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2025 Litigation Skills Seminar


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48 Hours 30 Minutes
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Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Jury verdicts are rising nationwide due to economic factors and tactics employed by the plaintiff bar, which include narrative-style storytelling and specific damage claims that encourage speculative damages, leaving the defense bar playing catchup. If you encounter these issues and want tools to fight back, join us in Philadelphia for a hands-on seminar. The first day features a live mock trial with impartial jurors, where defense lawyers will present a case involving nebulous injuries from a clear liability collision to secure a nuclear verdict. You’ll learn trial tactics, strategies, and pitfalls from both sides, watch the jury deliberate, and analyze their thought process. On Wednesday, there will be an open forum with jury consultant Nick Polavin to discuss the mock trial’s outcome and lessons learned. We will conclude the seminar by hearing from subject matter experts in the area of artificial intelligence and the role it has, and will continue to have, in litigation. Get ahead of your competition by learning how to use AI (and importantly, how to use it ethically), and how to identify and combat your opponents’ unethical or problematic use of this changing technology.

Credits


Alabama

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

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
7

Arizona

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency
Arizona does not pre-approve CLE.

Ethics

1

General
7

Arkansas

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
7

California

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

General
7
Legal Ethics
1

Connecticut

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
7

Florida

Number of Accredited Hours: 9.5
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
2.5
General
6
Technology
1

Georgia

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

Hawaii

This course was approved under the Hawaii "Approved Jurisdiction" policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction.
Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics

1

General
7

Idaho

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

Illinois

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

Indiana

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

Iowa

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
7

Kentucky

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
7

Louisiana

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

Minnesota

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
7

Missouri

Number of Accredited Hours: 9.6
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1.2
General
8.4

Nevada

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

New Hampshire

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

New Jersey

Number of Accredited Hours: 9.6
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

Ethics
1.2
General
8.4

New Mexico

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

New York

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

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

Ethics
1
General
7

Ohio

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency

General
7
Professional Conduct
1

Pennsylvania

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

Rhode Island

Number of Accredited Hours: 9.5
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
8.5

South Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

Tennessee

Number of Accredited Hours: 8
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
7

Vermont

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

Ethics
1
General
7

Virginia

Number of Requested Hours: 8
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Ethics
1
General
7

West Virginia

Numbera of Accredited Hours: 9.6
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
8.4

Colorado

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

Delaware

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.

Kansas

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included:
Law Practice Management 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.

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

Montana

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.

Nebraska

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.

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.

Oregon

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included:
Access to Justice included:
Mental Health/Substance Use 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.

Texas

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.

 

Utah

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included:
Professionalism & Civility 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.

 

Washington

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included:
Nexus Subject 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.

 

Wisconsin

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

Wyoming

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

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Agenda

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Seminar+

Maximize your networking at the seminar without missing out on valuable CLE credits! If you miss a main stage session due to a client call or other obligations, DRI has you covered. We're recording most main stage presentations (audio and slides) on Thursday and Friday, available on-demand after the seminar. Whether you're networking or handling work, this package ensures you can still earn maximum CLE credits. Please note, breakout sessions and some main stage presentations may not be recorded due to speaker restrictions. Recordings will be available within a week of the seminar, and CLE credit can only be claimed once per session.

Add-On Seminar+: $99. Non-refundable.

Monday, March 17, 2025
Registration
Date/Time: Mon, Mar 17, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Registration 2 (5th Floor)
Bourbon Tasting (Mon 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Date/Time: Mon, Mar 17, 2025 - 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall 4 (4th Floor)
Welcome Reception
Date/Time: Mon, Mar 17, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall Foyer (4th Floor)

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Coffee Service
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall Foyer (4th Floor)
Registration
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Registration 2 (5)
Introduction to Case Themes and Defense Strategies for Nebulous Injuries
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 09:15 AM to 10:15 AM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall 1&2 (4th Floor)
DRI Cares | Blessings in a Backpack
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Salon E (5th Floor)
Coffee Break
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall Foyer (4th Floor)
Mock Jury Study
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall 1&2 (4th Floor)
Networking Luncheon (at the hotel) - ticket included in registration price
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Salon IJKL (5th Floor)
Live Jury Deliberations
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall 1&2 (4th Floor)
Debrief and Live Q/A with Our Jury
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall 1&2 (4th Floor)
Litigation Skills Committee Business Meeting (open to all)
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 04:00 PM to 04:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Frankin Hall 1&2 (4th Floor)
Bourbon Tasting (Tues 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall 3 (4th Floor)
Premier Networking Reception
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Salon IJKL
Premier Networking Reception (ticket included in seminar registration)
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Salon IJKL
GUEST TICKET ONLY: Premier Networking Reception (Price of one ticket included in your seminar registration)
Date/Time: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 - 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Salon IJKL

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Coffee Service
Date/Time: Wed, Mar 19, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall Foyer (4th Floor)
Artificial Intelligence Workshop Pt. 1 – Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Litigation
Date/Time: Wed, Mar 19, 2025 - 09:10 AM to 10:10 AM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall 1&2 (4th Floor)
Coffee Break
Date/Time: Wed, Mar 19, 2025 - 10:10 AM to 10:25 AM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall Foyer (4th Floor)
Artificial Intelligence Workshop Pt. 2: Live Demonstration on Effective Use of AI
Date/Time: Wed, Mar 19, 2025 - 10:25 AM to 11:25 AM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall 1&2 (4th Floor)
The Ethical Implications of AI in Litigation
Date/Time: Wed, Mar 19, 2025 - 11:25 AM to 12:25 PM (EDT)
Location: Franklin Hall 1&2 (4th Floor)