Michael C. Loulakis

Mr. Loulakis has 30 years of experience in representing parties engaged in all aspects of the construction industry. Before starting Capital Project Strategies, Mr. Loulakis served as chairman and president of the national construction law firm of Wickwire Gavin, P.C., where he represented clients on matters involving procurement, risk management, contract drafting, and dispute resolution. He is well-known for his extensive background in design-build and other alternative project delivery systems, and has been one of the industry's most active writers and speakers on the subjects. Mr. Loulakis has been lead counsel on some of the country's most complex design-build projects and public-private partnership programs, where he has helped public agencies formulate effective procurement and contracting strategies. He has also represented contractors, design professionals, and others on construction business counseling, teaming, contracting, and conflict resolution, often serving as their outside general counsel for construction matters. In addition to his public sector work, Mr. Loulakis also has extensive experience in the representation of private sector owners on domestic and international capital projects in the power generation (coal-fired, gas-fired, and hydroelectric), petrochemical, and process industries. Given his background, Mr. Loulakis is frequently asked to serve as a neutral in arbitrations, mediations, and DRBs and as a peer reviewer of contracting practices and claims management. He is also involved in several national research projects for design-build and P3 best practices.