International Association of Defense Counsel Midyear Meeting 2019
The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) hosted its 2019 Midyear Meeting from February 23 to 28 at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, California. This annual gathering brought together leading corporate and insurance defense attorneys and insurance executives from around the world to discuss emerging legal issues, share best practices, and foster professional development.
The meeting featured a comprehensive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program covering a wide array of topics pertinent to defense counsel. Sessions addressed subjects such as the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on enforcement and compliance, strategies for managing juror polarization in trials, and the role of pro bono partnerships between law firms and clients. These programs aimed to equip attendees with the latest insights and tools to navigate the evolving legal landscape.
In addition to the educational sessions, the event provided ample networking opportunities, including committee meetings, social gatherings, and informal discussions. Notable speakers and panelists, comprising esteemed legal professionals and industry experts, shared their experiences and perspectives, enriching the dialogue and learning experience for all participants.
The 2019 Midyear Meeting was designed for defense attorneys, insurance executives, and related professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge, expand their professional networks, and stay abreast of developments in defense law. Attendees benefited from the IADC's commitment to delivering high-quality education and fostering a collaborative community among its members.
Speakers(49)
Alba Arriaga Romano
Partner at Riley, Hewitt, Witte & Romano, P.C.
Alba Arriaga Romano is a partner at Riley, Hewitt, Witte & Romano, P.C. in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in civil litigation defense.
Aldos Vance
General Counsel at Altec, Inc.
Aldos Vance is the General Counsel at Altec, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, overseeing legal affairs and compliance.
Alfred H. Perkins, Jr.
Attorney at Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Alfred H. Perkins, Jr. is an attorney at Starnes Davis Florie LLP in Birmingham, Alabama, focusing on insurance law.
Alicia Wilson
Vice President for Economic Development at Johns Hopkins University
Alicia Wilson is the Vice President for Economic Development at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, leading community engagement initiatives.
Antje Baumann
Partner at Corinius LLP
Antje Baumann is a partner at Corinius LLP in Hamburg, Germany, focusing on commercial litigation and arbitration.
Anton G. Maurer
Managing Partner at Anton Maurer International Legal Services GmbH
Anton G. Maurer is the managing partner at Anton Maurer International Legal Services GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany, specializing in international arbitration.
Aref Jabbour
Consultant at Trial Behavior Consulting
Aref Jabbour is a consultant at Trial Behavior Consulting in San Francisco, CA, providing expertise in jury research and trial strategy.
Brent Kerger
Scientist at Exponent
Brent Kerger is a scientist at Exponent in Irvine, California, focusing on toxicology and risk assessment.
Chasity Boyce
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Heitman LLC
Chasity Boyce is the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Heitman LLC in Chicago, IL, leading diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Christopher A. Kenney
Partner at Kenney & Sams, P.C.
Christopher A. Kenney is a partner at Kenney & Sams, P.C. in Boston, MA, focusing on business litigation and professional liability defense.
Christopher D’Angelo
Partner at Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP
Christopher D’Angelo is a partner at Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP, specializing in complex litigation and regulatory compliance.
Christopher S. Berdy
Partner at Butler Snow LLP
Christopher S. Berdy is a partner at Butler Snow LLP in Birmingham, AL, focusing on product liability and mass tort litigation.
Daniel Higginbotham
Partner at Thomas Combs & Spann, PLLC
Daniel Higginbotham is a partner at Thomas Combs & Spann, PLLC in Charleston, WV, specializing in civil litigation defense.
David L. Ferrera
Partner at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
David L. Ferrera is a partner at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP in Boston, MA, specializing in product liability defense.
Deirdre C. McGlinchey
Attorney at McGlinchey Stafford, P.L.L.C.
Deirdre C. McGlinchey is an attorney at McGlinchey Stafford, P.L.L.C. in New Orleans, Louisiana, focusing on product liability.
Donna Lamontagne
Partner at Lamontagne, Spaulding & Hayes, LLP
Donna Lamontagne is a partner at Lamontagne, Spaulding & Hayes, LLP in Cranston, RI, specializing in insurance defense litigation.
Dr. Kenneth Serwin
Economist at Berkeley Research Group, LLC
Dr. Kenneth Serwin is an economist at Berkeley Research Group, LLC in San Francisco, California, specializing in economic analysis.
Frank A. Lattal
Chief Claims Officer at Chubb
Frank A. Lattal is the Chief Claims Officer at Chubb in New Hope, PA, overseeing global claims operations.
Gary L. Howard
Attorney at Bradley LLP
Gary L. Howard is an attorney at Bradley LLP in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in insurance law.
Hiroyuki Tezuka
Partner at Nishimura & Asahi
Hiroyuki Tezuka is a partner at Nishimura & Asahi in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on international arbitration and cross-border disputes.
Ignatius A. Grande
Director at Berkeley Research Group, LLC
Ignatius Grande is a director at Berkeley Research Group, LLC in New York, NY, focusing on e-discovery and information governance.
J. Dominic Campodonico
Partner at Gordon & Rees LLP
J. Dominic Campodonico is a partner at Gordon & Rees LLP in San Francisco, CA, focusing on product liability and mass tort litigation.
Jodok Wicki
Partner at CMS Von Erlach Poncet Ltd.
Jodok Wicki is a partner at CMS Von Erlach Poncet Ltd. in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in dispute resolution and arbitration.
Jonathan Monheit
Senior Attorney at Microsoft Corporation
Jonathan Monheit is a senior attorney at Microsoft Corporation in Kirkland, WA, focusing on data privacy and compliance.
Lyn P. Pruitt
Partner at Mitchell Williams
Lyn P. Pruitt is a partner at Mitchell Williams in Little Rock, AR, focusing on defense litigation in pharmaceutical and medical device cases.
Mary Haddad
Partner at Helsell Fetterman
Mary Haddad is a partner at Helsell Fetterman in Seattle, WA, specializing in medical malpractice defense.
Mauricio Gomm Santos
Partner at GST LLP
Mauricio Gomm Santos is a partner at GST LLP in Miami, FL, specializing in international arbitration and dispute resolution.
Melissa Ventrone
Partner at Clark Hill PLC
Melissa Ventrone is a partner at Clark Hill PLC in Chicago, IL, specializing in cybersecurity and data breach response.
Michael J. Wiggins
Partner at McDonald Toole Wiggins, P.A.
Michael J. Wiggins is a partner at McDonald Toole Wiggins, P.A. in Orlando, FL, focusing on product liability defense.
Michael R. Klatt
Attorney at Gordon & Rees, Scully Mansukhani, LLP
Michael R. Klatt is an attorney at Gordon & Rees, Scully Mansukhani, LLP in Austin, Texas, specializing in product liability.
Michael W. Magner
Partner at Jones Walker LLP
Michael W. Magner is a partner at Jones Walker LLP in New Orleans, LA, focusing on white-collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation.
Mollie Benedict
Partner at Tucker Ellis LLP
Mollie Benedict is a partner at Tucker Ellis LLP in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation.
Patricia Wheeler
Attorney at Nelnet
Patricia Wheeler is an attorney at Nelnet in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in product liability and toxic torts.
Paul F. Kelly
Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C.
Paul Kelly is a principal at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Boston, MA, focusing on white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations.
Paul Lefebvre
Partner at Hanotiau & Van Den Berg
Paul Lefebvre is a partner at Hanotiau & Van Den Berg in Brussels, Belgium, with extensive experience in international arbitration and dispute resolution.
Richard J. Underwood, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist at Exponent
Richard J. Underwood, Ph.D., is a principal scientist at Exponent in Philadelphia, PA, with expertise in materials science and failure analysis.
Robert M. Craig, III
Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group, LLC
Robert M. Craig, III is a managing director at Berkeley Research Group, LLC in Houston, TX, specializing in data analytics and compliance.
Scott J. Wilkov
Attorney at Tucker Ellis LLP
Scott J. Wilkov is an attorney at Tucker Ellis LLP in Cleveland, Ohio, focusing on product liability and toxic torts.
Spencer H. Silverglate
Partner at Clarke Silverglate, P.A.
Spencer H. Silverglate is a partner at Clarke Silverglate, P.A. in Miami, FL, focusing on complex commercial litigation.
Stephen G.A. Myers
Partner at Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC
Stephen G.A. Myers is a partner at Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC in New Orleans, LA, specializing in complex litigation.
Sylvie Gallage-Alwis
Partner at Signature Litigation AARPI
Sylvie Gallage-Alwis is a partner at Signature Litigation AARPI in Paris, France, focusing on product liability and mass tort litigation.
Terrence O. Reed
Senior Counsel at Federal Express Corporation
Terrence O. Reed is senior counsel at Federal Express Corporation in Memphis, TN, focusing on litigation and regulatory compliance.
Thomas M. Hinchey
Partner at Campbell Conroy & O’Neil, P.C.
Thomas M. Hinchey is a partner at Campbell Conroy & O’Neil, P.C. in Berwyn, PA, specializing in complex civil litigation.
Whitney Frazier Watt
Partner at Stites & Harbison
Whitney Frazier Watt is a partner at Stites & Harbison in Louisville, KY, focusing on complex litigation and insurance defense.
William J. Conroy
Partner at Campbell Conroy & O’Neil, P.C.
William J. Conroy is a partner at Campbell Conroy & O’Neil, P.C. in Boston, MA, with a focus on complex civil litigation.
William J. Perry
Principal at Bill Perry Law
William J. Perry is the principal at Bill Perry Law in Cookham, Berkshire, England, specializing in insurance and reinsurance law.
William L. Anderson
Attorney at Crowell & Moring
William L. Anderson is an attorney at Crowell & Moring in Washington, DC, specializing in civil justice response and class actions.
William V. Essig
Partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath
William V. Essig is a partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath in Chicago, IL, specializing in product liability and mass tort litigation.
Yasir Billoo
Partner at International Law Partners LLP
Yasir Billoo is a partner at International Law Partners LLP in Hollywood, FL, specializing in international business law.
Event Details
- Date
- February 23-28, 2019
- 6 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara, United States
- The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
- Audience
- Defense attorneys, insurance executives, and related professionals
- CLE Credits
- CLE credits available; specific details not provided