International Association of Defense Counsel

MIDYEAR MEETING PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT?? The practice of law is changing and with it, traditional law-firm and in-house organizational models and environments. Remote work, new technologies, retiring baby boomers, and newer lawyers with priorities that differ from generations past present unique challenges—and exciting opportunities. How do we identify, support, and guide future leaders to take over in this shifting landscape? Join panelists J. Nathan Cole (Kenney & Sams, PLLC), Kersten Holzhueter (Spencer Fane LLP), and Kendria T. (TG8 Solutions Insight) who will speak about their successes and failures in (1) building and managing teams across multiple offices, job titles, and generations; (2) identifying and supporting promising individuals in taking on and thriving in leadership roles; and (3) taking into account and supporting diverse lawyers, lawyers with significant family support obligations such as child and elder care obligations, and neurodiverse lawyers. #iadcmeetings Join us at the Midyear Meeting in Dana Point, California. Discounts for early registration expire December 13 – take advantage today!?https://lnkd.in/gwSDXjAq

We love to promote your professional success. Submit your accolades and courtroom wins with us so we can share them with fellow members. Email your successes to Diana, Communication and Operations Manager, at [email protected]?#IADCSuccess #businessdevelopment

Be sure to check the Calendar of Events on the IADC website for a full list of upcoming engagement opportunities including Regional Meetings, CLE conferences, social gatherings, Webinars, and more.?

Welcome to the IADC, Clay Knowles! Clayton is Senior Litigation Counsel at Crawford & Company in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.??

Welcome to the IADC, Bill Whitman! William is Lead Counsel at FedEx in Moon Township, Pennsylvania USA.??

MIDYEAR MEETING PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT?? Changes to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 “Testimony by Expert Witnesses” took effect on December 1, 2023. The changes limit courts from admitting expert testimony unless the proponent establishes its admissibility by a preponderance of the evidence, and the court must find that an expert's opinion follows from a reliable application of the methodology to the facts at issue before the testimony is admitted. Join panelists Shayna Cook (Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP), Eric Lasker (Hollingsworth LLP), Lee Mickus (Evans Fears Schuttert McNulty Mickus), and Dan Steen (Lawyers for Civil Justice) who will review the extent to which the states have adopted similar changes to their rules of evidence. They will also examine how federal and state courts have applied these changes to expert admissibility over the last year and whether the courts are keeping out junk science as a result. #iadcmeetings? ? Join us at the Midyear Meeting in Dana Point, California: https://lnkd.in/gwSDXjAq??

Join IADC member Craig Campbell (Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC) on December 4 for our IADConnects in Mobile! IADConnects is a meet and greet initiative where IADC members and their guests may gather in a casual and social setting to network, relax, and just have fun. #IADConnects #iadcmeetings Get details on the meet-up here:

Meet IADC member Trey Bourn: a defense lawyer who turned his passion for writing into reality with his debut fiction novel, Cadel. IADC Speaks Host Matt Cairns (Textron) speaks with Fred E. (Trey) Bourn III (Butler Snow LLP) in this week’s brand-new episode about his inspiring journey to authorship. Hear about Trey’s writing process, how he balanced the demands of his legal career with his creative aspirations, and the joys of bringing his first book to life. Whether you’re a budding author or simply curious about the intersection of law and literature, this episode is sure to inspire you to tackle your passions. CHECK OUT CADEL NOW: https://lnkd.in/gEqJP7w7 Listen here, or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gx6iup_e?

Welcome to the IADC, Rebecca! Rebecca is a partner at gartner + bloom, P.C. in Tampa, Florida. Her practice focuses on construction defect, personal and advertising injury cases, third-party liability defense, extra-contractual, automobile, and appellate matters.?

NEW WEBINAR WEDNESDAY ALERT: ?? Join William Bulfer (Teague Campbell) and Jeff Kichaven (Jeff Kichaven Commercial Mediation) in December for an IADC Webinar Wednesday presentation which will examine how litigants can resolve claims when insurance coverage is disputed. #Webinar Register now - it’s complimentary!: