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(36)
Ariel Ye
Partner at King & Wood Mallesons
Ariel Ye is a partner at King & Wood Mallesons in Shenzhen, China. She was a speaker on the topic of third-party disputes finance at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Bonnie Mayfield
Partner at Dykema Gossett PLLC
Bonnie Mayfield is a partner at Dykema Gossett PLLC in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA. She moderated the session on the benefits of civility in litigation and life at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Daniel W. Gerber
Partner at Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP
Daniel W. Gerber is a partner at Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP in New York, NY, focusing on insurance and reinsurance law.
Daniela Karollus-Bruner
Partner at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwalte GmbH
Daniela Karollus-Bruner is a partner at CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwalte GmbH in Vienna, Austria. She moderated the session on cross-border insolvency at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Deborah K. St. Lawrence Thompson
Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Deborah K. St. Lawrence Thompson is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Baltimore, MD, focusing on intellectual property law.
Duarte Henriques
Partner at BCH Lawyers
Duarte Henriques is a partner at BCH Lawyers in Lisbon, Portugal. He spoke on third-party disputes finance during the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Edward O’Toole
Legal Counsel at HDI-Global SE
Edward O’Toole serves as legal counsel at HDI-Global SE in Hannover, Germany, with expertise in international insurance law.
Elena Jelmini Cellerini
Legal Counsel at Swiss Re - Corporate Solutions
Elena Jelmini Cellerini is legal counsel at Swiss Re - Corporate Solutions in London, England, focusing on data privacy and compliance.
Eliana Buonocore Baraldi
Partner at Souto, Correa, Cesa, Lummertz & Amaral Advogados
Eliana Buonocore Baraldi is a partner at Souto, Correa, Cesa, Lummertz & Amaral Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil. She was a speaker on the global rise of third-party disputes finance at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Elizabeth Haecker Ryan
Partner at Coats Rose
Elizabeth Haecker Ryan is a partner at Coats Rose in New Orleans, LA, specializing in construction and commercial litigation.
Erik W. Legg
Partner at Farrell, White & Legg PLLC
Erik W. Legg is a partner 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
Partner at MacKenzie Barristers
Gavin MacKenzie is a partner at MacKenzie Barristers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He spoke on the importance of civility between lawyers at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
J. David Duffy
Partner at Thompson Coburn LLP
J. David Duffy is a partner at Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago, IL, specializing in cybersecurity and data breach response.
James Stanbury
Forensic Accountant at RGL Forensics
James Stanbury is a forensic accountant at RGL Forensics in London, England. He spoke on challenging the plaintiff’s economic damages expert during the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Jennifer Haltom Doan
Partner at Haltom & Doan
Jennifer Haltom Doan is a partner at Haltom & Doan in Texarkana, TX, specializing in complex commercial litigation.
Judge José Luís da Cruz Vilaça
Judge
Judge José Luís da Cruz Vilaça is a distinguished jurist who has served on various European judicial bodies.
Mark Bowman
Partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Mark Bowman is a partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP in Toronto, ON, Canada, focusing on technology and intellectual property law.
Mark R. Beebe
Partner at Adams and Reese LLP
Mark R. Beebe is a partner at Adams and Reese LLP in New Orleans, LA, specializing in trademark law.
Maw Shen Foo
Partner at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Maw Shen Foo is a partner at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP in Singapore. He was a speaker on cross-border insolvency during the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Michael R. Klatt
Partner at Gordon & Rees, Scully Mansukhani, LLP
Michael R. Klatt is a partner at Gordon & Rees, Scully Mansukhani, LLP in Austin, TX, focusing on product liability and mass tort cases.
Neville H. Boschert
Partner at Jones Walker LLP
Neville H. Boschert is a partner at Jones Walker LLP in Jackson, MS, focusing on intellectual property and business litigation.
Paul Krismer
Founder at Happiness Experts Company
Paul Krismer is the founder of the Happiness Experts Company in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He was a speaker on the science of happiness during the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Peter Jarvis
Legal Counsel at AIG
Peter Jarvis is legal counsel at AIG in London, England, specializing in environmental claims.
Professor Maura R. Grossman
Research Professor at University of Waterloo
Professor Maura Grossman is a research professor at the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, ON, Canada, specializing in artificial intelligence and law.
Professor Michèle Grégoire
Professor of Law at Jones Day
Professor Michèle Grégoire is a Professor of Law at Jones Day in Brussels, Belgium. She spoke on cross-border insolvency at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
R. Douglas Vaughn
Partner at Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP
R. Douglas Vaughn is a partner at Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP in Gulfport, MS, specializing in insurance defense.
Robert Bond
Partner at Bristows LLP
Robert Bond is a partner at Bristows LLP in London, England, with expertise in data protection and cybersecurity law.
Sandra J. Wunderlich
Partner at Tucker Ellis LLP
Sandra J. Wunderlich is a partner at Tucker Ellis LLP in Saint Louis, MO, focusing on intellectual property litigation.
Sitpah Selvaratnam
Partner at Tommy Thomas
Sitpah Selvaratnam is a partner at Tommy Thomas in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focusing on maritime and international arbitration.
Stephanie M. Rippee
Partner at Watkins & Eager PLLC
Stephanie M. Rippee is a partner at Watkins & Eager PLLC in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. She was a speaker on challenging the plaintiff’s economic damages expert at the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Susanne Gropp-Stadler
Legal Counsel at Siemens AG
Susanne Gropp-Stadler is legal counsel at Siemens AG in Munich, Germany, focusing on international dispute resolution.
The Honorable Frank Newbould
Retired Ontario Supreme Court Justice
The Honorable Frank Newbould is a retired Ontario Supreme Court Justice from Toronto, Canada. He was a speaker on cross-border insolvency during the IADC 2018 Annual Meeting.
Torsten Lörcher
Partner at CMS Hasche Sigle
Torsten Lörcher is a partner at CMS Hasche Sigle in Cologne, Germany, specializing in international arbitration.
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.
William A. Ruskin
Principal at William Ruskin Law
William A. Ruskin is the principal at William Ruskin Law in Rye Brook, NY, specializing in environmental and toxic tort litigation.
William L. Anderson
Partner at Crowell & Moring
William L. Anderson is a partner at Crowell & Moring in Washington, DC, specializing in mass tort litigation.
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