James O'Connor was recognized as a 2017-2018 MVP of the Maryland Defense Counsel, Inc. for going above and beyond in making the Counsel a success. Mr. O'Connor serves as a co-chair of the Counsel's Deposition Bootcamp Steering Committee. The Maryland Defense Counsel endeavors to attain equal justice for all, improve Maryland's courts and laws, and strengthen the defense of civil lawsuits through political activism, judicial candidate interviews, and educational conferences.