activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 2
- Charitable Fundraising EventsSponsors an annual charity event in support of Southwest Human Development and plans and coordinates the annual Barry Fish Memorial Golf Tournament, often partnering with sponsors for charitable causes.
- Charitable Fundraising and EventsSponsors an annual charity event in support of Southwest Human Development and plans and coordinates the annual Barry Fish Memorial Golf Tournament, often partnering with sponsors to raise funds for charitable causes.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy for Civil Defense Bar Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsFiles amicus briefs on legal issues relevant to its members, circulates information on pending legislative action, and tracks legislation affecting the civil defense bar in Arizona.
- Legislative Advocacy and Information Dissemination Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy for Industry ProfessionalsFiles amicus briefs on legal issues relevant to its members, circulates information on pending legislative action that impacts members' representation of their clients, and tracks legislation affecting the civil defense bar through weekly reports from an association lobbyist.
capacity building · 6
- Mentorship Program Mentorship Program Development & SupportOperates the AADC YLD Mentorship Program, which pairs mentors and mentees within the civil defense legal community.
- Mentorship Program Mentorship Program Development & SupportOperates the AADC YLD Mentorship Program, which pairs mentors and mentees within the legal community.
- Professional Development and Networking for Defense Lawyers Legal Continuing Education & Bar PreparationHosts educational programs, continuing education seminars, and networking events for associate and young partner defense lawyers to develop legal skills and provides litigation support and professional development services to defense attorneys and firms in Arizona.
- Professional Development and Networking for Defense Lawyers Legal Continuing Education & Bar PreparationHosts educational programs, continuing education seminars, and networking events to develop legal skills for civil defense lawyers, including associate and young partner defense lawyers, and facilitates litigation support and professional development services through sponsor partnerships.
- Publication of "Common Defense" News MagazineAssists with the bi-annual 'Common Defense' news magazine by identifying articles for publication and proofreading.
- Support for Law School Competitions Legal Education & Public OutreachSponsors law school competitions to support the development of future legal professionals.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Community Awareness and Positive Perception of the Legal Profession community_awarenessThe organization is dedicated to increasing community awareness of the positive aspects of the legal profession. This involves educating both its members and the judiciary, contributing to a better public understanding and appreciation of legal work.
- Inclusive Culture and Diversity Advancement diversity and inclusion in legal professionActively fosters diversity and inclusion within the legal profession by building a culture that values diverse perspectives and supports the development of underrepresented groups.
- Inclusive Membership Engagement membership engagementRecruits and retains a broad cross-section of the civil defense bar across Arizona, including public sector attorneys, in-house counsel, and firms of all sizes, to ensure representative and robust professional community participation.
- Legal Advocacy through Amicus Support legal supportStrengthens legal defense practice in Arizona by drafting amicus briefs in response to member requests, providing strategic legal support to influence outcomes.
- Member Communication Infrastructure member communicationMaintains and improves digital communication tools, particularly its website, to enhance service delivery and accessibility for members.
- Member and Judicial Enrichment with Community Outreach professional development and community awarenessAdvances the education, fellowship, and enrichment of members and the judiciary while increasing public awareness of the positive contributions of the legal profession.
- Professional Development and Continuing Legal Education professional-development-networkingProvides structured opportunities for professional growth through continuing legal education (CLE), including bi-monthly webinars and leadership roles, to enhance the competence and effectiveness of defense lawyers in Arizona.
- Professional Development and Networking for Legal Professionals professional_development_networkingThe organization focuses on providing continuing legal education (CLE), professional development opportunities, and networking events to support and enrich its members, including young defense lawyers and the judiciary. This approach aims to enhance legal skills, foster professional connections, and facilitate career growth within the civil defense bar.
- Professional Development and Networking for Legal Professionals professional_development_networkingThe organization focuses on providing continuous professional development, continuing legal education (CLE), and networking opportunities to enhance the skills, careers, and connections of defense lawyers and the judiciary. This includes fostering leadership roles and supporting young lawyers.
- Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession diversity_and_inclusion_in_legal_professionThe organization is committed to building an inclusive culture that values diverse beliefs, perspectives, and experiences. It actively works to improve and foster the development of minority and underrepresented groups within the legal profession.
- Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession diversity_and_inclusion_in_legal_professionThe organization actively works to build an inclusive culture that values diverse beliefs, perspectives, and experiences, with the aim of improving and fostering the development of minority and underrepresented groups within the legal profession.
- Strategic Partnerships for Enhanced Legal Effectiveness professional_partnership_modelThe organization partners with sponsors to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of civil defense litigation in Arizona. These partnerships are seen as essential for providing programs, events, and resources, while also supporting charitable causes and professional networking.
- Strategic Partnerships for Enhanced Legal Practice and Community Engagement professional_partnership_modelThe organization partners with sponsors to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of civil defense litigation in Arizona. These partnerships also support charitable causes and professional networking, recognizing sponsors as essential for providing programs and resources.
- Strategic Sponsor Partnership Model professional_partnership_modelLeverages partnerships with sponsors to sustain and expand programs, events, and resources, recognizing sponsors as essential collaborators in advancing civil defense litigation effectiveness and supporting charitable initiatives.
- Tailored Mentorship for Career Advancement tailored_mentorshipThe organization employs a personalized approach to mentorship, matching mentees with mentors based on individual needs to support their personal and professional career goals within the legal profession.
- Tailored Mentorship for Career Advancement tailored_mentorshipThe organization employs a personalized approach to mentorship, matching mentees with mentors based on individual needs to enhance personal and professional career goals. This "no size fits all" strategy aims to foster development and growth within the legal profession.
- Tailored Mentorship for Career Development tailored mentorshipImplements a personalized mentorship approach that matches mentees with mentors based on individual needs, enhancing personal and professional growth through customized guidance.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Advocacy/CLE Lunches
Bi-monthly webinar programs offering continuing legal education on topics relevant to civil defense litigation
Amicus Briefs Committee
Assists in drafting amicus curiae briefs in support of member-requested cases approved by the AADC Board of Directors
Barry Fish ALS Charity Golf Tournament
Annual fundraising golf tournament supporting the Arizona chapter of the ALS Association
Young Lawyers Division (YLD)
Leadership and professional development program for early-career defense attorneys, including CLE coordination, community outreach, and board service opportunities
relationships · 25
who they work with
- ARCCA Partner — Sponsor specializing in forensic engineering across multiple technical disciplines including injury biomechanics, accident reconstruction, and failure analysis.
- AccuMed Healthcare Research Partner — Sponsor that provides technology utilizing patient encounter data to determine the reasonable value of medical care and identify fraudulent coding.
- Arizona ALS Chapter Partner — The annual Barry Fish Memorial Golf Tournament is held in support of the Arizona ALS Chapter.
- Augspurger Komm Engineering Inc. Partner — Sponsor providing expert engineering support and witness experience for litigation requirements.
- Burch & Cracchiolo Partner — Employer of Julie Lauria, CLE Co-Chair of the YLD Board.
- Compass Consulting Engineers Partner — Sponsor that is a forensic engineering firm specializing in accident reconstruction, injury biomechanics, and premises liability.
- DigiStream Investigations Partner — Sponsor that is a provider of investigative services in the insurance defense market, collecting evidence in the field and online.
- EFI Global Partner — Sponsor delivering engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, and other specialty consulting services.
- Exponent Partner — Sponsor that is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm addressing engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues.
- Gordon Rees Partner — Employer of Steven Crocchi, Vice President of the YLD Board.
- Harrington Construction Company, Inc. Partner — Sponsor providing expert witness testimony related to construction defects litigation, construction cost claims, and personal injury claims.
- IMS Legal Strategies Partner — Sponsor providing comprehensive solutions for complex legal and business matters, including expert witness services, litigation consulting, and visual advocacy.
- Integrated Medical Evaluations, Inc. (IME, Inc.) Partner — Sponsor specializing in scheduling and facilitating independent medical exams and other medical legal services.
- J.S. Held Partner — Sponsor that is a global consulting firm with expertise in construction, environmental health & safety, forensic accounting, and forensic architecture & engineering.
- Jones, Skelton & Hochuli Partner — Employer of Stephanie Baldwin, President of the YLD Board, and Mariah Logan, CLE Co-Chair, and Seraphim Sparrow, Community Outreach Chair.
- Klingler Group Partner — Sponsor providing construction consulting for damages quantification analysis, construction litigation support, and builder and developer services.
- MDD Partner — Sponsor that is a forensic accounting firm specializing in economic damage calculations for various situations including business disputes and catastrophes.
- Maricopa County Partner — Employer of Maria McKee, a member of the YLD Board.
- National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals Partner — Sponsor that is an invitation-only association of experienced civil-trial mediators and arbitrators, partnered with DRI and AAJ.
- Rimkus Partner — Sponsor that is a worldwide provider of engineering and technical consulting to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies.
- Robson Forensic Partner — Sponsor that is a multidisciplinary forensic firm specializing in investigations, reports, and testimony for complex cases.
- Snell & Wilmer Partner — Employer of John Habib, CLE Co-Chair of the YLD Board.
- Southwest Human Development Partner — Beneficiary of the annual charity event sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division.
- Sponsors of the AADC Partner — Organizations that provide litigation support and professional development services to AADC members and participate in AADC programs and events.
- Verum Biomechanics Partner — Sponsor providing biomechanical expertise and consulting on cases involving personal injury, premises liability, accident reconstruction, and human factors.