2024 DRI Drug and Medical Device Seminar

Name: 2024 Drug and Medical Device Seminar | DRI
Start: 2024-05-20T12:00
End: 2024-05-22T12:25
Location: Washington Hilton

May 20–22, 2024
Washington Hilton | Washington, D.C.

Gain Insight into the Latest Developments in Drug and Medical Devices!

Register online through May 19 and save $100!
View registration information here.

Join us in Washington, D.C. for the 2024 Drug and Medical Device Seminar, the industry’s premier event for networking and learning about the latest developments in drug and medical device litigation. The seminar will cover topics ranging from a panel discussion on the issues raised by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing drug and medical devices to an insightful presentation about the history and implications of the Henrietta Lacks settlement. A trial skills presentation and hot topics discussion are also in the mix. Join friends and colleagues in our nation’s Capital for these great educational and networking events!

What You Will Learn:

Observe seasoned trial lawyers argue objections/motions in limine on subjects common in drug and device cases.
Listen to discussions from outside and in-house counsel concerning emerging liability theories implicated by clinical and sales representatives in medical device litigation.
On the 20^th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project, learn about the current status of personalized medicine.
In-house and outside counsel will discuss how to best promote a non-contentious atmosphere and leverage unity to the benefit of all co-defendants in multi-district litigation.
Listen to a multi-disciplinary panel (science, medicine, and legal) discuss how to effectively address “bad science” finding its way into publications.

Expand Your Network By:

Exploring Washington D.C. in small group networking functions on Tuesday afternoon.
Signing up for dine-arounds with other attendees at D.C.’s amazing restaurants.
For corporate counsel, discussing issues of concern in the Corporate Counsel Breakout.

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

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (GSK)
Medtronic
Stryker

*Subject to change

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank You to DRI's Committee Leadership
Registration & Networking Information
Agenda with Speakers
Headquarters Hotel Information
CLE Information
Sponsors
DRI Cares
Other Information

Thank You to DRI's Drug and Medical Device Committee Leadership

**Archibald T. Reeves, IV**
Program Chair

**Jenny A. Covington**
Program Vice Chair

**Jennifer Snyder Heis**
Committee Vice Chair

Join the Drug and Medical Device Committee

Registration Information

Save $100 on registration by reserving your spot online!

	Member Pricing	Non-Member Pricing	Non-Member Bundle ^
Regular Registration* (Now thru May 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 want to save on your registration? Take advantage of the Non-Member / Trial Membership Bundle when you register for the DRI Drug and Medical Device Seminar. Select the bundle and get up to 9 months of membership with the membership add-on when you 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 Reception
Sponsored by: Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Dechert LLP, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Greenberg Traurig, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Nutter McLennen & Fish PA, Reed Smith LLP, Segal McCambrige Singer & Mahoney, Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP, Tucker Ellis LLP, UB Greensfelder LLP, Venable LLP

Date: Tuesday, May 21 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Pricing: Free when you register for the seminar; attendees must be 21+ (guest tickets $100 each, available at check-out. A limited number of guest tickets may be available on site for $125 each)
Location: Heights Courtyard at Washington Hilton

Join the Drug and Medical Device and Employment and Labor Law Seminars for a relaxing evening at the Heights Courtyard, an outdoor plaza off the lobby level of the Washington Hilton. Complement your networking with a DRI mocktail, cocktails, wine, soft drinks, assorted beers, and passed appetizers.

Agenda with Speakers

*Schedule and Speakers subject to change

Monday, May 20, 2024

Time (Eastern)	Program
12:00 p.m.	Registration
1:45 p.m.	Steering Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m.	Young Lawyer Blockbuster For schedule details, click on the "Young Lawyer Blockbuster" blue tab below.
3:00 p.m.	Practical Demonstration of Mock Objections Dive into an immersive, interactive skills presentation on handling motions in limine and other objections to the use of evidence at trial. Our panelists, who will be taking on the roles of “Judge”, “Defense Counsel” and “Plaintiff’s Counsel”, will engage in a hands-on-demonstration of presenting and arguing complex motions in limine commonly faced by litigants in pharmaceutical and medical device cases. Accompanied by insightful commentary and practical tips, this session promises to sharpen your skills in obtaining evidentiary rulings that can help you win your case at trial. Rebecca Weinstein Bacon, Barlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP, Chicago, IL Lawrence Cook, Venable (Judge), New York, NY Anita Modak Truran, Butler Snow LLP, Nashville, TN
4:00 p.m.	Twenty Years of Genomic Science and Implications for Defense Counsel It is the 20-year anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project. We’ve come a long way in those 20 years. Developments and discoveries in genomic science are rapidly expanding with a growing impact on litigation. This presentation will discuss novel legal theories relating to personalized medicine, failure to warn of the need for genetic or genomic testing, and potential causation defenses. Paige Sensenbrenner, Adams and Reese, New Orleans, LA
6:00 p.m.	Networking / Cocktail Hour
7:30 p.m.	Dine-Arounds (Optional) Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own).

Tuesday, May 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 Erik W. Snapp, Eli Lilly and Company, Chicago, IL Ted J. McDonald, McDonald Veon, Overland Park, KS Archibald T. Reeves, IV, McDowell Knight, Mobile, AL
9:15 a.m.	Henrietta Lacks Settlement: The Woman, The Litigation, and Lessons for All of Us This presentation will cover the background of Henrietta Lacks (briefly, although we recommend the book and movie for a more in-depth history!), the lawsuit and similar litigation on behalf of others, what we can all learn from the consent and privacy issues raised through Ms. Lacks’ and other lawsuits, and what it means to your practice today. Lori B. Andrews, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
10:15 a.m.	Coffee Break
10:30 a.m.	DRI Insights Quick Hits (Exponent)
11:00 a.m.	Fraud, Error, and Ethics Violations: Exposing Bad Science in Litigation From Wakefield to Dana Farber, journal article retractions are on the rise yet Plaintiffs continue to employ experts to aid in their respective causes. Learn from a journalist and lawyers, who have made their careers ferreting out “bad science.” This roundtable discussion will explore properly building the science case in pharmaceutical and medical device matters, with emphasis on epidemiology and how to spot “bad science." Erica James, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Tampa, FL Ivan Oransky, M.D., Founder of Retraction Watch Blog, New York, NY Nathan Schachtman, UB Greensfelder, Cincinnati, OH
12:30 p.m.	DRI Cares: Blessings in a Backpack Click here for details on Blessings in a Backpack.
12:45 p.m.	DRI Networking Lunch Join the Employment and Labor Law Seminar attendees for lunch and networking opportunities that are second to none!
1:30 p.m.	Corporate Counsel Breakout ^ ^ Open only to in-house counsel of pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2:00 p.m.	Defending Manufacturers and Their Representatives from Newer Tech-Based Liability Theories As technological innovation in the medical device space continues to rapidly expand, manufacturers and manufacturer representatives are more frequently involved in providing both physician training and technical support in the operating room during surgical procedures. While this can be a tremendous benefit for patients, companies are also facing lawsuits involving non-traditional claims/theories. Hear from practitioners who have defended against newer tech-based liability theories as they discuss ways our clients can proactively mitigate/minimize exposure going forward. Meghan Kelly, Orrick, Los Angeles, CA Tanya Rolo, Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ Michelle Tessier, Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN
3:00 p.m.	Drug and Medical Device Committee Meeting (open to all)
3:30 p.m.	Networking Opportunities Sign up for one of these options and start building your connections and developing relationships! *Local Small Group Outings (More details to come depending on location)
5:30 p.m.	Adjourn
6:00 p.m.	Premier Networking Reception Sponsored by: Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Dechert LLP, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Greenberg Traurig, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Nutter McLennen & Fish PA, Reed Smith LLP, Segal McCambrige Singer & Mahoney, Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP, Tucker Ellis LLP, UB Greensfelder LLP, Venable LLP Join fellow seminar attendees at our Premier Networking Reception. Click here for details.

Wednesday, May 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 Jennifer Snyder Heis, UB Greensfelder LLP, Cincinnati, OH Jenny Covington, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, Minneapolis, MN
9:10 a.m.	Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Future is Now This presentation discusses the current landscape of AI used in business and litigation, both pros and cons, and explores how AI and machine learning are transforming both development and FDA regulation of medical devices. There will also be a discussion of strategies to guide clients through the new business challenges posed by these fast-paced changes. Michelle Fujimoto, Shook Hardy & Bacon, Orange County, CA Elizabeth Groves, Exponent, Menlo Park, CA Jennifer Steinmetz, Tucker Ellis, Cleveland, OH
10:10 a.m.	Coffee Break
10:25 a.m.	Hot Topics In honor of the seminar being back in Washington DC, hot topics will focus on key Supreme Court decisions over the past year and their applicability in lower Courts and/or effect on government agencies including Mallory, Purdue Pharma and updates re Chevron Deference. In addition, a brief update on the offensive use of collateral estoppel will be provided. Nilda Isidro, Greenberg Traurig, New York, NY Paige Sharpe, Arnold & Porter, New York, NY Tiffany Engsell, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ
11:25 a.m.	Topic: Managing the Co-Defendant Relationships (Ethics) Sometimes the best defense is a unified one. Hear from an in-house lawyer and experienced mass tort defense lawyers about the importance of Co-Defendant coordination, relationships and team work. Connie Matteo, Pfizer, New York, NY Sierra Elizabeth, Kirkland & Ellis, Los Angeles, CA Stephen C. Matthews, DLA Piper, Short Hills, NJ
12:25 p.m.	Adjourn

Young Lawyer Blockbuster (Monday 3:00–5:00 p.m.)

Time (Eastern)	Program
3:00 p.m.	Welcome and Introductions Taryn Harper, Greenberg Traurig, Atlanta, GA Michael Leard, Nutter, Boston, MA
3:00 p.m.	Lessons from the Front Lines: Off-Label Marketing for Medical Devices Our panelists will explore lessons learned from past litigations, how FDA action may drive litigation, and how in-house and outside counsel can work together to reduce litigation risk through good communication practices. Jennifer Roma, Cynosure, LLC, Boston, MA Jocelyn Wiesner, Arnold & Porter, Washington, DC
3:20 p.m.	Managing Bellwether Discovery: Expectations, Challenges, and Tips from the Trenches Participating in bellwether discovery is a bread-and-butter experience for associates in the mass tort field. Hear from in-house and outside counsel on what to expect and how best to manage the challenges of the bellwether discovery process. Michelle Tessier, Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN Elie Biel, Faegre Drinker, Minneapolis, MN
3:40 p.m.	Trial Tips for Young Lawyers This presentation will focus on tips and tricks for young lawyers serving on the trial team. Frederick King, Troutman Pepper, Atlanta, GA Torrey Peterson, Shook Hardy & Bacon, Kansas City, MO
4:00 p.m.	Recent Developments in US and European Product Liability Litigation Join our panelists for a discussion of recent updates in product liability litigation in the US and abroad, including the amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702, efforts by the US plaintiffs’ bar to sidestep traditional theories of liability, and class action reform and other overhauls to the European Union product liability regime. Ellie Norris, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas, TX Shannon Proctor, Hollingsworth, Washington, DC Edward Turtle, Cooley, London, UK
4:20 p.m.	A View from In-House Don’t miss the in-house perspective on how to survive and thrive as a young lawyer on the case team. Moderator Michael Leard, Nutter, Boston, MA Sarah Heineman, Bayer, Pittsburgh, PA Lauren Ingegneri, Corza Medical, Westwood, MA Earyn Thornton, Organon, Jersey City, NJ
5:00 p.m.	Closing Remarks Alicia Grant, Norton Rose Fulbright, San Antonio, TX

Small Networking Opportunities (Tuesday)

Georgetown Walking Tour
Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
Attendee Allowance: 10-20 people
Learn more about the tour

Georgetown’s shady lanes and cobblestone streets reflect another side of the Capital city. It is Washington’s historic neighborhood, where Presidents lived when they were Congressmen, where the Founding Fathers laid out the plans for the city on a tavern bar top, where women broke barriers, and where Black neighbors developed a tight-knit community despite prejudice. This tour covers history, architecture, and the stories of Georgetown's over 200 years of residents.

National Portrait Gallery
Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Attendee Allowance: Up to 20 people
Learn more about the tour

Highlights of the National Portrait Gallery Permanent Collection. This tour offers an introduction to the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection and building history through the lens of portraiture, biography, and history. Our volunteer docents will share visitor favorites and permanent collection standouts. Learn about familiar faces from American history and encounter some new ones!

Ford's Theatre - Walking Tour to White House
Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
Cost: $24 per person
Attendee Allowance: Up to 30 people
Learn more about the tour

On the night of April 14, 1865, Detective James McDevitt was on duty at the Washington Metropolitan Police headquarters, a half-block from Ford’s Theatre. Just before 10:30 p.m., frantic witnesses rushed in with horrifying news: President Lincoln had been shot at the theatre. Join Detective McDevitt as he revisits the sites and reexamines the clues from the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy.

Bus Tour of National Mall and DC Sites
Time: 3:45–5:45 p.m.
Cost: $34 per person
Attendee Allowance: 23-39 people
Learn more about the tour

Join us in discovering the best of the nation’s capital. We will explore the city’s most prominent landmarks and sights along the National Mall. Our expert guides will share the history, fun facts, and secrets stories about our city’s most famous sites. The rich history of Washington, DC goes beyond the monuments and memorials and our guides are prepared to share their vast knowledge of the Federal City nestled next to the Potomac River.

Headquarters Hotel Information

The seminar will take place at Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009.
To contact the hotel directly, call 202-483-3000.

A very limited number of discounted hotel rooms remain in DRI's group room block at the Washington Hilton. These rooms and rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Take advantage of the group rate of $290.00 Single/Double in one of two ways:

Reserve your Room Online
Contact the hotel directly and mention DRI Seminars.

If there is not availability in DRI’s group room block at the Washington Hilton for your required dates, please use the link below to reserve a room at a nearby available hotel.

Alternative Hotels

If you are planning on attending the seminar and the DRI room block does not have availability for your travel dates, search for hotel availability via our trusted partner aRes Travel**. Book online or call 1-800-559-3186 for assistance; for International callers 1-619-546-5773.

**aRes Travel is a third-party travel planner. Rates, deposits, and cancellation policies may vary and are the responsibility of the guest. Questions on hotel policies or payments made on aRes website should be directed to the aRes Reservation Center or to the hotel directly.

CLE Information

Earn up to 9.50 hours of continuing legal education hours, including 1 hour of Ethics (CLE) from this seminar.

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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. Click the button below for more details.

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DRI Cares

Blessings in a Backpack

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 Tuesday, May 21. Feeding a child before you feed yourself is a wonderful way to support children and families in the Washington, D.C. community.

Donate to Blessings in a Backpack

Other Information

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