Vertex & University of Denver Sturm College of Law co-develop a masters program, titled Master of Legal Studies in Forensic Engineering (MLS)
Weymouth, MA, United States, January 10, 2023 -- University of Denver Sturm College of Law and Vertex developed a new master’s program titled Master of Legal Studies in Forensic Engineering (MLS), to be launched in early January, 2023. The program will present graduate students with the opportunity to gain valuable insights by interacting with lawyers, helping collect evidence and depositions, or assuming the roles of expert witnesses. The program is suitable for professionals who are already in or seeking to transition to the fields of forensic and/or dispute resolution.
The newly opened program is designed as a graduate program for driven construction and engineering professionals who do not want to practice law but who wish to expand their knowledge and expertise into areas centered around construction law, forensics, the legal system and legal reasoning. The program is also available to Denver Law’s JD and LLM students.
The courses within the new MLS program will be taught by a group of experts: the law school’s own faculty members, The Vertex Companies’ construction and engineering expert witnesses, fellow industry professionals, as well as attorneys with hands-on experience and active involvement in construction claim matters.
At a glance
- Company
- Vertex
- Announcement
- Partnership
- Location
- Weymouth, MA, United States
People
- Bill McConnellVertex CEO
- Dr. Russell FitzpatrickVertex Chief Learning Officer (CLO)
Products and programs
Vertex’s CEO Bill McConnell stated: “We are exceptionally pleased with our partnership with the University of Denver and our active involvement in launching the Master of Legal Studies in Forensic Engineering, the first of its kind.”
Dr. Russell Fitzpatrick, who spent two decades at the head of the company’s environmental consultancy operations in Mexico and Canada as Executive Vice President, has a new role as Vertex’s Chief Learning Officer (CLO). Lately, Dr. Fitzpatrick has been laser-focused on developing Vertex’s Lifetime of Learning Program, part of the company’s comprehensive Talent Management Program.
About Vertex: Vertex is an AEC firm that provides forensic, engineering, construction, and environmental advisory services to private and public clients across the globe. Vertex is focused on cleaning the environment, guiding and engineering the construction of communities, and dealing with complex issues to deliver a more sustainable, just, and safe world. ENR currently ranks Vertex as a leading environmental firm, engineering design form, and program/construction management firm. Zweig ranks Vertex as "Best Firm to Work For", which showcases their commitment to ensuring not only the satisfaction of their clientele, but of their employees as well.
For further information about Vertex and the solutions they offer, visit www.vertexeng.com
Contact Info:
Name: Lisa Dehner
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Organization: The Vertex Companies, LLC
Address: 400 Libbey Industrial Parkway, Weymouth MA 02339
Phone: 888.298.5162
Website: http://www.vertexeng.com
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In brief
Vertex and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law have developed a graduate program called the Master of Legal Studies in Forensic Engineering (MLS), which the release says was scheduled to launch in early January 2023. The program is intended for construction and engineering professionals seeking knowledge of construction law, forensic work, legal processes and legal reasoning without pursuing legal practice. Denver Law JD and LLM students may also enroll. Instruction is expected to include law school faculty, Vertex construction and engineering experts, other industry professionals and attorneys involved in construction claims. Vertex CEO Bill McConnell welcomed the collaboration. The release also reports that Dr. Russell Fitzpatrick has become Vertex’s Chief Learning Officer, where he is focused on the company’s learning program as part of its talent management efforts.
Key takeaways
- Vertex and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law developed a Master of Legal Studies in Forensic Engineering.
- The program is aimed at construction and engineering professionals who want legal and forensic knowledge without practicing law.
- Denver Law JD and LLM students may also take part.
- Vertex says Dr. Russell Fitzpatrick has taken on the role of Chief Learning Officer.
