IDC gives voice to our shared values in order to shape our legal system. Whether it be through amici, monitoring legislation, judicial receptions or our Political Action Committee (PAC), we are the Voice of the Defense Bar in Illinois.

Amicus Briefs

The IDC Amicus Committee works with the directors and officers to identify important cases and recruit counsel to prepare amici brief so that the voice of the membership is heard on legal issues that are pending before Illinois reviewing courts. Follow this link to view IDC's past amicus efforts.

Monitoring Legislation

The IDC Legislative Committee monitors legislation before the Illinois General Assembly and notifies our members when onerous bills are on the move. Follow this link to learn about the issues at hand.

Position Statements

Follow this link to view the statements of support and opposition issued by the Illinois Defense Counsel.

Political Action

IDC maintains a political action committee, the Defense Trial Counsels' PAC, for contributing to state campaigns. Our PAC is constituted for the purpose of serving the membership in the political arenas. It is dedicated to the consideration of supporting candidates standing for election to legislative and judicial positions in state and local elections, and to participation in the political process when opportunities arise to appear at functions and discuss with candidates and political leaders the role of IDC in the political process.

IDC PAC does not have the financial resources to command the attention that the mere contribution of campaign contributions can have; instead, IDC PAC relies on the membership to contribute legal expertise to legislative committees and political leaders to maintain its envied image of wholehearted support for the legal system, demanding a level playing field, preserving the right to a jury trial, and refusing participation in unfair single purpose partisan agendas. IDC PAC is funded by voluntary contributions by the civil trial defense community.

Donate Today!

To make a donation to the IDC Political Action Committee, follow this link.