International Association of Defense Counsel

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, IADConnects events, Webinars, and more.?

Welcome to the IADC, Luis Miguel Pereyra! Luis Miguel is a partner at Pereyra & Asociados in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Luis focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, civil law, commercial law, foreign investment, banking law, aeronautical law, telecommunication law, media law, energy law, free zone law, mining law, tourism law, agency and distributorship law, labor law, litigation, tax law and tax incentives, administrative law, and constitutional law and procedures. #newmember

IADC takes on Québec! Registration is now open for the 2025 Annual Meeting! We are excited to welcome you to the international city of Québec from July 5 to 10 at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. #iadcmeetings Program and registration details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gCtHpBpb

Welcome to the IADC, Steven Scoggan! Steven is a partner at Ellis & Winters LLP in Greensboro, North Carolina. Steven focuses his practice on appeals, complex commercial and business litigation, intellectual property litigation, environmental and toxic tort, unfair and deceptive trade practices, mass torts, pharmaceutical and medical device, products liability, and tort trial and insurance practice. #newmember

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, in-house lawyers play a crucial role in ensuring that their organizations harness the power of AI responsibly and ethically. Join Corporate Counsel College presenter Sarah Alt (Chief Process & AI Officer, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP) who will explore what in-house corporate legal departments need to know as they navigate new technologies beyond prompting a chatbot. Attendees will gain insights into the latest AI tools available to legal teams, learn how these tools can drive efficiency, and understand the essential guardrails that must be implemented to mitigate risks. #iadcmeetings We hope you join us April 10 and 11. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gPYcBJZt?

Welcome to the IADC, Glenn Lammi! Glenn is Executive Director and Vice President of Legal Studies at Washington Legal Foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. #newmember

LEADERSHIP FORUM PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Join panelists Michele Smith (MehaffyWeber), Andrew Wallace (NTE | NTE35W TEXpress Lanes), and moderator Thomas W. "Trea" Southerland III (FedEx) will provide stories from IADC members about how they have overcome obstacles in their practice, for example, dealing with demanding clients, difficult opposing counsel, business leaders within their corporations, or transitioning into a second career. In sum, if you have the proper mindset, obstacles can be opportunities to thrive in your profession. #iadcmeetings Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxH9evF6?

TRIAL ACADEMY FACULTY SPOTLIGHT This year’s Trial Academy Director-Elect is Zandra E. Foley of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons L.L.P. in Houston, Texas USA. She is a trial attorney who represents clients in complex litigation matters related to products liability, mass torts, malpractice, and errors and omissions. We look forward to her contributions! Register on or before April 15 for the Trial Academy and save on enrollment fees! https://lnkd.in/ggcXtEz9

In this week’s new IADC Speaks podcast episode, Host Cecilia Lahaye (Bird & Bird) sits down with Greg Williams (Clayton Utz) to uncover the unique aspects of Australia's legal system. From the distinct roles of solicitors and barristers to the discovery process that aligns more closely with the U.S. than other legal systems, Greg breaks it all down. We also explore how judges are appointed and what it takes to effectively present arguments before them. Join us as we dive into these key differences and explore how Australia's legal system shapes justice. In this series, we explore other countries' legal systems to become more acquainted with their procedures.? ? Listen now, or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gXakhCxN??

Welcome to the IADC, Lauren Barbaruolo, Esq. MBA! Lauren is Senior Counsel at CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer in Glendale, Arizona. #newmember