In this “Casual Convos with Past Presidents” series, hear from past presidents of the IADC as we explore their journeys, uncovering invaluable insights and moments that shaped their experiences within the IADC. Each episode in this three-part series features candid casual conversations about the challenges they faced, the pivotal decisions they made, and the wisdom they’ve gained. Tune in for inspiring stories and practical advice from past presidents of the IADC. 

In this first episode, Host Al Vance (Vance Dispute Resolution, PC) speaks with IADC Past Presidents Andrew Chamberlin (Ellis & Winters LLP) and Craig Thompson (Venable LLP).

It is time to get ready for trial. How do you prepare? What do you do? In this “Trial Practices” series, hear from seasoned trial lawyers about how they prepare themselves and how they prepare for the courtroom.

IADC Speaks Host J.T. Wilson III (Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.) speaks with Ed Sledge IV (Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP) about his trial practice. Take a look behind the scenes as they cover Ed’s “trial at a glance” summary document and 100-day checklist, discuss what keeps him anchored, and touch on how he transitions back to “regular life” after trial.

In this “Speaking With The Smiths” podcast episode, IADC President Michele Smith (MehaffyWeber) and Mitchell Smith (Germer PLLC) speak with IADC members Yuri Sugano (Nishimura & Asahi) and Hiroyuki Tezuka (Nishimura & Asahi) after the conclusion of IADC’s Tokyo IADConnects event in May. They recap the successful gathering, discuss diversity advancements being made by their law firm, and share some of their favorite things about Tokyo and Japan.

In this "Speaking With The Smiths" podcast episode, IADC President Michele Smith (MehaffyWeber) and Mitchell Smith (Germer PLLC) speak with IADC member Edgar Chen (Tsar & Tsai Law Firm) after the conclusion of IADC's Taipei, Taiwan Regional Meeting in early May. They recap the inaugural IADC visit, detail some meeting highlights, and share some of their favorite things about Taipei.

The IADC Annual Meeting will be held where city-meets-nature: the fantastic international city of Vancouver. In this location series episode, IADC Speaks Host Robin Linley (Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP) speaks with fellow members and local experts Robin Reinertson (Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP) and Jim Sullivan (Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP) about all things Vancouver. In this episode, you’ll get an inside look at the city, along with recommendations for family-friendly activities and food.
EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS
Our guests Robin and Jim mention some recommendations throughout the episode. We’ve put everything together for you in this PDF: https://www.iadclaw.org/assets/1/6/ThisIsVancouver_-_Vancouver_-_Recommendations.pdf

People in their 40’s, 50’s, and early 60’s who care for both children or young adults and aging parents are coined as “The Sandwich Generation.” Host Rebecca Weinstein Bacon (Bartlit Beck LLP) and guests Chris Berdy (Butler Snow LLP) and Mitch Smith (Germer PLLC) – all part of this generation – candidly discuss and share their insights and the challenges related to raising young adults and caring for aging parents – and they reveal their favorite actual sandwiches!

In this “Speaking With the Smiths” podcast episode, IADC President Michele Smith (MehaffyWeber) and Mitchell Smith (Germer PLLC) speak with IADC members Jonathan Crompton (Reynolds Porter Chamberlain), Kurt Gerstner (Dentons Lee), and Edmund Wan (King & Wood Mallesons) after the conclusion of IADC’s successful Hong Kong Regional Meeting in early May. They recap the truly global event, discuss the legal landscape in the city, and share some of their favorite things about Hong Kong. 

IADC Speaks podcast Host Nicole Fagan (Vela Insurance Services) speaks with Chairs of the upcoming IADC Professional Liability Roundtable, held May 30 in Chicago. Hear from David Anderson (Collins Einhorn Farrell, P.C.), Bill Bulfer (Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP), and Heidi Mandt (Williams Kastner) as they preview what to expect from the full day, multi-specialty roundtable event which will cover professional liability, medical liability, and insurance programming.

In this “Speaking With the Smiths” podcast episode, get an inside look at the IADC’s Crown Jewel – the Trial Academy. IADC President Michele Smith (MehaffyWeber) and IADC Speaks Host Matt Cairns (Textron Inc.) interview Dean Warren Butler (Starnes Davis Florie, LLP) and Dean-Elect Kim Hardeman (Lederer Weston Craig PLC) about this year’s Academy, to be held August 2-9, as it celebrates its 50th year. Learn about what’s in store and hear about the incredibly talented faculty assembled and ready to train another group of future first chair lawyers!

One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It’s no surprise that many of us have a connection to breast cancer. In this week’s IADC Speaks episode, Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) has an intimate conversation with IADC members Meade Hartfield, Amy Sherry Fischer, and Whitney Frazier Watt. They each share their story and connection, and provide suggestions on how to support friends and colleagues going through this journey.