DRI News

The Declarations of Candidacy for this 2026's election positions were submitted.

The DRI Foundation invites all State, Local, and National Defense Organizations (SLDOs/NDOs) to support the 2026 Call to Service.

Do you have colleagues who deserve recognition for their professional contributions? Submit them for consideration for DRI’s 2026 Professional Achievement and Service Awards by July 1!

We are pleased to announce the Joint APCIA/DRI Repository of Third-Party Litigation Funding and Third-Party Medical Financing materials is now open for member access!

Backed by employee insights, DRI outpaces the U.S. average by 29 points.

Applications and all other requested materials must be received on or before December 5, 2025.

Congratulations to the three recipients of the 2025 DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarships!

Congratulations to DRI's new second vice president, secretary-treasurer, and national and regional directors. Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 DRI Elections.

Updated brand language reflects DRI’s enduring mission and growing impact in defense law.

DRI’s Annual Professional Achievement and Service Awards celebrate and honor outstanding performance by state, local, and national defense organizations (SLDOs/NDOs), DRI law firms, and individual members.

Dean Martinez discusses how businesses need to set value and incentives to increase in-house attendance.

John Parker Sweeney will serve through the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Center joins brief to Pennsylvania Supreme Court to address “No-Safe-Threshold” expert opinions.

Share your opinion in our anonymous survey on the impact of third-party litigation funding on the legal system.

History. Journalism. Leadership. Bob Woodward is taking the stage at the 2025 DRI Annual Meeting in Chicago, October 15-17!

Center files brief arguing that the fairness and efficiency of the arbitration process does not exclude “mass arbitrations.

Help DRI better support and bring awareness to the wellness, philanthropic and charitable efforts of defense lawyers across the country.

From May 5-9, IWIL is offering a week of virtual programming focused on movement, community, recovery, and wellness—and DRI members get exclusive discounts!

DRI recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to the success of the legal profession.

DRI and IWIL will work together to create opportunities for members to engage with the well-being movement, gain access to critical resources, and implement strategies promoting a balanced career and a thriving personal life.