About DRI

DRI is a global network of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel you can turn to for professional support and referrals. It's truly one of the best investments you can make to help engage your network and build the DRI community.

DRI offers exclusive resources and high-quality programming to expand your network, skills, and business, including:

When you join the DRI community using the membership applications below by May 31, 2026, you’ll automatically receive a $200 CLE credit for upcoming DRI programming.

DRI Membership Pays for Itself

A recent DRI survey of active members showed that nearly half of DRI members have given or received referrals and at least 51% of those referrals were worth more than $50k.

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47%
of DRI members have given or received a referral in the last 2 years.

Of Those Receiving Referrals

79%

Have received 2 or more referrals in the last 2 years

51%

Were more than $50k

Of Those Giving Referrals

80%

Have given 2 or more referrals in the last 2 years

52%

Were more than $50k

Based on a 2024 survey of active DRI members.

Join DRI Today

Become a DRI member by joining as an Individual or Young Lawyer. There are additional resources below to help you get started.

Note: The Young Lawyer Membership is available for lawyers who have been admitted to the bar in the last five years. If you do not meet this requirement, please join as an Individual Member.

  • To join online, you will need to have an account. To create one, click one of the online applications under "Membership Applications", then click “Create an Account” and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • To receive a $200 credit for upcoming DRI programming, new members must join using one of the links below under "Membership Applications" and indicate the referring DRI member's name by May 31, 2026.

For questions or if you run into issues with login credentials, please contact DRI Customer Service at custservice@dri.org or 312.795.1101.

Membership Applications
To get rewarded, new DRI members must join using one of the links below and indicate the referring DRI member's name by May 31, 2026.

Why DRI?
Still considering joining the DRI community? Visit the links below and see how a membership at DRI will benefit your practice.

New Member Welcome Kit
After joining, access the document and begin taking advantage of all your member benefits.