DRI | Association of Lawyers Defending Business

DRI is the largest association of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel.

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Thanks to everyone for a fantastic Day 2 at DRI's 2026 Annual Meeting! Kicked off the morning with a run/walk, we heard from incredible speakers, gained fresh takeaways, explored DC with “CLE on the Go,” and an evening at the International Spy Museum!

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Thank you to LawyerGuard for sponsoring an evening at the International Spy Museum. Last night was unforgettable! We reconnected with old friends, met new ones, and explored one of Washington, D.C.’s most unique and interactive attractions.

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Hi! I'm Dean Martinez, CEO of DRI.

Our Annual Meeting is about the ideas we share, the relationships we strengthen, and the work we do together long after the event ends.

I’m proud of the commitment our members bring to this community!

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Did you attend DRI's "CLE on the GO" sessions? Attendees earned #CLE while exploring some of the fabulous local sights of DC. What fun will today bring at #DRI2026AM? 

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📸 Ready to refresh your professional headshot? Stop by our headshot booth to get an updated photo you can use on LinkedIn, your website, and beyond! Last chance to get your professional headshot will be tomorrow from 8 AM to 9 AM!

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DRI attendees participated in a DRI Cares event with Friendship Place to make care kits for veterans and others in the DC community who are experiencing homelessness.

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Annual Meeting attendees were up bright and early this morning for a DRI for Life run/walk! Participants put on their red, white, and blue and joined us for the Star-Spangled Banner Walk/Run!

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This morning, attendees gathered for the Opening Session of DRI’s 2026 Annual Meeting featuring keynote speaker, United States Attorney General Bill Barr. Attendees joined Attorney General Barr and DRI President‑Elect Jill Rice for a fireside chat.

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It was a memorable first day at DRI's 2026 Annual Meeting in #DC! #DRILawyers spent some time getting to know each other at the First & Second Time Attendee Program. Then, attendees visited the Exhibit Showcase for the Welcome Reception!

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[DRI | Association of Lawyers Defending Business @DRICommunity]

It was a memorable first day at DRI's 2026 Annual Meeting in #DC! #DRILawyers spent some time getting to know each other at the First & Second Time Attendee Program. Then, attendees visited the Exhibit Showcase for the Welcome Reception!

#DRI2026AM #DRICommunity

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#DRICommunity celebrated the start of Annual Meeting by reconnecting with old friends and colleagues and making new acquaintances. Attendees joined us at the opening reception for regional food, beverages, and great conversation. 

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Wrapping up an amazing few days of education, conversation, and camaraderie at the 2026 DRI Leadership Conference in DC. Thanks to all the inspirational speakers, attendees, and staff! 

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It was exciting to kick off DRI's 2026 Annual Meeting last night with the DRI Leadership Celebration Dinner hosted by President-elect Jill Cranston Rice in #DC! Thank you to DRI leaders past and present! 

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📢Join us for this FREE member webinar: Four Ways Lawyers are Using AI: Insights from DRI’s AI Skills Lab. 📢

📆November 12, 2026

🕚11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central

🔗 Register: https://t.co/a10oWgpI9t

Free for DRI members. $50 for non-members. Earn 1.00 Hour of CLE.

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Kicked off a great day yesterday at the 2026 DRI Leadership Conference in DC with keynote speaker Ramona Maralis-Hill, CEO of Workshops Etc. LLC, to discuss committee function and purpose.

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Thank you to our outgoing Law Institute Members Jaime Walker Luse (Tydings & Rosenberg LLP) and June J. Essis (Weber Gallagher) for their hard work. Today they received awards from Law Institute Chair Ted J. McDonald III (McDonald Law Group PA).

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Defense attorneys playing plaintiff’s counsel?

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⏰ LAST DAY: Early bird pricing for DRI’s New York seminars ends today!

Register and save up to $700 on:
📍Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium: https://t.co/ZkWexxOKOl.
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Join DRI for our upcoming FREE webinar hosted by The Center brings together practical insights on how lawyers are putting AI to work.

November 12, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Register: https://t.co/a10oWgpI9t

Free for members. $50 for non-members. Earn 1.00 Hour of CLE.