Upcoming DRI Seminars

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.

If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

This Defense Lawyers Asbestos Symposium is a unique, exceptionally insightful “defense-only” seminar where defense attorneys and clients share meaningful lessons from the past year. The seminar provides attendees with up-to-date information about plaintiff attorneys and their newest practices and tactics and suggestions to combat the plaintiff effort. The defense attendees benefit from the private knowledge that led to both victories and losses in the last 12 months.

This dynamic seminar allows attendees to interact and learn from preeminent experts and asbestos litigation practitioners on groundbreaking developments in the role of genetics impact the investigation and outcome of cases. Lecturers, panelists, and moderators will provide insight on the role of genetics in mesothelioma cases; learn from a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge; and the latest scientific developments in asbestos and talc medicine and epidemiology; and more.

Register by October 5 to receive the early registration rate: $1,095 for DRI members and $1,295 for non-members. If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

The DRI Life, Health, and Disability Committee is once again sponsoring a program for lawyers who are new to the practice. The program will be taught by highly experienced attorneys and will be aimed at providing a basic understanding of the concepts applicable to life, health, and disability litigation. This program receives rave reviews each year it is held. Young lawyers and older lawyers who are new to the practice or who wish to brush up on their skills are encouraged to attend!

After the COVID-19 work-from-home marathon and necessary social distancing, DRI invites you to Columbus, Ohio, to network in person as we all get used to the “new normal” and get back to business. Our program will address cutting edge insurance coverage issues including those arising from sexual abuse claims in the wake of extended statutes of limitations, thorny trigger issues for property damage claims, permissive use in auto liability claims, and an update on the Restatement of Liability Coverage. A highlight of the program will be a presentation on claims arising out of COVID-19 and the various coverage claims policyholders are making. Don’t miss this chance to learn the latest on these topics and meet with other insurance coverage professionals.

Register by October 11 to receive the early registration rate: $695 for DRI members and $795 for non-members. If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

The New Normal will never be the Old Normal. The events of 2020 and 2021 changed our world and our professions forever. Some change is good, some not, some was desperately overdue. Join us as your colleagues and industry leaders engage in thought-provoking discussions about how to best serve your clients and improve your practice in a post-pandemic world. We address everything from juries to cyber risks, to professional responsibility, to business interruption and business succession. And we have brought back our popular claims jeopardy where you get to ask claims professionals your burning questions. Use the information you learn at the seminar to improve your own practice and to improve the protection you provide to your clients. This seminar can’t be beat.

Register by November 8 to receive the early registration rate: $995 for DRI members and $1,195 for non-members. If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

DRI’s Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium is the foremost educational event for insurance executives, claims professionals, and outside counsel who specialize in insurance coverage.  This year’s symposium will once again offer an unparalleled opportunity to engage with a distinguished faculty of industry leaders, experts, and coverage lawyers on emerging issues, recent court rulings, national trends, and the future of insurance coverage law.  In addition, the symposium will provide exceptional networking events and an opportunity to experience the wonder of New York City during the holiday season!

Register by November 8 to receive the early registration rate: $995 for DRI members and $1,195 for non-members. If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.