The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) hosted its 2018 Annual Meeting from July 7 to July 12 at the EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal. This premier event brought together leading defense attorneys, corporate counsel, and insurance executives from around the globe to discuss pressing legal issues and developments.
The meeting featured a comprehensive program of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions covering a wide array of topics pertinent to the defense bar. Attendees engaged in discussions on effective courtroom practices, ethics, appellate procedures, and the evolving landscape of legal practice. Specialized sessions addressed the impact of metrics on law firms and provided rapid-fire reviews of recent judicial decisions.
Beyond the educational offerings, the Annual Meeting provided ample networking opportunities, including a Welcome Reception, Theme Party, and Gala. These events facilitated professional connections and fostered a sense of community among participants. Additionally, attendees had the chance to explore Lisbon through organized tours and social activities, enhancing the overall experience.
The IADC Annual Meeting is designed for defense attorneys, corporate counsel, and insurance executives seeking to stay abreast of industry trends, enhance their professional skills, and expand their professional networks. The event's blend of substantive programming and social engagement makes it a valuable opportunity for legal professionals dedicated to the defense practice.
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Speakers(14)
Ariel Ye
Attorney at King & Wood Mallesons
Ariel Ye is an attorney at King & Wood Mallesons in Shenzhen, China. She was a speaker on the panel discussing third-party disputes finance at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Bonnie Mayfield
Attorney at Dykema Gossett PLLC
Bonnie Mayfield is an attorney at Dykema Gossett PLLC in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA. She served as the moderator for the session on the benefits of civility in litigation and life at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Daniela Karollus-Bruner
Attorney at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwalte GmbH
Daniela Karollus-Bruner is an attorney at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwalte GmbH in Vienna, Austria. She served as the moderator for the session on cross-border insolvency at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Duarte Henriques
Attorney at BCH Lawyers
Duarte Henriques is an attorney at BCH Lawyers in Lisbon, Portugal. He participated as a speaker in the session on third-party disputes finance at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Eliana Buonocore Baraldi
Attorney at Souto, Correa, Cesa, Lummertz & Amaral Advogados
Eliana Buonocore Baraldi is an attorney at Souto, Correa, Cesa, Lummertz & Amaral Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil. She was a speaker on the panel discussing third-party disputes finance at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Erik W. Legg
Attorney at Farrell, White & Legg PLLC
Erik W. Legg is an attorney at Farrell, White & Legg PLLC in Huntington, West Virginia, USA. He served as the moderator for the session on challenging the plaintiff’s economic damages expert at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Gavin MacKenzie
Attorney at MacKenzie Barristers
Gavin MacKenzie is an attorney at MacKenzie Barristers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He participated as a speaker in the session on the benefits of civility in litigation and life at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
James Stanbury
Forensic Accountant at RGL Forensics
James Stanbury is a forensic accountant at RGL Forensics in London, England. He participated as a speaker in the session on challenging the plaintiff’s economic damages expert at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Maw Shen Foo
Attorney at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Maw Shen Foo is an attorney at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP in Singapore. He was a speaker in the session on cross-border insolvency at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Paul Krismer
Happiness Expert at Happiness Experts Company
Paul Krismer is a happiness expert at the Happiness Experts Company in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He was a speaker in the session on the benefits of civility in litigation and life at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Professor Michèle Grégoire
Professor of Law at Jones Day
Professor Michèle Grégoire is a professor of law at Jones Day in Brussels, Belgium. She participated as a speaker in the session on cross-border insolvency at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Stephanie M. Rippee
Attorney at Watkins & Eager PLLC
Stephanie M. Rippee is an attorney at Watkins & Eager PLLC in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. She was a speaker in the session on challenging the plaintiff’s economic damages expert at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
The Honorable Frank Newbould
Retired Ontario Supreme Court Justice
The Honorable Frank Newbould is a retired Ontario Supreme Court Justice from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was a speaker in the session on cross-border insolvency at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Tripp Haston
Partner at Bradley LLP
Tripp Haston is a partner at Bradley LLP in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He served as the moderator for the session on third-party disputes finance at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Event Details
- Date
- July 7-12, 2018
- 6 days
- Location
- 🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal
- EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Defense attorneys, corporate counsel, insurance executives
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending