Chicago, IL — DRI, the Association of Lawyers Defending Business, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for 2026. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at DRI. This year, 86% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 29 points higher than the average U.S. company.
At DRI, our team works together to support a global community of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. Staff collaborate across departments to deliver education programs, events, publications, and resources that help our members stay informed
and connected. Our workplace values teamwork, professionalism, and service, with employees working closely to provide meaningful support to the legal professionals and organizations we serve.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
“Earning Great Place To Work Certification reflects the culture we’ve intentionally built at DRI, one grounded in collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to serving our members,” said Dean Martinez, CEO of DRI. “Our
people are one of our greatest strengths, and this recognition underscores the environment we’ve created where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day.”
"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasizes that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that DRI stands out as one of the top
companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times
more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s
profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
About DRI, the Association of Lawyers Defending Business
DRI, the Association of Lawyers Defending Business, is the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. Membership in DRI provides access to resources and tools for
attorneys who strive to provide high-quality, balanced, and excellent service to their clients and corporations. Learn more and join at DRI.org. Subscribe to DRI Community updates on LinkedIn,
Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to
achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by
employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate
the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.