The Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel

We are an organization of over 1,100 Louisiana lawyers who are primarily engaged in the defense of civil litigation. Founded in 1963, the LADC endeavors to create quality CLE tailored to individual practices while educating and training our members. We have enjoyed spectacular growth and today provide our members with monthly updates on case law through our newsletter. We present educational programs and training throughout the year to provide our members with the knowledge and skills to be among the top litigators in the region. We are proud to be one of the largest defense-lawyer organizations in the United States and to have been recognized as an outstanding defense organization in the country by the Defense Research Institute.

~ Let LADC remind you of what a community of colleagues can achieve! ~

We look forward to presenting the 11th Annual Frank L. Maraist Award on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Calcasieu in New Orleans, LA. The Frank L. Maraist Award program recognizes young lawyers who have outstanding achievements in their practice and have made significant contributions to the legal profession, the defense bar, and the community. Sponsor a table!

Labor Day Spectacular covers selected developments in Labor and Employment Law from the past year--Labor Day 2024-Labor Day 2025 -- with panelists Katelyn Harrell, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, and LADC Executive Director Bill Corbett. They will cover federal and state legislation, executive and agency actions under the Trump administration, and significant cases from the U.S. Supreme Court, federal appellate courts and Louisiana courts. Topics include employment discrimination, wage and hour law, the National Labor Relations Act, and noncompetes. Register Today!

Northshore Seminar Returns to Pontchartrain Yacht Club - Sept 17

Join us on September 17 at the Pontchartrain Yacht Club to collect CLE hours and social with others in the Louisiana defense community. This CLE offers 2 hours of judicial and expert perspective on recent insurance tort law changes and reliable quantum reviews. Find the full agenda hereRegister today!


Interested in Joining the LADC? See what we can offer you today!

By the joining the LADC, you are setting yourself up for success! With over 1,400 members and numerous CLEs, the LADC is able to provide dynamic networking opportunities. Our Membership Committee gathers once a month to evaluate applications. As a member you receive access to our archive of newsletters and current monthly newsletters on recent developments within the legal community, as well as the following benefits [click to continue reading]....