IADC Speaks

Providing access for all to a fair and just legal system is a big objective, but if anyone can do it, the IADC Foundation can.

IADC Speaks Host Cecilia Lahaye (Bird & Bird LLP) chats with Heidi Friedman (Thompson Hine LLP), fellow IADC Foundation Board member. In this up close and personal conversation, learn about how the Foundation “puts money where its mouth is,” hear about important organizations they help, and discover how you can be an integral part of their success.

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Developments in the product liability arena are ever-evolving, which is why you need to hear about this brand-new IADC program. IADC Speaks Host Mollie Benedict (Tucker Ellis LLP) speaks with Co-Chairs Brandee Kowalzyk (Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP) and Whitney Watt (Stites & Harbison PLLC), along with program speaker Matt Cairns (Textron Inc.), about the Product Liability Roundtable, held September 12 at J&J World Headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about what to expect from this roundtable and why, if your practice involves drug device or product liability, you want to make sure you don’t miss this event.

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 Chuck Cole (Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP) about his trial practice. Tune in as they dive into Chuck’s metaphor of trial prep being similar to a theatrical production, discuss the importance of being presentable but being yourself, and touch on why he chooses to visit the courtroom in advance.

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 Heather Devine (Traffix) about her international trial practice. Peek behind the scenes as they highlight Heather’s current role as chief legal officer, discuss the importance of wardrobe care in appearing before Canadian courts, share thoughts on the well-being of witnesses, and discuss why selfies are a thing in the courtroom.

Host Cecilia Lahaye (Bird & Bird LLP) speaks with Döne Yalçın (CMS), Director of the IADC’s 2024 International Corporate Counsel College. This year’s event – September 25 to 27 – will be held in Istanbul, a city bordering two continents. Hear about the programming which addresses opportunities to face crises and learn about all the fun social and networking events they have in store. 
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Check out the “Turkish Trails: Navigating Istanbul Guide” for information on neighborhoods, dining, activities, and more: https://www.iadclaw.org/assets/1/6/2024_ICCC_Brochure_-_Istanbul_Guide_ONLY.pdf

In this “Speaking With The Smiths” podcast episode, IADC President Michele Smith (MehaffyWeber) and Mitchell Smith (Germer PLLC) speak with IADC Convention Chairs Sandy Wunderlich (Tucker Ellis LLP) and Tom Wunderlich about all things 2024 Annual Meeting and all things Vancouver! 

Listen to this quick-paced 25-minute episode that covers it all: tips as you pack and prepare for travel, meeting and city highlights, and a small preview of the fun planned for attendees.

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.