WDC: The Voice of the Wisconsin Defense Bar

Wisconsin Defense Counsel (“WDC”) is a premier statewide organization consisting of more than 375 defense attorneys. Founded in 1962, WDC (formerly known as the Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin) is dedicated to defending Wisconsin citizens and businesses in a professional manner, maintaining an equitable civil justice system, educating its members, creating referral sources for its members, providing networking opportunities for its members, and influencing public policy. To me eligible for membership, WDC bylaws require that an individual be a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and “devote a substantial portion of his or her professional time in the defense of civil litigation.” 

WDC Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission: Wisconsin Defense Counsel exists to promote and protect the interests of civil litigation defense attorneys and their clients by providing professional education and development, fostering collegiality, promoting principles of diversity and inclusion and striving to ensure equal access to justice for all defendants.

Our Vision: Delivering superior legal services with integrity and professionalism.

Our Values: Educate; Diversity & Inclusion; Collegiality; Integrity; Development; and Service.

WDC Benefits of Membership

Education: WDC holds three education programs during the year, all of which provide continuing legal education (CLE) credits. 

Expert Witness & Deposition Requests: Members can find expert witnesses or copies of depositions in various subject fields by using the knowledge and experience of other members. Requests are sent by broadcast email to all WDC members.

Web Resources: Members are included in a searchable database on the WDC website. Members can also obtain all the seminar outlines that are presented at WDC educational events online. These outlines are a quick and easy way to get access to the latest information on various topics.

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