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In Person Seminar

2025 Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar


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Duration:
48 Hours 30 Minutes
License:
Not Applicable
Location:
San Antonio, Texas

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Description

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This seminar marks the 38th of its kind, providing you with invaluable information and tools to represent your governmental clients. This year’s faculty includes preeminent insurance professionals, a renowned Supreme Court advocate, a well-respected Plaintiff’s attorney, a qualified immunity scholar, and prison experts from across the United States. Attendees will experience an assortment of topics, including handling prison medical claims, cannabis use and employment issues for public entities, Title IX updates, dealing with pro se litigants, how to handle 30(b)(6) depositions in the context of wrongful conviction cases, and considerably more to support a client’s success! Throughout the program you will have an abundance of opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and gain winning strategies from experienced litigators and insurance professionals. We look forward to you joining DRI in San Antonio, Texas for our annual, premier Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar.

Credits


Alabama

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
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.

General
10

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.

General
8.25
Ethics

1.75


Arizona

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency
Arizona does not pre-approve CLE.

General
8.25
Ethics

1.75


Arkansas

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
8.25
Ethics
1.75

California

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records.

General
8.25
Legal Ethics
0
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession
1
Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Substance Abuse/Mental Illness that Impairs Professional Competence
0.75

Colorado

Number of Accredited Hours: 11
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
11

Connecticut

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
8.25
Ethics
1.75

Delaware

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.3
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.

General
8.5
Ethics
1.8

Florida

Number of Accredited Hours: 12
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
10
Ethics
1
Mental Health and Wellness

1


Georgia

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
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.

General
8
Ethics
2

Hawaii

This course was approved under the Hawaii "Approved Jurisdiction" policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction.
Number of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
8.25
Ethics

1.75


Illinois

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
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.

General
8.25
Diversity & Inclusion
1
Mental Health
0.75

Indiana

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
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.

General
8.2
NLS (Non-Legal subject)
1.8

Iowa

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
8.25
Diversity & Inclusion
1
Wellness
0.75

Kansas

Number 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.

General
11.50

Kentucky

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
10

Louisiana

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.16
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.

General
8.16
Ethics
1
Professionalism
1

Minnesota

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
10

Missouri

Number of Accredited Hours: 12
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
9.8
Ethics
1
Elimination of Bias
1.2

Montana

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.25
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.

General
9.25
Ethics
1

Nebraska

Number of Accredited Hours: 11.25
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.

General
9.42
Ethics
1.83

Nevada

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
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.

General
8.5
Ethics
1
Substance Abuse
0.5

New Hampshire

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
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.

General
8.25
Ethics

1.75


New Jersey

Number of Accredited Hours: 12.2
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

General
10
Ethics
2.2

New Mexico

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
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.

General
8.25
Ethics
0.75
Equity in Justice

1


New York

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

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

General
8.25
Ethics
0.75
Diversity & Inclusion
1

Ohio

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency

General
9
Professional Conduct
1

Oregon

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
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.

General
8.25
Access to Justice
1
Mental Health/Substance Use
0.75

Pennsylvania

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
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.

General
8.5
Ethics
1.50

Rhode Island

Number of Accredited Hours: 12
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.

General
10
Ethics
2

South Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: 10.17
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.

General
8.34
Ethics
1
MH/SA
0.83

Texas

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
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.

General
8.25
Ethics
1.75

Utah

Number of Accredited Hours: 10
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.

General
8.5
Ethics
1.5

Vermont

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

General
7
Ethics
1

Virginia

Number of Requested Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
10

Washington

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 9.25
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.

General
8.25
Ethics Equity

1


West Virginia

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 12.2
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.

General
10
Ethics
2.2

Wisconsin

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
9
LPM

1


Wyoming

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 10
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

General
8.25
Ethics
1.75

Texas Claims Adjuster

Number of Accredited Hours: 2
Post Seminar Action: DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency

General

2


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.

Maine

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included:
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.

Missisippi

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

North Carolina

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

North Dakota

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included:
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.

Oklahoma

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included:  
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.

Tennessee

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Dual included:
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.

 


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.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Agenda

Wednesday, February 26
DRI Cares - Haven for Hope
Date/Time: Wed, Feb 26, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM (CST)
Location: Bonham D (3rd Floor)
Creative and Persuasive Use of Technology in §1983 Cases
Date/Time: Wed, Feb 26, 2025 - 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
Margarita Making Class (4-5 p.m. Wednesday)
Date/Time: Wed, Feb 26, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM (CST)
Welcome Reception
Date/Time: Wed, Feb 26, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Pref A (2)
Dine-Arounds
Date/Time: Wed, Feb 26, 2025 - 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM (CST)

Thursday, February 27
Friends of Bill W.
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 07:30 AM to 08:30 AM (CST)
Location: Presidio C (3)
Registration
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Pref A (2)
Welcome and Introductions
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 09:15 AM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
30(b)(6) Depositions
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 09:15 AM to 10:15 AM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
DRI Cares - Blessings in a Backpack
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)
Coffee Break
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Pref A & B (2)
Supreme Court Review and Analysis
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
Title IX
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
Hot Topics in Land Use
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom C
Networking Luncheon (at the hotel) - ticket included in registration price
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star A Foyer (2)
Police Practices – Mental Health and De-Escalation
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 02:00 PM to 02:50 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
Qualified Immunity
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 02:50 PM to 03:40 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
Break
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 03:40 PM to 04:00 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Pref A & B (2)
Handling Prison Medical Claims
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
Government Liability Committee Business Meeting (open to all)
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 05:30 PM to 06:00 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star DEF
Premier Networking Reception (ticket included in seminar registration)
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (CST)
Location: Smoke Skybar, 1100 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
GUEST TICKET ONLY: Premier Networking Reception (Price of one ticket included in your seminar registration)
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (CST)
Dine-Arounds
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 08:00 PM to 09:00 PM (CST)

Friday, February 28
DRI for Life | Run/Walk
Date/Time: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM (CST)
Location: Meet in the hotel lobby
Friends of Bill W.
Date/Time: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 07:30 AM to 08:30 AM (CST)
Location: Presidio C (3)
Registration
Date/Time: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Pref A (2)
Welcome and Introductions
Date/Time: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 09:10 AM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
General Liability Claims that Public Entities Face
Date/Time: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 09:10 AM to 10:10 AM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
Coffee Break
Date/Time: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 10:10 AM to 10:25 AM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Pref A (2)
First Amendment
Date/Time: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 10:25 AM to 11:25 AM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
School Bullying
Date/Time: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 10:25 AM to 11:25 AM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom C
Unconscious Bias
Date/Time: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 11:25 AM to 12:25 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF
Programs Adjourn
Date/Time: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 12:25 PM to 12:30 PM (CST)
Location: Lone Star Ballroom DEF