In addition to connecting law professionals throughout the state, the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association has a wealth of other benefits for members. From mixers to learning opportunities and literature, each member is sure to find that joining ADLA will give them the upper hand in their field.
Below are just some of our many member benefits. Ready to join? Join or renew your membership with our easy online form. Or if you have questions, feel free to contact us.
Soak up some sun with other civil defense lawyers during our Annual Meeting at the beach. This three-day event brings together civil defense lawyers and their families for networking, CLE and family time. Each year ADLA invites members of the Alabama Supreme Court and the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals to speak to attendees and to attend the social events providing a unique opportunity for members to mingle with these prestigious judges outside the courtroom.
Deposition Boot Camp combines lectures from experienced ADLA faculty with challenging breakout exercises to sharpen members skills to effectively take and defend depositions. The Bibb Allen Memorial Trial Academy is the perfect follow up for learning and sharpening trial skills. It’s a hands-on experience that pairs young attorneys with experienced lawyers and judges to practice trial exercises.
Led by the Young Lawyers Section, members have exclusive access to free CLE that encompasses on demand and live webinars held throughout the year. Providing quality and convenient CLE opportunities allows our members to have unlimited CLE at their fingertips.
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The Expert Witness Database is a searchable list of inquiries regarding Plaintiffs’ experts. This tool can be used for gathering information about various experts who may be sitting on the other side of the deposition table or across the courtroom aisle. Let us connect you with other members who have knowledge about the expert witness you want to know more about.
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Don’t wait until the Annual Meeting to connect with other civil defense lawyers. Get to know other professionals in your area by taking advantage of ADLA’s various mixers and meet-ups that happen throughout the year.
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The Amicus Curiae Committee is highly involved in submitting briefs, writing on issues and participating in oral arguments before the Alabama Supreme Court. This benefit gives our members a credible and respected voice in the appellate courts. All previous briefs are searchable and available to ADLA members.
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ADLA has a strong voice in the Alabama Legislature and has successfully impacted legislation. The Legislative Committee reviews all bills pending before our legislature, and alerts our members when necessary so we can quickly take action against legislation that potentially impacts clients and the defense bar. Additionally, we work with the Defense Research Institute, Alabama State Bar, and other groups in the region to address legislative issues of concern to our members and their clients.
The semiannual Journal is a publication filled with articles on trends and legal updates that are selected by the Editorial Board. Each edition focuses on the issues that affect our practice and clients. Members have access to each current Journal, along with permission to view and search dozens of past articles from previous issues. This is also an excellent publishing opportunity for members who are interested in writing.
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Stay up to date about the professional law field and regional happenings with our members-only e-newsletter, the Wednesday Briefcase. Find out about local meet-ups, legislative updates, important news bites and more.
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