Registration Information
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Member Pricing |
Non-Member Pricing |
Non-Member Bundle ^ |
| Onsite Registration |
$1,695 |
$2,095 |
$2,015 |
| Group Registration (Non-Sponsored)** |
$1,095 per person |
$1,095 per person |
$1,095 per person |
| Government |
Government members will receive the applicable government rate for the seminar upon login. If the government rate does not appear after logging in, please call DRI directly at (312) 795-1101 to receive the discounted rate. Invoices can be sent after purchase upon request. |
Not a DRI Member? Select the Non-Member Bundle and Save!
^ Not a DRI Member and want to save on your registration? Take advantage of the Non-Member / Trial Membership Bundle when you register for the DRI Asbestos Medicine Seminar. Select the bundle and get up to 9 months of membership with the membership add-on when you check out. Note: Trial membership processing can take up to 30 days from the date of purchase, please contact DRI Customer Service with any questions.
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*If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate. If you would like to join DRI to receive the member pricing and see the benefits of becoming a member, click here to go to the Application page.
**Group registration is for registering four or more attendees, members and non-members. There is one free registration with every 10 registrations. You must lock in the rate three weeks prior to the seminar. If you want to register for the group pricing, fill out the form here (online registration is not available for this offering).
Networking Events
Premier Networking Reception | Cheri Rooftop
Sponsored by: ABC
Date: Thursday, November 7 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Pricing: Free when you register for the seminar
Location: Paris Hotel and Casino, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Step into a Parisian escape with your fellow DRI lawyers! Join us for the DRI Premier Networking Reception on Thursday, November 7 from 6:00–8:00 p.m., amid the legal minds of the Asbestos Medicine and Appellate Advocacy Seminars. Connect with fellow attorneys atop the Cheri rooftop at the Paris hotel — an oasis of chic tranquility under the glow of the Eiffel Tower. Savor light appetizers and toast with a drink from the open bar or our signature DRI mocktail as you forge valuable relationships in the heart of celebration. Don't miss this perfect blend of professional growth and social elegance.
Young Lawyers Get Together
Sponsored by: ABC
Date: Thursday, November 7 from 8:30–10:00 p.m.
Pricing: Pay-your-own-way
Location: The Chandler at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Following the Premier Networking Reception at the Cheri Rooftop, celebrate the tail-end of the seminar by joining the Young Lawyers for a networking hour at the Chandelier Lounge *located in the Cosmopolitan Hotel) beginning at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a cocktail with your peers while taking in the crystal-ensconced 3-story lounge in the heart of Vegas’ stylish hotels. The Cosmopolitan is conveniently located near Caesars Palace and Paris Hotel & Casino for easy access.
To RSVP or for any questions, please feel free to contact Patrick Molinari (pmolinari@hpylaw.com).
Walking Tour in Las Vegas
Sponsored by: ABC
Date: Friday, November 8 from 2:30–4:00 p.m.
Pricing: $35 per person
Location: Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101
Still in town? Join a lively 90-minute walking tour on Fremont, the city’s most historic street, the very heart of where Las Vegas began over a century ago. The Tour will include a spirited, brief, fun narrative of Las Vegas Downtown – referencing local history, culture, community, the Mob, pop culture, and the alluring lore of downtown. The tour will end at a cocktail lounge with panoramic views of the downtown skyline.
Sign up and payment are required in advanced - Click here to sign up today
Agenda with Speakers
*Schedule and Speakers subject to change
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Golf Outing (Tuesday, November 5, 2024)
Join us Tuesday morning for the DRI Asbestos Golf Outing at Las Vegas National Golf Course! Contact Erin Cowin at ecowin@hpylaw.com for any questions.
Location: Las Vegas National, 1911 E Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Time: Tee times starting at 8:30 a.m.
Price: $172/player; $69 rental clubs
Organized by:
Douglas Simek, Hawkins Parnell & Young, Dallas, TX
Robert C. Manlowe, Williams Kastner, Seattle, WA
Young Lawyers Breakout (Thursday 2:00–5:00 p.m.)
| Time (Pacific) |
Program |
| 2:00 p.m. |
The Associate’s Role in Trial
Heather S. Kirkpatrick, DeHay & Elliston, Walnut Creek, CA
Bina Ghanaat, Hugo Parker, San Francisco, CA |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Demonstration: Showing Young Lawyers How to Get Business
Carol G. Snider, Barclay Damon, Buffalo, NY
Jay Evans, Segal McCambridge, Pittsburgh, PA
Nicholas Fox, Mack Trucks, Inc. (Volvo Group North America, LLC), Greensboro, NC |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Knowing Your Dealer, Playing the Cards You are Dealt, and Knowing When to Hold ‘Em
Young lawyers will learn how to navigate the unique relationships developed in repeat complex tort cases, and how to best conduct themselves in high-stress litigation scenarios.
Jason Elam, Gay Jones & Kuhn PLLC, New Orleans, LA
S. Christopher Collier, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Atlanta, GA |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Breakout Adjourn |
Talc Breakout (Thursday 2:00–5:00 p.m.)
| Time (Pacific) |
Program |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Defending the Ultra-Trace Case
Eric D. Cook, Willcox & Savage, Norfolk, VA |
| 2:50 p.m. |
Roundtable Discussion of Recent Talc Trials
Khaled Taqi-Eddin, Womble Bond Dickinson, San Francisco, CA |
| 3:40 p.m. |
Geology Presentation
Erik DiMarco, Gordon Rees Scully & Mansukhani, New York, NY
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| 4:05 p.m. |
PLM Analysis of Talc for Chrysotile Asbestos
Kevin Hynes, King & Spalding, New York, NY
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| 4:30 p.m. |
Asbestos Exposure from Cosmetic Facial Makeup Products
Mary T. McKelvey, Polsinelli, Los Angeles, CA |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Breakout Adjourn |
Headquarters Hotel Information
The seminar will take place at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
To contact the hotel directly, call 866.227.5938.
The DRI room block at Caesars Palace is now sold out. Please use the link below to reserve a room at a nearby available hotel. The most convenient hotel options near Caesar’s Palace include the Hilton Grand Vacations Club at the Flamingo, the Paris Las Vegas Resort and Casino, the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, and the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.
Alternative Hotels
If you are planning on attending the seminar and have not secured a hotel reservation, search for hotel availability via our trusted partner aRes Travel**. Book online or call 1-800-559-3186 for assistance; for International callers 1-619-546-5773.
**aRes Travel is a third-party travel planner. Rates, deposits, and cancellation policies may vary and are the responsibility of the guest. Questions on hotel policies or payments made on aRes website should be directed to the aRes Reservation Center or to the hotel directly.
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CLE Information
Earn up to 12.75 hours of continuing legal education hours (CLE), including 1.00 hour of Ethics from this seminar.
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In some states that charge late CLE submission fees, there will be a $100 late fee to report CLE credits submitted more than 30 days after a seminar/virtual event. Click the button below for more details.
CLE Late Fees
DRI's Asbestos Medicine Seminar is proudly sponsored by:
If you would like to contact DRI about seminar sponsorship opportunities, including pricing, or to reserve a spot, please go to Advertising and Sponsorship.
DRI Cares
Blessings in a Backpack
Please join us in supporting Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Seminar attendees will have the opportunity to write inspiring notes to children that will be included in bags of food packed at our 2025 seminars. Take time during a seminar break to visit the DRI Lounge, write a few cards, and make a difference. We will have supplies and sample notes on hand. Thank you for your support!
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Other Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding DRI programs, please contact DRI Customer Service at 312.795.1101 or custservice@dri.org.