In this episode, meet more IADC Podcast Committee members who be rotating hosts on the podcast, and hear some of their ideas for upcoming episodes. We take suggestions! Send them to [email protected].

Host Cecilia Lahaye (Bird & Bird LLP) speaks with Sylvie Gallage-Alwis (Signature Litigation AARPI), Director of the IADC’s 2023 International Corporate Counsel College. This year’s event – October 8-10 – will be held in Paris. Get an inside look at how the programming fell into place (with a fun fact) and hear Sylvie’s tips for making the most of your time in this wonderful city.

The newly formed Podcast Committee is revamping and reinvigorating IADC Speaks.

In this episode, meet our Committee members who will be rotating hosts on the podcast, and get a flavor for some of the topics we have planned.

It's going to be all about engagement, entertainment, and education. Here we go!

Recorded live in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, this “Speaking With the Smiths” podcast reflects the city’s vibrant sights and sounds (including the occasional jet approaching MIA). IADC President Michele Smith (MehaffyWeber) and Mitch Smith (Germer PLLC) talk with IADC’s 2024 Planning Committee about the 2024 Midyear Meeting in Miami, FL. Get to know the committee members and hear about the planning so far, as well as what you can look forward to at the beautiful JW Marriott Miami Turnberry. #MeetMeInMiami

In this inaugural “Speaking with the Smiths” podcast episode, IADC President Michele Smith (MehaffyWeber) interviews Ed Sledge (Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP) about life, SEC football, his connection to the IADC, and the “SLEDGENDARY” 49th Annual Trial Academy held at Stanford Law School.

In “Montreal Convention of 1999,” Thomas W. “Trea” Southerland III and Tom Murrey, both Lead Counsel for Federal Express Corporation in Memphis, TN, cover the Montreal Convention of 1999 on the October 2022 IADC Transportation Committee call. They share the practical information you need to know and provide perspective on how to litigate those cases.

In “Defense Counsel Journal Highlight: Out-of-State Witnesses: Are Zoom Trial Appearances a New Normal?,” Christopher B. Parkerson, a member of Campbell, Conroy & O’Neil, P.C. (Boston) and past IADC Defense Counsel Journal Editor, speaks with Alaina Devine, also a member of Campbell, Conroy & O’Neil (Boston) about how federal courts are increasing exercising nationwide jurisdiction to compel out-of-state witnesses to testify at trial via Zoom. Alaina and Christopher discuss the interplay between Rules 43 and 45 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and how various court decisions around the country have differed on which rule applies to the situation of out-of-state witnesses and how parties must proceed at trial.

In “Defense Counsel Journal Highlight: PFAS Exposure: A Comprehensive Look at Emerging Facts and Studies, Risk and Liability Assessment, Litigation History, Evolving Regulations, and Future Predictions,” Christopher B. Parkerson, member of Campbell, Conroy & O’Neil, P.C. (Boston) and IADC Defense Counsel Journal Editor, speaks with Craig T. Liljestrand, a partner in Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP’s Chicago office. Craig and Christopher discuss the background and history of PFAS litigation and engage in a very interesting discussion about both regulatory action, state actions, and thoughts regarding what the future holds for these cases.

In “Defense Counsel Journal Highlight: Lessons From a Year in Crisis: Do’s and Don’ts of Crisis Management,” Christopher B. Parkerson (member of Campbell, Conroy & O’Neil, P.C.; Boston) IADC Defense Counsel Journal Editor, speaks with Michael C. Zogby (partner of Faegre Drinker; Florham Park, NJ), Kaitlyn E. Stone (associate of Faegre Drinker; Florham Park, NJ), and Claudia V. Garcia (Corporate Counsel at Exelixis, Inc.; San Francisco). Michael, Kaitlyn, Claudia, and Christopher discuss data driven and tested methods to address crisis management and engage in a very interesting discussion about the do’s and don’ts an organization should consider when responding to an emergency.

In “Defense Counsel Journal Highlight: Turning the Tables: Non-Retained Experts for Defendants,” Christopher B. Parkerson, a member of Campbell, Conroy & O’Neil, P.C. (Boston) and Defense Counsel Journal Editor, speaks with Chad R. Hutchinson and Stephen P. Huwe, of Butler Snow LLP (Jackson, MS). Chad, Stephen, and Christopher discuss the procedures and benefits related to disclosing non-retained experts and engage in very interesting discussion about the best practices related to such a disclosure along with thoughts related to when and how it may benefit cases.