This dynamic panel will provide an informative look at the current state of e-discovery obligations and costs for litigants, as well as personal jurisdiction and its impact on chemical and toxic tort litigation. We serve as a trusted resource to other We reach out and engage as many audiences as possible using broad media coverage to provide a forum for discussion. Bull & Bowl is a short walk from the hotel and offers a unique experience in Austin featuring gaming experiences, including duckpin bowling (a variation of mini bowling), a mechanical bull, karaoke rooms, skee-ball, and more! You may choose to pay by credit card, check payable to Shepard Exposition Services, or bank wire transfer, however, we require your credit card authorization to be on file before we process your order(s) for service. Additionally, it will discuss thoughts about where this space may go in the future (particularly as more and more products integrate software into the product itself, which blurs the traditional notions of software). Jessica Kuredjian, Cassels, Toronto, Canada Early Bird Pricing: $695 Annual DRI Conference - The Business Continuity Conference 2023 Predictions: Will a Major City Experience Unprecedented Flooding? business continuity and/or disaster recovery profession. Clare Roubion, Louisiana Legal Ethics, LLC, Lafayette, LA. Jan Sander, PerformLaw, New Orleans, LA A DRI International certification is the most widely recognized and respected We will continue to raise funds for Caritas of Austin and donate any additional funds directly to the charity. Certification is a two-part process; verification of knowledge and What are some of the potential ethical issues that this trend raises? Printing is supported on Windows, iOS and macOS. You must make reservations by January 7, 2022to be eligible for the hotels group rate. The DRI Foundations mission is to provide financial, educational, and volunteer aid to those who have been impacted by disasters. To save this page as a PDF, click on the "Print Brochure" button and under printer destination select "Save as PDF" or "Print to PDF". PDF DRI 2022 Upcoming Events The leader in business continuity education and certification across many Digital Badge Program Learn more about how to unlock your DRI digital badge and display your DRI certification to enhance your online professional profile today. This presentation will provide strategies on how to defend these cases. Hilary Johnson, Crowell & Moring, Washington D.C. "TikTok Lawyering" In Todays Legal Landscape: The Continuing Impact of Social Media on Litigation Strategy A discussion of issues relevant when witnesses are foreign nationals, especially when serving as corporate representatives preparing such witnesses to testify, explaining the U.S. legal system, and concerns about expert opinions vs. lay testimony. Certification is a two-part process; verification of knowledge and confirmation of experience. Judge Andrew Edison is a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Exploring ventilation systems, airborne diseases, and associated liability/contracts/new building products, and reflecting on the pivots and forward-thinking changes that came from COVID-19-learned lessons. DRI Drive | Conference Archives - DRI Drive 3-6, 2024. . Stay up to date on emerging technologies, electric vehicles (EV), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and supply chain developments. Registration is now closed . Alexandria Layton, Evans Fears & Schuttert, Las Vegas, NV, Digital Evidence & Emerging Technologies and Trial Techniques (Joint Session), Digital Evidence & Emerging Technologies Registration is now open! The presentation will include a lively discussion on why use an in-house expert instead of a third-party expert, how to train an in-house expert, whether you should provide a report from the in-house expert and whether the in-house expert can also serve as your 30(b)(6) witness. . stronger with the DRI Hiring Guide. This creates a predicament for litigators who challenge fire investigators cause-and-origin opinions because the case law is unclear about how closely an expert needs to follow NFPA 921s methodology to support reliable opinions. This presentation will focus on the practical steps that we can take as individuals to improve well-being, drawing on recent research from cognitive science and beginning with the preface that happiness can be learned and applied. At trial, a biomechanical engineer may be able to offer medical opinions. Osama Abu-Saleem on LinkedIn: #driconference #dri2023 | 18 comments their students with information on business continuity professions and Vice Chair | Patrick Edwards, Stinson, Wichita, KS, MEWP Operator Training Certification Programs and Other Training Issues Moderator If you would like to join DRI to receive the member pricing and see the benefits of becoming a member, click here to go to the Application page. Please put "ADA Inquiry" Events | DRI Foundation 2023 Predictions: How Will ESG Compliance Drive Investments? The Foundation strives to provide training and employment to those who have specific needs that will further the goal of creating a more prepared and resilient world. 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Cook, Teague Campbell, Asheville, NC, In-House Experts: How to Identify and Use Them Mariah Jacobsen, Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Northfield, MN. During discovery, a biomechanical engineer can help you know what to ask for and interpret the medical records that you receive. Kristie S. Crawford, Brown & James, Springfield, MO Held, New Orleans, LA Maintaining your DRI International certification carries two requirements; an annual maintenance fee as well as Continuing Education Activity Points (CEAP). Every dollar makes a difference! The DRI Foundations Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) community provides female business continuity, crisis management and disaster recovery professionals with learning and networking opportunities. Join DRIs Construction Law Committee (and the DRI Women in the Law Committee) in our DRI Cares event. the DRI Hiring Guide. DRI Conference, Past Award of Maintaining your DRI International certification carries two requirements; an Vice Chair | Allison Waase, Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan, LLP, Westchester, NY, How to Best Challenge Fire Cause-and-Origin Opinions Under NFPA 921 3-6, 2024. Excellence in Resilience, Resilient the importance of succession planning for the benefit both the law firm and its clients; how succession planning impacts retention and continuity of the firm and client relationships; how to approach the subject with senior attorneys; and. Courses, BCOE 0100: Understanding Professional Practice One, BCOE 0200: Understanding Professional Practice Two, BCOE 0300: Understanding Professional Practice Three, BCOE 0400: Understanding Professional Practice Four, BCOE 0500: Understanding Professional Practice Five, BCOE 0600: Understanding Professional Practice Six, BCOE 0700: Understanding Professional Practice Seven, BCOE 0800: Understanding Professional Practice Eight, BCOE 0900: Understanding Professional Practice Nine, BCOE 1000: Understanding Professional Practice Ten, Business Continuity for Insurance Professionals, Pandemic Preparedness Chair | Andrew E. Stead, McMillan, Calgary, Canada NEW in 2022 4 Additional On-Demand Programs Included With Every Seminar! Join us at DRI2024 in New Orleans, Mar. Chair | John W. Halpin, Laffey, Leitner & Goode, LLC, Milwaukee, WI July 26, 2023 - July 27, 2023 Event. This presentation will provide an overview of the law and its requirements, a discussion of whether the law only applies to childcare items, and a conversation regarding whether this law suggests a larger trend toward these types of requirements on manufacturers of all products, not just childcare items. Event Schedule - DRI Conference - The Business Continuity Conference Specifically, we will provide an evidence-based arsenal of practical tools that lawyers can apply in their own lives to improve their well-being. The leader in business continuity education and certification across many industries, DRI International offers team training designed to fit the needs of every organization, from private corporations to the public sector and everywhere in-between. The DRI room block at the Austin Marriott is now sold out on select dates. 2023 Predictions: Where Will the Next Alternate Energy Source Be Found? To receive these discounts, please contact Direct Travel Ltd., DRIs official travel provider, at 800.840.0908. A discussion of issues such as ways lawyers can assist their experts better, dealing with experts in new normal of COVID, remote inspections, drafting of reports, testimony preparation and much more. Pricing: $13 per person See what's coming up next and view CLE Credit will be sought from every state requiring CLE hours in elimination of bias/diversity and inclusion, ethics, substance abuse/mental health, and law practice management. 78701. **Group registration is for registering 5 or more attendees, members and non-members. Enter your credit card information and click Submit Order once all required information is entered. 2022 Events Dates and locations are subject to change. During this session, we will explore the tactical and practical considerations for practitioners and companies relating to alteration of digital evidence such as photographs and videos. Select from one of the gift amounts or set your own amount. Click here for more details about Caritas of Austin. Investigating claims and lawsuits often requires interviews with employees. Upcoming DRI Events Chair | Rachel Cooper, McMillan, Toronto, Canada Ian Botnick, Johnson Controls, Inc., Naperville, Illinois This webinar will provide you with tips and information on new issues related to technology and the practice of law, including the challenges of the remote work environment. Konrad Pilatowicz, U-Haul International, Inc., Phoenix, AZ Brian Kennel, PerformLaw, New Orleans, LA Thats the bad news. To save this page as a PDF, click on the "Print Brochure" button and under printer destination select "Save as PDF" or "Print to PDF". BCM is a holistic management process that identifies potential threats to an organization and the impacts to business operations those threats, if realized, might cause, and which provides a framework for building organizational resilience. 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If the government rate does not appear after logging in, please call DRI directly at, Expansive programming designed to improve all aspects of your practice, Cutting-edge research presentations on how the pandemic changed jurors and jury selection strategies, A Fireside Chat with CPSC Commissioner Feldman on emerging issues in the CPSC, Sessions on how the increased use of artificial intelligence has and will impact product liability litigation, Targeted programming stemming from collaboration amongst the 18 Specialized Litigation Groups, A special session from DRI CEO, Dean Martinez (former General Counsel of the Association for Supply Chain Management),Craig Dupen, Senior Corporate Counsel of Kubota Tractor Corporation and Nate Walker, In House Counsel of Husqvarna Group on how supply chains will impact product liability and risk, Taking advantage of DRIs Ambassador Program (available to first-time attendees), Connecting with old and new colleagues during several on- and off-site networking events, Getting involved with the Product Liability Committee through one of the 18 Specialized Litigation Groups (SLGs) offering additional programs. How do you defend a case alleging your product lacked an optional safety feature? - Deep Fakes and the Manipulation of Digital Evidence Using Crafty Edits, Artificial Intelligence, Selective Omission, and Good Ole Fashion Fabrication Elizabeth M. Brotten, Foley & Mansfield PLLP, Minneapolis, MN Resilience, Annual Join us in Austin, Texas, for the 2023 DRI Product Liability Conference. Are there products that are too complicated/dangerous to fit this model? Travel Discounts: DRI is pleased to announce that discounted air fares are available on various major air carriers for DRI seminar attendees. Search courses for more information. to provide a forum for discussion. Group rate deadline: Wednesday, February 7, 2024. We reach out and engage as many audiences as possible using broad media coverage Emma Ross, Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum, Chicago, IL The good news is that research proven interventions exist that increase happiness without requiring a radical change in circumstances. Award of Excellence Winners, Collegiate PDF 2023 Upcoming Seminars | DRI Continued unhappiness impacts performance, relationships, and physical health. Join us in Austin, Texas, for the 2023 DRI Product Liability Conference. Headquarters 1115 Broadway What is Business Continuity Management (BCM)? Take advantage of the group rate of $299.00 Single/Double in one of two ways: The hotel block is limited and rooms and rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. New Global Resilience Ranking Has Bad News for One Part of the U.S. Is Skyrocketing Stress the Next Resilience Threat? Find out where you can meet DRI. 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NEW in 2023 Four Additional On-Demand Programs Included With Every Seminar! 2023 Predictions: Will North Koreas Missile Tests Go Too Far? certifications recognized by private and public sector organizations around the This program will address that question and discuss issues of bias in the courtroom more broadly and will challenge viewers to recognize their own biases and to learn how those biases could affect their assessment of potential jurors, witnesses, judges, and adversaries. Hear from world-class speakers on topics that impact defense practitioners in product liability cases while expanding your professional network. Take advantage of the group rate of $299.00 Single/Double in one of two ways: The hotel block is limited and rooms and rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. School/College, Letter from the Lauren Buford, Walgreen Co., Deerfield, Illinois 60015. DRI Conference. in the subject line of your email and we will assist you. Be a part of the premier business continuity conference. 2022 edition of Construction Law Seminar will be held at Austin Marriott Downtown, Austin starting on 26th January. Matthew Cairns, Textron Inc., Providence, RI This year was no exception. Casey S. Erick, Cowles Thompson, Dallas, TX Join us at DRI2024 in New Orleans, Mar. The speakers will discuss the main types of foodborne illnesses and the best methods of preventing them. If you are having trouble accessing www.drii.org, you can email driinfo@drii.org for assistance. This presentation will address the growing trend of "TikTok Lawyering" recently popularized during the Johnny Depp Trial. Help us fulfill our mission to give back and move forward. See what's coming up next and view previously Make sure you can advise your clients, from major retailers to mom-and-pop shops innocently shipping across the border, on how to best manage issues as they arise in real time. Join us at DRI2024 in New Orleans, Mar. Join this session to gain a foundational understanding of disease-causing microorganisms and pathogens, including the top 5 pathogens that cause food illnesses. 2022 Trucking Law Seminar | DRI USA. Chair | Shannon Nessier, Hanson Bridgett, San Francisco, CA California passed a law that requires that large stores have a gender-neutral section to display a reasonable selection of gender-neutral. If you would like to have access to the DRI online travel booking tool, you must complete a Business Travel Profile form at www.dt.com. industries, DRI International offers team training designed to fit the needs of DRI International webinars cover vital resilience issues, engaging and informing Austin Marriott Downtown, Austin, TX You are cordially invited to a festive evening at the DRI Foundation Auction Benefit in Austin, TX during the annual DRI Conference. Annual DRI Conference. EARLY REGISTRATION* Vice Chair | George R. Wray, BLG, Toronto, Canada, Comprehensive Practice Update What are corporate sustainability goals, and how can industry leaders partner with utilities to meet them? What else can young attorneys do to set themselves apart? Statement, International Time: 4:00 p.m. They currently have an exhibit on Lady Bird Beyond the Wildflowers in addition to the permanent features. about the profession. organization and the impacts to business operations those threats, if realized, The DRI Foundations strength is in its supporters who share in our vision. The default value is $100. Washington, D.C. 2023 Strictly Automotive Seminar Join us for a timely seminar focused on current issues affecting those who practice in the automotive space. Vice Chair | Denis F. Alia, Cetrulo, LLP, Boston MA, Direct to Consumer Marketing That is the case for our recent donation to ViequesLove, which promotes preparedness in Vieques, an island of Puerto Rico. Be a part of the premier business continuity conference. Chair | Rachel Remke, Arent Fox Schiff, Chicago, IL The DRI Foundations Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) Committee is proud to present its first Mentor of the Year Award to WBCM Executive Committee member Marsha Buehler, MBCP and VP of Business Resiliency Management and Oversight Management for JP Morgan Chase. Register Now. Often diversity programs and initiatives are focused on visible traits such as gender or race, but bias exists related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and some disabilities that are not readily visible to the eye. Sean Kennel, PerformLaw, New Orleans, LA. Thanks to the generosity of our members, our Committee will be purchasing items such as socks, hand sanitizer, bottled water, and toiletries, which we will be assembling on site for delivery. of every organization, from private corporations to the public sector and Printing is supported on Windows, iOS and macOS. They will explain how technology can impact your case, as well as when your motor vehicle accident suddenly becomes a products liability claim. Within 24 business hours, you will receive information on accessing the system. Sponsored by Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, Cassels Brock & Blackwell, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, Date: Thursday, February 2 from 6:008:00 p.m. DRI only certifies Location: LBJ Presidential Library / 2313 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705. Emergency Preparedness Manager for Capital Metro (CAPMET), Austin's public transportation system. To do our part, the Foundation has created a Veterans Outreach Program to help our Veterans realize their dreams and help both themselves and their respective organizations achieve great success as they transition into the professions of emergency response, crisis management, business continuity and disaster recovery. Thats the bad news. DRI Conference, Awards of Chair | Luis A. 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Stacy Douglas, Everett Dorey LLP, Irvine, CA BCM is a holistic management process that identifies potential threats to an Earn up to 13.50 hours of continuing legal education hours, including 1 hour of ethics credit from this seminar. certification to enhance your online professional profile today. Shannon Nessier, Hanson Bridgett, San Francisco, CA, Manufacturer's Risk Chair | Elizabeth L. Moyo, Porter Wright, Columbus, OH DRI only certifies professionals that have demonstrated both knowledge and experience in the business continuity and/or disaster recovery profession. Vice Chair | Xan Ingram Flowers, Butler Snow, Birmingham, AL, Distinguishing Yourself as Junior Attorney: The In-House Counsels Perspective PDF OF PAYMENT - Annual DRI Conference Location: Bull & Bowl, 501 W 6th St #200, Austin, TX 78701. We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our New York. Join Us for Volunteer Day at DRI2023 in Austin, TX. Download now. DRI International offers colleges and universities the opportunity to familiarize their students with information on business continuity professions and certifications recognized by private and public sector organizations around the world. Learn about how these issues are developing in litigation matters and are affecting product liability risks, as well as the legal considerations for the use of the different technologies. For Android devices, some browsers do not support printing. Texas Governor Greg Abbott welcomed the DRI2023 conference and attendees to Austin, where resilience professionals from around the world gathered February 26- March 1 to learn . Join us at DRI2024 in New Orleans, Mar. Case Study Examination, Specialty For more information click here or For more information, call (646) 619-3599 or email getinvolved@driif.org . Find out where you can meet DRI. Despite its acceptance among fire investigators and courts across the country, courts refuse to elevate it to the standard for reliability under the Rules of Evidence. 304 E Cesar Chavez StreetAustin, TX 78701, Headquarters We appreciate your support! a Job, Find April Byrd, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, Philadelphia, PA Chair | Kristen E. Dennison, Littleton Park Joyce Ughetta & Park, Philadelphia, PA, ON Austin Marriott Downtown East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX. Non-Member Pricing: $1,595, GOVERNMENT MEMBER A picture may not be worth a thousand words. professionals that have demonstrated both knowledge and experience in the A DRI International certification is the most widely recognized and respected business continuity certification in the world.