IADC 2019 Corporate Counsel College
The IADC 2019 Corporate Counsel College, organized by the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), is a premier event designed for senior in-house corporate counsel and their trusted outside counsel. This interactive and dynamic learning experience aims to address current challenges and developments in corporate law and litigation.
The program covers a range of pertinent topics, including navigating U.S. litigation for global companies, mental health in the legal profession, corporate compliance strategies, the impact of crowdsourcing on businesses, and the evolving landscape of legal service delivery. Sessions also delve into issues like class action reforms, third-party litigation funding, and the #MeToo movement's implications for workplace policies.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders through panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking events. Notable speakers include Joseph E. O’Neil, Corporate Counsel College Dean, and Craig A. Thompson, IADC President, among others. The event also features a cocktail reception and luncheon, facilitating professional connections and discussions.
This conference is ideal for corporate counsel seeking to stay abreast of legal trends, enhance their professional skills, and network with peers and experts in the field.
Speakers(18)
Andrew W. Boczkowski
Assistant General Counsel at GlaxoSmithKline
Andy Boczkowski manages product liability litigation, internal and government investigations, and various commercial litigation matters at GSK. He also chairs GSK Legal’s in-house pro bono program and previously clerked for The Honorable Louis C. Bechtle of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Aref Jabbour
Consultant at Trial Behavior Consulting
Aref Jabbour is a consultant at Trial Behavior Consulting in San Francisco, CA, USA. He served as a panelist at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
Craig A. Thompson
Partner at Venable LLP
Craig Thompson has over two decades of experience handling civil cases in federal and state courts, representing clients in commercial litigation, product liability, premises liability, and personal injury. He served as President of the IADC for the 2018-2019 term and is active in leading law firm inclusion and diversity initiatives.
Deirdre R. Kole
Attorney at Johnson & Johnson
Deirdre R. Kole is an attorney at Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ, USA. She participated as a panelist at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
Frank A. Lattal
Senior Vice President at Chubb Group
Frank A. Lattal is the Senior Vice President at Chubb Group in Hamilton, Bermuda. He served as a panelist at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
Harold H. Kim
Executive Vice President at U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
Harold H. Kim serves as the Executive Vice President of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform in Washington, DC, USA. He was a panelist at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
James M. Campbell
President at Campbell Conroy & O’Neil, P.C.
Jim Campbell focuses on civil litigation and the defense of catastrophic product liability, toxic tort, medical device, pharmaceutical, professional liability, and negligence matters throughout the United States. He has tried over 100 cases in 15 states and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
James Rosenfeld
Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
James Rosenfeld is a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in New York, New York. He served as a panelist discussing crowdsourcing at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
John Q. Barrett
Professor of Law at St. John's University
John Q. Barrett is a Professor of Law at St. John's University, specializing in constitutional law and legal history.
John T. Lay, Jr.
Shareholder at Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.
John T. Lay has an active trial practice with extensive experience in business litigation, legal malpractice, False Claims Act litigation, and product liability, having tried over 100 cases to verdict. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and served as President of the IADC from 2016-2017.
Joseph E. O'Neil
Director at Campbell Conroy & O’Neil, P.C.
Joe O’Neil has served as national counsel for major pharmaceutical, medical device, health and life sciences, and automotive companies, and has tried cases before juries in state and federal courts across the United States. He is a Past President of the IADC and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Kate Turner Willmunder
Vice-President Employee Relations and HR Compliance at Apria Healthcare
Kate Turner Willmunder is the Vice-President of Employee Relations and HR Compliance at Apria Healthcare in Lake Forest, California. She participated as a panelist on crowdsourcing at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
Lance W. High
Global Chief Litigation Counsel at Caterpillar Inc.
Lance W. High is the Global Chief Litigation Counsel at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL, USA. He participated as a panelist at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
Laurence J. De Respino
General Counsel at U-Haul International Inc.
Laurence J. De Respino is the General Counsel at U-Haul International Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, USA. He participated as a panelist at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
Michael A. Brown
Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Michael A. Brown is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Baltimore, MD, USA. He served as a panelist at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
S. Gordon McKee
Partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
S. Gordon McKee is a partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Toronto, ON, Canada. He served as a moderator at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
Sandra J. Wunderlich
Partner at Tucker Ellis LLP
Sandra J. Wunderlich is a partner at Tucker Ellis LLP in St. Louis, Missouri. She moderated a panel on crowdsourcing and its implications for corporate America at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
Thomas Rouhette
Partner at Signature Litigation AARPI
Thomas Rouhette is a partner at Signature Litigation AARPI in Paris, France. He participated as a panelist at the 2019 Corporate Counsel College.
Event Details
- Date
- April 11-12, 2019
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
- Audience
- Senior in-house corporate counsel and their trusted outside counsel
- CLE Credits
- 12.0 CLE hours including 1.2 ethics