About the Committee
Through the Center's Amicus Committee, DRI files amicus curiae briefs in cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, at either the certiorari or merits stage in select cases. It will only rarely file in federal court of appeals cases.
Generally, a case is considered eligible for DRI participation if (i) DRI can make a meaningful and original contribution to an appeal by presenting arguments, perspectives, or information that supplements rather than duplicates the supported parties' briefs, or the briefs of other amici curiae; (ii) the case or issues are of exceptional significance to civil litigation defense lawyers, their clients, and the civil justice system; and (iii) the positions to be advocated by DRI are consistent with DRI's mission statement and goals.
