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Smart Girls in the News
- MAY 10 Women in Business Appreciation Luncheonevent
- JUL 22 - 24 WCOE Western Regional Conference - Los Angelesevent
- Aug 31 57th NAWIC Annual Meeting & Education Conferenceevent
Upcoming Events
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Publications
- 57th NAWIC Annual Meeting & Education Conference Hard Hats And High Heels: Being A Smart Girl In ConstructionAUG 31, 2012
- WCOE Western Regional Conference - Los Angeles Join the Smart Girls at the WCOE Western Regional Conference for 2 days of informational workshops, VIP receptions, business opportunities and networking July 22 through July 24, 2012 in Los Angeles. JUL 22-24, 2012
- Women in Business Appreciation Luncheon Marian Selvaggio and Kathlynn Smith have been asked to speak at Skanska USA's sponsored event, Women in Business Appreciation Luncheon in May. MAY 10, 2012
- An Overview of the Federal and California False Claims ActsThe Smart Girls' presentation gave the definition, history, examples, and most common types and penalties of false claims.APR 17, 2012 Photo Gallery
- WIC Week Networking Event The Smart Girls along with Industry Speaks and the Los Angeles Chapter of NAWIC are hosting a networking event to celebrate National Women in Construction Week.MAR 20, 2012 Photo Gallery
- 2012 Annual Congressional and Leadership Conference- Women Construction Owners and Executives As the newly appointed Western Regional Director of the Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE) national organization, Marian Selvaggio will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to participate in a panel discussion at the 2012 Annual Congressional and Leadership Conference.FEB 5, 2012
- National Association of Women in Construction- Risk Allocation in Design Build Contracts The Smart Girls, Marian Selvaggio and Kathlynn Smith, have been invited to speak to the National Association of Women in Construction's (NAWIC), Ventura Chapter.JAN 10, 2012
- NWCCC 2011 Annual Conference The Smart Girls Marian Selvaggio and Kathlynn Smith are set to speak on "Who's Holding the Bag While We're all Holding Hands"NOV 2, 2011
- DBIA National Conference & Expo The Smart Girls Marian Selvaggio and Kathlynn Smith had been elected to speak at the Design-Build Institute of America's Annual National Conference and Expo in Orlando, FL.OCT 20, 2011
- Networking Event The Smart Girls had partnered with the WCOE to host a networking event at Trader Vic's L.A. LiveSep 22, 2011 Photo Gallery
- Workshop "Can Your Innocent Error on a Government Contract Put You in the Crosshairs of the Department of Justice?"Aug 15-18, 2011
- Networking Event The Smart Girls hosted a luncheon at the offices of W.E. O'Neil to dish about the Smart Girls initiative and gain some insight into what the W.E. O'Neil smart girls are experiencing in the trenches. Thanks to the W.E. O'Neil ladies for all of their great input and support.Aug 12, 2011 Photo Gallery
- Free Download Issue 1 Preview PDF "Who's Holding the Bag While We're all Holding Hands"
- Free Download Issue 2 Preview PDF "It's A Tough Job But Everyone Wants To Do It: Bidding On Public Works Projects"
Meet the Smart Girls
The Smart Girls are Marian Selvaggio and Kathlynn Smith. We began as colleagues and quickly became friends as we navigated our way through the world of construction law—an industry still perceived as a man's world.
Marian is as smart as they come. In 2002, she graduated from Loyola Law School Cum Laude and as a member of the prestigious Order Of The Coif.
Since then Marian has earned the reputation as being a rising star in construction litigation by successfully managing and resolving several multi-million dollar construction cases. Marian is the girl you want in your corner when things get tough.
Kathlynn graduated Cum Laude from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2004.
Hailing from Michigan, Kathlynn applies her Midwestern sensibilities to counsel clients in pre-litigation situations. Kathlynn expertly develops economical and innovative early resolutions to difficult cases. When resolution is not possible, Kathlynn provides clients with candid risk analysis and devises effective litigation strategies that maximize outcomes.
Our mission is to advance and support the success of women in the construction industry; out of this mission The Smart Girls' Guide to Construction Law was born. The Smart Girls' Guide is a practical tool for the construction professional with legal tips and understandable breakdowns of legal principles. We hope The Smart Girls' Guide to Construction Law provides you with some useful information. We also hope that The Smart Girls' mission inspires you to collaborate even more with other women in our industry. At the end of the day, the Smart Girls are in your corner.
