Doug Jacobs presents and moderates at bar association events, industry conferences, and advocacy organizations on construction law, special education, and risk management in California.
Doug is an active contributor to the legal and advocacy communities across both of his practice areas. His presentations draw on two decades of construction defect litigation experience, his background in special education advocacy, and more than a decade of personal experience navigating the California school system as the parent of a child with autism.
Speaking Engagements
As Chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s Construction Law Section, Doug Jacobs regularly presents to bar associations, industry groups, and parent communities across both of his practice areas — construction defect litigation and special-education advocacy. A selection of recent and upcoming engagements appears below.
Construction Defect Litigation
Lessons Learned: A Practical Approach to Risk Management Before the Risks Surface in Construction Company Operations
Mastering the “Black Box”: Effective Use of Xactimate in California Construction Defect Litigation
The Construction Dispute Summit: Killing the “Billing Event” and Mastering the High-Stakes End Game
Civil Code Section 895 and the Insufficient Facts, Lack of Potential For Coverage, No Risk Transfer Opportunities — Tips and Strategies for Investigating, Identifying, and Initiating the Risk Transfer Process in Complex Construction Defect Matters
Special Education & Advocacy
Demystifying the Process: Practical Tips and Advice for the Parents of Students in the Residential Treatment Center Environment
From Emotions to Strategy: IDEA Advocacy for Experienced Autism Parents
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