About the LADC

The Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (“LADC”)  is an organization of approximately 1,700 Louisiana attorneys who are primarily engaged in the defense of civil litigation. The organization was founded in 1963 to provide a vehicle for a sharing of ideas and an enhancement of the education and training of its members. It has enjoyed spectacular growth, and today provides its members with key educational opportunities, such as a monthly newsletter reporting on recent developments in the law of interest to members, and eight educational programs which provide members with the opportunity to earn up to approximately 75 CLE credits each year. The LADC also functions as the voice of its members in public service, working with its members and with other organizations to improve the speedy administration of justice in Louisiana courts. In 1998, the LADC was selected as the outstanding defense organization in the United States.

For the LADC Bylaws, click here: LADC Bylaws.

Public Services

The LADC contributes to the public good by working for the adoption of laws which will provide the speedy and inexpensive resolution of civil disputes. The organization’s efforts concentrate on legislation (proposing, supporting and opposing bills) and judicial decisions (filing amicus curiae briefs in cases of general statewide importance). The LADC also supports pro bono efforts and has contributed more than $200,000 to the enhancement of legal education in the state’s law schools.

Member Services

The primary purpose of the LADC is to enhance the education and training of its members. This is accomplished by presentation of quality continuing legal education programs, and by the publication of a monthly newsletter which provides detailed information on the most recent developments in the law, including judicial decisions and legislation. Five CLE programs are conducted within the state, and include a Trial Academy at which younger members receive hands-on training in trial tactics from some of the nation’s outstanding instructors, and an Attorney/Client Seminar which provides the opportunity for an exchange of ideas with the primary clients of the membership. The three regular meetings (Fall, Winter and Annual Meetings) are usually held out of state at sites which are conducive to both education and recreation. In recent years, members have had the opportunity to learn about, and compare with Louisiana’s, the legal systems of Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, England, Ireland and Scotland while visiting in those countries. The Winter Meeting usually is held in the Rocky Mountains, and the Fall Meeting in recent years has been held in New England, the Rockies, Cancun and Santa Fe. Each out of state meeting provides significant opportunities for enhancement of legal education and an exchange of views with attorneys with similar interests in other parts of the nation.

Newsletter

The Newsletter reports primarily on Louisiana statutory and jurisprudential developments, but also tracks events nationwide, and particularly in the federal courts, which would be of interest to a Louisiana defense counsel.

About the Website

This website serves several functions. First, it introduces to the public the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, an organization of attorneys who are engaged in civil litigation and whose representation is primarily for the defense. Secondly, the website provides the 1,700+ LADC members with up to date information about LADC activities and with the latest legal developments, including recent judicial decisions and statutory enactments which impact upon civil litigation in Louisiana. Thirdly, the website affords its members the opportunity to exchange views on pragmatic issues such as trial tactics and strategies and expert witnesses.

Disclaimer of Liability

The information on this Website is designed to provide non-members with information about the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, and to provide members with information about the organization and a mechanism for exchange of ideas and information. Although information contained in this Wesbite is carefully prepared, neither the LADC nor its officers, directors nor other members guarantee the accuracy of such information. Any information contained on this Website is not intended, and should not be accepted as the provision of legal or other services of any kind and nature whatsoever. The views expressed by members on this Website, including, but not by way of limitation, any information or opinions expressed in the Discussion Group do not necessarily reflect those of the LADC or any of its other officers, directors and members. Any improper use of this Website by a member may result in termination of membership, and any improper use by members or nonmembers may result in criminal or civil liability.