John Dannecker, a partner in Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Orlando office, along with his co-presenter, mediator Leslie O’Neal, spoke during an Orange County Bar Association CLE luncheon, titled "Construction Technology & Artificial Intelligence as Evidence," on June 23, 2025.

John and Leslie were the featured speakers during the CLE event, offering their collective wealth of experience and expertise in the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence and the rules of evidence.

This luncheon featured a comprehensive discussion on the latest advancements in construction technology and their application in construction projects. John and Leslie explored the challenges associated with gathering and utilizing data from these technologies, as well as the role of artificial intelligence in evidence in adversarial dispute resolution proceedings. Additionally, the event addressed the ethical duty of technological competence that lawyers must possess in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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About John Dannecker

John H. Dannecker is a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the firm's Construction Law Practice Group. John is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law. In his 36 years in the practice of complex, large dollar construction disputes, John has developed a reputation for bringing an innovative and result-oriented mindset to the dispute resolution process. In addition to his construction practice, John has litigated numerous commercial business disputes, including troubled mergers and acquisitions, accounting malpractice, disadvantaged business enterprises, non-compete agreements, and theft of trade secrets. Using his trial experience and negotiating skills, he helps clients avoid disputes providing creative contract drafting ideas that reward early resolution of disputes.