Upcoming DRI Seminars

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.
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*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.

  • 2026 Diversity for Success Seminar
    | Louisville, Kentucky

    Save up to $500 when you register by April 20!

    Diversity holding hands iconDRI invites you to the 20th annual Diversity for Success Seminar and Corporate Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. Attendees will gain insights from and network with in-house counsel and potential referral sources. This seminar is designed to address the recent legal decisions and lawsuits designed to stunt recent efforts to increase diversity in our educational and occupational settings. Attendees will leave with resources and tools to incorporate into their career and organization to improve Diversity and Inclusion (D&I).

    This event will be held at Omni Louisville Hotel. Learn more and secure your room at special rates.

  • 2026 Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar
    | Louisville, Kentucky

    Save up to $700 when you register by April 20!

    Insurance LawDRI's Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar is the preeminent program for insurance executives, claims professionals, legal professionals, and outside counsel who defend bad faith claims and litigation in their practice. The seminar will showcase top-flight faculty, including policyholder counsel, members of the judiciary, and industry leaders, including DRI's Insurance Law Committee.

    This event will be held at Omni Louisville Hotel. Learn more and secure your room at special rates.

  • 2026 Young Lawyers Seminar
    | Louisville, Kentucky

    Save up to $700 when you register by April 20!

    Young Lawyers IconThe 2026 Young Lawyers Seminar equips early career litigators with practical skills and strategic insights for navigating modern litigation practices. Through interactive sessions led by experienced practitioners, in-house counsel, mediators, and experts, attendees will learn how to build cohesive litigation strategies that apply to all stages of litigation. Attendees will hear from experts on how to maximize their professional potential. Join our session with a local Louisville panel to discuss how to negotiate and mediate cases with professionalism and credibility. In addition to substantive training, the seminar emphasizes professional development and relationship-building through structured networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections within DRI. Participants will leave with actionable strategies, expanded professional networks, and increased confidence in delivering value to clients and advancing their careers.

    This event will be held at Omni Louisville Hotel. Learn more and secure your room at special rates.

  • 2026 Boot Camp for New Life, Health, and Disability Lawyers
    | Chicago, Illinois

    Registration is limited to 50 people. Save up to $400 when you register by July 14!

    Heart rate iconThe DRI Life, Health, and Disability Committee is once again sponsoring a program for lawyers who are new to the practice. The program will be led 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. Lawyers who are new to the practice or who wish to brush up on their skills are encouraged to attend!

    This event will be held at DRI Headquarters in Chicago. Learn more and secure your room at special rates.

  • 2026 Law Firm Leaders and Managing Partners Conference
    | Chicago, Illinois

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  • 2026 Senior Living and Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar
    | San Antonio, Texas

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  • 2026 Strictly Automotive Seminar
    | San Antonio, Texas

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  • 2026 DRI Annual Meeting
    | Washington, D.C.

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  • 2026 Asbestos Medicine Seminar
    | Nashville, Tennessee

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  • 2026 Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium
    | New York City, New York

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  • 2026 Professional Liability Seminar
    | New York City, New York

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