Registration Information
Save up to $500 when you register on or before March 16, 2025!
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In registering for this seminar, I attest that I devote a substantial portion of my professional time to defending the interests of individuals, business, associations, or governmental entities in civil litigation. I understand that DRI reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel my registration, without a refund, if I do not meet the criteria described above.
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Member Pricing |
Non-Member Pricing |
Non-Member Bundle ^ |
Regular Registration*
(Now thru Mar. 16) |
$1,595 |
$1,995 |
$1,915 |
| Onsite Registration* |
$1,695 |
$2,095 |
$2,015 |
Group Registration
(Non-Sponsored) |
Group registration is for registering four or more attendees. Members and non-members receive a 15% discount off the member and non-member rates respective to the time the group registration is initiated (i.e. Early Bird, Regular or On-Site registration periods). There is one free registration with every 10 paid registrations.
If you want to register for the group pricing, fill out the form here. Please note that online registration is not available for this offer. |
| 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 new to DRI? Take advantage of the Non-Member / Trial Membership Bundle and receive up to 9 months of membership when you register for the seminar. You’ll be able to add this special offer to your cart at 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. Please note renewing members and members with recently lapsed memberships are not eligible for a Non-Member Bundle.
Learn more about membership at DRI and get started on your DRI journey today!
*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.
Networking Events
Premier Networking Reception at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Sponsored by: ABC
Date: Tuesday, March 18 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Pricing: Free when you register for the seminar
Location: Onsite at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Get ready to mingle and mix at DRI’s Premier Networking Reception! This is your chance to step away from the sessions and connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Hosted right at the seminar hotel, you'll enjoy delicious snacks, an open bar, and refreshing mocktails as you chat, laugh, and build new relationships. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned DRI pro, this is the perfect opportunity to unwind, network, and make the most of your time in the City of Brotherly Love. So, grab a drink, find a friendly face, and get ready to make some unforgettable connections with your fellow DRI seminar attendees!
Bowling Social (Hosted by the Young Lawyers)
Date: Tuesday, March 18 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. (meet at 3:45 p.m. in lobby)
Pricing: Pay-your-own-way
Location: Round 1 Bowling and Arcade, 1001 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Join fellow young lawyers for a fun and casual bowling event. It's a chance to unwind, strengthen professional relationships, and foster camaraderie in a relaxed setting. We will plan to meet at 3:45 p.m. in the lobby of the hotel before heading over to Round 1 Bowling and Arcade. We’ll bowl a few rounds from 4–6 pm on Tuesday, March 18, and make our way back to the hotel for the evening’s premier networking reception. The bowling alley is located two blocks from the hotel. This is a pay-your-own-way event and is open to all.
Bourbon Tasting
Date: Monday, March 17 from 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Pricing: $85/person - can be added when you register for the seminar
Location: Onsite at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Savor a curated selection of premium spirits in a relaxed setting at our 'Bourbon Tasting.' This gathering offers a perfect opportunity to sip, swirl, and connect with other DRI seminar attendees and expand your bourbon knowledge with tasty snacks to complement your sipping. Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hotel Information
The seminar will take place at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
To contact the hotel directly, call 215.625.2900.
A limited number of discounted hotel rooms have been made available at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Take advantage of the group rate of $269.00 (plus taxes and fees) Single/Double.
Reserve your Room Online
The hotel block is limited, and rooms and rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The hotel's group rate has been extended to March 8, 2025. Requests for reservations made after March 8 are subject to room and rate availability.
Full Agenda
*Schedule and Speakers subject to change
Monday, March 17, 2025
| Time (Eastern) |
Session |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Registration |
| 3:00–5:00 p.m. |
Preparing Medical Providers for Their First Deposition—Strategies to Avoid Surprise
In this presentation, you will learn cutting-edge witness preparation techniques from a nationally known litigator with decades of experience defending and prosecuting eight figure cases. Attorney Gross’s techniques allow witnesses to develop the tools effectively to ensure their testimony furthers the overall goal of your defense.
Space is limited – 50 people max; $250 additional charge – indicate your RSVP when registering for the seminar.
Michael A. Gross, JD, CogentEdge/Magna Legal Services, St.Petersburg, FL
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5:00–6:00 p.m.
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Small Group Networking | Bourbon Tasting at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Savor a curated selection of premium spirits in a relaxed setting at our 'Bourbon Tasting.' This gathering offers a perfect opportunity to sip, swirl, and connect with other DRI seminar attendees and expand your bourbon knowledge with tasty snacks to complement your sipping.
Click here for full details on the bourbon tasting.
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| 6:00 p.m. |
Networking / Cocktail Hour
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| 7:30 p.m. |
Dine-Arounds
Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own).
Sign up for Dine-Arounds |
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
| Time (Eastern) |
Session |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Women in the Law Coffee Meet Up
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| 8:30 a.m. |
Registration & Coffee Service
Get to know the early risers in our group over a cup of coffee. |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions
Joseph G. Mattson, Devine Millimet Branch, Manchester, NH
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| 9:15–10:15 a.m. |
Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance—Best Practices
Medicare liens are an unavoidable part of medical liability practice, and while they should be the plaintiffs’ responsibility to satisfy, the carrier has obligations and can remain exposed. Learn how to ensure you and your clients don’t become responsible for the liens and other best practices for this thorny area of the law.
Barrye Panepinto Miyagi, Taylor, Porter, Brooks, & Phillips, Baton Rouge, LA |
9:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
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DRI Cares – Blessings in a Backpack
Click here for details on this DRI Cares session.
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| 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee Break |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Provider-Patient Privilege and Beyond: Ethical Constraints in Defending Medical Liability Cases
Medical liability litigation challenges the providers and the attorneys involved as to the facts and the law. In this session, our speaker will explain how to avoid a third area of pitfalls—ethics.
Madeleine M. Pfefferle, Ellis & Winters LLP, Raleigh, NC |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Jury Selection and Voir Dire in the Nuclear Age
Verdict size continues to grow; in this session, learn how to anchor the jury around reasonable, non-nuclear numbers from the start of the trial process, even before a witness is called.
Whitney L. Burkett, HeplerBroom LLC, Chicago, IL
Melissa Loberg, Loberg Consulting, Tampa, FL
Elizabeth Walker, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty, New York, NY |
| 12:30 p.m. |
DRI Networking Lunch
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| 2:15 p.m. |
Forensic Radiology—Using Radiology in Non-Radiology Cases
Sometimes imaging holds the key to successfully defending a case—even when your client isn’t a radiologist. In this presentation, learn how unexpected imaging findings already in your record can aid the defense of non-radiology cases.
Dr. David L. Smith, LSU Health & University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA |
| 3:15 p.m. |
Medical Liability Committee Business Meeting (open to all) |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Adjourn
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3:45–6:00 p.m.
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Networking Opportunities
Bowling Social | Round 1 Bowling and Arcade (Hosted by the Young Lawyers)
Join fellow young lawyers for a fun and casual bowling event. It's a chance to unwind, strengthen professional relationships, and foster camaraderie in a relaxed setting. We will plan to meet at 3:45 p.m. in the lobby of the hotel before heading over to Round 1 Bowling and Arcade. This is a pay-your-own-way event and is open to all.
Click here for full details on the networking opportunities.
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| 6:00 p.m. |
Premier Networking Reception | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Click here for details on the reception.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
| Time (Eastern) |
Session |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Registration & Coffee Service
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Announcement
Joseph G. Mattson, Devine Millimet Branch, Manchester, NH
Justin A. Hardin, Brown & James PC, Saint Louis, MO |
| 9:10 a.m. |
Neurological Injury from the Neurointerventionalist’s Chair
Difficult to diagnose neurological injury cases can be difficult to defend because the liability and causation issues cut across multiple disciplines. In this lecture, attendees will learn the best way to navigate this complex area of medicine.
Nasser Razack, MD, JD, Neurointerventional Associates, PA, St. Petersburg, FL |
| 10:10 a.m. |
Coffee Break
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| 10:25 a.m. |
Her Honor: Strengths and Strategies for Women in Law
A discussion with The Honorable Carrie E. Hyams, Court of Common Pleas, Cumberland County, PA who, prior to taking the bench, was a medical malpractice defense attorney.
Honorable Carrie E. Hyams, Court of Common Pleas, Cumberland County, PA
Andrea Merolla-Simister, Gidley, Sarli & Marusak, Providence, RI |
| 11:25 a.m. |
Artificial Intelligence and Its Use in Pathology
Artificial intelligence continues to infiltrate all areas of life, including medicine. In this discussion, learn how providers can improve patient outcomes with AI-powered technology and other players in the biotech space.
Eric Walk, MD, CMO, PathAI, Boston, MA |
| 12:25 p.m. |
Adjourn
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CLE Information
Earn up to 9.00 hours of continuing legal education hours (CLE), including 1.00 hour of Ethics from this seminar.
View CLE Credit by State
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 here for details on CLE late fees.
DRI's Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar is proudly supported by:
If you would like to contact DRI about seminar sponsorship opportunities (including pricing) or to reserve a spot, please visit the sponsorship page.
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 fill bags of food on Tuesday morning. Feeding a child before you feed yourself is a wonderful way to support children and families in the Philadelphia community.
Donate to Blessings in a Backpack
Interested in Helping with DRI Cares?
We need volunteers to help with set-up and to assist with packing during the Thursday morning break at 8:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. It is a great way to meet people and support Blessings in a Backpack. Please note - you do not have to sign up to fill bags of food. Everyone is encouraged to pack a bag of food!
Sign up to Volunteer
Additional Resources
If you have any questions or concerns regarding DRI programs, please contact DRI Customer Service at 312.795.1101 or custservice@dri.org.