CLE Information

DRI anticipates providing approximately 11.25 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! See Washington, D.C. from a new perspective with the return of CLE on the Go — where iconic attractions and engaging legal education come together.

Dates/Times Offered
Wednesday, October 21 from 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 22 from 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Step beyond the ballroom and experience CLE on the Go — an engaging blend of legal education, networking, and exploration in the heart of our nation’s capital. As you visit iconic Washington, D.C. landmarks, leading practitioners will deliver timely insights on data privacy, the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, social inflation, third-party litigation funding, and other emerging issues shaping today’s legal landscape. Each stop pairs meaningful CLE content with the energy and history of the city, creating a memorable learning experience unlike a traditional seminar session.

CLE on the GO is included in your registration at no additional cost, but space is limited. Be sure to register for this session when completing your Annual Meeting registration.

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.

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SLC: Substantive Law Committee sessions
General: General sessions

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

  • SLC: The Ethical Mediation: Do the Right Thing
  • SLC: The Future of Aviation Litigators: Mock Trial Presentations by, and Practice Pointers for, Up-and-Coming Aviation Attorneys
  • SLC: Discovering and Admitting Social Media Evidence - The Ethical Way
  • SLC: Litigating in the AI Era: Practical Considerations for Avoiding AI Pitfalls

Thursday, October 22, 2026

  • General: Bridging the Divide: The Rule of Law, Civility & the Path Forward with Senator Joe Manchin
  • General: The Modern GC Playbook: Risk, Reputation, and Real-Time Decisions
  • General: Value, Risk-Sharing & the New Client-Law Firm Model: How In-House Counsel Will Buy Legal Services in the Future
  • SLC: AI Skills Lab

Friday, October 23, 2026

  • General: The Mid-Terms and the State of the Electorate: What Trial Lawyers Need to Know
  • General: Winning When the Room is Against You: A Trial Master Class with Three of America’s Leading Trial Lawyers
  • General: Deceptive Analysis Secrets from a Former Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get the Truth
  • SLC: Litigation Skills Workshop: Build Your Practice, Your Way