The AADC strives to build an inclusive culture that thrives Ton he AADC strives to an inclusive culture that on diverse beliefs, perspectives, and experiences, and improve dand iverse beliefs, perspectives, and experiences, and improve and foster the development of minority and underrepresented fgroups oster development of minority and underrepresented groups within the legal wprofession. ithin the legal profession. Join Us JToday! oin Us Today!
The Arizona Association of Defense Counsel has been the Tleading he Arizona Association of Defense Counsel has been the leading professional association for civil defense lawyers practicing pin rofessional civil defense lawyers practicing in Arizona since 1965. Our membership includes over 600 Aprivate rizona since Our membership includes over 600 private practice lawyers, in-house counsel, public sector lawyers pand ractice lawyers, in-house counsel, public sector lawyers and members of the mjudiciary. embers of the judiciary. Past Presidents of the AADC Pinclude ast Presidents of the AADC include many notable Arizona attorneys including John mBouma, any notable Arizona attorneys including John Bouma, Michael Gallagher, James Teilborg, Michael Kennedy, Mand ichael Gallagher, James Teilborg, Michael Kennedy, and Barry Fish among many Bothers. arry Fish among many others.
The AADC is dedicated to the education, fellowship, Tand he AADC is dedicated to the education, fellowship, and enrichment of its members and the judiciary and eincreasing nrichment of its members judiciary and increasing community awareness of positive aspects of the legal cprofession. ommunity awareness of positive aspects of the legal profession.
We offer members a broad range of free CLE Wprograms, e offer members a broad range of free CLE programs, networking events, educational opportunities, and nresources etworking events, educational and resources intended to enhance knowledge, skills and camaraderie iamong ntended to enhance knowledge, skills and camaraderie among AADC members. The AADC also plays a role in legislative Aand ADC members. The AADC also plays role in legislative and judicial development. As jthe udicial development. As the Voice of the Defense VBar oice of the Defense Bar in iArizona, n Arizona, we espouse the defense viewpoint on cutting-edge issues in wthe e the defense on cutting-edge issues in the state legislature and the scourts. tate legislature and the courts.
Looking for an expert witness? Want to know if anyone has previously deposed an expert disclosed in your case? AADC's member only Listserv is where defense counsel reap the benefits of collective knowledge AADC Listserv Attend CLE webinars at your location (no travel time required) Conveniently scheduled over the lunch hour to minimize workday disruptions Up to 18 credit hours each year including at least 2 hours of ethics credit (over $1000 value per member) Easily earn your entire annual CLE credit requirement at no additional cost for programs or travel Free CLE Webinar Programs AADC keeps members abreast of legislative developments that impact the defense bar through our legislative tracking service AADC notifies members regarding changes in court rules and operations Legislative Monitoring & Court Rules Young Lawyer Divisio
AADC sponsors several charity events during the year including the Barry Fish ALS Golf Event and the YLD Softball Tournament offering members an opportunity to network while giving back to the local community AADC’s social media outlets allow members to stay connected to one another remotely and maintain a sense of community Networking Events & Meetings
The YLD is a sub-group of the AADC that focuses on lawyers practicing less than 10 years The YLD hosts several CLE programs and networking events throughout the year for young lawyers Service on the YLD Board is a good opportunity of young lawyers to network with one another and move up within the AADC
Young Lawyer Division AADC holds several member networking events throughout the year including the Fall Kickoff Reception and the December Judicial Reception (Phoenix & Tucson) Opportunity for members to network with one another and members of the local judiciary All networking events free for members AADC hosts an Annual Meeting for members with CLE and networking opportunities at a minimal cost
Members are encouraged to present virtual CLE programs Members are invited to submit articles and “defense victories” for publication in AADC newsletters Members are encouraged to serve on any of AADC’s Substantive Law Committees, spearhead new committees, develop relevant educational programs, and keep the AZ defense community abreast of new Speaking and Publishing Opportunities Substantive Law Committees Join Us JToday! oin Us Today!
Membership Type Description Cost Individual Membership Per Attorney $250 00 Public Sector/ Government Membership Per Attorney $125.00 Corporate/ In House Counsel Member Per Attorney $125.00 Large Firm Membership Unlimited Number of Attorneys $4000.00 Medium Firm Membership Up to 19 Attorneys $2000.00 Small Firm Membership Up to 9 Attorneys $1000.00 Public Sector/ Corporate/In House Counsel Firm Membership Up to 9 Attorneys $850.00 Retired Attorney (not actively practicing or acting as a mediator) Per Attorney $75 00 First Year or Law School Student Per Attorney/Student Free [Or See Next Page]
AADC Membership Application Name: Firm: Email Address: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip Direct Dial Phone: Mobile Phone: [Firm memberships and corporate/in house counsel memberships: please email a list of the names, email addresses and phone numbers of the attorneys at the firm who will be included in the firm’s membership to admin@azadc.org] Primary Practice Area(s): New Membership Renewal Membership Category (Circle One): Individual, Public Sector/Government, Corp/In-House Counsel, Large Firm, Medium Firm, Small Firm, Retired, Public Sector/Corporate/In House Firm Membership, Law School Student We welcome and encourage all members to participate in standing committees, substantive law sections, and leadership of the association I would like to serve on a committee and/or substantive law section. Check below: Standing Committees Substantive Law Sections Amicus Membership Construction Liability ____ CLE Webinars ____ Sponsorship ____ Employment Law Newsletter Women In The Law Government Liability Events & Meetings Judicial Selection Negligence & Insurance ____ Website & Social Media ____ Young Lawyer Division ____ Product Liability Legislative Professional Liability
AADC Membership Application Method of Payment: Check or Credit Card (Visa, MC or American Express) Circle One: Check Credit Card Please make checks payable to: Arizona Association of Defense Counsel (mailing address below) Credit Card Number: Exp.Date: Security Code (CCV): Name on Credit Card: Authorized Signature: Address Where Statement Mailed: City/State/Zip: I hereby certify that I meet the qualifications for membership in the AADC: Signature: Date: Questions? Contact Doreen Myles, Executive Director, at 602 743 3700 or admin@azadc.org AADC 6711 E. Camelback Road Suite 64 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251. . . .