To help you prepare for this year's Annual Meeting, browse below to find answers to common questions. Check back frequently for the most up-to-date information.
If you have additional questions that are not listed here, contact DRI's customer service at custservice@dri.org or 312.795.1101.
The DRI 2025 Annual Meeting is happening Thursday, October 15 to Saturday, October 17.
The meeting will be held at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611.
Join hundreds of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel from across the country to build your book of business, network during exciting events, reach your professional goals with cutting-edge education, and more!
Pricing for the Annual Meeting depends on the date of registration and the member category. Learn more about pricing.
Each registration includes benefits like admission to all CLE programs and non-ticketed events, CLE on the GO, networking receptions, and more. Visit the pricing page for more details.
You can make your reservation at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for a special rate. Learn more and book your room today.
If you are not a DRI member and want to save on your registration, you can take advantage of the Non-Member / Trial Membership Bundle. Not only will you register for the meeting, but you get up to nine months of DRI membership with the membership add-on.
To select the membership add-on during the registration process, click "Add to Cart" for the "Individual Membership - Event Bundle" when you reach Step 6 Related Items. Trial membership processing can take up to 30 days from the date of purchase; contact DRI Customer Service with any questions.
Yes. You can add a spouse / adult family (non-attorney) and children when registration for Annual Meeting. All attorney attendees must utilize regular registration. Get pricing info for guest.
Yes. DRI’s group seminar registration program provides bulk billing and special pricing for groups of four or more attending the Annual Meeting from the same firm or company. Members and non-members receive a 15% discount off the member and non-member rates respective to the time the group registration is initiated (i.e. Early Bird, Regular or On-Site registration periods). There is one free registration with every 10 paid registrations. If you want to register for the group pricing, fill out the form here. Please note that online registration is not available for this offer.
DRI’s Counsel Meeting Program offers a turn-key solution allowing companies and insurance carriers to meet with their outside counsel while attending a DRI seminar.
To find out more about the DRI member incentive program or how your company can benefit from the counsel meetings incentive program, visit the Counsel Meeting program page.
DRI anticipates providing approximately 12.00 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) at the Annual Meeting, including one (1.00) hour of Ethics and one (1.00) hour of Attorney Wellness. More information will be finalized closer to the meeting. Click here to learn more about CLE.
If you're looking for fun and exciting things to do during your visit, Chicago has plenty to offer. Explore iconic landmarks like the Willis Tower and Millennium Park, or dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Navy Pier.
With its stunning lakefront, world-class museums, and diverse neighborhoods, discover all that Chicago has to offer.
Business casual attire is appropriate for all DRI functions, except casual attire is encouraged for the Thursday evening networking event. Watch for specific details for attire for the Closing Celebration.
In mid-October, Chicago typically experiences daytime highs around 63°F (17°C) and nighttime lows around 44°F (7°C). The weather can be quite variable, so it's a good idea to dress in layers to stay comfortable throughout the day.
No. DRI’s 2025 Annual Meeting will be exclusively in-person.
For detailed information on the policy, visit the event terms page.