2022 Product Liability Committee Fly-In Meeting

Throughout the United States and the world, legislators are regularly updating data protection and privacy laws in an (arguably futile) attempt to keep up with changes in technology. The Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee’s first-ever virtual seminar will provide an overview of important data protection and privacy concepts and review data protection and privacy obligations imposed by state and global laws and regulations. Topics include: how to comply with the challenging and ever-changing data protection and privacy laws; the use of Artificial Intelligence for making decisions that may have discriminatory patterns embedded within them; and data protection and class action trends centering on the use of biometrics, the Internet of Things and other trends in technology that impact privacy. The virtual seminar will conclude with a networking event.

Despite long standing discussion about how to increase diversity in the ranks of neutrals, there is an absence of quantifiable data about the demographics profile of mediators and arbitrators chosen by insurers and lawyers. The absence of this critical data point makes increasing diversity and inclusiveness amongst mediators and arbitrators difficult. Most everyone agrees there needs to be more diversity, but we lack data to measure the problem and any progress we hope to make. DRI’s initiative seeks to increase the appointment of mediators and arbitrators in underrepresented demographic categories.

Join us as we talk with world renowned alternative dispute resolution expert, Kenneth R. Feinberg, former Special Master of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, as he discusses lessons learned about voice and cultural considerations through his practice as a distinguished neutral. Then hear from Chris Kwok, JAMS Mediator, Arbitrator, Referee/Special Master, Hearing Officer, Tom Maroney, Partner, Maroney O’Connor LLP, Chair, DRI’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee and Maria Volpe, Professor of Sociology, Director of the Dispute Resolution Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice - City University of New York, and Director of the CUNY Dispute Resolution Center and Dean Martinez, CEO of DRI about this initiative.

Finally, engage in a lively discussion with our panel of experts as we have a facilitated dialog about this initiative and the importance of growing the diversity of perspective, experience, and voice in alternative dispute resolution. This esteemed group is sure to bring value to how you consider and make neutral selections in your practice.

Sponsored by ESi

This course will teach the concepts of current motion capture technology, which can inform scientists, engineers, and litigation stakeholders about human performance, to lay a solid foundation for the use of animated character motion in an engineering visualization.

This webinar is free for DRI members and non-members.

Presenters:
Chuck Fox, Ph.D. | Senior Director of Technology Services | ESi
Julius Roberts, M.S., P.E. | Senior Consultant | ESi

Recent events have demonstrated that communication is desperately needed to understand differing perspectives, experiences and views, so that we can discuss important issues with respect, honesty, grace and courage. Nowhere is this more needed than the relationship between law enforcement and the communities which they serve.

DRI’s Protect and Serve Task Force will host a Virtual Town Hall on October 5, 2021, beginning at 12:00 PM (CDT) with an impressive and diverse panel discussing the hard and important issues surrounding police-community relations, police reforms and community expectations. The town hall is offered free of charge and will include the following panelists:

1. The Honorable Luis Gutierrez, former United States Representative from Illinois
2. Greg Ehrie, Vice President, Law Enforcement and Analysis – Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
3. Kevin Dykes, Chief Deputy, Chester County Sheriff's Office, West Chester, PA
4. Scott Bohn, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association
5. Anita M. Alvarez, Chief Legal Counsel, Maryville Academy, Former Cook County State's Attorney, Chicago, IL

After two years of virtual conferences, DRI's Construction Law Committee is excited to present its 2022 Construction Law Seminar in person – January 26-28, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Learn the long-term implications of America’s gaining housing stock and infrastructure, how to leverage new technology at trial to simplify complex construction concepts, how to meet diversity and inclusion goals, and more. Plus, don’t miss your chance to make new contacts and reconnect with long-standing colleagues, clients, and friends at local Dine-Arounds, networking happy hours, and more.

Connect with women in law firms and corporate legal departments from across the country at this year’s in-person Women in the Law Seminar, taking place January 26-28 in Austin, TX! Earn up to 6.25 hours of continuing legal education credit while attending sessions that will help you grow both professionally and personally, including fighting gender bias in the courtroom, negotiating your next raise, and serving non-profits while maintaining your private practice. Plus, don’t miss your chance to make new contacts and reconnect with long-standing colleagues at local Dine-Arounds, networking receptions, and more.

Enjoy the bright lights of Las Vegas with DRI’s Product Liability Committee! This seminar will focus on product liability challenges in the face of an ever-changing landscape. Attend top-notch programming, stemming from collaboration with DRI’s 18 Specialized Litigation Groups. Educational topics range from how Right-to-Repair legislation is impacting product safety to a jury’s mindset after the past two years.

Join your colleagues for the 2022 DRI Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar, February 2–4 in Las Vegas, Nevada at Planet Hollywood. The annual two-day seminar has something for everyone, including comprehensive and interactive presentations by experienced attorneys, health care providers, support specialists, and in-house leaders on the latest topics in medical liability and health care law. This year will also include joint sessions with DRI's Litigation Skills Seminar in which the presenters will discuss the most recent trends in trial tactics and outcomes. Networking events include a Women in the Law Luncheon, a Young Lawyers-sponsored gathering, a DRI for Life run/walk, and a community service project. Register now to ensure your place at this cutting-edge seminar.

You are invited to attend the 2021 Insurance Law Steering Committee Meeting.
 

The student loan pause ends on January 31, 2022. And while the federal payment pause brought some much-needed relief to those with federal student loan debt, it’s time to plan your next step. Laurel Road will share best practices for refinancing your student loans, how to take control of your student loans in 2022, and share any CARES Act updates.

This webinar is free for DRI members and non-members.

DRI's Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee heads to Atlanta, March 14-16, 2022. Join us to obtain the latest information in toxic tort and environmental law to keep your practice on the cutting edge. This premier gathering for the defense bar brings you the latest litigation, science, and regulatory developments.

Join fellow trial lawyers at DRI’s 2022 Trial Skills and Damages Seminar, hosted by DRI’s Litigation Skills Committee. The seminar is taking place February 2-4, 2022 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada and provides critical and compelling content regarding reducing the stress of trials, preparing witnesses, weaving storytelling and technology into trial, and what to do when verdicts go nuclear. This year will also include joint sessions and cross-networking events with DRI’s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar. Networking events include a Women in the Law Luncheon, a Young Lawyers-sponsored gathering, and a community service project, featuring Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth.

Renowned in-house counsel from NASA, the FBI, and Fortune 500 companies, as well as judges, and trial attorneys from across the country will meet in Houston, Texas, March 21-23, 2022 for the 2022 DRI Business Litigation and Intellectual Property Litigation Super Conference. Along with cutting-edge and timely topical presentations, the conference offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, network with industry counsel and preeminent attorneys, and hear two keynotes: “The Rewards of Building Meaningful Relationships” and “Challenges of Being a Transgender High Profile Trial Attorney.” You’ll also be able to attend breakout sessions in the areas of cybersecurity/data breach, class actions, government enforcement/corporate compliance, and more.

You are invited to attend the 2022 Young Lawyers Committee Fly-in Meeting.
 

What is on the horizon for the insurance industry? Join DRI in Houston, TX for its 2022 Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute, March 21-23, 2022, to find out! Hear from experts about how you can place your practice at the forefront of the future of insurance coverage, and delve into hot topics like cybersecurity, firm management in a post-COVID world, and more. Plus, expand your book of business while enjoying the city of Houston during networking events, dine-arounds, and more. From NASA’s Johnson Space Center to the Museum District, consisting of nineteen museums, galleries, and community spaces, the city of Houston truly has it all! We hope to see you there!