Attorney Jessica Mederson Presents on Resilient Construction Design at Greenbuild Conference
Construction Lawyer Jessica Mederson discusses resilient design in architecture on panel for Greenbuild audience
Attorney Jessica Mederson will present on construction resiliency at the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo on October 20, 2026, in New York City. The session, “The Evolving Standard of Care for Resilient Design,” will be presented with a panel ofnother construction resiliency experts and is part of the Conference’s Designing for Resilience in an Era of Climate and Disaster Risk Summit, which will address how architects are evolving their practice to engage clients on physical climate risk and resilience, how the scope of work and professional qualifications for design teams are changing to provide risk and resilience services, what this evolving landscape means for professional liability and workforce development, and what tools and approaches are being used today to meet clients’ resilience needs.
The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo is a five-day conference with over 200 education sessions where professionals earn up to 20 hours of vital continuing education units to maintain certifications. The Conference brings together leaders developing the next generation of standards, policies, and partnerships to build a better quality of life for all. It is specifically designed to keep participants at the forefront of the industry covering sustainability, resilience, health, and wellness in the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.
Attorney Jessica Mederson is a partner at Stafford Rosenbaum in Madison, Wisconsin. After practicing for a decade in Texas, she moved to Wisconsin, where she litigates business and IP matters in state and federal courts across the United States, focusing her practice on construction disputes, UCC litigation, contract disputes, director/officer and shareholder litigation, employer-side employment litigation, and patent infringement litigation. Jessica also advises corporate clients on contractual negotiation issues and employment law and has extensive experience with both ediscovery issues, including cross-border discovery, and attorney-client privilege issues. Jessica is a member of the Precast Concrete Institute and its Financial/Risk Management Committee. She is also certified for entry into OSHA Permit-Required Confined Spaces. She is also the Immediate Past President of the Western District of Wisconsin Bar Association Board of Directors. She writes and presents nationally on addressing resiliency in construction projects and business operations. She is admitted to practice in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, and Florida as well as a number of federal courts across the Midwest and in Texas.
Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is a full-service law firm with two convenient office locations in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over 145 years of dedication to businesses, governments, nonprofits, and individuals has proven that effective client communication continues to be the heart of our practice.
