Damages

Overview

DRI’s 2009 Damages Seminar is a must for anyone who tries cases, evaluates cases, or manages risk. This year’s dynamic faculty is comprised of federal and state judges, top-notch trial lawyers, former in-house counsel, and a nationally recognized jury consultant. You will learn the latest tactics and theories that plaintiffs are employing, as well as techniques for presenting your client’s case in a way that diffuses the appeal of the plaintiff’s claims. The faculty will demonstrate methods of dealing with emotionally charged issues like race and severe injuries to children, along with tactical issues like negotiating with co-defendants and plaintiffs. You will also hear proven strategies for minimizing damages at trial from experienced judges who have seen them put to the test.

Building on last year’s successful networking and client development event, the Trial Tactics Committee will host a networking and client development workshop on Wednesday afternoon.

Registration

Registration: The registration fee is $745 for members and those who join DRI when registering and $875 for non-members. The registration fee includes CD-ROM course materials, continental breakfasts, networking luncheon on Thursday, refreshment breaks, networking receptions and the networking and client development workshop on Wednesday afternoon. If you wish to have your name appear on the registration list distributed at the conference and receive the CD-ROM course materials in advance, DRI must receive your registration by February 26, 2009 (please allow 10 days for processing mail registrations). Registrations received after February 26, 2009, will be processed on-site.

Hotel Accommodations: A limited number of discounted hotel rooms have been made available at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. For reservations, contact the hotel directly at 702.693.7444. Please mention DRI's Damages Seminar to take advantage of the group rate of $279 Single/Double. The hotel block is limited and rooms and rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must make reservations by February 16, 2009 to be eligible for the group rate. Requests for reservations made after February 26 are subject to room and rate availability.

Travel Discounts: DRI offers discounted meeting fares on various major air carriers for DRI’s Damages Seminar attendees. To receive these discounts, please contact Hobson Travel Ltd., DRI’s official travel provider at 800.538.7464. As always, to obtain the lowest available fares, early booking is recommended.

Hotel

Bellagio 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.693.7444

Travel Discounts

DRI offers discounted meeting fares on various major air carriers for DRI seminar attendees. To receive these discounts, please contact Hobson Travel Ltd., DRI’s official travel provider at 800.538.7464 or you can book your travel on online at RESX.com. If you are a first time user use dri as company, your first initial and last name as Member ID and leave password blank the first time you login to enter a password. As always, to obtain the lowest available fares, early booking is recommended.

Special Discounts

No special discounts are provided for the Diversity for Success or Young Lawyers Seminars, Fidelity and Surety Roundtable, Defending Drug and Medical Device Litigation Young Lawyer Primer, the DRI Annual Meeting, or any non-CLE DRI meeting. For all other seminars, the first and second registrations from the same firm or company are subject to the fees outlined above. The registration fee for additional registrants from the same firm or company is $50 off the member rate, regardless of membership status. All registrations must be received at the same time to receive the discount.

CLE Information

CLE Accreditations

Refund Policy

Refund Policy: The registration fee is fully refundable for cancellations received on or before February 26, 2009. Cancellations received after February 26 and on or before March 5, 2009, will receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations made after March 5 will not receive a refund, but the course materials on CD-ROM and a $100 certificate good for any DRI seminar within the next 12 months will be issued. All cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing. Fax to DRI’s Accounting Department at 312.795.0747. All refunds will be mailed within four weeks after the date of the conference. Substitutions may be made at any time without charge and must be submitted in writing. If you wish to have your name appear on the registration list distributed at the conference and receive the CD-ROM course materials in advance, DRI must receive your registration by February 26, 2009 (please allow 10 days for processing mail registrations). Registrations received after February 26, 2009, will be processed on-site.