Frantz Ward LLP is pleased to share that Nora Loftus, a partner in the firm’s nationally-recognized Construction Practice Group, has been named chair of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
Frantz Ward values and understands the importance of inclusion and diversity, and that a diverse workplace enriches the personal and professional lives of each of our employees. The firm believes we provide a stronger and better place to work, think and grow when we draw from the views of people with diverse backgrounds and characteristics, such as different ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientation, races, and ages. The firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee is open to all employees of the firm.
“We are fortunate to have Nora in this role,” said Frantz Ward’s Managing Partner, Christopher Keim. “She has been engaged with the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee for many years and has proven to be an effective mentor to female associates.
Nora devotes her practice to the construction industry. From front-end contract review and assisting clients with project documentation to ensure they are in the best position to defend or prosecute claims, Nora helps clients identify, avoid, and resolve project disputes both while the project is progressing to prevent issues from escalating, through litigation and alternative dispute resolutions if necessary. With a focus on risk management, Nora believes in helping clients spend their time where it should be spent—developing their businesses. Nora has represented owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and sureties, which enables her to spot issues and risks from all sides. Nora has significant experience in all construction related matters, including specialized areas such as bid protests, government set-aside programs, and P3 project delivery methods. She is a construction industry panelist with the American Arbitration Association and is involved in several industry organizations, including the National Association of Women in Construction. She is a frequent speaker and author, including
Chapter 7 of the newly published American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law’s A201 Deskbook. Nora earned her J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and a B.A. from Miami University.