Registration Information
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Member Pricing |
Non-Member Pricing |
Non-Member Bundle ^ |
Regular Registration*
(Now thru May 14) |
$695 |
$895 |
$815 |
| Onsite Registration* |
$895 |
$1,095 |
$1,015 |
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. |
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^ 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.
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Networking Events
Premier Networking Event at the XXXXX
Sponsored by: ABC
Date: Wednesday, Month Day from 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Pricing: Free when you register for the seminar (guest tickets $100 each, available at check-out)
Location: XXXXX, Address, City, State
TBD.
Hotel Information
The seminar will take place at DRI Headquarters, 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.
DRI has secured a discounted rate for seminar attendees at two Hyatt properties conveniently located in The Loop. To book your room at a discount rate, please access the links below:
Full Agenda
*Schedule and Speakers subject to change
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
| Time (Central) |
Session |
| 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). |
Thursday, May 15, 2025
| Time (Central) |
Session |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Coffee & Pastries at DRI Headquarters |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions
Shawn Y. Libman, Clarke Silverglate, Miami, FL |
| 8:45 a.m. |
Harnessing AI: Transforming Strategies, Efficiency, and Outcomes
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the practice of law for attorneys. This session delves into cutting-edge AI applications that enhance case preparation, streamline document review, and bolster courtroom strategies. Explore real-world examples of AI-driven tools for predictive analytics, evidence analysis, and client risk assessment. Learn how to leverage technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve favorable outcomes. Whether you’re a seasoned litigator or new to the field, this session provides actionable insights to integrate AI into your practice ethically and effectively, keeping you ahead in a competitive legal landscape.
Leon Silver, Silver Cain PLC, Phoenix, AZ |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Litigation Avoidance Toolkit
From contractual and insuring agreements to early claim handling and effective use of outside counsel, any business can be properly and strategically equipped with the right tools to avoid litigation through early risk assessment strategies that attempt to set up the best framework to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
Patricia Conti, Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Chesapeake, VA
Megan Peterson, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans, LA |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Break
|
| 11:00 a.m. |
Defending Negligent Security Claims: Key Issues & Trends
This panel discussion will explore the critical issues in defending negligent security claims in the era of nuclear verdicts. The session will highlight trends in juror attitudes and verdicts from claims professionals with firsthand experience defending these claims before hostile juries. Attendees will learn how to effectively investigate, assess and resolve claims to better defend business owners.
Kingshuk Roy, Freeman Mathis & Gary, Chicago, IL
Jennifer Muellenbach, AIC, CLMP, Society Insurance, Fond du Lac, WI |
| 12:00 p.m. |
DRI Networking Lunch
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| 12:45 p.m. |
Ted Talk: Hot Topics in Retail and Hospitality Litigation
Thank you for coming to our Ted Talk. Don't miss the two sessions listed below:
-Forever is a Really Long Time
-Defending Premises Liability Claims in the Vacation Rental Space
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| 12:45 p.m. |
Forever is a Really Long Time— What You Need to Know About PFAS and "Forever Chemicals"
You mean like – FOREVER-forever? If you have looked at the news recently, you have probably seen headlines of all shapes and sizes about PFAS and “forever” chemicals—those man-made substances lasting thousands of years that are in most of the consumer products we use and have been detected in the bloodstream of every American who has been tested. This panel will present information that attorneys and industry representatives in retail and hospitality need to know about PFAS chemicals. It will begin with a brief description of what PFAS chemicals are and where they are found, as well as the potential health risks. The panel will then provide information on the issues already appearing in PFAS litigation, projections of where PFAS litigation may be going in the future, and how the retail and hospitality industry can manage this risk now. Is this the next asbestos litigation?
Andrew Dorn, Illinois Tool Works, Glenview, IL |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Defending Premises Liability Claims in the Vacation Rental Space: Challenges and Solutions from a National Perspective
Observations and practical perspectives on the unique aspects of and challenges presented by the private home vacation rental and management space from a national coordinating counsel.
Nathan A. Hall, Christensen Hsu Sipes, LLP, Chicago, IL |
| 2:15 p.m. |
Break
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| 2:30 p.m. |
CLE Session |
| 3:00 p.m. |
The Spotlight is on Your Case: Ethical Constraints for Communicating with the Media
Imagine that you have been working on a case with sensitive issues when you suddenly receive a call from a reporter asking you to comment on the case. Can you comment? Should you comment? How will this affect your case? Is there a way to alleviate the prejudice caused by opposing counsel’s comments to the media? During this session we will explore the ethical rules related to communicating with the media and best practices for when your case has shifted to the court of public opinion.
Lauren Buford, Esq., Walgreen Co., Deerfield, IL
Kristie Crawford, Brown & James, P.C., Springfield, MO |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Adjourn |
CLE Information
Earn up to TBD hours of continuing legal education hours (CLE) 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 here for details on CLE late fees.
DRI's Retail and Hospitality Litigation 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
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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 the way to the joint networking lunch on XXXXX. Feeding a child before you feed yourself is a wonderful way to support children and families in the XXXXX community.
Donate to Blessings in a Backpack
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.