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Advocacy
Amicus Activity. The NCADA, through the participation of its
members, has established a significant presence in North Carolina courts
through amicus brief filings. Association leadership is selective of the
cases in which amicus briefs are filed and seeks authors to present the best
legal positions without influence or bias.
N.C. Defense Fund. The N.C. Defense Fund is the political action
committee of the NCADA. The Defense Fund is designed to permit the messages
of the defense bar, particularly those concerning evenhandedness, to be
transmitted to the public in tangible ways allowing the members of the NCADA
to participate in the political process to better serve the interests of
civil justice in the State.
Judicial Candidates’ Forum. The Forum is held for all candidates
seeking elected judicial positions at the North Carolina Court of Appeals
and the North Carolina Supreme Court. Candidates are asked to address a
question of interest to members and their clients. The Judicial Candidates
Forum is held in conjunction with the annual Fall Seminar and is held during
election years.
Legislative Activity. The NCADA works with a lobbyist to monitor
activities of interest at the General Assembly. Regular updates are provided
when the General Assembly is in session, and members are alerted when
potential legislation of interest may need action.
Professional
Development
Continuing Legal Education. The NCADA offers exceptional CLE
offerings annually that are geared to the practice and educational needs of
the civil defense practitioner. Regular programming includes the Annual
Meeting, Fall Seminar, offerings from practice groups, young lawyers and
other program offerings of interest.
The Defender. The Association’s publication, The Defender, is
produced and mailed approximately every three months to Association members,
the state’s judiciary, and insurance professionals. This newsletter
highlights current topics of interest in the defense practice, member news,
Association activities and opportunities available in the NCADA and the
Defense Research Institute.
Practice Groups. The NCADA has 8 practice groups in the areas of
Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Employment,
General Liability, Government Liability, Medical Malpractice, Product
Liability, Workers' Compensation and Young Lawyers. These groups are
responsible, within the area of law and practice indicated by its name, for
monitoring developments, seeking ways and means of improving law or
procedure, and cooperating with the continuing legal education programs of
the Association, and other appropriate projects and groups in furthering the
knowledge and skills of the defense bar in that area of practice and in
furthering the interests of the Association as a whole.
Young Lawyers Committee. NCADA members who have practiced for six
years or less in civil defense and/or are 36 years of age or younger are
automatically members of the Young Lawyers Committee. The Young Lawyers
Committee is responsible for an annual seminar or program geared to meet the
needs of the younger defense practitioner.
Networking
Annual Meeting. The NCADA Annual Meeting
is an opportunity for members to obtain one half of their annual CLE
requirements and enjoy a fun, relaxing weekend. Current topics of interest
to the defense bar are presented in two half day segments. During the Annual
Meeting, a General Business Meeting is held where Association Officers and
Directors are confirmed.
Fall Seminar. The NCADA annually hosts
a seminar that addresses topics of interest for the defense bar and
insurance claims professionals. This day long seminar provides continuing
education credits for both the defense attorney and the insurance claims
professional. This meeting also provides an opportunity for members to
network and socialize with other members and clients.
www.ncada.org.
Through our website, we try to keep our members updated on things going on
in the Association and provide links to other organizations and resources in
an easy to navigate, low graphic format. Other resources include practice
group pages, online CLE, discussion boards and many practice resource links.
DRI. The NCADA
enjoys a close relationship with the Defense Research Institute, the
national defense organization. Members are encouraged to utilize the many
practice resources available with DRI.
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