IP, where she handles counseling, prosecution of trademark applications and trademark litigation including matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. She also assists foreign and domestic clients on trademark selection and enforcement, and she counsels clients on the full spectrum of trademark and copyright issues, including unfair competition, trade dress, trade secret and Internet disputes. Ms. Love works with clients across a broad range of industries, handling all domestic and international trademark and copyright needs for many multinational corporations. Among her career highlights are nine years of counseling a leading plumbing and building materials distribution company headquartered in Virginia, which included being responsible for the entire trademark portfolio for the company’s online platform. Ms. Love also handled the full U.S. and foreign docket for a major pharmaceutical company, including search and opinion work and a global trademark portfolio covering approximately 50 countries.


    Evaluating and Maintaining Geothermal Systems

    Evaluating and Maintaining Geothermal Systems

    WebinarNovember 2, 2018
    Jay Egg

    Speakers

    Jay Egg, CMC

    Egg Geo, LLC

    After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting. Now, as an expert consultant, Jay sits on several technical code committees internationally; notably the technical committee for the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code. Jay has co-authored two McGraw-Hill Textbooks focused on geothermal HVAC technologies and continues to write curriculum and lecture on the merits of Clean Heating and Cooling technologies.


    Evaluating and Maintaining Geothermal Systems

    Evaluating and Maintaining Geothermal Systems

    WebinarApril 28, 2020
    Jay Egg

    Speakers

    Jay Egg, CMC

    Egg Geo, LLC

    After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting. Now, as an expert consultant, Jay sits on several technical code committees internationally; notably the technical committee for the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code. Jay has co-authored two McGraw-Hill Textbooks focused on geothermal HVAC technologies and continues to write curriculum and lecture on the merits of Clean Heating and Cooling technologies.


    Evaluating and Maintaining Geothermal Systems

    Evaluating and Maintaining Geothermal Systems

    WebinarJanuary 10, 2020
    Jay Egg

    Speakers

    Jay Egg, CMC

    Egg Geo, LLC

    After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting. Now, as an expert consultant, Jay sits on several technical code committees internationally; notably the technical committee for the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code. Jay has co-authored two McGraw-Hill Textbooks focused on geothermal HVAC technologies and continues to write curriculum and lecture on the merits of Clean Heating and Cooling technologies.


    Evaluating and Maintaining Geothermal Systems

    Evaluating and Maintaining Geothermal Systems

    WebinarDecember 16, 2016
    Jay Egg

    Speakers

    Jay Egg, CMC

    Egg Geo, LLC

    After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting. Now, as an expert consultant, Jay sits on several technical code committees internationally; notably the technical committee for the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code. Jay has co-authored two McGraw-Hill Textbooks focused on geothermal HVAC technologies and continues to write curriculum and lecture on the merits of Clean Heating and Cooling technologies.


    Evaluating and Maintaining Geothermal Systems

    Evaluating and Maintaining Geothermal Systems

    WebinarNovember 2, 2017
    Jay Egg

    Speakers

    Jay Egg, CMC

    Egg Geo, LLC

    After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting. Now, as an expert consultant, Jay sits on several technical code committees internationally; notably the technical committee for the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code. Jay has co-authored two McGraw-Hill Textbooks focused on geothermal HVAC technologies and continues to write curriculum and lecture on the merits of Clean Heating and Cooling technologies.


    Evaluating and Rehabilitating Foundations and Retaining Walls: Science, Materials & Techniques Seminar

    Evaluating and Rehabilitating Foundations and Retaining Walls: Science, Materials & Techniques Seminar

    On-DemandSeptember 26, 2019
    Scott DiFiore + 2 Other Speakers

    Speakers

    Scott DiFiore

    Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

    Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
    Mr. DiFiore joined SGH in 2005. He has over 20 yrs of experience designing, investigating, and rehabilitating a variety of structures. He holds degrees in both Geotechnical and Structural Engineering, and he combines that knowledge to solve complex problems related to below-grade construction, including retaining walls, excavation-support systems, underpinning systems, and foundations. Mr. DiFiore has taught classes in Applied Mechanics at Tufts University, and he is a member of the Geotechnical Advisory Committee for the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS). Mr. DiFiore is a registered professional engineer in Massachusetts and several other states. He can be reached at sjdifiore@sgh.com. 

    Steven Keppel, P.E.

    Senior Consulting Engineer at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

    Mr. Keppel joined SGH in 2006. He has diverse experience in civil, geotechnical, and structural engineering, including investigating, designing, and rehabilitating a variety of structures. Mr. Keppel has participated in several investigations to determine causes of building settlement and retaining wall failures, and has experience with structural and geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation. Mr. Keppel is a registered professional engineer in Massachusetts.  He can be reached at sfkeppel@sgh.com. 

    Giuliana A. Zelada-Tumialan, P.E.

    Associate Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

    Ms. Zelada-Tumialan joined SGH in 2003. Her area of expertise is in geotechnical engineering. She provides planning, design, and construction support services in the areas of shallow and deep foundation systems, earth-retention systems, and groundwater monitoring for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, power stations, and substations. Ms. Zelada-Tumialan has also participated in multiple investigations to determine causes of building settlement, retaining wall failures, and slope failures, and she has provided litigation support for various projects. She is a registered professional engineer in Massachusetts and several other states. She can be reached at gazelada@sgh.com. 

     


    Evaluating and Rehabilitating Foundations and Retaining Walls: Science, Materials, and Techniques

    Evaluating and Rehabilitating Foundations and Retaining Walls: Science, Materials, and Techniques

    On-DemandApril 20, 2017
    Cory Brett + 4 Other Speakers

    Speakers

    Cory Brett

    Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

    Senior Project Manager at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.Mr. Brett joined SGH in 2006. He has more than 16 yrs of experience in structural engineering, which includes designing, investigating, and rehabilitating buildings and transportation-related structures. Mr. Brett has designed shallow foundations and slabs-on-grades for many different types of structures (e.g., buildings, houses, radar towers, overhead sign support structures, and mechanical equipment) in temperate and arctic conditions. He is a member of the Post-Tensioning Institute Committee DC-80, for repair and rehabilitation of post-tensioned structures, and a registered professional structural engineer in Massachusetts and four other states. He can be reached at crbrett@sgh.com.

    Scott DiFiore

    Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

    Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
    Mr. DiFiore joined SGH in 2005. He has over 20 yrs of experience designing, investigating, and rehabilitating a variety of structures. He holds degrees in both Geotechnical and Structural Engineering, and he combines that knowledge to solve complex problems related to below-grade construction, including retaining walls, excavation-support systems, underpinning systems, and foundations. Mr. DiFiore has taught classes in Applied Mechanics at Tufts University, and he is a member of the Geotechnical Advisory Committee for the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS). Mr. DiFiore is a registered professional engineer in Massachusetts and several other states. He can be reached at sjdifiore@sgh.com. 

    Nathaniel Smith

    Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

    Associate Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.Mr. Smith joined SGH in 2006. He has over 13 years of engineering experience, including structural design, investigations of building damage and collapses, repair and rehabilitation projects, due diligence and building condition assessments, and monitoring of foundation installations. His background in geotechnical engineering provides him with knowledge of soil and foundation types that aids him in performing structural evaluations of existing buildings and investigations of structural damage and collapses. Mr. Smith is a registered professional engineer in New York and three other states. He can be reached at nbsmith@sgh.com.

    Bryan P. Strohman, P.E., G.E. (CA), P.Eng (SK)

    Associate Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

    Mr. Strohman joined SGH in 2006. He has over 15 years of diverse experience in geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering, including investigating, designing, and/or rehabilitating a variety of structures, including mechanically-stabilized earth walls, slopes, foundations, piles, excavation support systems, retaining walls, and underground structures. Mr. Strohman has performed numerous investigations to determine causes of building settlement, retaining wall failures, and slope failures. He has assisted in the resolution of several construction-related disputes by presentation of expert opinions in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and at trial. He is a registered professional engineer in more than thirty states. He can be reached at bpstrohman@sgh.com. 

    Giuliana A. Zelada-Tumialan, P.E.

    Associate Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

    Ms. Zelada-Tumialan joined SGH in 2003. Her area of expertise is in geotechnical engineering. She provides planning, design, and construction support services in the areas of shallow and deep foundation systems, earth-retention systems, and groundwater monitoring for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, power stations, and substations. Ms. Zelada-Tumialan has also participated in multiple investigations to determine causes of building settlement, retaining wall failures, and slope failures, and she has provided litigation support for various projects. She is a registered professional engineer in Massachusetts and several other states. She can be reached at gazelada@sgh.com. 

     


    Evaluating Building Sites

    Evaluating Building Sites

    WebinarNovember 14, 2018
    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Speakers

    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
    Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.


    Evaluating Building Sites

    Evaluating Building Sites

    WebinarApril 19, 2018
    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Speakers

    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
    Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.


    Evaluating Building Sites

    Evaluating Building Sites

    WebinarMarch 23, 2017
    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Speakers

    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
    Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.


    Evaluating Building Sites

    Evaluating Building Sites

    WebinarApril 14, 2016
    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Speakers

    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
    Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.


    Evaluating Building Sites

    Evaluating Building Sites

    WebinarJuly 25, 2019
    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Speakers

    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
    Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.


    Evaluating Building Sites

    Evaluating Building Sites

    WebinarJune 18, 2020
    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Speakers

    Ibraheem Shunnar P.E.

    Director of Engineering at The Mannik & Smith Group
    Mr. Shunnar has more than 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with expertise in specialty foundations, ground improvement, slope stability, instrumentation and waste management. He has a master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and he is a registered professional engineer. He is the author of many articles and papers on geotechnical engineering. He was the project manager for the Fairlane Green redevelopment project, winner of the 2008 National Phoenix Award. He is also the recipient of the distinguished achievement award from the University of Michigan.