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DRI President Lana Olson discusses her plans for the organization, including philanthropic efforts, attorney wellness, and leadership training.

The following members were appointed or reappointed as Chair or Vice Chair of their respective committees. The 2022-23 term began at the end of the Annual Meeting.

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

The white paper summarizes the results of DRI’s 2022 member risk management survey, created in partnership with LawyerGuard.

A message from DRI's CEO on the 21st anniversary of September 11.

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

The DRI Foundation, along with participating SLNDOs, will hold its first International Day of Service in October.

Apply by August 5th for DRI’s Diversity Rainmaker Mentoring Program!

Congratulations to the following winners, who were randomly selected from our recruiters.

DRI’s 2022 Declarations of Candidacy for second vice president and national director positions have been submitted.

Do you have a colleague who deserves recognition for his or her professional contributions? Submit them for consideration for DRI’s 2022 Professional Achievement and Service Awards.

The podcast celebrates a historic moment in the legal industry, as for the first time ever, four of the country’s top bar associations are being led by Black presidents.

For the first time ever, four of the country’s top bar associations are led by Black presidents including Douglas K. Burrell, president of DRI.

DRI's ADR Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiative seeks to increase the appointment of mediators and arbitrators in underrepresented demographic categories.

Comment of DRI and The Center for Law and Public Policy in support of Amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702.

The Declarations of Candidacy for this year’s second vice president and national director positions were submitted.

DRI is pleased to announce its “new and improved” partnership with LawyerGuard.

Read a statement from DRI’s CEO on remembering the 20th anniversary of September 11.

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