Webinar Sponsored by: Free for ADLA Members Presenter: Dr. Brian Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E. Webinar Summary: This program addresses topics ranging from the basics of investigating and reconstructing a collision involving a tractor-trailer, to a tutorial on technology that may be encountered during the course of the investigation.  This presentation is given from the perspective of... Read More

Trial Academy is recommended for attorneys who seek to develop and/or polish basic trial skills. Trial Academy participants will focus on voir dire, opening statements, direct and cross examination, impeachment tactics, introduction of exhibits, objections, closing arguments, and ethics.

S-E-A’s Imaging Sciences Practice Lead, John Swanson, will explain how computer animation, whether used as a visual aid or an analysis tool, can significantly impact the outcome of a case. In our increasingly technology-driven society, jurors are constantly bombarded by information, training them to receive information visually.

Webinar sponsored by: Free for ADLA Members Presenter: Sharon Stuart Sharon is President and Claims Counsel of Attorneys Insurance Mutual of the South, Alabama’s bar related legal malpractice provider. Sharon is also a founding partner of Christian & Small LLP.  She is a past president of Alabama Defense Lawyers Association and the President-Elect of the... Read More

Webinar Sponsored by: ADLA Young Lawyers Section Free for ADLA Members Moderator/Panelist: Andrew Townsley of Lanier FordPanelists: Brad Hargett of Phelps, Jenkins, Gibson & Fowler LLPMegan McCarthy of Ball, Ball, Matthews & Novak PA; andNathan Hill of Grace, Matthews & Debro, LLC This webinar will cover the fundamental elements of an effective defense of a motor vehicle... Read More

Webinar sponsored by: Free for ADLA members Presenter: James R. Desmond, C.D.S., Senior Consultant Overview: This course is designed to give adjusters and attorneys an overview of the components and systems of class 8 heavy-duty trucks, how the regulatory requirements of those components are applicable to interstate operations (the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, FMCSR), as... Read More

This is a one-hour class on the engineering approach to tire liability cases. This class is given from the perspective of an engineer with more than 25 years of experience in the field of product design, testing, and evaluation.  

This one hour presentation will discuss medical records- what records are missing, what do records tell you and how to tell if you have a complete record.

Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section

We invite all ADLA members to a happy hour event at Vino in Birmingham on Tuesday, February 20th, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. This event is co-hosted by the Women in the Law and Young Lawyer Sections. Vino can be found at 1930 Cahaba Road in Mountain Brook. Please do us a favor and RSVP... Read More

Southeastern Women Litigators Conference Early Bird Registration Fee Member- $325 ( $425 after Feb. 9th) Early Bird Registration Non-Member- $525 ( $625 after Feb. 9th) Please note the online registration link will direct you to the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association event page.  The Hutton Room Block Rate- $229 plus taxes **If you need... Read More

Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Section

Webinar sponsored by: Women in the Law Free for all ADLA Members Moderator: Sloane Phillips of Balch & Bingham LLP Panelists: Honorable Christy O. Edwards Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Honorable Chief Judge Emily C. Marks United States District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama Honorable Javan J. Patton Circuit Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit Honorable... Read More

Deposition Boot Camp is for every attorney who is serious about improving his or her deposition skills. This seminar combines presentations by experienced ADLA members with mock exercises to learn and apply critical skills to effectively take and defend depositions.

All ADLA members and Deposition Boot Camp attendees are invited to join us for Happy Hour on Wednesday, March 20th, in downtown Montgomery at Bar Attico. Bar Attico is located on the rooftop above Ravello's at 36 Commerce Street. Please do us a favor and RSVP if you are planning to attend. Thank you to... Read More

This is a one-hour class taking a more in depth look at Slip, Trip, Stumble and Fall incidents involving personal injury. It is intended for an audience that already has a basic understanding of slip, trip, and fall incidents.

Law school students and ADLA YLS leadership will meet and discuss what to expect with clerkships, professionalism, and how to navigate managing projects.  Lunch will be served, and the event is free—meeting room TBD. Questions? Contact ADLA Student Section President Jordan Rachel Bragg at rshumake@samford.edu.

Webinar sponsored by: Free for ADLA Members Presenter: Sharon D. Stuart, President & Claims Counsel Overview: In the cybersecurity field, there are two types of hackers: black hats that break into systems, steal information, manipulate data and compromise security. White hats are "ethical hackers." They're often employed by the government and big corporations to protect data from... Read More

Webinar sponsored by:   Free for ADLA Members Presenters: Betsy Keesler & Michael Fryar Overview: We will take an indepth look a the Standards of Practice that speak directly to the costing criteria requirements. Sources explored include the IARP standards, the AANLCP standards and the AAPLCP standards as well as the Consensus statements that tie all three organizations together.... Read More

We invite all ADLA members to attend a happy hour event at Grace in Mobile on Thursday, April 18th from 5:30-6:30 pm. This event is co-hosted by the Women in the Law and Young Lawyer Sections. Grace is located at 555 Dauphin Street in Mobile. Please do us a favor and RSVP if you are... Read More

Webinar sponsored by: Free for ADLA Members Presenter: Mark A. Basurto CogentEdge, A Magna Legal Services Company Overview: The tracking of larger verdicts now shows that traditional conservative venues, such as those in the southern states, have taken the lead in driving nuclear verdicts. Research indicates that some of the driving factors in these states... Read More

We invite all ADLA members to a happy hour event at Back Forty in Huntsville on Thursday, May 2nd from 5:30-6:30 pm. This event is co-hosted by the Women in the Law and Young Lawyer Sections. Back Forty is located at 3254 Leeman Ferry Rd SW in Huntsville. Please do us a favor and RSVP... Read More

May 14, 2024 Webinar sponsored by: Free for ADLA Members 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Time Presenter:  Tim Himes, PE Overview: In this CLE, participants can expect to learn how expert analysis of mechanical failures can uncover the root causes of mechanical failures that lead to large losses. Defendants against such claims can feel confident... Read More

Click Here to Download Conference Brochure ADLA’s 2024 Annual Meeting is set for June 13-16 at Perdido Beach Resort, located in Orange Beach, AL. Reserve your room today!  Call 800-634-8001 and reference Group ID #18773 to make your reservation.  Rates begin at $299.  Room block deadline is May 13th or until the block sells out, so book... Read More

Trial Academy is recommended for attorneys who seek to develop and/or polish basic trial skills. Trial Academy participants will focus on voir dire, opening statements, direct and cross examination, impeachment tactics, introduction of exhibits, objections, closing arguments, and ethics.

All members are invited | Free networking event The Grocery Brewpub- Homewood 2823 Central Ave Birmingham, AL 35209 Kindly RSVP so we can plan accordingly.   Sponsored by:

Webinar Sponsored by: Free for ADLA Members 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Time Many modern vehicles have advanced restraint systems and high crashworthiness ratings, yet serious injuries still occur in crashes involving these vehicles. Can the role of occupant protection systems in preventing or contributing to injury be evaluated? Can questions regarding biomechanical mechanisms and... Read More

Webinar Sponsored by: Free for ADLA Members 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Time Presenters:  Gaynor St. John and Phillip McCallum Join us for an insightful discussion on the latest mediation and arbitration trends in Alabama. Topics include verdict and case law updates, evolving settlement values, and the increasing preference for early mediation. We’ll also cover... Read More

Webinar Sponsored by: Free for ADLA Members 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Time Panelists: Amanda Graham – Gaines Gault Hendrix, PC Tyler McIntyre – Starnes Davis Florie, LLP Jack Gray – Smith, Spires, Peddy, Hamilton & Coleman, PC Moderator: Andrew Townsley – Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne, PC Panelists will discuss the development of skills... Read More

ADLA Women in the Law (WITL) announces its upcoming Women’s Advancement Program. WITL will be hosting a four part series focusing on the advancement of female lawyers through mentorship. Our goal is to gather women in the industry together to discuss topics important to each of us.  The meetings will be held in a roundtable format... Read More

Webinar sponsored by:  Free for ADLA Members 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central Time Presenter: Ian Zeller, Ph.D., ACTAR Overview: What makes a good expert opinion, and how do the courts keep up with the latest in cutting edge science? Through an evaluation of biomechanics and physics methodologies, this one-hour session aims to explore the biomechanics... Read More