2022 DRI Annual Meeting

Maps of Philadelphia

Maps for CLE on the Go, Rocky Run, River Walk, and the National Constitution Center.

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Keynote Speakers

Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a wide audience. She’s the author of many books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. In her work, she draws from cutting-edge science, the wisdom of the ages, lessons from popular culture, and her own experiences to explore how we can make our lives happier, healthier, more productive and creative.

Session: Finding Happiness in Life & Law
Thursday, October 27 9:00–10:30 a.m.
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Debbie Epstein Henry

Debbie Epstein Henry is an expert, consultant, best-selling author, public speaker and podcast host on careers, workplace dynamics, women and law. Debbie is the co-founder of Bliss Lawyers, a majority women-owned company that employed hundreds of attorneys to work on temporary engagements for in-house legal department and law firm clients. In 2020, Debbie also launched a podcast called Inspiration Loves Company where she interviews prominent guests on how to do better and be better at life, work and everything in-between.

Session: Finding Happiness in Life & Law
Thursday, October 27 9:00–10:30 a.m.
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Alex Dimitrief

Alex Dimitrief is an experienced C-suite leader, general counsel and trial lawyer who has collaborated extensively with dozens of law firms around the world to steer varied global businesses through a wide range of complex legal challenges. He is a champion of lawyers and the important roles that law firms and legal departments play in promoting integrity, civilized discourse and the rule of law.

As a partner at Zeughauser Group, Alex advises law firm leaders and general counsel and speaks on topics that he is especially passionate about, including leadership, diversity and inclusion, talent development and expanding and deepening strategic relationships between law firms and their clients. Alex can offer valuable and practical perspectives drawn from a unique combination of 20 years as a senior partner at a leading global law firm and over ten years as a leader of the world’s largest in-house legal department that consistently ranked as one of the largest global procurers of law firm and consulting services. He publishes frequently and is a sought-after speaker at law firm and legal department retreats, leadership meetings and high-profile industry events.

Session: "The New Normal" Facing Law Firms
Friday, October 28 8:50–10:00 a.m.
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CLE Information

The Annual Meeting has been approved for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 7.00 hours, including 1 hour of ethics credit. Accreditation has been requested from every state with MCLE requirements. Refer to the CLE grid in the DRI App for details when completing your meeting evaluation and CLE.

Annual Meeting CLE Grid by State (PDF)

NEW IN 2022 – 4 Additional On-Demand Programs are Included with Your Annual Meeting registration! Information on how to access your free content will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting.

CLE on the GO

Thursday 4:40–6:00 p.m.

Grab your cell phone and put on your walking shoes and join fellow attendees for a chance to earn CLE while exploring some of the fabulous local sights as part of a guided group tour. This session will feature discussions by various DRI substantive law committees with local historic landmarks serving as the starting point for some of the hot legal issues of the day! This session is not eligible for accreditation in all jurisdictions. Please check the CLE grid for states that have approved credit. If your schedule does not permit you to participate in this activity on Thursday, you may do it at your leisure on your own while in Philadelphia or from home. CLE on the GO is included in your registration fee, go to www.dri.org to register.

Sponsors

Thank You to Our Signature Sponsors

DRI's 2022 Annual Meeting is Proudly Sponsored By

Thank you to our Official Supporters: Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford LLP, Drewry Simmons Vornehm LLP, Everett Dorey LLP, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP, Lederer Weston Craig PLC, Locke Lord LLP, Physician Life Care Planning, Warner Norcross + Judd

If you would like to contact DRI about seminar sponsorship opportunities, including pricing, or to reserve a spot, please go to Advertising and Sponsorship.

Exhibit Showcase

Wednesday through Friday, October 26–28

Maximize your time at the Annual Meeting by visiting the Exhibit Showcase! Mingle with exhibitors, friends, and colleagues. Discover new technologies, products, and services geared toward assisting you in representing your clients and building your practice.

A new feature this year will be the DRI Showcase Theater where you can listen in on short educational offerings on Thursday and Friday. These informative and unique programs will be designed to give you take aways you can use every day in your practice.

DRI will host many activities and networking opportunities in the Exhibit Showcase throughout the week including registration, lunches on Thursday and Friday, and the DRI Hub where you can learn about DRI membership, educational resources, The Center for Law and Public Policy, and much more. We will again host the First & Second Timers Reception followed by the Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. We will offer daily DRI Cares activities and are partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region. We encourage you to visit the Exhibit showcase daily and explore the exhibits, network with your peers, and have fun!

If you’re interested in sponsoring DRI’s 2022 Annual Meeting or having a booth, please contact John Stults at jstults@dri.org.

Showcase Schedule

Fill Out the Sponsorship/Exhibit Form

Meeting Information

Counsel Meetings

DRI’s counsel meetings incentive program provides corporations and insurance carriers with the opportunity to meet with their invited counsel. DRI’s program makes it easy and enticing for companies to hold counsel meetings at the Annual Meeting. A complete schedule of counsel meetings will be distributed onsite. To find out more about the DRI member incentive program or how your company can benefit from the counsel meetings incentive program, please contact the Meeting Services Department at lsykes@dri.org.

Substantive Law Committee Meetings

Wednesday 3:00–4:30 p.m., Thursday 1:30–3:00 p.m. and 3:15–4:45 p.m., Friday 3:15–4:45 p.m.

Attend meetings hosted by the 29 individual Substantive Law Committees (“Substantive Law Committees”). The Committee meetings are open to all Annual Meeting attendees – even if you’ve never joined DRI or one of the Substantive Law Committees. Everyone is truly welcome. See list of Substantive Law Committees by day.

Each Substantive Law Committee Meeting Offers: an overview of the Committee’s initiatives and ways YOU can get involved, an opportunity for YOU to network with current members of the Substantive Law Committee and its Steering Committee, an avenue to expand YOUR client development and business referral sources.

Weather

The average high temperature in October is 67ºF; however, the nights can be cooler averaging a temperature of 52ºF. A jacket or coat is recommended.

Meeting Attire

Business casual attire is appropriate for all DRI functions, except casual attire is encouraged for the Thursday night Evening at the National Constitution Center event sponsored by LawyerGuard, and cocktail attire is proper for the Closing Celebration and All-Star Band Bash sponsored by Lightfoot, Franklin & White on Friday night.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Please visit DRI's Event Terms for the Refund and Cancellation Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding DRI programs, please contact DRI Customer Service at 312.795.1101 or custservice@dri.org.

Media Relations/Press Releases

Please contact Trish Cleary with any media questions.

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