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Please join us for the Annual Meeting and Golf Outing at the North Hills Country Club on June 2, 2026. The event will include breakfast, CLE program, lunch, a round of golf, and a reception.
To register, please email this completed form to sberger.PADC@gmail.com and you can use Paypal option on PADC website or you can mail a check payable to PADC to:
PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL
1600 Market Street, Suite 2500, Philadelphia, PA 19103
For questions, call Sandra Berger at 215-509-9474.
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PADC’s Programs Committee cordially invites you to join us, IN-PERSON, on May 19, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. for our CLE luncheon entitled:
 
“ART ON THE ART OF NEGOTIATING” 
Presented by Arthur S. Novello, Esquire. In this CLE, Mr. Novello will speak candidly with the atendees discussing his recommendations and opinions when it comes to alternative dispute resolution. He has lectured frequently to attorneys and judges on this topic. Mr. Novello is a highly respected neutral arbitrator and mediator in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
CLE Credit: 1.0 ethics credit is offered. 
Price: FREE for PADC members and Sponsors; $60 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the PADC website or can email Sandra Berger at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members must register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org. Registration will close on May 11 so don’t wait to register!
 
The Program will be held, in-person, at Maggiano’s Little Italy located at 1201 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Doors open at 12:00 p.m. 

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THE PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL PRESENTS:
“Arbitration in Philadelphia County and Certification of Arbitrators”
GET YOUR YOUNGER ASSOCIATES CERTIFIED TO SERVE AS ARBITRATORS!!
Date:            April 28, 2026
Time:           8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Place:          1600 Market Street, 2nd Floor Conference Center, Phila., PA
In-person and Simultaneous via Live Webinar
(Breakfast to be served for in-person attendees)
Presenters:
Maureen Eagen, Esquire, Director, Philadelphia Arbitration Center
Kristine Meindl, Partner at Palmer & Barr, P.C.
Katherine Frechette, Esquire at Bennett, Bricklin & Saltzburg, LLC
and
Victoriya Stolyar, Esquire at Palmer & Barr, P.C.
Program: The PADC’s Presentation for Arbitration in Philadelphia County and Certification of Arbitrators
CLE Credit: 3.5 Credits (3.0 substantive and 0.5 Ethics Credit) is offered. CLE credit form will be provided upon registration.
Price: Complimentary for PADC members, Sponsors, Judiciary and Court staff. Cost is $125 for non-PADC members.
Registration: All are welcome! Registration closes on April 22, 2026. Please contact PADC Executive Director, Sandra Berger, Esquire at 215-509-9474 or by email at  sberger.PADC@gmail.com with any questions.

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Date:  Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Networking, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres; 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CLE Presentation
Place: 2000 Market Street, 6th Floor event space, Philadelphia, PA
Program: Breaking Barriers in Leadership: Strategic Relationship Management for Women
Moderator:
June Essis, Esquire, former PADC President, and Partner at Weber Gallagher
Speakers:
Honorable Lucretia C. Clemons, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Civil Trial Division
and
Keisha Hudson, Esquire, Chief Defender of Philadelphia
CLE Credit: 1.0 Ethics credit is offered. CLE credit form will be provided at the Event.
Price: Complimentary for PADC Members, PADC Sponsors, Judiciary and Court Staff; $50.00 for non-PADC members.
Help out the PADC Clothing Drive! Please consider donating an item of men or women’s professional clothing to be distributed to a Philadelphia area charity.
Registration: All are welcome! Early registration is suggested. PADC members: Please contact PADC Executive Director, Sandra Berger, Esquire, by phone 215-509-9474 or by email sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-members: Please register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at  www.philadefensecounsel.org. Thank you!

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The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC) is pleased to offer a CLE webinar on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. entitled “Low Speed Vehicle Collision Analysis” presented by Nicholas E. Civitanova, Senior Staff Consultant and Hana Chan, Ph.D./Staff Consultant at Engineering Systems Inc.
Program Description: This presentation is designed to provide an overview of a multidisciplinary approach, involving accident reconstruction and biomechanics, used to analyze low-speed vehicle collisions. It will explore how physical evidence and peer-reviewed methodologies are used to quantify and evaluate the severity of low-speed motor vehicle accidents. Using real-world case studies, attendees will navigate how accident reconstruction and biomechanics can be used together to investigate whether a claimed injury is consistent with the subject accident.
CLE Credit: 1.0 substantive credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and Sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the Member Page of PADC website or by emailing me at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members may register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.
A Webinar link, CLE form and any handout material will be provided upon registration.

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Make a Difference with PADC! The Volunteer/Community Service Committee is looking for 8 PADC members to join the Volunteer Dinner Service at Ronald McDonald House on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, 4:00 – 8:00 PM.   
Location: 3925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
This is always a successful event and a terrific way for PADC members to give back to the community in which we live and practice. Please join us! 
Register online or by emailing Sandra Berger at sberger.padc@gmail.com.
 

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The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel
presents
Premises Liability Defense 101: Practical Strategies for Young Defense Lawyers
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 
2000 Market Street, 6th Floor Conference Space, Phila, PA
CLE PRESENTATION BY GERARD SMITH, ESQUIRE AND JASMINE MONTECARLO, ESQUIRE OF NAULTY, SCARICAMAZZA & MCDEVITT AND DAMIAN JACKSON OF REILLY, MCDEVITT & HENRICH (1 CLE credit)
 THE PRESENTATION WILL COVER SUBSTANTIVE PENNSYLVANIA PREMISES LIABILITY LAW AND WILL PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW FROM PLEADINGS/PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS THROUGH DISCOVERY STRATEGY, MOTION PRACTICE AND TRIAL/SETTLEMENT.
 ENJOY COCKTAILS AND HORS D’OEUVRES WITH PADC FRIENDS COLLEAGUES AND THE SPEAKERS AFTER THE EVENT!
LEARN FROM AND NETWORK WITH MEMBERS OF THE PHILADELPHIA DEFENSE BAR AND PADC SPONSORS.
 RSVP BY FEBRUARY 25, 2026!
 SEE YOU THERE!

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The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC) is pleased to offer a CLE webinar on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. entitled “Decoding the PA Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act: Sovereign Immunity for Municipal Agencies” presented by Kenneth S. Butensky, Esquire, Of Counsel, City of Philadelphia Law Dept. – Tort Litigation Unit; Clinical Adjunct Professor of Law, Temple University Beasley School of Law.
Program Description: This CLE program will provide insight on sovereign immunity and liability exposure that municipal agencies in Pennsylvania have for negligence actions, including premises liability and motor vehicle claims.  Illustrations from prior cases will be used to highlight when municipal or “local” agencies may be liable. The Tort Claims Act’s limitations on damages for local agencies will also be explored.
CLE Credit: 1.0 substantive credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and Sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the Member Page of PADC website or by emailing me at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members may register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.
A Webinar link, CLE form and any handout material will be provided upon registration.

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The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC) is pleased to offer a CLE webinar on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. entitled “Analyzing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Cases from a Life Care Planner/Vocational Expert and Defense Counsel Perspective”.
This CLE will be presented by Teresa Hearn, MS, CRC, CLCP™, IPEC, CVE, Vocational Consultant & Life Care Planner, Premier Vocational Experts LLC and Patrick J. McDonnell, Esquire, McDonnell & Associates, P.C.
CLE Credit: 1.0 substantive credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and Sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the Member Page of PADC website or by emailing me at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members may register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.
A Webinar link, CLE form and any handout material will be provided upon registration.

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The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC) is pleased to offer a CLE webinar on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. entitled “Recent Advances for Combating Forum-Shoppers in Philadelphia; Other Significant 2025 Pennsylvania Decisions” presented by James Beck, Esquire. 
Program Description: Mr. Beck is Reed Smith’s Senior Life Sciences Policy Analyst. His job is to think about all aspects of personal injury and product liability litigation with an eye to advancing defense-side legal arguments. He has overseen legal briefing for hundreds of cases in state and federal courts particularly Pennsylvania. In 2021 PADC awarded Mr. Beck the O’Brien Distinguished Service Award, PADC’s highest lifetime honor. Jim has won similar awards from the Product Liability Advisory Council, Lawyers for Civil Justice and Pennsylvania Defense Institute. He is a longtime member of PADC’s amicus committee.
CLE Credit: 1.0 substantive credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and Sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the Member Page of PADC website or by emailing me at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members may register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.
A Webinar link, CLE form and any handout material will be provided upon registration.

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Holiday Cocktail Party
A Joint Celebration of the Season:
Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel
Pennsylvania Defense Institute
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
In Honor of
The Judiciary Serving Southeastern Pennsylvania
Date/Location
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
The Lucy
231 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
Several Ways to Register and Pay

Complete this PADC Holiday Party Announcement 2025 and mail it to the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC) with a check made payable to “PADC”
Call or e-mail your registration to PADC and pay at the door by check
Register/pay through this Events Page of PADC’s website—below

$125 per person discounted price if registered by November 28, 2024
$150 regular price if registered after November 28, 2024
For Additional Information
Sandra Berger, Executive Director
Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel
1600 Market Street, Suite 2500, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-509-9474
sberger.PADC@gmail.com

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PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL
AND
LEXIS/NEXIS
 will host a 1-Hour CLE followed by Cocktail Reception
 “Technology for Defense Counsel: Ethical Use of Data Analytics and AI in Insurance Defense Litigation”
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
1600 Market Street, Second Floor Conference Center
Philadelphia, PA
1 PACLE Ethics Credit
PADC Sponsor, Lexis/Nexis, will present and host a one-hour CLE presentation followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. This will be an hour-long presentation entitled “Technology for Defense Counsel: Ethical Use of Data Analytics and AI in Insurance Defense Litigation”. See attached Outline for specifics about this program.
CLE Credit: 1.0 Ethics credit is offered.
Price: FREE for PADC members and Sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the PADC website or can email Sandra Berger at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members must register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.
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PADC’s Programs Committee cordially invites you to join us, IN-PERSON, on November 18, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. for our CLE luncheon entitled:
 
“ TRIAL LAWYERS LEVEL UP: A PRACTICAL REFRESHER ON PENNSYLVANIA EVIDENCE FOR 21ST CENTURY LITIGATORS ” 
Presented by Marian Grace Braccia, Esq., Dir. of the LL.M. in Trial Advocacy Program and Professor of Law, Temple University Beasley School of Law. In this CLE, Professor Braccia will lead a focused review of key Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence that civil litigators routinely encounter in trial practice. While many of these rules are familiar, revisiting their foundations and strategic applications can enhance clarity, confidence, and courtroom effectiveness. This session offers an opportunity to refresh your evidentiary instincts, sharpen your advocacy, and engage with the rules that shape how we present — and challenge — evidence in the 21st-century courtroom.
CLE Credit: 1.0 substantive credit is offered. 
Price: FREE for PADC members and Sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the PADC website or can email Sandra Berger at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members must register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org. Registration will close on November 13 so don’t wait to register!
 
The Program will be held, in-person, at 2000 Market Street, 6th Floor Conference Center, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Doors open at 12:00 p.m. if you wish to arrive early and have lunch before the CLE program. The Program will also be available by Live Webinar.

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Program Description: Having practiced for over 40 years, PADC member and Weber Gallagher partner, Joe Goldberg, understands the art of defending civil litigation. From case assignment to trial, he will discuss best practices and offer tips, strategies, and a philosophy of defense that will keep supervising partners happy and plaintiffs’ lawyers off balance. This seminar is perfect for younger (and younger in spirit) lawyers.
CLE Credit: 1.0 Substantive credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and Sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the Member Page of PADC website or by emailing me at sberger.PADC@gmail.com.
Non-PADC members may register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.
A Webinar link, CLE form and any handout material will be provided upon registration.

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Program Description: Join us for a practical session exploring how risk can be transferred in litigation. We’ll break down the critical differences between additional insured coverage and contractual indemnity, what indemnity language courts in PA and NJ require to cover another party’s negligence, and why insurers file declaratory judgment actions in response to tenders. Arm yourself with the knowledge to spot risk transfer opportunities early and defend smarter.
 CLE Credit: 1.0 substantive credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and Sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the Member Page of PADC website or by emailing me at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members may register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.
A Webinar link, CLE form and any handout material will be provided upon registration.

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Program Description: A very practical talk about the ethical issues that face all litigators and attorneys both in court and in their offices. Mr. Stretton will point out areas of concern and issues that seem to be ignored by the average practitioner. Mr. Stretton will also discuss the disciplinary consequences and the changing approaches of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
CLE Credit: 1.0 ethics credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and Sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the Member Page of PADC website or by emailing me at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members may register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.
A Webinar link, CLE form and any handout material will be provided upon registration.

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Please join us for the Annual Meeting and Golf Outing at the North Hills Country Club. The event will include breakfast, CLE program, lunch, a round of golf, and a reception.
To register, please email this completed form to sberger.PADC@gmail.com and you can use Paypal option on PADC website (Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel – Upcoming Events (philadefensecounsel.org) or you can mail a check payable to PADC to:
PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL 1600 Market Street, Suite 2500, Philadelphia, PA 19103
For questions, call Sandra Berger at 215-509-9474.
PADC Annual Meeting Registration 2025

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The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC) is pleased to offer a CLE webinar on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. entitled “Discovery Requests in Construction Matters: A Follow Up to OSHA 10 Construction Training” presented by Thom McAdams and Brian Beatty, P.E. of Fleisher Forensics. 
Program Description: What materials should you request in Requests for Production of Documents in construction matters?  What questions should you ask in Interrogatories in construction matters?  Fleisher has well over 100 years of collective construction experience.  McAdams and Beatty will discuss settled matters and provide you with practical guidance for obtaining the information and documents you will need to skillfully litigate these cases.  You will receive detailed suggestions for incorporation into your discovery requests and deposition practice.
CLE Credit: 1.0 substantive credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and Sponsors; $45 for non-PADC members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the Member Page of PADC website or by emailing me at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members may register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.
A Webinar link, CLE form and any handout material will be provided upon registration.

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PADC/PDI will co-host “OSHA 10 Construction Training” presented by Lancaster Safety Consulting, Inc. on Thursday, May 8 (8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m.) and Friday, May 9 (8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.) in the Large Conference Center, 1515 Market Street, Suite 2050, Philadelphia, PA 19102. You can attend this event IN PERSON or BY WEBINAR!
The program offers instruction on hazard identification, avoidance and control and prevention of safety and health hazards at the construction site. It also advises of workers’ and employers’ rights and responsibilities under OSHA. The program is intended for liability defense counsel and their clients involved in construction and products liability litigation. 10 substantive CLE credits are offered to attorney attendees and OSHA Training Certification is offered to all attendees.
Below are the program agenda and registration form. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn about construction site rules and regulations, better prepare our clients in construction site operation and arm defense counsel with the information to defend our clients against litigation.
Lunch on May 8 is included in the cost of registration. Make your reservation today!  The cost is $275 per person.
2025 OSHA Certification Training Schedule and Registration Form

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PADC is hosting Arbitration in Philadelphia County and Certification of Arbitrators CLE Program
Program Description:
The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel is pleased to present a Philadelphia County Arbitration Certification course.  This 3.5 credit course offers 3 substantive credits and 0.5 ethics credit.  The simultaneous in-person and live webinar program will feature the Director of the Philadelphia Arbitration Center as well as the Settlement Conference Officer/Mediator for the Complex Litigation Center at the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.  This is a great opportunity to become certified to sit and serve as an arbitrator in Philadelphia County and to learn all of the applicable rules and procedures of the arbitration program. Breakfast will be served for in-person attendees.
Featuring:
Maureen Eagan, Esquire, Kristine Meindl, Esquire, Katherine Frechette, Esquire and Victoriya Stolyar, Esquire
CLE:
CLE Credit: 3.0 Substantive; 0.5 Ethics. For Webinar attendees, the webinar link, CLE credit form and any course material will be provided upon registration.
Location:
1600 Market Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Philadelphia, PA
Register:
For PADC members, call or email Sandra Berger, Esquire at 215-509-9474 or at sberger.padc@gmail.com. For non-members, through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.

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The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC) is pleased to offer a CLE webinar on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. entitled “The Advantages of Utilizing 3D Scanning Tools for Demonstrative Evidence” presented by Gavin O’Hare and Brian Mills, P.E. of CED Technologies, Inc. 
Program Description: In the realm of legal proceedings, the effective presentation of evidence is crucial to building a compelling case. Traditional methods of conveying information in courtrooms have evolved with technological advancements, and one such innovation that has significantly impacted the legal landscape is Matterport – a cutting-edge technology that allows for the creation of immersive 3D models and virtual tours, offering a range of benefits for presenting demonstrative evidence in legal settings.
CLE Credit: 1.0 substantive credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and Sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the Member Page of PADC website or by emailing me at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members may register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.
A Webinar link, CLE form and any handout material will be provided upon registration.

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The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC) is pleased to offer a CLE webinar on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. entitled “Deposition Practice: A Discussion of Different Ways to Achieve your Objectives” presented by Dennis Suplee, Esquire of Welsh Recker. 
Program Description: Dennis Suplee, Past President of PADC and lead co-author of the 6th edition of The Deposition Handbook, discusses what’s old and what’s new in taking and defending depositions including a review of important new case law.
CLE Credit: 1.0 substantive credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register directly on the Member Page of PADC website or by emailing me at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-PADC members may register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.
A Webinar link, CLE form and any handout material will be provided upon registration.

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PADC is joining with Pennsylvania Defense Institute to present on March 4, 2025 “Stepping Up and Standing Out – Branding Your Legal Career.” This will be a tremendous program useful to all but especially great for younger lawyers. 25.02.17 YL ProjectLITIGATE Flyer (CST Rev 4) 4902-8239-6188 1 While the attached flyer has lots of information, there is more you should know:

The seminar dovetails with oral arguments being held by the PA Supreme Court in Philadelphia. One of the cases being argued on March 4th, Tranter v. Z&D Tour, Inc., is crucial to the defense as it could determine whether the forum non conveniens doctrine has any vitality or meaning in Pennsylvania. That argument will take place at 1:00 pm. The Supreme Court is making provisions for seminar attendees to attend the oral argument. As the room has limited capacity, we will provide a supplemental registration process for seminar attendees who want to attend. The Supreme Court will also make streaming audio of the argument available.
Our program will begin at 2:30 pm and will run until 6:00 pm. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will follow. 3 substantive CLE credits will be provided. Written materials will also be made available.
At least one of the lawyers who will argue the defense case in Tranter v. Z&D Tour, Inc. will speak during the seminar as part of the session devoted to the Tranter oral argument, how appellate arguments are prepared, and how younger lawyers can become the ones to argue such a case.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Christine Donohue will also join us and will speak to the group, specifically about Project LITIGATE. This Pennsylvania state-wide initiative aims to get young lawyers trial and oral argument time.
Marketing consultant and executive coach Dorothy Potash and former Chair of the ABA Young Lawyers Division will discuss the habits and practices that lead to business generation.
The seminar will be in-person but will also be available by live stream. Audio of the PA Supreme Court’s oral arguments will also be available for those interested that cannot attend in person.
Non-members of PADC and PDI who register and have been practicing less than ten years will receive complimentary memberships in both organizations through the end of 2025.
We are partnering with Comfort Kits for Chemo Care to provide comfort in the form of care packages to children while undergoing chemotherapy.  Please see the attached flyer which lists things you can bring and other ways to support this great cause. COMFORT KITS FOR CHEMO CARE 

Register online at www.philadefensecounsel.org/events or contact Sandra Berger at sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Your 2025 membership must be renewed prior to the event!
We look forward to seeing you!

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Date:  Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time:  3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Networking, Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres; 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CLE Presentation
Place: 2000 Market Street, 6th Floor event space, Philadelphia, PA
The Seventh Annual PADC Women’s Event “Bring Your Best!”
Program: leadership readiness, promotable behaviors, and building your best inner circle!
Moderator:
June Essis, former PADC President, and Partner at Weber Gallagher
Speakers:
Eileen Katz, Mediator, and former Deputy General Counsel- SEPTA
Joanne Pescatore, Chief of Homicide at Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
Harriet Anderson, Pennsylvania Managing Attorney for Selective Insurance Co.
 
CLE Credit: 1.0 Ethics credit is offered. CLE credit form will be provided at the Event.
Price: Complimentary for PADC Members, PADC Sponsors, Judiciary and Court Staff; $45.00 for non-PADC members.
Help out the PADC Clothing Drive! Please consider donating an item of men or women’s professional clothing to be distributed to a Philadelphia area charity. PADC Feb 25 2025 Service Project at Womens Program
Registration: All are welcome! Early registration is suggested. PADC members: Please contact PADC Executive Director, Sandra Berger, Esquire, by phone 215-509-9474 or by email sberger.PADC@gmail.com. Non-members: Please register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at  www.philadefensecounsel.org. Thank you!

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The Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC) is pleased to offer a CLE webinar on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. entitled “AI in Civil Litigation Practice: An Intro and Discussion on What is Coming” presented by Matthew P. Keris, Esquire of Marshall Dennehey. 
Program Description: Chat GPT gets the headlines, but how is AI impacting the civil defense practice beyond assisting with legal briefs?  By attending this session, attendees will receive an overview of how AI is being used by our client-defendants and how it may impact the defense of claims and discovery practice.  In addition, the presentation will include how our adversaries are and will be using AI in active litigation.  The way we defend cases is set to change in new ways soon.  Be ready for AI.
CLE Credit: 1.0 substantive credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.

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Program Description: Michael Kulbacki, a geotechnical engineer will discuss geologic conditions across Pennsylvania, commonly observed distresses/damages attributable to soils, and case studies involving forensic investigations of soils, foundations, structures, stormwater, and construction materials. He provides evaluation and engineering consultation for foundations, settlement, retaining walls, earth structures, water intrusion, stormwater runoff, storm damages, and construction-related issues.
CLE Credit: 1.0 substantive credit is offered.
Price: Free for PADC members and sponsors; $45 for non-PADC-members.
Registration: PADC members can register through the Events Page by logging into the PADC website. Non-PADC members may register through the Events Page of PADC’s website using the PayPal option at www.philadefensecounsel.org.

Join us for a holiday cocktail party joint celebration of the season with Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel, Pennsylvania Defense Institute, and Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association.

This CLE program will provide an overview of voting rights and election administration developments under the Pennsylvania Election Code.

This CLE will feature a walk-through of strategies and will provide cutting-edge tech tips to sharpen your skills to help you defend your next slip and fall case.

Having practiced for over 40 years, PADC member and Weber Gallagher partner Joe Goldberg understands the art of defending civil litigation. From case assignment to trial, he will discuss best practices and offer tips, strategies, and a philosophy of defense that will keep supervising partners happy and plaintiffs’ lawyers off balance. This seminar is perfect for younger (and younger in spirit) lawyers.

Please join us for the Annual Meeting and Golf Outing at the North Hills Country Club. The event will include breakfast, CLE program, lunch, a round of golf, and a reception.

The American legal profession is currently comprised of five generations of workers. Each generation has such unique characteristics that it can be challenging to manage and anticipate the expectations of multigenerational employers and employees. Our multigenerational profession, however, creates incredible opportunity for creativity, collaboration, and competitive advantage. In this one-hour presentation, Temple Law School Professor Marian Grace Braccia will review the preferred communication methods and styles of each generation and propose strategies for more productive communication and best practices for approaching the growing age gap in the legal workforce.

Practicing law in a climate where diversity equity and inclusion means significantly different things to different people, we will discuss the perspectives that have molded and shaped the careers of 3 talented diverse attorneys who will share insights and tips that can benefit all to achieve a more successful legal environment regardless of the particularities of your work space.