Recently, we welcomed Senior Director Mona Mahal, based in New York, to share her perspective on cross‑functional collaboration within Ankura’s Construction Disputes & Advisory practice. With more than 18 years of experience in architecture and complex project engagements, Mona brings a grounded understanding of how projects are conceived, documented, and delivered, which naturally informs her work in construction claims.
At Ankura, Mona partners with a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and contractors to evaluate errors and defects in both design and construction, helping clients understand what went wrong, why it occurred, and how it affects cost, schedule, and performance. She also collaborates closely with colleagues across the firm — including construction specialists, schedule and delay experts, real estate and healthcare professionals, and data and technology teams — to build complete, defensible narratives that can withstand scrutiny from owners, contractors, lenders, and tribunals.
Mona emphasizes that effective collaboration is not only about technical rigor, but also about communication, inclusion, and shared objectives — areas where diverse perspectives are critical. Her career reflects the growing impact of women in construction and disputes, demonstrating how leaders help connect design, field realities, and client priorities in a way that is both analytical and practical.
As part of Women in Construction Week, we invite you to listen to her full conversation with host Kelsey Weeks to hear more about how collaborative, cross‑disciplinary teams — and the women who lead them — are driving stronger outcomes across the construction industry.
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