The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) announced Principal Roy Prather’s (Baltimore) acceptance of an invitation to join IADC. IADC is the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys representing corporate and insurance interests. It strives to serve and benefit its members, the legal profession, and the civil justice system by enhancing the development of skills, professionalism, diversity, and camaraderie in the practice of law.

Roy commented, “I am honored to join the IADC, and I look forward to being part of a group that strives to promote excellence in legal practice and diversity in the profession.”

Roy serves on B&D’s management committee and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) committee. He maintains a national practice focusing on complex commercial and environmental litigation, and environmental justice counseling across multiple industry sectors. He is an active member of his community, serving on the National Aquarium’s Board of Directors and on the advisory board of the Black BigLaw Pipeline, Inc. Roy also serves as the Vice Chair of DRI’s Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Committee, and on the advisory board of the Institute for Energy Law.