Matt DeVries on Blogging, Construction Law and Building a Name from Scratch

Matt DeVries, construction lawyer at Buchalter and longtime author of Best Practices Construction Law, joins Kevin O’Keefe to talk about how blogging shaped his career. Matt shares how writing helped him stand out in Nashville’s legal market, led to speaking at the AGC National Convention, and opened doors to national publications like Engineering News-Record.He also reflects on lessons from mentors, balancing personal challenges with professional growth, and why niche focus and authentic storytelling still matter in an AI-driven era.