The Construction Lawyers Society of America's 2025 International Conference & Induction of Fellows will be held September 17-19, 2025, at Condé Nast Traveler's #1 Hotel in Charleston, The Hotel Bennett.
The conference is designed for Fellows of the Construction Lawyers Society of America to enhance their already superior transactional, negotiation, and legal skills; to address practical issues and topics challenging lawyers engaged of all aspects of construction and development; to amplify methods and approaches used by construction lawyers and alternative dispute resolution professionals in today's changing legal environment; and to afford each individual the opportunity to hear from and interact with some of the finest construction lawyers from North America and around the world. Participants will be provided with advanced tools for continued success and expertise in construction law, trial techniques, evidence presentation, courtroom technology, case evaluations and marketing, as well as negotiations and alternative dispute resolution.
New Fellows of the CLSA will be formally inducted into the society during the black-tie Induction of Fellows Gala on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The conference will also give Fellows the opportunity to network with other distinguished construction attorneys from across North America, earn CLE credit, and enjoy the beauty and charm of historic Charleston.
Approximately 8 hours of CLE credit will be requested, including at least 1 hour of ethics credit. Certificates of Attendance will be provided to each attendee at the conclusion of the General Session.
If you would like additional information or for speaking opportunities, please contact Beth Rich at Beth.Rich@constructionsociety.org.
2025 CLSA International Conference & Induction of Fellows
Charleston, South Carolina
To view the full agenda please click HERE.
Wednesday, September 17
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Dressy Casual
*Conference Attendees and Guests
Thursday, September 18
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
Business Casual
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
General Session
Business Casual
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
New Inductee Group Photo & Cocktail Party
Black Tie
*New Inductees and Guests
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Induction of Fellows Gala
Black Tie
*Conference Attendees and Guests
Friday, September 19
7:15 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
Business Casual
8:00 AM – 1:35 PM
General Session
Business Casual
*Guests are invited to attend the Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening and the Induction of Fellows Gala on Thursday evening.
FELLOW/ASSOCIATE FELLOW: $1,995.00
SPEAKER: $1,295.00
PANEL SPEAKER: $1,595.00
NON-FELLOW: $2,295.00
GUEST FEE FOR SOCIAL EVENTS: $395.00 per person
Guests are invited to attend the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, September 17th, and the Induction of Fellows Gala on Thursday, September 18th.
The Hotel Bennett
404 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
843.203.0922
The south’s grandest luxury hotel, Hotel Bennett was inspired by native Charlestonians. Located on the fashionable King Street, the prominent entrance opens upon the corner of historic Marion Square. Rated the number one hotel in Charleston by Condé Nast Traveler for the past 4 years, style and elegance come to life throughout with unique appointments to the accommodations and guest amenities. Custom furnishings and local artwork complement the exquisite dining experiences in Gabrielle, La Patisserie, Camellias, and Fiat Lux. The hotel perfectly blends unparalleled luxury with an unmatched setting in the country’s most beloved city.
CLSA room rate is $499 per night plus taxes and fees (a limited number of suites are available for $699 per night plus taxes and fees).
To book your reservation, please call 843.203.0922 and mention the 2025 CLSA International Conference.
A limited number of discounted hotel rooms have been made available for this conference. To obtain the CLSA discounted group rate, please book your room as soon as possible. If room block capacity is reached on or before Friday, August 15, 2025, the CLSA rate will not be guaranteed and may no longer be available.
The CLSA offers Fellows and their firms the opportunity to sponsor events (breakfasts, breaks, cocktail receptions, etc.) at its conferences and special events. This is a great opportunity for a firm to maximize visibility and networking potential. The CLSA limits the number of sponsorships per conference in order to increase national exposure for each sponsor.
Sponsorship Benefits:
• Full-page ad (firm overview and logo) in conference book
• Firm logo displayed on registration area signage
• Sponsor ribbons for firm attendees
• Firm logo displayed on on-site signage during the conference
• Oral acknowledgement during the general session
• Recognition in the schedule of events (available online and in the conference book)
• Recognition through CLSA's social media channels
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Induction of Fellows Gala Entertainment
$5,000
Welcome Reception
$5,000
Thursday Lunch
$5,000
Conference Audio/Visual
$4,800
Thursday’s Breakfast
$4,000
Friday’s Breakfast
$4,000
Course Materials- (Firm Logo Appears on Conference Book)
$3,500
Thursday’s Continuous Beverage Service and Refreshment Break
$2,500
Friday’s Continuous Beverage Service and Refreshment Break
$2,500
Champagne Toast to the 2025 Inductees
$2,250
Thumb Drive Containing Course Materials (Firm Logo on Thumb Drive)
$1,000
If you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities or for more information, please contact Beth Rich at 470.303.6005 or Beth.Rich@constructionsociety.org.
The CLSA conference registration fee is fully refundable for cancellations received on or before Friday, August 1, 2025. Cancellations received between August 2, 2025 and August 20, 2025, will be refunded at fifty percent (50%) of the total fee, OR the total fee may be credited to a future CLSA event. Due to the financial commitments made to the hotel by the CLSA, cancellations received on or after Thursday, August 21, 2025, are non-refundable. Substitutions may be made at any time without charge. To make a cancellation or to request a conference refund, please contact Beth Rich at Beth.Rich@ConstructionSociety.org or 470.303.6005.