2024 DRI Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Super Conference

March 20–22, 2024 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin bridge Philadelphia Philly

Engage with Leaders in Business Litigation and Intellectual Property Law!

DRI Members can register now and get best pricing thanks to exclusive, limited-time Early Access Registration! Everyone else can take advantage of Early Bird Registration starting December 22 through February 5. View registration information here.

The practice of law is changing, from where we practice to how we preserve and present evidence. At DRI’s Business Litigation and Intellectual Property Super Conference, you will learn about generational differences impacting the practice of law, issues in front of the Supreme Court and the anticipated effects of future rulings, the sweeping changes affecting restrictive covenants, and much, much more. Our featured experts will cover a wide range of issues affecting the modern litigator in an informative and interactive setting. Come reconnect, recharge, and leave reenergized about your practice!

What You Will Learn:

  • How generational differences affect the modern jury pool and how to account for these differences in jury selection and case presentation.
  • The status of trade secret litigation across the country with the enforceability of non-compete agreements in flux and the potential for sanctions for improper threat of non-compete violations.
  • An overview of the Supreme Court, including recent rulings and predictions on upcoming cases.
  • Understanding how to address data breach investigations.
  • Working with in-house counsel on navigating privilege issues.
  • Tips from the bench.

Expand Your Network By:

  • Attending networking events with the Life, Health, Disability and ERISA, Super Conference, and Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar attendees.
  • Creating an agenda that fits your background and interests: Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property tracks, with an opportunity to attend a session with the Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar.
  • Engaging with attendees Thursday afternoon, exploring Philadelphia while earning CLE On the Go.

Panel Counsel Meetings with Major Companies
Take advantage of the opportunity to engage with key industry companies* including:

  • TBD

*Subject to change

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Thank You to DRI's Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Committees Leadership

Commercial Litigation

Mark A. Ludolph
Mark A. Ludolph
Program Chair
Patrick McDowell
Patrick McDowell
Program Vice Chair
Peter A. Lauricella
Peter A. Lauricella
Committee Chair
Shannon M. Bell
Shannon M. Bell
Committee Vice Chair
Christopher T. Sheean
Chris Sheean
Law Institute

Join the Commercial Litigation Committee

Intellectual Property Litigation

Nicholas B. Clifford
Nicholas B. Clifford
Program Chair
Steven Kennedy
Steven Kennedy
Program Vice Chair
Brian K. Brookey
Brian K. Brookey
Committee Chair
Rachael L. Rodman
Rachael L. Rodman
Committee Vice Chair
Christopher T. Sheean
Chris Sheean
Law Institute

Join the Intellectual Property Litigation Committee

Registration Information

DRI Members enjoy exclusive early access to seminar registration. Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to secure your spot before other registrants, and at the lowest price. Everyone else can register for Early Bird starting December 22 through February 5.

DRI Members - Register Today!

Non-Member Registration Options:

  • Become a member today for early access. See what people are saying about DRI and find the right membership for your needs.
  • Fill out the form to get updates on the seminar so you don't miss out.
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Member Pricing Non-Member Pricing Non-Member Bundle ^
Member Only Early Access
(Now thru Dec. 21)
$1,195 Not Offered Not Offered
Early Bird Registration*
(Dec. 22–Feb. 5)
$1,395 $1,795 $1,715
Regular Registration*
(Feb 6.–Mar. 19)
$1,595 $1,995 $1,915
Onsite Registration $1,695 $2,095 $2,015
Group Registration (Non-Sponsored)** $1,095 per person $1,095 per person $1,095 per person
Government Government members will receive the applicable government rate for the seminar upon login. If the government rate does not appear after logging in, please call DRI directly at (312) 795-1101 to receive the discounted rate. Invoices can be sent after purchase upon request.

Not a DRI Member? Select the Non-Member Bundle and Save!

^ Not a DRI Member and new to DRI? Take advantage of the Non-Member / Trial Membership Bundle and receive up to 9 months of membership when you register for the DRI Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Super Conference. You’ll be able to add this special offer to your cart at check out. Note: Trial membership processing can take up to 30 days from the date of purchase, please contact DRI Customer Service with any questions.

Learn more about membership at DRI and get started on your DRI journey today!

*If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate. If you would like to join DRI to receive the member pricing and see the benefits of becoming a member, click here to go to the Application page.

**Group registration is for registering four or more attendees, members and non-members. There is one free registration with every 10 registrations. You must lock in the rate three weeks prior to the seminar. If you want to register for the group pricing, fill out the form here (online registration is not available for this offering).

Networking Events

Premier Networking Event at the XXXXX
Sponsored by: ABC

Date: Wednesday, Month Day from 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Pricing: Free when you register for the seminar (guest tickets $100 each, available at check-out)
Location: XXXXX, Address, City, State

TBD.

Agenda with Speakers

*Schedule and Speakers subject to change

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Time (Eastern) Program
12:00 p.m. Registration
3:00 p.m. Young Lawyer Workshop
6:00 p.m. Networking / Cocktail Hour
7:30 p.m. Dine-Arounds

Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own).

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Time (Eastern) Program
8:30 a.m. Registration & Coffee Service

Get to know the early risers in our group over a cup of coffee.
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
9:15 a.m. Joint Session with Business and Intellectual Property
10:15 a.m. Coffee Break
10:30 a.m. Business Litigation Breakout

Intellectual Property Breakout
11:30 a.m. Business Litigation Breakout

Intellectual Property Breakout
12:30 p.m. DRI Cares: Blessings in a Backpack

Click here for details on Blessings in a Backpack.
12:30 p.m. DRI Networking Lunch

Join the Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Seminar, Business & Intellectual Property Litigation Super Conference, and the Toxic Torts Environmental Law seminar attendees for lunch and networking opportunities that are second to none.
3:00 p.m. Business Litigation Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m. Intellectual Property Breakout
4:00 p.m. CLE on the GO (open to all attendees)

Grab your cell phone and put on your walking shoes and join fellow attendees for a chance to earn CLE while exploring some of the fabulous local sights of Philadelphia. This session will feature discussions by various DRI substantive law committees with local historic landmarks serving as the starting point for some of the hot legal issues of the day! If your schedule does not permit you to participate in this activity on Thursday afternoon, you may do it at your leisure on your own while in Philadelphia or even from home. This event offers on-demand credit in jurisdictions where it was approved. See the CLE grid closer to the time of the seminar to see if your state has approved credit. Please note if you participated in CLE on the Go during the 2023 Annual Meeting, you will not receive CLE accreditation for this session.
4:00 p.m. Intellectual Property Committee Meeting
6:00 p.m. Premier Networking Reception

Join fellow seminar attendees at our Premier Networking Reception. More details to come.
8:00 p.m. Dine-Arounds

Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own).

Friday, March 22, 2024

Time (Eastern) Program
8:30 a.m. Registration and Coffee Service

Get to know the early risers in our group over a cup of coffee.
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Announcements
9:10 a.m. Joint Session with Business and Intellectual Property
10:10 a.m. Coffee Break
10:25 a.m. Business Litigation Breakout

Intellectual Property Breakout
11:25 a.m. Joint Session with Business and Intellectual Property
12:25 p.m. Adjourn

Headquarters Hotel Information

A limited number of discounted hotel rooms have been made available at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Take advantage of the group rate of $259.00 Single/Double in one of two ways:

The hotel block is limited, and rooms and rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must make reservations by February 17, 2024, to be eligible for the hotel's group rate. Requests for reservations made after February 17 are subject to room and rate availability.

CLE Information

Earn up to TBD hours of continuing legal education hours (CLE) From this seminar.

View CLE Credit by State

CLE Late Fees

Sponsors

DRI's Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Super Conference is proudly sponsored by:

If you would like to contact DRI about seminar sponsorship opportunities, including pricing, or to reserve a spot, please go to Advertising and Sponsorship.

DRI Cares

Blessings in a Backpack

Blessings in a Backpack Who Will Feed the Kids this Weekend?

Please join us in supporting Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Seminar attendees will have the opportunity to fill bags of food on the way to the joint networking lunch on Thursday, March 21. Feeding a child before you feed yourself is a wonderful way to support children and families in the Phoenix community.

Donate to Blessings in a Backpack

Other Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding DRI programs, please contact DRI Customer Service at 312.795.1101 or custservice@dri.org.