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Damages

DRI — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DRI’s 2010 Damages Seminar will take a fresh look at how defense lawyers (both in-house and outside counsel) and insurers can help clients get to the bottom line in a “just, speedy, and inexpensive” manner, consistent with Rule 1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The faculty of nationally recognized corporate counsel, consultants, experts and outside counsel will teach you how to make yourself invaluable to your clients. Speakers will share creative thoughts on how to understand and manage client expectations, how to evaluate and strategize a case; how to address intangible values; new rules and junk science; how to listen to and talk to juries about value and money; and how to harmonize empathy, sympathy, ethics and justice in the courtroom and beyond.

On Wednesday March 17, attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a networking session with in-house counsel, insurers and outside counsel from across the country.

Toxic Torts and Environmental Law

DRI — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Toxic tort litigation and environmental regulatory matters present significant liabilities for companies today, not just on the legal front but also in the court of public opinion. In-house counsel at companies that face such liabilities and their outside counsel, as well as the technical consultants who support them, must keep abreast of legal and scientific developments in this area. DRI’s Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar will provide a forum wherein-house counsel, defense lawyers and consultants may freely share lessons learned from their successful defense efforts and receive practical instruction in defending against toxic tort lawsuits.

Sharing Success: A Seminar for Women Lawyers

DRI — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DRI’s Women in the Courtroom Committee proudly presents this seminar to help women lawyers maximize their full potential in the courtroom, law firm and community. This seminar addresses the unique challenges women face in the practice of law and offers an alternative model for success based on a woman’s distinctive communication style and personality. This program is both educational and enriching, geared to help you to hone your trial and business development skills. It is also an opportunity to participate in a variety of networking and social activities.

This seminar boasts distinguished faculty from around the country, including in-house lawyers from some of the most recognized companies in America, experienced and successful trial lawyers, and nationally prominent marketing and trial consultants.

Product Liability

DRI — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Masters of Products is the theme for the 2010 DRI Product Liability Conference. Product liability superstars light up the main stage, while rising stars lead breakout sessions in 18 separate disciplines to span timely product liability topics from big-picture issues to the finer points of products practice.

You will learn from the true greats of our profession at all levels: regulatory, legislative, judicial, academic and the most experienced trial lawyers around. The classic format returns, with a bent toward risk management and in-house issues on Wednesday, a focus on trial practice Thursday and a great ethics program Friday morning. Our lifeblood Specialized Litigation Group (SLG) breakout sessions are spread over the three days, offering detailed analysis directly relevant to your product liability practice areas and interests. A concurrent session Wednesday morning presented by the young lawyers of products also offers an alternative program.

Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute

DRI — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or are new to the coverage and claims arena, DRI’s Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute will increase your understanding of new and emerging issues to give you an edge. The speakers are drawn from top defense attorneys, in-house counsel, claims personnel, insurance regulators and judges to bring you new views and different perspectives on the latest coverage and claims issues. Attendees can also select from two different tracks to get an in-depth look at insurance bad faith claims or professional liability issues.

Business Litigation and Intellectual Property

DRI — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Business litigation and intellectual property protection continue to shape the pages of legal and trade journals and the popular press. In this unique program, a superb panel of corporate counsel from nationally recognized companies, as well as leading outside litigation attorneys, will discuss discovery, trial and ADR strategies and cost-effective approaches to managing litigation across multiple industries. This innovative program offers information from seasoned litigators and in-house counsel to companies and their attorneys involved in complex, civil litigation and ADR. DRI is pleased to present this one-of-a-kind seminar that combines business litigation, IP protection and insurance issues. Join DRI’s Commercial Litigation Committee at the beautiful Hilton New York from April 15•16, 2010.

Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Claims

DRI — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DRI’s Life Health, Disability and ERISA Claims Seminar returns to Chicago and offers practical guidance for claims and legal professionals. This seminar provides unparalleled presentations by distinguished inside and outside counsel, as well as a member of the judiciary and medical experts. The expert faculty will focus on practical pointers, checklists and best practices that can be utilized daily. The 2010 seminar offers more continuing legal education than ever before. The first day of this program includes three parallel tracks of focused programming (Life, Health and ERISA). Attendees may choose to attend one track or move between them at one-hour increments. Networking opportunities will abound. Nine insurance companies plan to hold invitation-only counsel meetings in conjunction with this seminar. Meet the chief counsel for the Illinois Department of Insurance, who will speak at a breakfast meeting for inside counsel.

Employment Law

DRI — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DRI’s 33rd annual Employment Law Seminar is the definitive seminar for employment defense counsel, human resource professionals, in-house counsel and insurance industry professionals. Always intensely practical and accompanied by superior quality written materials, the Employment Law Seminar has become a “must-attend” for experienced practitioners, as well as those learning employment law for the first time. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best practitioners and professionals in the employment arena.

Fidelity and Surety Roundtable

DRI — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 2010 Annual Fidelity and Surety Round Table continues the tradition of providing attendees the opportunity to interact with other attendees and speakers in exchanging ideas and tips through smaller, intimate break out sessions. The purpose of the sessions is to discuss issues arising from fact patterns provided to all participants in advance of the meeting. The session moderators will guide the discussions while providing the current state of the law on issues raised by the fact patterns and discuss approaches used in the industry. The program is attended by both attorneys in private practice as well surety company representatives.

For more information or to register, please contact Lynn Conneen, Director of Committees by e-mail or 312.698.6221.

Drug and Medical Device

DRI — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DRI’s 26th annual Drug and Medical Device Seminar is the preeminent program for practitioners who represent pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. We are pleased again to feature a number of nationally recognized attorneys, both in-house and outside counsel, and other professionals, who will address cutting-edge topics that are relevant to all who practice in this area, whether they are associates, lead trial counsel, or in-house counsel. This year’s program will offer a mixture of presentations, such as trial skills demonstrations, panel discussions and individual presentations from leaders in their practice areas. In addition to the outstanding program, there will be numerous networking opportunities, including our annual Young Lawyers Blockbuster. Plan now to join us in San Francisco!