The Louisiana Association of Defense CounselWe are an organization of over 1,100 Louisiana lawyers who are primarily engaged in the defense of civil litigation. Founded in 1963, the LADC endeavors to create quality CLE tailored to individual practices while educating and training our members. We have enjoyed spectacular growth and today provide our members with monthly updates on case law through our newsletter. We present educational programs and training throughout the year to provide our members with the knowledge and skills to be among the top litigators in the region. We are proud to be one of the largest defense-lawyer organizations in the United States and to have been recognized as an outstanding defense organization in the country by the Defense Research Institute. ~ Let LADC remind you of what a community of colleagues can achieve! ~ We look forward to presenting the 12th Annual Frank L. Maraist Award on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Calcasieu in New Orleans, LA. The award is named for Professor Maraist, the first executive director of the LADC, who is largely responsible for the great organization we have today. Both Individual Tickets (Coming Soon) and Table Sponsors are available. Learn advocacy from some of Louisiana's best lawyers, judges, and professors during two days of intensive “learn-by-doing” training at the LADC Young Lawyers' Boot Camp. Participants will learn to direct and cross-examine fact and expert witnesses, and make powerful and persuasive arguments at trial and pretrial proceedings. Performances are digitally recorded and critiqued by our faculty of experienced instructors. Lectures complement participant performances. Only 12 spaces left, so register today! The annual joint seminar of the LADC and the Louisiana Judicial College takes place this Friday, December 11. This year the seminar will be held at the Westin New Orleans at Canal Place. The CLE program will feature the annual updates on Torts and Louisiana Civil Procedure, Ethics, and Professionalism and more! Register today! By the joining the LADC, you are setting yourself up for success! With over 1,400 members and numerous CLEs, the LADC is able to provide dynamic networking opportunities. Our Membership Committee gathers once a month to evaluate applications. As a member you receive access to our archive of newsletters and current monthly newsletters on recent developments within the legal community, as well as the following benefits [click to continue reading].... |