Episode 173: ‘Construction Law’ with Brenda Radmacher
In this episode:
Christi and Angela are joined by Brenda Radmacher from Seyfarth Shaw, a seasoned construction lawyer with nearly 30 years of experience in dispute resolution and construction law. Brenda, an avid supporter of Women Talk Construction, shares her insights on the importance of women supporting each other in the industry. She discusses practical ways to build confidence in negotiations, the significance of building professional relationships, and how to elevate and promote women in the workplace. Brenda's invaluable tips and personal anecdotes offer listeners a wealth of knowledge on navigating the construction field as a woman.
Sponsored by: Linarc
Show Notes and Links:
Brenda Radmacher - Linkedin
Brenda Radmacher - Website Bio
Seyfarth Shaw - LinkedIn
Seyfarth Shaw - Website
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:11 Meet Brenda Radmacher: Problem Solver and Advocate
02:21 Brenda's Journey in Construction Law
04:43 The Power of Women Collaborating
07:33 Negotiation Tips for Women
14:28 Building Bridges: The Importance of Relationships
19:28 Promoting and Elevating Women in the Workplace
21:11 Conclusion and Contact Information
About Brenda:
Brenda Radmacher is a sought-after construction attorney with three decades of experience handling construction disputes and transactions. Brenda is a Partner with Seyfarth Shaw, LLP’s Construction Practice Group based in the firm’s downtown Los Angeles office. Brenda is also a mediator and arbitrator serving on the American Arbitration Association’s panels.
Her practice focuses on risk management, dispute resolution, and advice and counsel for developers, owners, builders, and design professionals to find creative solutions to the challenges in the built environment. Brenda has been recognized as a leader in the legal field and the construction industry, where she has been an authority on issues including delay and disruption claims, payment disputes, construction defects, indemnity and risk transfer, impacts of technology use in the construction industry, and negotiation and litigation strategies.
She also has experience in developing creative solutions for complex disputes, including building collapses, water intrusion, and building envelope problems, civil and highway construction, and multi-family developments. Brenda deploys her litigation background to draft stronger contracts and to assist in the negotiation of deals for her clients in both the private and public arenas. Brenda brings a broad spectrum of perspectives to her clients’ needs from her experience working on construction projects across the United States as well as internationally.
