Joanne Zimolzak Joins International Association of Defense Counsel

Dykema is proud to share that Joanne Zimolzak has accepted an invitation to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.

“I’m humbled and excited to join this distinguished organization,” Zimolzak said. “I look forward to taking advantage of the world-class education and professional development opportunities that the IADC offers, as well as to developing new relationships (and deepening existing ones) through the extensive networking opportunities provided.”

Zimolzak focuses her practice on commercial litigation. In the insurance area, she helps carriers avoid or reduce significant exposure associated with bad faith allegations and professional negligence claims against insureds. She also assists clients with navigating the federal and state regulatory environment, including challenging administrative decisions in state and federal courts and advising government contractors in areas of compliance. 

Zimolzak is a member and past chair of the Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice. She also serves on the boards of the Children’s Law Center, the District of Columbia’s largest pro bono legal services organization serving children and families in need, and the DC Council for Court Excellence, whose mission is to enhance the justice system in DC to serve the public equitably.

Zimolzak received her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, College Park.

About the International Association of Defense Counsel

The IADC is the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Founded in 1920, the IADC has members who hail from six continents, 51 countries and territories, and all 50 U.S. states. The core purposes of the IADC are to enhance the development of skills, promote professionalism, and facilitate camaraderie among its members and their clients, as well as the broader civil justice community. For more information, visit www.iadclaw.org.