State, Local, and National Defense Organizations (SLDOs/NDOs) Free Membership Program

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DRI has partnered with many State, Local, and National Defense Organizations (SLDOs/NDOs) to offer a free DRI Membership program for eligible members.
Program Eligibility
To qualify for the SLDO/NDO Free DRI Membership Program, you must:
- Be a current or a new member of a participating SLDO/NDO (A current list of participating SLDOs/NDOs can be found below)
- Be a first-time DRI Member OR a former DRI member whose membership lapsed prior to June 1, 2020.
- Complete an SLDO/NDO Free Membership Program online membership application.
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Why DRI?
DRI is the largest association of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel, connecting members regionally and nationally. We enhance the skills and promote the success of the civil defense bar through innovative programming, a vibrant membership community, and advocacy on behalf of the legal profession. DRI is focused on business development and networking opportunities for more than 16,000 like-minded practitioners and industry representatives. DRI members come from diverse backgrounds and practice areas, working in firms of all sizes as both in-house counsel and claims professionals.
For more than 50 years, DRI has been the recognized leader in providing the contacts, tools, resources, and education needed to be successful in an ever-changing and competitive legal environment. The benefits of DRI membership are countless and evolving. Learn more about all that DRI has to offer.
Participating SLDOs/NDOs

- Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel
- Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
- Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California & Nevada
- Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
- Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association
- District of Columbia Defense Lawyers' Association
- Defense Counsel of Delaware
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
- Iowa Defense Counsel Association
- Idaho Association of Defense Counsel
- Illinois Defense Counsel
- Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
- Kansas Association of Defense Counsel
- Kentucky Defense Counsel
- Maryland Defense Counsel
- Tri-State Defense Lawyers Association (Maine)
- Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
- Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
- North Dakota Defense Lawyers Association
- Tri-State Defense Lawyers Association (New Hampshire)
- New Jersey Defense Association
- New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association
- Las Vegas Defense Lawyers
- Defense Association of New York
- Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
- Pennsylvania Defense Institute
- The Philadelphia Assn of Defense Counsel
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association
- South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association
- Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association
- Tri-State Defense Lawyers Association (Vermont)
- Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
- Wisconsin Defense Counsel
- Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
- Defense Lawyers Association of Wyoming
- Canadian Defence Lawyers
Note: If you don't see your SLDO/NDO listed, encourage them to participate in the program.
Additional Details
- Membership eligibility will be cross-referenced between DRI and SLDOs/NDOs. If it is determined you do not meet the qualifications, you will be given the opportunity to pay for an individual membership or have your membership terminated.
- Individuals applying must meet DRI’s Individual Membership criteria: "Lawyers in private practice who devote a substantial portion of their professional time to the representation of businesses, insurance companies and/or their insureds, associations, or governmental entities in civil litigation."
- Please contact membership@dri.org for more information.
*Program dates may vary slightly by SLDO/NDO