Upcoming DRI Seminars

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DRI offers over 20 in-person seminars a year on innovative and cutting-edge topics in the civil defense and litigation field. Attend our substantive seminars and take advantage of these key opportunities:

  • Hear from top leaders in the field.
  • Network with peers and industry insiders.
  • Earn valuable continuing legal education (CLE) credits*.
  • Have a topic or idea that you want to see at our seminars? Submit your proposal here.

*In some states that charge late CLE submission fees, there will be a $100 late fee to report CLE credits submitted more than 30 days after a seminar/virtual event. See CLE Late Fees for more details.


  • | Miami, Florida

    Barcode Scanner - machine scanning labelProduct liability is an ever-changing world. How can we continue to be good litigators, and at the same time keep our own heads and wits about us? Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of product liability in sunny Miami, where you’ll engage with judges, industry leaders, and top lawyers from across the nation. Uncover strategies to stay composed under pressure, master the use of digital evidence and litigation technology, and effectively incorporate visuals in trials. Plus, find opportunities to explore the psychology behind successful mediations, understand and address social inflation, and keep up with the latest regulatory changes. Don’t miss DRI’s great opportunity to expand your network and enhance your expertise.

    Save up to $700 when you register by January 6, 2025! If your membership recently lapsed, please renew prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

    This event will be held at Hyatt Regency Miami. Learn more and book your room.

  • | San Antonio, Texas

    Governmental LiabilityThis seminar marks the 38th of its kind, providing you with invaluable information and tools to represent your governmental clients. This year’s faculty includes preeminent insurance professionals, a renowned Supreme Court advocate, a well-respected Plaintiff’s attorney, a qualified immunity scholar, and prison experts from across the United States. Attendees will experience an assortment of topics, including handling prison medical claims, cannabis use and employment issues for public entities, Title IX updates, dealing with pro se litigants, how to handle 30(b)(6) depositions in the context of wrongful conviction cases, and considerably more to support a client’s success! Throughout the program you will have an abundance of opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and gain winning strategies from experienced litigators and insurance professionals. We look forward to you joining DRI in San Antonio, Texas for our annual, premier Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar.

    Save up to $700 when you register by January 13, 2025! If your membership recently lapsed, please renew prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

    This event will be held at Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk. Learn more and book your room.

  • | San Antonio, Texas

    Lady icon - woman holding scale and swordAs women in the legal field, we have spent an inordinate amount of time and energy trying to fit into a profession that was not historically built for us. What if, instead, we focused our time and energy on the things we value and that make us valuable to our profession? DRI’s Women in the Law Seminar hopes to achieve just that with programming and networking events focused on issues and topics meant to explore women’s unique strengths and challenges, celebrating all of our victories and defeats, and leaning into our true selves to ultimately find the joy and strength in our authenticity instead of trying to fit the outdated mold originally created by and for men.

    Save up to $700 when you register by January 13, 2025! If your membership recently lapsed, please renew prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

    This event will be held at Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk. Learn more and book your room.

  • | Chicago, Illinois

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  • | Chicago, Illinois

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  • | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Crawled Excavator - machine diggingNavigating the ever-evolving litigation landscape is a thrilling challenge for both new attorneys and seasoned veterans. As technology advances and construction practices improve nationwide, fresh obstacles arise for insurance companies, lawyers, and clients alike. But don't worry, the DRI Construction Law Committee has your back! Join us as we dive into innovative strategies and share invaluable insights to propel the defense construction practice into 2025. Together, we'll tackle these challenges head-on and chart a course for a successful future. Let's embrace the future of construction law and make strides together!

    Save up to $700 when you register by January 31, 2025! If your membership recently lapsed, please renew prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

    This event will be held at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Learn more and book your room.

  • | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Scale of justice - gold scaleJury verdicts are rising nationwide due to economic factors and tactics employed by the plaintiff bar, which include narrative-style storytelling and specific damage claims that encourage speculative damages, leaving the defense bar playing catchup. If you encounter these issues and want tools to fight back, join us in Philadelphia for a hands-on seminar. The first day features a live mock trial with impartial jurors, where defense lawyers will present a case involving nebulous injuries from a clear liability collision to secure a nuclear verdict. You’ll learn trial tactics, strategies, and pitfalls from both sides, watch the jury deliberate, and analyze their thought process. On Wednesday, there will be an open forum with jury consultant Nick Polavin to discuss the mock trial’s outcome and lessons learned. We will conclude the seminar by hearing from subject matter experts in the area of artificial intelligence and the role it has, and will continue to have, in litigation. Get ahead of your competition by learning how to use AI (and importantly, how to use it ethically), and how to identify and combat your opponents’ unethical or problematic use of this changing technology.

    Save up to $700 when you register by January 31, 2025! If your membership recently lapsed, please renew prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

    This event will be held at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Learn more and book your room.

  • | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Caduceus (staff of Hermes), medical symbol, Doctor's notes iconJoin us in Philadelphia to hear from vibrant speakers about medical topics such as neurology and pathology, as well as legal topics including witness preparation and the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. The program is designed to foster professional development and growth for the seasoned medical liability attorney and our budding associates. Each day of the seminar includes the opportunity to earn CLE and connect with attorneys from across the country.

    Save up to $700 when you register by January 31, 2025! If your membership recently lapsed, please renew prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

    This event will be held at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Learn more and book your room.

  • | Atlanta, Georgia

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  • | Atlanta, Georgia

    Flammable Barrel and Radioactive IconThe practice areas of toxic torts and environmental law are continuously evolving with new defense strategies, changing case law, and soaring jury verdicts. This year’s conference will be held in sunny Atlanta. Join us at the nation’s premier conference for toxic tort and environmental law practitioners to reconnect with colleagues and discover the latest strategies in the field. Register today for three days of education, business development opportunities, and more!

    Save up to $700 when you register by February 10, 2025! If your membership recently lapsed, please renew prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate.

    This event will be held at Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. Learn more and book your room.

  • | Denver, Colorado

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  • | Nashville, Tennessee

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