2026 Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar

Name: 2026 Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar | DRI
Start: 2026-06-03T12:00
End: 2026-06-05T12:25
Location: Omni Louisville Hotel

June 3–5, 2026
Omni Louisville Hotel | Louisville, Kentucky

Downtown Louisville late afternoon early evening skyline

Elevate Your Bad Faith Defense with Strategies That Win!

Save up to $700 when you register on or before April 20!

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DRI'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.

What You Will Learn:

Valuable insights and strategies on evaluating and winning bad faith cases from leading trial lawyers.
Latest trends, developments, and emerging issues in bad faith litigation throughout the country.
Insights from current and former judges on ever-present discovery issues in bad faith litigation.
A policyholders’ perspective on litigating bad faith disputes.
The ethical considerations of the tripartite relationship in ADR proceedings.

Expand Your Network By:

Participating carriers to host counsel meetings.
Engaging with attendees, including insurance claim professionals and in-house counsel.
Attending various networking events, receptions and Dine-Arounds offer an opportunity to connect with others in your practice area.

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Committee Leadership
Registration Information
Hotel Information
Networking Events
Full Agenda
CLE Information
Sponsors
Additional Resources

Thank You to DRI's Insurance Law Committee Leadership

**Stephen C. Keller**
Program Vice Chair

Joanna M. Roberto — **Joanna Roberto**
Committee Chair

**R. Brandon McCullough**
Committee Vice Chair

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Registration Information

Worry-Free Registration: Cancellations received thirty (30) days or more before an in-person seminar are entitled to a full refund.

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.

Save up to $700 when you register on or before April 20, 2026!

	Member Pricing	Non-Member Pricing	Non-Member Bundle ^
Early Bird Registration * (Now thru Apr. 20)	$1,395	$1,795	$1,715
Regular Registration * (Apr. 21–Jun. 2)	$1,595	$1,995	$1,915
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.
Corporate/Government	Effective November 1, 2025, DRI is expanding the Corporate Membership category to include attorneys working for a government entity. Corporate Membership includes complimentary registration for DRI seminars. If you are not already a DRI member, join as a Corporate Member before registering to take advantage of this benefit. If you are a current Government Member, please contact DRI Membership at membership@dri.org and the team can assist in converting your membership, which will allow you to take advantage of the complimentary registration.
Non-Member Bundle ^	If you're new to DRI and not a DRI member, 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 checkout. Discover the benefits of DRI membership. Note: Trial membership processing can take up to 30 days from the date of purchase. Renewing members and members with recently lapsed memberships are not eligible for a Non-Member Bundle.

*If your membership has recently lapsed, please renew it before registering to ensure you receive the discounted member rate. If you are interested in joining DRI to receive the member pricing, click here to visit the Application page.

Hotel Information

The seminar will be held at the Omni Louisville Hotel, 400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY, 40202. To speak with the hotel directly, please call 502.313.6664.

A limited number of discounted rooms are available at the Omni Louisville Hotel. Take advantage of the hotel's group rate of $269.00 Single/Double by making reservations through the link below by May 4, 2026.

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Room availability and rates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservation requests received after this date are subject to room and rate availability.

Networking Events

Premier Networking Reception at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Sponsored by: ABC

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Pricing: Included in seminar registration; guest ticket $99
Location: Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202

Join us for a premier networking reception at the iconic Louisville Slugger Museum—great conversations, local flavor, and a behind-the-scenes vibe in the heart of downtown Louisville. Add on to this unique experience by purchasing a ticket to engage in a bourbon tasting and/or tour the infamous Louisville Slugger Factory (for an additional cost, see below).
The cost of the reception is included in seminar registration; a guest ticket is available for $99 when you register for the seminar, or can be purchased later or onsite.

Factory Tour
Tour times available: 5:45 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 6:15 p.m.
Add-on Price: $30/person
Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, featuring a unique, curated experience that celebrates Louisville history, craftsmanship, and culture. Admission is limited and ticketed. Includes a complimentary mini bat at the conclusion of the tour. Each tour lasts 30 minutes.

Bourbon Tasting
Tasting times available: 5:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Add-on Price: $65/person
Step up to the plate for a spirited evening at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. This ticketed bourbon tasting invites guests to sample a curated selection of Kentucky bourbons while exploring the rich history of America’s pastime—where craftsmanship, tradition, and flavor collide. Cheers to an unforgettable Louisville experience! Each tasting lasts 45 minutes.

Full Agenda

*Schedule and speakers are subject to change

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Time (Eastern)	Session
12:00 p.m.	Registration
3:00-4:00 p.m.	Bad Faith in Real Time: Case Studies from the Front Lines Kathy Maus, Maus Coverage Consultancy, Tallahassee, FL Galina Jakobson, Freeman Mathis and Gary, Seattle, WA
5:30-7:30 p.m.	Premier Networking Reception \| Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Join us for a premier networking reception at the iconic Louisville Slugger Museum. Add on to this unique experience by purchasing a ticket to engage in a bourbon tasting and/or tour the infamous Louisville Slugger Factory. Click here for full details on the reception
7:30 p.m.	Dine-Arounds Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own).

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Time (Eastern)	Session
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.	Registration
8:30-9:30 a.m.	Coffee Service and Breakfast Bites
9:00 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions Tom Wyatt, Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC, Little Rock, AR Kevin Willging, Travelers, Hunt Valley, MD
9:15 a.m.	The Art of the Win Trial tips and tactics from one of the nation’s top bad faith defense trial lawyers. Chris Martin, Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, Houston, TX
10:15 a.m.	Coffee Break
10:30 a.m.	Strike First: Offensive Strategies That Shut Down Bad Faith Claims How pro-active tactics can be used to defend or defeat bad faith claims. Bill Kobokovich, Travelers, Hunt Valley, MD Laura Besvinick, Besvinick Nevins LLP, Miami, FL
11:30 a.m.	The Perfect Storm: Multiple Claimants, Limited Limits, and Bad Faith Exposure Recent Caselaw and Statutes have impacted how to confront these thorny Claim and Settlement Scenarios. Sharmili P. Das, Liberty Mutual, Boston, MA Todd S. Schenk, Tressler LLP, Chicago, IL
12:30 p.m.	DRI Networking Lunch (with Young Lawyers attendees) Lunch is included with your seminar registration.
2:00 p.m.	How Bad Faith Cases Are Built: A Plaintiff’s Playbook Revealed Learn more about the playbook that policyholder counsel employs in pursuing bad faith claims. Peter Kestner, Penn, Kestner & McEwen, PLLC, Minneapolis, MN Mark Boyle, Boyle, Leonard and Anderson, Tampa, FL
3:00 p.m.	The Bench Is Watching: Discovery Mistakes That Move the Needle Hear from current and former members of the judiciary on issues relating to discovery in bad faith cases. Moderator Griffin Terry Sumner, FBT Gibbons, Louisville, KY Justice Bisig, Supreme Court of Kentucky, District 4, Louisville, KY Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton (ret.), Bowling Green, KY Judge Green, Kentucky 30th Circuit Court, 6th Division, Louisville, KY
4:00 p.m.	AI – The Preventer and Creator of Bad Faith The use of AI is exploding. Learn the ways that its use can be helpful and harmful to carriers in their claim handling operations. Frank Ramos, Goldberg Segalla, Miami, FL David T. Vanalek, Richmond National, Richmond, VA
5:00 p.m.	Adjourn
5:00-5:30 p.m.	Committee Meeting (Open to All)
6:00-7:00 p.m.	Networking Reception at the Hotel
7:30 p.m.	Dine-Arounds Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own).

Friday, June 5, 2026

Time (Eastern)	Session
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Registration
8:30 a.m.	Coffee Service and Breakfast Bites
9:00 a.m.	Welcome and Announcements Kevin Willging, Travelers, Hunt Valley, MD Stephen C. Keller, Barnes Maloney PLLC, Louisville, KY
9:10 a.m.	Opening Pandora’s Box: Third-Party Bad Faith Across the Country– In House Perspectives What jurisdictions allow third party bad faith claims, and why are they permitted? Moderator Sean C. Harrison, Freeman, Mathis & Gary, Lexington, KY Lauren R. Boone, Liberty Mutual, Atlanta, GA Mark Wolfe, USAA, San Antonio, TX Krista Horn-Watkins, Travelers, Lexington, SC
10:10 a.m.	Coffee Break
10:25 a.m.	Bad Faith ≠ Blank Check: Challenging Damages After the Award When a verdict or appraisal comes down, should the carrier be responsible for that entire award? Hear arguments on why the award should not be the measure of damages. Cristina Cambo, Cambo Ferry, Orlando, FL Demetrius Rush, Zurich, Schaumburg, IL
11:25 a.m.	Hard Bargains, Thin Lines: Ethics in Mediations of Bad Faith Cases (Ethics) Ethical issues, confidentiality concerns, and other considerations when negotiating bad faith claims. Dina M. Cox, Lewis Wagner and Trimble, Indianapolis, IN Peter Palmer, Pete Palmer Law, LLC, Louisville, KY
12:25 p.m.	Adjourn

CLE Information

Earn up to TBD hours of continuing legal education hours (CLE), including TBD hour of Ethics credit 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 Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar is proudly supported by:

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

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Additional Resources

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