International Association of Defense Counsel

Join our Book Review Chair Sherylle Francis for our book selection at the 2025 Midyear Meeting -- The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement by Sharon McMahon. Now is a great time to order the book and have some reading material this winter: https://lnkd.in/gzSS7z9u  

The IADC Foundation supports efforts to globally advance the rule of law and access to justice. With your support, the Foundation continues to develop and invest in projects and initiatives that advance the legal system. There is still time to make a meaningful impact and donate to the IADC to help its efforts before we ring in 2025. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/g9Pvy7zm   

IADC member Phil Goldberg shares about the invaluable network he has created in the IADC and its benefit on his national amicus practice.

Welcome to the IADC, Jeff C.! Jeff is Director of Litigation at Align Technology in Morrisville, North Carolina. He manages litigation matters and provides legal counsel for a global medical device company. 

MIDYEAR MEETING PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT   Attorneys General are increasingly coordinating their civil litigation with parallel class actions and/or multi-district litigation. Join panelists Laura Kogan (Benesch Law), M. Patrick McDowell (Brunini Grantham Grower & Hewes, PLLC), Douglas Moore (Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC), and Harley Ratliff (Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.) who will discuss current trends, emerging defense strategies, and best practices, including special considerations when settling one or more tracks in such parallel litigation. #iadcmeetings Join us at the Midyear Meeting in Dana Point, California: https://lnkd.in/gwSDXjAq  

The IADC Corporate Counsel College is an intimate experience designed for in-house counsel and their trusted outside advisors. This fantastic business development opportunity features eight programs, a networking luncheon, and cocktail receptions, giving you the opportunity for meaningful connection. #iadcmeetings Register to join us April 10 and 11, and start planning on who you want to bring: https://lnkd.in/gPYcBJZt 

Submissions for March 2025 – August 2025 Webinar proposals and 2025 Annual Meeting Committee CLE program proposals have re-opened for a limited time! For information on submitting:

Welcome to the IADC, Nicholas Meriage! Nicholas is Managing Principal at Pitzer Snodgrass, P.C. in Saint Louis, Missouri. His practice focuses on professional liability, premises liability, product liability, and business litigation. 

Get ready for the IADC 2025 Midyear Meeting Dana Point, CA this coming February! IADC Speaks Host Rebecca Weinstein Bacon (Bartlit Beck LLP) is joined by guests Convention Chair Christopher Drewry (Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP) and 2025 Midyear Meeting CLE Steering Committee Chair Stephen Zralek (Spencer Fane LLP) for a day-by-day preview of the event, highlighting the top educational sessions and exciting social events. From networking to professional development, this episode covers everything you need to know about this must-attend gathering. Tune in to learn about the incredible opportunities for growth, connection, and collaboration – and why you won’t want to miss out! Listen below or wherever you listen to podcasts.  https://lnkd.in/g6sC6X7R