Empowering Communities, Enriching Lives:
The DRI Foundation at the 2025 Annual Meeting
The DRI Foundation continues its mission of service and support at the 2025 DRI Annual Meeting, empowering members to give back to their communities and the host city of Chicago. Through fundraising, outreach, and wellness initiatives, the Foundation channels resources into programs that uplift lives—whether through advancing diversity, promoting mental and physical well-being, or fostering meaningful connections within the legal profession.
At the heart of these efforts are two dynamic, volunteer-driven committees:
- DRI Cares, which mobilizes members to make a difference through hands-on volunteer work and charitable giving in local communities.
- DRI for Life, which encourages a holistic approach to professional and personal wellness, offering mentoring, support networks, and activities that promote balance and resilience.
By participating in the following Foundation activities at the Annual Meeting, attendees directly contribute to these impactful programs. Every donation and volunteer hour helps strengthen the legal community and extend DRI’s values far beyond the conference walls.
DRI Cares and Open Books
Join us as we support Open Books, a Chicago-based literacy organization that helps transform lives through reading,
writing, and the unlimited power of books. Please bring your favorite children’s books (for 0-12 years old) to the DRI HUB and support this great cause.
DRI Cares is dedicated to giving members the opportunity to support amazing organizations through fundraising
and volunteer activities. Help a great cause and connect with your peers through DRI Cares events.
DRI for Life Events
The Blues Brothers Walk/Run
Thursday, October 16, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Wake up early, put on your black fedoras and sunglasses and join us for The Blues Brothers Walk/Run from the hotel to Millennium Park. Experience “Sweet Home Chicago” and connect with new and old friends.
DRI for Life Fitness Classes
Thursday, October 16, 6:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. and Friday, October 17, 6:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
We are offering small group fitness classes on Thursday and Friday morning. Classes are limited to 8 people and take place in the hotel fitness center. Sign up for fitness classes.
DRI for Life Caffeine Convoy
Friday, October 17, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Join us for our Caffeine Convoy to the world’s largest Starbucks – the Starbucks Reserve Roastery just a few doors down from the hotel. You will have time to get a cup of your favorite morning beverage and walk down Michigan Avenue or check out the River Walk with friends.
DRI for Life is where our members help each other. DRI’s members have their own stories to tell.
Everyone is talking about health and wellness, and DRI for Life is the forum for that discussion. DRI for Life allows for easy access to useful information and support for work-life balance and health and wellness issues.