Fellows Program

LCJ’s Civil Justice Fellows Program offers attorneys at LCJ member firms and companies the opportunity to engage in rewarding policy work while collaborating with some of the most seasoned and highly regarded defense and corporate counsel in the country.

The program provides significant benefits to LCJ members. It provides LCJ member companies and firms the opportunity to place a spotlight on their best and brightest lawyers. This program provides a platform to showcase rising defense bar talent at LCJ programs, in committee meetings and work groups, and before judges and other legal policymakers, and in LCJ communications.

The program, overseen by LCJ’s Diversity and Young Lawyers Committee, seeks to identify and mentor rising defense bar leaders while incorporating their fresh and important perspectives on litigation reform.

Fellows Program Form

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Summary of why the nominee deserves consideration for the Fellow’s Program

“LCJ’s Fellows Program was a great opportunity for me to get involved in rules reform in a meaningful way. Through the insights and experiences of other LCJ practitioners, I gained insights into litigation concerns and appreciation for rules changes that can impact our evolving legal system. I value the relationships I developed through this program, and I look forward to continuing my work within LCJ’s leadership.”

Jay Mattappally , Partner
Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC
“Being an LCJ fellow prepared me to keep my eyes open for issues that could be fixed via rule changes and to craft persuasive arguments as to why rules need to be revised. The opportunity to use our advocacy skills to improve the rules that govern litigation is unique to LCJ and not one that is found easily in other defense organizations. I'm grateful to be a part of LCJ, as I know my participation has helped me grow as a defense litigator.”

Brett A. Tarver , Associate
Troutman Pepper
“As an LCJ fellow, I have had the privilege of exploring crucial issues facing the civil litigation defense bar with lawyers from the best law firms and most sophisticated in-house legal departments in the country. I highly recommend LCJ to any defense lawyer who is interested in and passionate about enacting meaningful change in the mass tort civil litigation process.”

Sanjay Ghosh, Partner
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

qualifications

The ideal Fellow will possess 4 years experience as a lawyer and have a background that lends itself to new and exciting ideas that can contribute to LCJ’s work.

The LCJ Member firm or corporation must nominate the Fellow and ensure that they receive full support to participate in committee conference calls, LCJ meetings, and research or writing as needed for the duration of the three-year Fellowship.

Benefits

Attorneys participating in LCJ’s Fellows Program have the opportunity to fully engage in LCJ’s advocacy program during their three-year tenure. The program is a service to LCJ members and there is no charge for participation.

Benefits include:

Participation in one of LCJ’s seven advocacy committees working to develop and advance LCJ rule proposals. MDL rules, cyber security and privacy safeguards, expert evidence standards, class action superiority, and third-party litigation are among current policy proposal topics.
The opportunity to develop, write and advocate for LCJ policy positions.
Exclusive, in-depth programming on policy and proposal development. Recent programs topics include LCJ’s MDL and privilege log proposals, and third-party litigation funding developments.
Networking with other Fellows and with senior corporate and defense counsel.
Discounted registration fees for in-person LCJ meetings and complimentary participation in receptions and the annual dinner. Fellows are often showcased in programming.