2025 PFAS Seminar

Name: 2025 PFAS Seminar
Start: 2025-09-24T18:00
End: 2025-09-25T15:00
Location: DRI Headquarters

September 24–25, 2025
DRI Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois

Navigate Evolving PFAS Regulation and Litigation!

Save up to $400 when you register on or before September 23!
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) litigation is moving forward, and the increase in claims and settlements reflects a mounting alarm over environmental and health effects. Whether you are involved in PFAS litigation or simply want to keep clients apprised of the latest developments, this seminar will provide an overview of where PFAS litigation and regulation stand and what is likely to come next. Hear about the latest developments and in—inside and outside of multidistrict litigation (MDL)—from federal and state courts across the country. Understand how companies at all levels of the product supply chain will need to navigate regulatory developments and related risks and responsibilities. Learn what companies need to be thinking about when negotiating insurance coverage and considerations regarding existing and developing exclusions. Become acquainted with the fundamentals of how scientists identify and quantitate PFAS, as well as what blood tests have detected in the U.S. population and the limitations of testing. One thing is certain: PFAS has become a critical area of focus for law firms as the number of lawsuits targeting manufacturers across industries—from automotive and aerospace to pharmaceuticals and pesticides—as well as importers and retailers, continues to grow.

What You Will Learn:

Unique perspectives from experienced attorneys on the state of PFAS litigation, inside and outside of MDL.
How scientists identify and quantitate PFAS through testing, including blood tests and their limitations.
Insights on how PFAS regulation may change in the coming years.
What you need to know about PFAS insurance considerations.

Expand Your Network By:

Connecting with law firm and in-house thought leaders on PFAS litigation.
Engaging with professionals from various sectors, including legal, manufacturing, retail, and others, to sharpen your perspective and build meaningful relationships.
Participating in the networking reception and networking lunch.

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Registration Information

Save up to $400 when you register on or before September 23, 2025!
Worry-free registration: Cancellations received thirty (30) days or more before an in-person seminar are entitled to a full refund.

Save Your Spot Today

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 ^
Regular Registration* (Now thru Sept 23)	$695	$895	$815
Onsite Registration*	$895	$1,095	$1,015
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.

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^ 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.

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Networking Events

Networking / Cocktail Hour at South Branch

Date: Wednesday, September 24 from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Pricing: Free when you register for the seminar
Location: South Branch, 100 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

Kick off your evening at our Welcome Networking Reception at the South Branch Tavern and Grill along the Chicago riverfront. Join us for an unforgettable evening of connections and Chicago charm.

Hotel Information

The seminar will take place at DRI Headquarters, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.

DRI has secured a discounted rate for anyone in Chicago on a DRI business trip at two Hyatt properties downtown (both are a short walk to the office). To book your room at a discount rate, please access one of the links below.

Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago – 100 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603
Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown-The Loop – 28 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606

Full Agenda

*Schedule and Speakers subject to change

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Time (Central)	Session
6:00–7:00 p.m.	Networking / Cocktail Hour at South Branch Click here for details on the networking / cocktail hour.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Time (Central)	Session
8:00 a.m.	Coffee & Pastries at DRI Headquarters
8:30 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions
8:45 a.m.	Overview of PFAS Litigation: Federal and State Developments PFAS litigation is exploding in state and federal courts across the country. Learn about the latest developments in the Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) MDL as well as litigation in other federal and state courts across the country. This session will explore the various personal injury, property damage, water contamination and natural resources claims that plaintiffs are asserting and highlight some of the issues and defenses that have arisen and how they have been addressed. Whether you’re involved in PFAS litigation or simply want to keep clients apprised of the latest developments, this session will provide an overview of where PFAS litigation stands and what’s likely to come next. Peter Condron, Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington, DC Dominique Savinelli, Husch Blackwell LLP, Washington, DC
9:45 a.m.	What You Need to Know About Testing for PFAS in Products and the Environment for Litigation and Regulatory Compliance We will explore issues with how scientists identify and quantitate PFAS in consumer products, waste streams, and environmental media, including the limitations and potential complications of these analyses. We’ll explore the questions you should ask when an expert reports the type and amount of PFAS in your sample, and why you shouldn’t always take “the numbers” at face value. Tiffany Thomas, Ph.D., Exponent, Bellevue, WA Michael Deible, Ph.D., RJ Lee Group, Pittsburgh, PA
10:45 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m.	What Can You Expect from a PFAS Blood Test? PFAS have been detected in the blood of many people in the U.S. What can these blood tests tell us and what are their limitations? What is the current state of the science connecting PFAS exposure to potential health effects? In this session, we’ll discuss issues of exposure and health effects. Robert P. DeMott, PhD, DABT, Ramboll, Tampa, FL
12:00 p.m.	DRI Networking Lunch Join seminar attendees for lunch and networking opportunities.
12:45 p.m.	Regulating PFAS in Products: Where Are We and Where Are We Going? Manufacturers, importers, and retailers are all facing a rapidly evolving set of disclosure requirements and bans for products that contain PFAS. Join this discussion of lessons learned in early-adopting states, with a look ahead to the likely landscape of state and federal regulatory requirements for products that may contain PFAS. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, companies at all levels of the product supply chain will need strategies to navigate this emerging patchwork of legal risks and responsibilities. Moderator Shelly Geppert, CHG Group, Inc., Downers Grove, IL Panel Graham Zorn, Beveridge & Diamond PC, Washington, DC Leah Kaiser, Husch Blackwell LLP, Washington, DC
1:45 p.m.	Break
2:00 p.m.	Insurance for PFAS Claims This session will cover new PFAS exclusions introduced by individual insurers and ISO, as well as case law addressing the application of pollution exclusions to PFAS claims. In addition, this discussion will note the sometimes-nuanced insurance questions posed in relation to whether PFAS-related claims are product liability or nonproduct BI or PD claims. In a review of PFAS insurance cases, it will also touch on jurisdictional issues raised in one of the early PFAS coverage cases. Finally, the segment will look beyond CGL policies and consider different policy types such as Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) policies, which may offer some PFAS-related coverage. Seth Lamden, Blank Rome LLP, Chicago, IL
3:00 p.m.	Adjourn

CLE Information

Earn up to 5.00 hours of continuing legal education hours (CLE) from this seminar.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Additional Resources

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