CLE Information
DRI anticipates providing approximately 8.75 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) at the Annual Meeting, including two (2.00) hour of Ethics.
Accreditation will be requested from every state with minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements. More information will be finalized closer to the meeting.
CLE on the GO
CLE on the GO returns! Discover Chicago’s attractions and earn your credits at the same time!
Date: Thursday, October 16 3:00–4:30 p.m. and Friday, October 17 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Join us for CLE on the Go, a unique blend of legal education and city exploration! Participants walk Chicago’s Magnificent Mile while listening to expert insights on emerging litigation trends, including platform liability in Doe v. Lyft, federal claims against nursing homes post-Talevski, associate retention strategies, and the evolving role of electronic data in litigation. Additional sessions cover AI in the courtroom, social inflation, personal jurisdiction expansions, and labor law preemption. Each topic is paired with a Chicago landmark, creating a dynamic learning experience that combines professional development with cultural immersion.
CLE on the GO is included in your registration fee, but you will need to RSVP by checking the box for this event when you register.
CLE Sessions
Attend any of DRI's CLE sessions to expand your knowledge on cutting-edge industry topics, network with peers in your practice area, and earn valuable CLE.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
| Time (Central) | Session |
|---|---|
| 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Insurance Law Committee Privilege Under Pressure - Shielding The Claims Files |
| 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Product Liability & Lawyers' Professionalism and Ethics Committees AI: An Overnight Development 50 Years in the Making and the Ethical Implications in Products Liability |
Thursday, October 16, 2025
| Time (Central) | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Advanced Insights & Strategies to Address Third-Party Litigation Funding |
| 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Navigating the AG Landscape: Effective Strategies for Interacting with Attorneys General |
| 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | Connecting the Courtroom and the C-Suite: Strategic Insights on Collaborating Across Legal Roles |
| 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction Law & Retail and Hospitality Committees Back to the Future – Key Components for Preparing for a Successful Mediation |
| 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Diversity and Inclusion Committee Trial Strategies for High-Stakes Employment Law Cases |
| 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Trucking Law & Lawyers' Professionalism and Ethics Committees Voir Dire for Your Trucking (or any) Case: Better, Faster, More Effective & 100% Ethical |
Friday, October 17, 2025
| Time (Central) | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:15 a.m.–10:05 a.m. | Beyond the Gavel: Integrating Public and Private Resolution to Future-Proof the Rule of Law |
| 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | The State of the Administrative State after Loper Bright and How to Navigate It as a Practitioner |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Making Well-Being Work for You and Your Firm: Practical Strategies and Resources |
| 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | Young Lawyers Committee Bridging the Generational Gap in Legal Practice: Communication, Mentorship, and Reducing Age Bias - From Zoomers to Boomers |