Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, is senior vice president and chief risk management officer of Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a member company of W.R. Berkley Corporation. Mendelson joined Berkley Design Professional (Berkley DP) in 2013, after more than a 36 year career as a licensed architect and firm principal. He has a diverse background of practice, project, financial, operations and risk management experience particularly in the large Architects and Engineers firm environment. He has advanced the development and publishing of industry standard contracts through leadership of and engagement with AIA Documents Committee (active member 2003-2017) and the Large Firm Round Table (LFRT) Legal Committee (2000–2010).  He is also a member of the ACEC Risk Management Committee.