Join us for our March Membership Meeting featuring James Deasey III, MBA, C.P.M., Sr. Contracts Manager for G.W. Lisk Company, Inc. The best contracts are the ones you rarely need to reference— agreements that sit quietly on the shelf while a strong, profitable relationship delivers value to both parties. But when challenges arise, a well-constructed contract becomes an essential tool. Pulling it off the shelf and using it effectively can help resolve issues that drain time, money, and resources on both sides of the relationship. As legal counsel often reminds us, once attorneys become involved, the only real winners are the attorneys themselves—so it’s best to avoid that step unless absolutely necessary. The most effective way to prevent disputes is to establish contracts that clearly and accurately define the relationship from the start, including ownership, expectations, responsibilities, remedies, and—if needed—how the relationship concludes.

In this session, we’ll explore key contract considerations, including:

·         Doing business on a PO-to-PO basis using UCC guidance

·         Essential and critical contractual elements when establishing supplier relationships

·         Understanding U.S. Government (USG) contracts and commerciality

·         Practical techniques to strengthen contracts and manage risk

Location
Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Jazz Bar
1550 State Route 332
Farmington, NY 14425  

All entrees include a house salad (except Caprese Salad) and bread/butter

·         Chicken Marsala (GF): Artichokes & mushrooms sauteed in Marsala wine sauce and tossed with GF fettuccine

·         Veal Parmigiana - Hand-breaded, fried, topped with house marinara sauce and mozzarella, served over penne

·         Seafood Ravioli - Crab & lobster-filled pasta with house vodka sauce, topped with shrimp

·         Caprese Salad (with or without grilled chicken) - Tomato slices, fresh mozzarella, and basil drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette