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In need of more CLE? You’re in luck! Join DRI for our upcoming FREE webinar! Great leadership isn’t about always having ...
09/03/2026

In need of more CLE? You’re in luck! Join DRI for our upcoming FREE webinar!

Great leadership isn’t about always having the right answer. It’s about knowing what you might be missing. Discover how diverse perspectives can sharpen judgment, strengthen teams, improve trial strategy, and deepen client relationships. Gain practical strategies for challenging assumptions, navigating different viewpoints, and leading more effectively.

📅 Tuesday, September 29
🕛 11 AM –12 PM Central
🔗 Learn more and register: https://my.dri.org/events/event-registration/?id=a378e7c7-5ea1-f111-85ce-6045bd7bb0a4

🚨 Free for DRI members. $50 for non-members. Earn 1.00 hour of Diversity/Elimination of Bias/Ethics CLE (where applicable).



DRI is the largest bar association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. To learn more and join, visit DRI.org.

⏰ Early bird ends next week! There’s still time to save up to $700 on registration for DRI’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Wash...
09/02/2026

⏰ Early bird ends next week!

There’s still time to save up to $700 on registration for DRI’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Register by September 9 and join us this October for a monumental experience filled with practical insights, meaningful connections and an unforgettable celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Don’t miss the savings—or the meeting everyone will be talking about.

👉 Register now: https://www.dri.org/annual-meeting/2026



DRI is the largest bar association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. To learn more and join, visit DRI.org.

PFAS litigation is moving forward, and the increase in claims and settlements reflects a mounting alarm over environment...
09/02/2026

PFAS litigation is moving forward, and the increase in claims and settlements reflects a mounting alarm over environmental and health effects.

Join DRI and the Center for Law and Public Policy on September 22-23 in Chicago to:
🔸See unique perspectives from experienced attorneys on the state of PFAS litigation, inside and outside of MDL.
🔸Learn how scientists identify and quantitate PFAS through testing, including blood tests and their limitations.
🔸Gain insights on how PFAS regulation may change in the coming years.
🔸Learn what you need to know about PFAS insurance considerations.

Register now to save up to $400: https://lnkd.in/e6VHEExX



The Center provides the most effective voice for the defense bar in the discussion of substantive law, judicial process, constitutional issues, and the integrity of the civil justice system at both the national and state levels.

📢 Join us for this upcoming event exploring the future of civil defense! 📢 Enjoy cocktails and meaningful discussion abo...
09/02/2026

📢 Join us for this upcoming event exploring the future of civil defense! 📢

Enjoy cocktails and meaningful discussion about the future of civil defense and the work DRI and the Center are doing to support the profession and a balanced judicial system. Learn more about the mission, current priorities and opportunities to grow our reach and impact in the civil defense community.

📍Where: Washington, DC
🕰️When: Wednesday, September 23rd from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Space is limited, so click here to RSVP today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=EFEAp69NLEeSbzmX8g_StSkpOlE2VDhPhiMWhCNsnjdURFlWQU5RMklYOTVINlhQVzBNS0tUMFhJTy4u&route=shorturl

Should you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected], and we’ll be happy to assist.



DRI is the largest bar association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. To learn more and join, visit DRI.org.

Your next client connection could happen this September. The 2026 Senior Living and Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar ...
09/01/2026

Your next client connection could happen this September.

The 2026 Senior Living and Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar is where relationships begin. Join us in San Antonio to connect face-to-face with reps from the industry’s biggest names, and walk away with the connections to shape your next case.

Connect with representatives from:
• Cantex Continuing Care Network
• Community Health Ventures
• K&B Specialty Insurance
• Long Term Care Specialists Inc.
• Medical Resource Network
• MedPro Group
• Midwest Health Services
• National HealthCare Corporation
• Prestige Healthcare

Don’t just attend. Come to create the network your career needs. Register today to save up to $500 and we’ll see you in San Antonio: https://bit.ly/4uGB0Ac



DRI is the largest bar association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. To learn more and join, visit DRI.org.

📢 This offer ends TODAY! 📢DRI's special offer that allows you to recognize the hard work of your summer associates and j...
08/31/2026

📢 This offer ends TODAY! 📢

DRI's special offer that allows you to recognize the hard work of your summer associates and judicial interns and thank them with a FREE Law Student membership ends today!

Send this link to your Summer Associates so they can receive their FREE DRI Law Student Membership: https://www.dri.org/membership/summer-associates



DRI is the largest bar association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. To learn more and join, visit DRI.org.

Congratulations to Our 2026 DRI Award Recipients!DRI’s Annual Professional Achievement and Service Awards celebrate and ...
08/28/2026

Congratulations to Our 2026 DRI Award Recipients!

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.

These awards identify peers who deserve recognition either for their professional contributions to, and achievements on behalf of, the defense bar and the civil justice system or their involvement in community and public service activities that have a positive impact on society at large.

Winners will be recognized at the DRI 2026 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., on October 21–23. Join us to help celebrate these incredible honorees! Register today: https://www.dri.org/annual-meeting/2026?utm_source=vanity&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=am26

The 2026 award recipients are as follows:

ALBERT H. PARNELL OUTSTANDING PROGRAM CHAIR AWARD
Peter Bredin, Dillon Eustace

DAVIS CARR OUTSTANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR AWARD
Ryan M. Hathcock, Burke Moore Law Group

DRI FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Lori K. O'Tool, Preg O'Donnell & Gillett

DRI LAW FIRM/CORPORATE LEGAL DEPARTMENT DIVERSITY AWARD
Perez Morris (Founding Partners Troy B. Morris and Juan Jose Perez)

DRI SLDO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AWARD
Michelle Barrus, Utah Defense Lawyers Association

FRED H. SIEVERT OUTSTANDING DEFENSE BAR LEADER AWARD
George L. Simpson IV, Simpson Law Firm

G. DUFFIELD SMITH OUTSTANDING PUBLICATION AWARD
Henry M. Sneath, Houston Harbaugh; Christopher M. Jacobs, Houston Harbaugh; Acacia Perko, Homer City Redevelopment

“Defending the Algorithm: A Bayesian Analysis of AI Litigation and Law in Legal Practice Benefits, Considerations, and Best Practices” January 2026 For The Defense
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JOHN R. KOURIS PRESIDENTIAL AWARD
R. Matthew Cairns, Textron Inc.

KEVIN DRISKILL OUTSTANDING STATE REPRESENTATIVE AWARD
Elliott I. Pinkie, Amundsen Davis

LOUIS B. POTTER LIFETIME PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD
John E. Cuttino, Gallivan White & Boyd

RUDOLPH A. JANATA OUTSTANDING DEFENSE BAR ASSOCIATION AWARD
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association

SLDO DIVERSITY AWARD
Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association

TOM SEGALLA EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD
Mark E. Schmidtke, Ogletree Deakins

RICHARD H. KROCHOCK YOUNG LAWYER AWARD
Andrew T. Smith, Collins and Lacy



DRI is the largest bar association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. To learn more and join, visit DRI.org.

Yesterday, DRI and the Windy City welcomed the Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee for their annual fly-in meeti...
08/28/2026

Yesterday, DRI and the Windy City welcomed the Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee for their annual fly-in meeting. Leadership gathered to collaborate, strategize, and set the stage for what’s ahead in 2027.

Thank you to everyone who came out!



DRI is the largest bar association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. To learn more and join, visit DRI.org.

PFAS litigation is moving forward, and the increase in claims and settlements reflects a mounting alarm over environment...
08/27/2026

PFAS litigation is moving forward, and the increase in claims and settlements reflects a mounting alarm over environmental and health effects.

Join DRI and the Center for Law and Public Policy on September 21-22 in Chicago to:
🔸See unique perspectives from experienced attorneys on the state of PFAS litigation, inside and outside of MDL.
🔸Learn how scientists identify and quantitate PFAS through testing, including blood tests and their limitations.
🔸Gain insights on how PFAS regulation may change in the coming years.
🔸Learn what you need to know about PFAS insurance considerations.

Register now to save up to $400: https://www.dri.org/education-cle/seminars/2026/pfas




The Center provides the most effective voice for the defense bar in the discussion of substantive law, judicial process, constitutional issues, and the integrity of the civil justice system at both the national and state levels.

DRI is pleased to thank the sponsors of the 2026 Senior Living and Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar. Without your suppo...
08/27/2026

DRI is pleased to thank the sponsors of the 2026 Senior Living and Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar. Without your support, this event would not be possible.
• Bassford Remele
• Cray Huber
• Dinsmore
• Dzenitis Newman
• Excelas
• Freeman Mathis & Gary
• Fudge Broadwater P.A.
• Hall Booth Smith
• HeplerBroom LLC
• Huff Powell Bailey
• Hurwitz Fine
• Langhenry, Gillen, Lundquist & Johnson
• LawyerGuard
• Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A
• Richardson Plowden & Robinson
• Sandberg Phoenix
• Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney
• Wilson Elser

If you haven’t registered for the seminar, there’s still time to do so and join us for an incredible September event.

Lock in your place today and save up to $500: bit.ly/4v6pxcF



DRI is the largest bar association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. To learn more and join, visit DRI.org.

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