Charlton B. Ogden

The Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel is a professional organization of over 1,100 lawyers primarily engaged in civil litigation defense. The private company is based in Baton Rouge, LA. The association provides continuing legal education, monthly case law updates, and various educational programs to enhance members' litigation skills. It offers networking opportunities and resources through multiple committees and practice groups, including the expert witness group, young lawyers committee, membership committee, and research & policy committee. The expert witness group enables members to share and obtain information about defense experts, while the young lawyers committee focuses on professional development and engagement of new attorneys. The membership committee reviews applications from attorneys and law students nationwide, and the research & policy committee identifies and researches issues relevant to members. The association organizes seminars and events on topics such as life care plan reviews, AI in litigation, interfacing with government agencies, trucking practice, accident reconstruction, and a young lawyers’ boot camp. The organization maintains a website with leadership history, mission statement, bylaws, newsletters, event calendars, and member login access.

United States Court of Federal Claims Bar Association is based in Washington, DC. The United States Court of Federal Claims Bar Association offers individual and firm memberships.