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! ~ Know a young lawyer who's making a real impact? Nominate them for the Frank L. Maraist Award! This award celebrates young lawyers who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in practice and made significant contributions to the legal profession, the defense bar, and the community. Eligible nominees must be admitted to practice in Louisiana and in good standing, 39 years old or younger or in practice for six or fewer years, and a member of LADC. Nominees should demonstrate professional excellence, service to the bar, commitment to pro bono and community service, and contributions to the legal profession. Hear some expert advice from Kristen L. Lussier, P.E. of ESi. She will present Interfacing with Government Agencies During Incident Response – OSHA, CSB, and NTSB which outlines how agencies become involved through mandatory reporting, why immediate response actions may still be necessary before agency arrival, and how delays can increase hazards, damage evidence, and raise costs. Registration is open for our noon webinar. The Trucking & Transportation Practice Group hosts speaker Brian A. Darr, P.E. of Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC presenting Tractor Trailer Collision Reconstruction/Technology. This one-hour program addresses topics ranging from the basics of investigating and reconstructing a collision involving a tractor-trailer, to a tutorial on technology that may be encountered during the course of the investigation. Register today. This in-person panel is hosted Trucking & Transportation Practice Group at the New Orleans office of Irwin, Fritchie, Urquhart, Moore & Daniels LLC. Attendees will gain actionable insights on using vehicle data and developing science-backed causation arguments that resonate with judges and juries. Panelists, Doug Powell a Sr. Managing Biomechanist and Farrell Bonin a Sr. Accident Reconstructionist, will explore the varying types of useful data that can be obtained, analysis of that data, and how to utilize it to assess injury mechanisms and how a given accident occurred. Space is limited, so be sure to register now! 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. Limited space, so register today! Interested in Joining the LADC? See what we can offer you 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].... |