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SUMMARY:District 4 Networking Mixer @ Haberdasher
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Haberdasher in Mobile\nTuesday\, April 7th | 5:00-6:00 PM \nAll ADLA members are invited | Free networking event \nKindly RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://adla.org/event/district-4-networking-mixer-haberdasher/
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SUMMARY:ADLA-Cumberland School of Law Student Section Spring Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:The ADLA–Cumberland School of Law Student Section will host its Spring Lunch & Learn on April 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This free event is open to all Cumberland law students who are interested in civil defense litigation. \nPanelists Amanda Graham of Gaines Gault Hendrix PC and Jack Gray of Smith Spires Peddy Hamilton & Coleman PC will share insight into the day-to-day practice of civil defense\, discuss career paths\, and offer practical tips for success. The program will follow an informal\, student-driven Q&A format\, giving attendees the opportunity to ask candid questions and gain real-world perspective from practitioners in the field. \nWe hope you will join us for this informative and engaging discussion — and enjoy lunch with us while connecting with fellow students and practitioners. \nFor more information\, please contact ADLA-Cumberland School of Law Student Section Co-Chairs Bailey Fisher at bfisher2@samford.edu or  Caraline Scheufler at cscheuf1@samford.edu.
URL:https://adla.org/event/adla-cumberland-school-of-law-student-section-spring-lunch-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T113000
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SUMMARY:Live CLE Webinar: The Science of Storm Analysis: How Forensic Meteorology Can Serve Litigation Needs
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by:\n \nFree for ADLA Members \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time \nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion. \nSpeaker: Fred Campagna\, CCM\, CBM \nBrief Course Description: \nAs courts have become reluctant to admit meteorological testimony from non-weather experts who use automated weather data\, we provide an overview of the scientific process used by forensic meteorologists to investigate weather\, water\, and climate hazard claims. Forensic meteorologists can then deliver this analysis in the form of written and sworn spoken testimony. This course will also discuss the types of claims most commonly addressed using forensic meteorology. \nFred Campagna is Director of Forensic Meteorology for Haag\, a Salas O’Brien Company. Mr. Campagna has worked on hundreds of cases as a forensic and consulting meteorologist since 2012. He has provided expert witness testimony in civil and criminal cases in multiple states. Prior to becoming the Director of Forensic Meteorology\, Mr. Campagna was an on-air meteorologist with 26 years’ experience in Atlanta\, Boston\, and throughout the Northeast. \nMr. Campagna’s certifications include American Meteorological Society’s Certified Consulting Meteorologist designation\, September 2020\, and American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation in March 2006. He was awarded American Meteorological Society’s Television Seal of Approval\, among numerous other honors and awards. \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit. 
URL:https://adla.org/event/live-cle-webinar-the-science-of-storm-analysis-how-forensic-meteorology-can-serve-litigation-needs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T130000
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SUMMARY:ADLA-University of Alabama School of Law Student Section Spring Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:The ADLA–UA School of Law Student Section will host its Spring Lunch & Learn on March 30th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in room A112. This free event is open to all UA law students who are interested in civil defense litigation. \nPanelists Krista Roach and Betsy Ann Shields of Phelps Jenkins Gibson & Fowler LLP will share insight into the day-to-day practice of civil defense\, discuss career paths\, and offer practical tips for success. The program will follow an informal\, student-driven Q&A format\, giving attendees the opportunity to ask candid questions and gain real-world perspective from practitioners in the field. \nWe hope you will join us for this informative and engaging discussion — and enjoy lunch with us while connecting with fellow students and practitioners. \nFor more information\, please contact ADLA-UA School of Law Student Section Chair Justin Heydt at justin.heydt@law.ua.edu 
URL:https://adla.org/event/adla-university-of-alabama-school-of-law-student-section-spring-lunch-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T184500
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20260119T153629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T142818Z
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SUMMARY:District 3 Mixer @ Pine Bar
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Pine Bar in Montgomery\nWednesday\, March 18th | 5:30-6:45 PM \nAll ADLA members are invited | Free networking event \nKindly RSVP so we can plan accordingly. \nThank You to Our Event Sponsors
URL:https://adla.org/event/district-3-mixer-pine-bar-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T170000
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SUMMARY:Deposition Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:All seats are filled for Deposition Boot Camp!\nSend an email to adla@adla.org if you would like to be added to the waiting list.  \nDeposition Boot Camp is for every attorney who is serious about improving his or her deposition skills. This two-day seminar combines presentations by experienced ADLA members with mock exercises to learn and apply critical skills to effectively take and defend depositions. Attendees will earn 15 hours of CLE\, including 1 hour of ethics.  | \nDownload 2026 Deposition Boot Camp Agenda \n\nDon’t miss our Networking Mixer on Wednesday\, March 18\, immediately following the final session\, from 5:30–6:45 p.m. at the Pine Bar in Old Cloverdale. Please be sure to RSVP through the event page by clicking here. \n  \n\nDeposition Boot Camp Location: \nFaulkner University\, Jones School of Law\n5345 Atlanta Highway\nMontgomery\, AL 36109\n\nRegistration Fee:\nYoung Lawyer Member: $550\nYoung Lawyer Non-Member: $750 (Includes registration fee & membership dues)\nLawyer Non-Member: $800 (Includes registration fee & membership dues)\n\nDiscounted Block Details\nRate $189\nHilton Garden Inn\n7665 East Chase Parkway\nMontgomery\, AL 36117\n334-244-0101\nRoom Block Closes on March 4\, 2026\nRoom Block Code: Alabama Defense Layers- DEFLAW\n\n\nMembership application is required; download a 26-27 Membership Application Form.\nNon-members can also apply for membership online here. \nThank You to Our Event Sponsors \nCLE Session Sponsor\n\nLunch Sponsor \n \n\nBreakfast Sponsors\n 
URL:https://adla.org/event/deposition-boot-camp-3/
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Southeastern Women Litigators Summit
DESCRIPTION:Download 2026 SEWL Program Brochure \nMark your calendars to join your colleagues from five states for the 5th SEWL Summit\, “Anchored in Advocacy\,” offering a comprehensive overview of the litigation process. We’ll gather at the Hyatt Regency Savannah from March 5-6\, 2026\, beginning and ending each day at noon. \nWhether you’re a seasoned litigator or newer to the practice\, you’re sure to sail away with cutting-edge ideas for excelling in the courtroom. The progressive CLE sessions will chart a course from pre-suit to trial\, beginning with early evaluation and strategy and ending with voir dire and opening statements. In between\, we’ll explore best practices for written discovery\, expert discovery\, motions in limine\, and jury charges. \nWe’ll also hear from the bench\, featuring Hon. Lisa Godbey Wood\, U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of Georgia\, and Hon. Elizabeth D. Gobeil\, Court of Appeals of Georgia. \nAll hands on deck for honing your trial skills and navigating new connections in the scenic harbors of Savannah! \nSponsorship opportunities are exclusively available to law firms and business entities associated with corporate counsel.\nDownload SEWL 2026 Sponsor Form \nLocation:\nHyatt Regency Savannah\n2 W Bay St\nSavannah\, GA 31401\nClick the hotel link above to make a reservation.  Rates begin at $298 plus tax. Reference Group Code: G-SEWL\nThe hotel room block closes on February 11th\, or earlier if the block sells out. \n 
URL:https://adla.org/event/5th-annual-southeastern-women-litigators-conference/
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SUMMARY:ADLA-Jones School of Law Student Section Spring Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:The ADLA–Jones School of Law Student Section will host its Spring Lunch & Learn on March 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This free event is open to all Jones law students who are interested in civil defense litigation. \n\nJones graduates practicing civil litigation will serve as panelists\, sharing insight into the day-to-day practice of civil defense\, career paths\, and practical tips for success. The program will follow an informal\, student-driven Q&A format\, giving attendees the opportunity to ask candid questions and gain real-world perspective from practitioners in the field. \nWe hope you will join us for this informative and engaging discussion — and enjoy lunch with us while connecting with fellow students and practitioners. \nFor more information\, please contact ADLA-Jones School of Law Student Section President Bree Chester at brianna.chester@faulkner.edu.
URL:https://adla.org/event/adla-jones-school-of-law-student-section-spring-lunch-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T124500
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20260218T182457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T182758Z
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SUMMARY:ADLA at Jones School of Law – New Member Recruitment Day
DESCRIPTION:Join ADLA at the Jones School of Law for New Member Recruitment Day! Be sure to stop by our table in the lobby to learn more about what ADLA has to offer you as a law student and as a new young lawyer. Student membership is free! \nDrop by to meet your Student Section leader and pick up some ADLA swag. We look forward to connecting with you. \nFor more information\, please contact ADLA–Jones School of Law Student Section Chair Bree Chester at Brianna.Chester@faulkner.edu.
URL:https://adla.org/event/adla-at-jones-school-of-law-new-member-recruitment-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20260109T160556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T164311Z
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SUMMARY:Live CLE Webinar: Comparing Perception Response Time to Average Drivers in Automobile Crashes
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by:  \n \nFree for ADLA Members \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time \nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion. \nBrief Course Description:\n \nThis CLE course is designed to teach attorneys about perception response time issues that may arise in their cases. \nAttorneys have expressed interest in understanding whether or not an involved party was attentive and responsive to a hazard. Often times we do not have the information to know precisely when a party first recognizes a hazard. With basic information and a proper crash reconstruction\, we can compare what actions a person took\, and the timing of those actions\, to the actions that an average driver would have taken when presented with similar circumstances. This is helpful to understand whether the response was appropriate and timely. \nSpeaker: Jodi Immell BSME\, ACTAR\, Senior Engineer\, Quality Forensic Engineering\, LLC \nMs. Immell has over 25 years of experience in the accident reconstruction field. She has investigated\nthousands of cases\, and her specialties include in-depth analysis across a wide variety of collision types. She can quickly assess most collisions with basic information to provide consultations. Ms. Immell works with clients nationwide\, and she can help clients understand the crash\, provide technical analysis\, written reports\, testimony and visual exhibits to convey key aspects to attorneys\, experts and juries. She has provided deposition and trial testimony in federal and state courts across the United States. Ms. Immell is experienced in large interstate “pileups\,” tractor-trailer collisions\, bus collisions\, police involved collisions\, low and high severity collisions\, motorcycle collisions\, bicycle collisions\, pedestrian collisions\, nighttime visibility\, perception response time\, and more. She understands the 30\,000-foot view and can dig into the evidence across many sources to provide answers to important questions.\n \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/live-cle-webinar-comparing-perception-response-time-to-average-drivers-in-automobile-crashes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T123000
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CREATED:20251110T142453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T154957Z
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SUMMARY:Live CLE Webinar: Secrets to Success with Medical Experts- Proven Defense Strategies for Navigating the Expert Maze
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by:  \n  \n \n  \nFree for ADLA Members \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time\nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion.\n \nBrief Course Description:\nDefense attorneys in complex litigation routinely confront complex medical questions and unpredictable experts. This program\, drawn from experience across more than 18\,000 matters\, delivers battle-tested\, actionable strategy for selecting\, managing\, and presenting medical experts in a manner that strengthens case theory\, controls cost\, and prevents 11th-hour surprises. You’ll learn from real-world examples\, including a catastrophic expert meltdown that contributed to a $22.5 million verdict\, and examine practical methods to navigate perils and build trust with your experts. Attendees will leave with a clear approach for aligning experts\, structuring expectations\, managing deliverables\, and positioning testimony for maximum impact at deposition and trial. \n \nSpeaker:\nBurton Bentley II\, MD\, FAAEM\nCEO\, Elite Medical Experts \nDr. Bentley is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and nationally recognized authority on medical liability\, informed consent\, and the interface between Medicine\, Business\, and Law. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona\, completed his Emergency Medicine residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin\, and practiced for more than two decades in high-acuity clinical settings. In 2010\, Dr. Bentley founded Elite Medical Experts\, a nationally respected consulting firm that aligns top-tier university physicians and surgeons as experts in complex litigation. Under Dr. Bentley’s leadership on over 18\,000 cases\, Elite delivers actionable strategic insight to law firms\, insurers\, and corporate clients in high-exposure defense matters. \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/live-cle-webinar-secrets-to-success-with-medical-experts-proven-defense-strategies-for-navigating-the-expert-maze/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T123000
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SUMMARY:Live CLE Webinar: Accident Reconstruction & Digital Data
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by:  \n\n \nFree for ADLA Members \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time\nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion. \nBrief Course Description:\n \nThis one-hour class examines electronic and digital data in reconstruction including demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies and the practical application of the data these technologies generate. \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/live-cle-webinar-accident-reconstruction-digital-data/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T183000
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CREATED:20251002T171635Z
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SUMMARY:District 4 Mixer @ The Haberdasher
DESCRIPTION:All ADLA members are invited | Free networking event \nEvent is sponsored by the YLS \nThe Haberdasher\n113 Dauphin St\nMobile\, AL 36602 \nKindly RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://adla.org/event/district-4-mixer-the-haberdasher/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T183000
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CREATED:20251020T132126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T132804Z
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SUMMARY:District 1 Mixer @ Del Chuco Cantina
DESCRIPTION:All ADLA members are invited | Free networking event \nEvent is sponsored by the YLS \nDel Chuco Cantina\n107 North Side Square\nHuntsville\, AL 35801 \nKindly RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://adla.org/event/district-1-mixer-del-chuco-cantina/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250908T165109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T165109Z
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SUMMARY:District 3 Mixer @ Pine Bar
DESCRIPTION:All ADLA members are invited | Free networking event \nEvent is sponsored by the YLS \nPine Bar\n501 Cloverdale Rd\nMontgomery\, AL 36106 \nKindly RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
URL:https://adla.org/event/district-3-mixer-pine-bar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T130000
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SUMMARY:Women's Advancement Program- Maintaining Your Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:**If you would like to attend the event virtually\, please send an email to adla@adla.org to request Zoom login information. In order to receive CLE credit\, click the button above and register for the event. \nADLA Women in the Law (WITL) is excited to continue our Women’s Advancement Program\, a four-part series designed to support the advancement of female lawyers through mentorship and collaboration. These sessions bring women in the legal industry together to explore meaningful topics and foster organic\, impactful conversations. \nSession 4: Maintaining Your Mental Health\n \nPlease join us as we discuss approachable ways to manage the daily stress of work\, home and life.  This will be a group led discussion focusing on the methods that work for each of us.  Our goal is to offer new ways to build a career while maintaining a healthy mental status.  \n \nWe’re so grateful to Webster Henry in Birmingham for generously hosting this event and providing a wonderful space for good company and conversation over lunch. This FREE event is for ADLA members only and is limited to 20 attendees. If you have food allergies or diet restrictions\, please email adla@adla.org.  \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/view-email-log-womens-advancement-program-maintaining-your-mental-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250819T163101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T163101Z
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SUMMARY:TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MEDIATION
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by:  \n\n \nFree for ADLA Members \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time\nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion. \nBrief Course Description:\n \nHaving participated in numerous mediations\, we have had the chance to observe many different styles and approaches to the mediation process.  This presentation comes from our experiences about what works\, and what doesn’t\, in mediation.  We trust that you will find our recommendations to be straightforward and reasonable.  They should help improve the odds that your next mediation will be a  successful one! \nSPEAKERS:\nHon. Jim Hughey III (Ret.)\n \nJim served as a trial judge in the Civil Division of the 10th Judicial Circuit of Alabama from 2013 to 2025.  During those years of service\, he presided over thousands of civil cases\, from small claims to complex\, multi-party litigation. His comprehensive experience in handling jury trials\, bench trials\, and pre-trial motions positions him as a trusted choice for resolving even the most intricate legal disputes. \nHon. Robert Smith Vance\, Jr. (Ret.)\nMEDIATOR AND ARBITRATOR  \nJudge Bob Vance joined Schreiber ADR after 20 years of distinguished service as a judge on Alabama’s 10th Judicial Circuit.\n \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/tips-for-a-successful-mediation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250807T150124Z
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SUMMARY:Expect the Unexpected: Tackling Surprises in Mediations
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by:  \n \nFree for ADLA Members\n \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time\nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion. \nCourse Description:\nMediation in personal injury cases can often take unexpected turns\, and this practical\, fast-paced webinar will prepare defense attorneys to anticipate and respond effectively. We’ll explore common and not-so-common surprises that arise before\, during\, and after mediation—from shifting damages theories and undisclosed liens to difficult interpersonal dynamics\, evolving legal arguments\, and last-minute objections from insurers. Attendees will gain insights into managing emotional tensions\, ethical dilemmas\, and procedural twists while maintaining professionalism and protecting their client’s interests. The session will close with actionable tips and a checklist to help attorneys prepare their clients and carriers for mediation surprises\, enhancing readiness and negotiation outcomes. \nSPEAKERS:   \nRobert E. “Bob” Cooper\nTimothy P. “Tim” Donahue\, Sr. \nCertified Court Mediators\nUpchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group\nBirmingham\, Alabama \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/expect-the-unexpected-tackling-surprises-in-mediations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250724T145810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T145810Z
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SUMMARY:Live CLE Webinar: Backbone of the Case: Spine Anatomy for Lawyers
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by:  \n\n \nFree for ADLA Members \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time \n\nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion. \nBrief Course Description:\nAttorneys are often required to review medical records and claims related to the spine. But there is no course in law school called “Spine Anatomy for Lawyers.” This seminar aims to fill that gap\, to equip you to better understand the information you review and to provide resources for future reference. The seminar will cover topics including normal spine anatomy\, terminology\, medical imaging\, degenerative spine conditions\, acute spinal injuries and mechanisms\, and distinctive spine pathologies to be aware of.  Many visual aids and context relevant to common issues lawyers need to consider will be provided. A few salient resources will be provided for future reference. \nSPEAKER:\nAmy Courtney\, Ph.D.\, CAISS – Senior Manager – Biomechanics | Exponent \nDr. Courtney is a biomechanical consultant with Exponent who provides technical expertise in injury biomechanics\, including orthopedic\, spine\, and traumatic brain injuries\, blast injury\, and ballistics. She addresses issues related to traumatic events\, motor vehicle safety\, and product safety. She has been active in research on the material and structural properties of musculoskeletal tissues in normal\, aging\, and disease conditions for more than 35 years. \nIn addition to her engineering training and expertise\, her doctoral studies in the Harvard/MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology\, Medical Engineering and Medical Physics program included medical coursework and clinical training at Harvard Medical School. She is a certified Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) specialist and has taught human anatomy courses. Her research is documented in more than 75 publications in the medical and scientific literature. \nPrior to joining Exponent\, Dr. Courtney was a researcher in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation and in the Orthopedic Biomechanics Laboratory of Beth Israel Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She also worked as an Assistant Professor teaching physics at the United States Military Academy at West Point. \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/live-cle-webinar-backbone-of-the-case-spine-anatomy-for-lawyers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250708T150252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T150252Z
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SUMMARY:District 2 Mixer @ The Grocery Sports Bar
DESCRIPTION:All members are invited | Free networking event \nThe Grocery Sports Bar- Homewood\n2823 Central Ave\nBirmingham\, AL 35209 \nKindly RSVP so we can plan accordingly. \n  \nThank You to Our Event Sponsors \n \n \n 
URL:https://adla.org/event/district-2-mixer-the-grocery-sports-bar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20240125T185148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T135137Z
UID:10000121-1754524800-1754697599@adla.org
SUMMARY:Bibb Allen Memorial Trial Academy
DESCRIPTION:This immersive program is meant to help newer associates become trial-ready and refresh the skills of those who have not been in the courtroom for some time.  Not only has the format of the program changed\, but we are bringing back voir dire and adding the use of technology in the courtroom.  On Thursday\, August 7th\, participants will hear from some of the best civil defense trial attorneys in Alabama as they present on various trial skills.  On Friday\, August 8th\, participants will present their case as if in trial from start to finish.   \nWe kindly ask that you dress in professional attire\, as if you were in a courtroom\, for both days. \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 15.75 hours’ credit\, including 1 hour of ethics. \nDownload 2025 Trial Academy Agenda \nCost: $550\nRegistration fee includes materials and a networking mixer. \nRegistered attendees will receive conference materials via Dropbox within two weeks of the meeting.  Please take time to review the materials in advance. \nLocation:\nCumberland School of Law\, Samford University\n305 Riley Rd\, Birmingham\, AL 35229 \nDiscounted Hotel Room Block Deadline is July 21st.\nMarriott Courtyard Birmingham Homewood- $125 plus tax\n500 Shades Creek Parkway\nHomewood\, AL 35209\nReservations: 205-879-0400 and reference the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association \nThank you to our Trial Academy Sponsors \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://adla.org/event/bibb-allen-memorial-trial-academy-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20211201T154507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T135227Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Meeting- Perdido Beach Resort
DESCRIPTION:ADLA’s 2025 Annual Meeting is set for June 12-15 at Perdido Beach Resort\, located in Orange Beach\, AL! \nDownload 2025 Annual Meeting Brochure \nJoin your Alabama and Tennessee friends and colleagues for a weekend of networking\, nightly receptions\, visits with guest judges\, and relaxation on the beach. Registered attendees are encouraged to bring family members to the evening events. \nThe hotel room block is now open! \nTo secure your preferred accommodations\, please call the resort’s reservations line at 251-981-9811 and book your room as soon as possible. Refer to the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association room block.  Rates begin at $299 per night. Booking early will help ensure you get the dates and room type you want. If you have any questions\, please email us at adla@adla.org. The discounted room block closes on May 12th and is based on availability.  We expect the resort to sell out before that date\, so make your reservation today!  \nWe kindly ask that you book within ADLA’s contracted room block to help us avoid any penalty fees. Meeting our room block commitment helps keep the overall cost of the conference down. If possible\, we encourage everyone to stay on the property to support this effort. \n 
URL:https://adla.org/event/2025-annual-meeting-perdido-beach-resort/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250424T135809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T135809Z
UID:10000158-1748431800-1748435400@adla.org
SUMMARY:Live CLE Webinar: Back to the Basics- Construction Law 101
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by:  \n \n  \nFree for ADLA Members \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time \nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion. \nPanelists: Blake Richardson – Adams & Reese – Mobile \nPatrick Sebesta – F&B Law Firm – Huntsville \nRanse Hare – McDowell Knight – Mobile \nModerator: Andrew Townsley – Lanier Ford – Huntsville \nPanelists will discuss the basic elements of litigating a construction dispute from the pleading stage through fact and expert discovery. Panelists will discuss motions to compel arbitration\, arbitrator selection\, and navigating arbitration rules and procedures. Panelists will offer practice tips for drafting effective discovery requests and navigating voluminous document productions. Finally\, panelists will provide guidance on understanding and asserting common contractual defenses\, selecting experts\, and cross-examination of a plaintiff’s experts. \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/live-cle-webinar-back-to-the-basics-construction-law-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250306T170120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T154307Z
UID:10000155-1746619200-1746622800@adla.org
SUMMARY:Women's Advancement Program- Practicing Through Life Events
DESCRIPTION:ADLA Women in the Law (WITL) is excited to continue our Women’s Advancement Program\, a four-part series designed to support the advancement of female lawyers through mentorship and collaboration. These sessions bring women in the legal industry together to explore meaningful topics and foster organic\, impactful conversations. \nSession 3: Practicing Through Life Events\n \nJoin us for our third session\, where we’ll focus on family\, marriage\, children and dealing with aging parents.  We will also talk about pain points of young lawyers. \nWe’re so grateful to Webster Henry in Birmingham for generously hosting this event and providing a wonderful space for good company and conversation over lunch. This FREE event is for ADLA members only and is limited to 20 attendees. If you have food allergies or diet restrictions\, please email adla@adla.org.  \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/womens-advancement-program-practicing-through-life-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250331T153654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T153917Z
UID:10000156-1745926200-1745929800@adla.org
SUMMARY:Live CLE Webinar: Strategies for a Successful Defense: Future Medical Care and Wage Loss Claims
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by:  \n \nFree for ADLA Members \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time \nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion. \nPresenter: Brandy Bradley\, MHS\, CRC\, LRC\, CLCP \nThe webinar will begin with an overview of life care planning and vocational rehabilitation. The presentation will address the proper methodology to use in the development of life care plans and when assessing wage loss claims. The presentation will review various approaches for critiquing opposing life care plans and wage loss claims in attempts to mitigate damages. \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/live-cle-webinar-strategies-for-a-successful-defense-future-medical-care-and-wage-loss-claims/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250219T201507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T153854Z
UID:10000152-1745494200-1745497800@adla.org
SUMMARY:Live CLE Webinar: Wood Framing in Construction Defect Claims
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by:  \n \nFree for ADLA Members \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time \nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion. \nPresenter:  Robert Edmondson \nThis webinar will cover the following topics: Basic Components of a Wood-Framed Structure\, Claimed Defects in Wood-Framed Construction\, Pre-Fabricated Walls\, and Wood Structure Shrinkage. The presentation will provide valuable insights into the design\, construction\, and defect mitigation of wood-framed structures. \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/live-cle-webinar-wood-framing-in-construction-defect-claims/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250306T164108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T153832Z
UID:10000154-1744889400-1744893000@adla.org
SUMMARY:Live CLE Webinar: Women in the Law Judicial Panel- Balancing It All
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by: ADLA Women in the Law Section \nFree for ADLA Members \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time \nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion. \nPresenters:\nChief Justice Sarah Stewart\, Alabama Supreme Court\nJudge Christy Edwards\, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals\nJudge Annemarie Carney Axon\, Northern District of Alabama\nJudge Jill P. Phillips-Crepeau\, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit \nKey Topics: \n\nBalancing It All:  Women in the Law\nPerspectives from the Bench: Observations of Female Litigators and Preferences of the Court (state\, appellate\, and federal)\n\nWhile women are beginning to dominate the legal profession statistically\, women in litigation continue to face significant issues with career advancement. We have gathered a group of female judges serving in various judicial roles in Alabama to discuss the issues facing women lawyers and judges. The judges will also offer their advice to women in the courtroom based on their collective experience and observations from the bench. \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hour credit.
URL:https://adla.org/event/live-cle-webinar-women-in-the-law-judicial-panel-balancing-it-all/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250211T154647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T153811Z
UID:10000150-1744716600-1744720200@adla.org
SUMMARY:Live CLE Webinar: Premises Liability- Expert Insights
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Sponsored by: \n \nFree for ADLA Members \n11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time \nIf you use Outlook Calendar\, please double-check that the event is saved in Central Standard Time (CST) to avoid any scheduling confusion. \nCourse Objective: Premises Liability: Expert Insights is a course designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the expertise required in premises liability matters. The course begins with an overview of the legal foundation for premises liability claims and its relevance to proper claim investigation. While it covers classic slip\, trip\, and fall claims\, it also addresses why certain premises matters may necessitate specialized expertise. Participants will review various types of liability claims\, delve into the causes of these accidents\, and examine the responsibilities of property owners. The course concludes with a discussion on selecting experts\, differentiating between “consulting experts” and “testifying experts\,” and the criteria for expert disqualification. \nThis course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 1 hours’ credit. 
URL:https://adla.org/event/live-cle-webinar-premises-liability-expert-insights/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250327T154821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T140832Z
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SUMMARY:District 4 Networking Happy Hour on the Rooftop at Grace
DESCRIPTION:We invite all ADLA members to attend a happy hour event at Grace on Monday\, April 14th from 5:30-6:30 pm. Grace is located at 555 Dauphin Street in Mobile. \nPlease do us a favor and RSVP if you are planning to attend. We hope to see you on the rooftop!  \n  \nThank you to our event sponsors!
URL:https://adla.org/event/district-4-networking-happy-hour-on-the-rooftop-at-grace-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113855
CREATED:20250205T133236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T133236Z
UID:10000147-1743681600-1743685200@adla.org
SUMMARY:Cumberland School of Law Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Law school students and ADLA YLS leadership will meet and discuss general tips and techniques when practicing civil defense litigation.  Lunch will be served\, and the event is free. \nQuestions? Contact ADLA Cumberland Student Section Chair Mckenzy Smith at msmith95@samford.edu.
URL:https://adla.org/event/cumberland-school-of-law-lunch-learn-2/
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