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In Person Seminar

2024 Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar


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Practice Area:
Governmental Liability
Duration:
47 Hours 30 Minutes
License:
Not Applicable
Location:
Phoenix, Arizona

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Description

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DRI is proud to announce the 37th annual Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar in Phoenix, AZ! This seminar will provide you with invaluable information and tools to represent your governmental clients. This year’s faculty include preeminent insurance professionals, a renowned Supreme Court advocate, a qualified immunity scholar, and Section 1983 experts from across the United States. Attendees will develop litigation and trial tactics, including maintaining client relations, defending officer depositions, addressing medical causation in use-of-force cases, giving an opening statement, and more! As always, attendees will also have opportunities to network and exchange ideas and winning strategies with experienced litigators and insurance professionals. See you in Phoenix!

Credits

CLE Late Fee Due to states charging late CLE submission fees, beginning with the January 2024 seminars, there will be a $100 late fee to report CLE credits submitted more than 30 days after a seminar/virtual event. For more information, please see here.


Alabama

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Seminar Course/Activity Number: NA
Post-Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Alaska

CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.

Ethics

1

General
9.5

Arizona

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency
Arizona does not pre-approve CLE.

Ethics

1

General
9.5

Arkansas

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
9.5

California

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records.

General
9.5
Legal Ethics
1

Connecticut

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Delaware

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Florida

Number of Accredited Hours: 12.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
11.5

Georgia

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Hawaii

This course was approved under the Hawaii "Approved Jurisdiction" policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction.
Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics

1

General
9.5

Illinois

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Indiana

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Iowa

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Kansas

Number of Accredited Hours: 12.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics & Professionalism
1
General
11.5

Kentucky

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Louisiana

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Maine

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Minnesota

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Mississippi

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Missouri

Number of Accredited Hours: 12.6
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1.2
General
11.4

Montana

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Nebraska

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Nevada

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

New Hampshire

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
As of July 1, 2014, attorneys will be reporting their own attendance to programs on a new online system. There will no longer be sponsor accreditation in NH.

Ethics

1

General
9.5

New Jersey

Number of Accredited Hours: 12.6
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

Ethics
1.2
General
11.4

New Mexico

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

New York

This course was approved under the New York Approved Jurisdiction Policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction. 

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

Ethics
1
General
9.5

North Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: 8.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
7.5

North Dakota

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Ohio

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency

General
9.5
Professional Conduct
1

Oklahoma

Number of Accredited Hours: 12.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
11.5

Oregon

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Pennsylvania

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Rhode Island

Number of Accredited Hours: 12.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
11.5

South Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Tennessee

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Dual
1
General
9.5

Texas

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Utah

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Vermont

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Virginia

Number of Requested Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Washington

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 11.5
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1
General
8
Other
2.50

West Virginia

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 12.6
Post Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ethics
1.2
General
11.4

Wisconsin

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 12.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
11.5

Wyoming

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 10.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
9.5

Texas Claims Adjuster

Number of Accredited Hours: 5
Post Seminar Action: DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency

General

5


British Columbia

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included:
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your Province

Colorado

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included:
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Idaho

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included:
Post Seminar Action: D

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ontario

Number of Accredited Hours: The Law Society of Upper Canada does not accredit Substantive Hours. If you attend the full program, you will receive full credit.
Ethics included:
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your Province

Puerto Rico

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 
Post Seminar Action: DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency


Course Materials

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Location

Venue Name/Location Forthcoming

Please note this program will be in the city/state specified but an exact venue location has not been determined yet.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Agenda

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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DRI Cares - St. Vincent de Paul
Date/Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2024 - 08:45 AM to 11:30 AM (MST)
Location: St. Vincent de Paul, 2120 S. 3rd Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Registration
Date/Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM (MST)
Location: Phoenix Front Foyer (3rd Floor)
Reporting Claims
Date/Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2024 - 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM (MST)
Speaker(s): Tricia Ambrose , Regina DePumpo , Chris Duffy
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Networking/Cocktail Hour (at the hotel)
Date/Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2024 - 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM (MST)
Location: Valley Overlook (4th Floor)
Dine-Arounds (on your own)
Date/Time: Wed, Jan 17, 2024 - 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM (MST)

Thursday, January 18, 2024
Registration
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM (MST)
Location: Phoenix Front Foyer (3rd Floor)
Welcome and Introductions
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 09:15 AM (MST)
Speaker(s): Kevin Allen
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Handling Police Claims: Day One
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 09:15 AM to 10:15 AM (MST)
Speaker(s): Joseph Vigil , David Ware
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Coffee Break
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM (MST)
Location: Phoenix Front Foyer (3rd Floor)
Supreme Court Review and Analysis
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (MST)
Speaker(s): Tom Dupree
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Breakout Sessions #1
Litigation Spotlight: Color of Authority
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (MST)
Speaker(s): Angel Jarmusz
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Litigation Spotlight: Defending First Amendment Claims
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (MST)
Speaker(s): Karen Stillwell , Toby Terpstra
Location: Phoenix B (3rd Floor)
None
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (MST)
Networking Luncheon (at the hotel) - ticket included in registration price
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM (MST)
Location: Valley Overlook (4th Floor)
Qualified Immunity
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 01:45 PM to 02:45 PM (MST)
Speaker(s): Karen Blum
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Litigation Spotlight: The Science of Use-of-Force
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 02:45 PM to 04:15 PM (MST)
Speaker(s): Jamie Borden , Mary Erlingson , Mark Kroll
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Handling Police Claims: Depositions
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 04:15 PM to 05:15 PM (MST)
Speaker(s): Tina Retts
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Governmental Liability Committee Business Meeting (open to all)
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 05:15 PM to 06:00 PM (MST)
Speaker(s): Ryan M. Kunhart , Monté Williams
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Premier Networking Reception (ticket included in seminar registration)
Date/Time: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (MST)
Location: Valley Overlook (4th Floor)
GUEST TICKET ONLY: Premier Networking Reception (Price of one ticket included in your seminar registration)

Friday, January 19, 2024
Registration
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 19, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM (MST)
Location: Phoenix Front Foyer (3rd Floor)
Coffee Service
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 19, 2024 - 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM (MST)
Location: Phoenix Front Foyer (3rd Floor)
Ethics: Attorney Behavior
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 19, 2024 - 09:10 AM to 10:10 AM (MST)
Speaker(s): Hon. Blaney , Hon. Tuchi , Ann Trivett
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Breakout Sessions #2
Tasers: Myth v. Reality
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 19, 2024 - 10:25 AM to 11:25 AM (MST)
Speaker(s): Jeffrey Ho , Amy Nguyen
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Developing Litigation Trends: Homelessness
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 19, 2024 - 10:25 AM to 11:25 AM (MST)
Speaker(s): Jody C. Corbett
Location: Phoenix B (3rd Floor)
None
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 19, 2024 - 10:25 AM to 11:25 AM (MST)
Breakout Sessions #3
Handling Police Claims: First Day of Trial
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 19, 2024 - 11:25 AM to 12:25 PM (MST)
Speaker(s): Eugene Ramirez
Location: Phoenix C (3rd Floor)
Transgender Youth and School Facilities
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 19, 2024 - 11:25 AM to 12:25 PM (MST)
Speaker(s): Robert Sniffen , Terry Harmon
Location: Phoenix B (3rd Floor)
None
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 19, 2024 - 11:25 AM to 12:25 PM (MST)
Program Adjourns
Date/Time: Fri, Jan 19, 2024 - 12:25 PM to 12:30 PM (MST)