J. William Ernstrom

At The Walsh Group, Mr. Ernstrom is a Vice President for Major Strategic Projects for the company. Previously, he served as General Counsel of Alberici Group, Inc., and he was a founding partner of the law firm of Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP, where he spent over 25 years developing a law practice focused on the construction and surety industries. For over 15 years, Mr. Ernstrom was also Chair of the Contract Documents Program for the Associated General Contractors of America and was selected in 1998 as Chairman of the Year by that organization. He has authored numerous articles on surety and construction law topics and he has frequently lectured throughout the country. Mr. Ernstrom is a member of the ABA Fidelity & Surety Committee and the Forum on the Construction Industry.