2025 Litigation Skills Seminar

Name: 2025 Litigation Skills Seminar | DRI
Start: 2025-03-17T12:00
End: 2025-03-19T12:25
Location: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

March 17–19, 2025
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Represent Your Clients with Instrumental Tools and Intelligence!

Jury 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.

What You Will Learn:

How jurors process complex claims involving nebulous injuries.
Strategies to combat damages and reduce unnecessarily high settlements and verdicts, particularly when liability is not disputed.
How national jury consultants believe we can better develop trial themes and strategies.
How to ethically and effectively incorporate AI into your litigation strategy and trial preparation.

Expand Your Network By:

Get a taste of Philadelphia and “dine-around” with friends and colleagues at some of the best restaurants in the city.
Mixing and mingling at joint networking events with attendees from the DRI Medical Liability & Construction Law seminars.
Attending the Young Lawyers Dinner to connect with colleagues from across the country.
Getting involved and join us at the Litigation Skills Committee Business Meeting for committee openings and opportunities.

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Thank You to DRI's Litigation Skills Committee Leadership

**Murray Scott Flint**
Program Vice Chair

Pamela Lee — **Pamela Newsom Lee**
Committee Chair

Nick Rauch — **Nick A. Rauch**
Committee Vice Chair

Join the Litigation Skills Committee

Registration Information

In registering for this seminar, I attest that I devote a substantial portion of my professional time to defending the interests of individuals, business, associations, or governmental entities in civil litigation. I understand that DRI reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel my registration, without a refund, if I do not meet the criteria described above.

	Member Pricing	Non-Member Pricing	Non-Member Bundle ^
Onsite Registration*	$1,695	$2,095	$2,015
Group Registration (Non-Sponsored)	Group registration is for registering four or more attendees. Members and non-members receive a 15% discount off the member and non-member rates respective to the time the group registration is initiated (i.e. Early Bird, Regular or On-Site registration periods). There is one free registration with every 10 paid registrations. If you want to register for the group pricing, fill out the form here. Please note that online registration is not available for this offer.
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 seminar. 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. Please note renewing members and members with recently lapsed memberships are not eligible for a Non-Member Bundle.

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.

Networking Events

Premier Networking Reception at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Sponsored by: ABC

Date: Tuesday, March 18 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Pricing: Free when you register for the seminar
Location: Onsite at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Get ready to mingle and mix at DRI’s Premier Networking Reception! This is your chance to step away from the sessions and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Hosted right at the seminar hotel, you'll enjoy delicious snacks, an open bar, and refreshing mocktails as you chat, laugh, and build new relationships. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned DRI pro, this is the perfect opportunity to unwind, network, and make the most of your time in the City of Brotherly Love. So, grab a drink, find a friendly face, and get ready to make some unforgettable connections with your fellow DRI seminar attendees!

Full Agenda

*Schedule and Speakers subject to change

See Schedule with Room Locations

Small Group Networking

Bourbon Tasting
Date: Monday, March 17 from 3:30–4:30 p.m. or 5:00–6:00 p.m. AND Tuesday, March 18 from 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Pricing: $85/person - can be added when you register for the seminar
Location: Onsite at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Savor a curated selection of premium spirits in a relaxed setting at our 'Bourbon Tasting.' This gathering offers a perfect opportunity to sip, swirl, and connect with other DRI seminar attendees and expand your bourbon knowledge with tasty snacks to complement your sipping. Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

CLE Information

Earn up to 8.00 hours of continuing legal education hours (CLE), including 1.00 hour of Ethics 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 here for details on CLE late fees.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

DRI's Litigation Skills Seminar is proudly supported by:

If you would like to contact DRI about seminar sponsorship opportunities (including pricing) or to reserve a spot, please visit the sponsorship page.

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 Tuesday morning. Feeding a child before you feed yourself is a wonderful way to support children and families in the Philadelphia community.

Donate to Blessings in a Backpack

Interested in Helping with DRI Cares?

We need volunteers to help with set-up and to assist with packing during the Thursday morning break at 8:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. It is a great way to meet people and support Blessings in a Backpack. Please note - you do not have to sign up to fill bags of food. Everyone is encouraged to pack a bag of food!

Additional Resources

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