SEMINAR Medical Liability and Health Care Law March 20 21, 2014 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada IN-HOUSE SPEAKERS INCLUDING Robin B. Fried Rady Children s Hospital San Diego Morris L. Jensby CHG Healthcare Services Inc. Kimber J. Lantry Hudson Insurance Group Ed Lynch MagMutual Insurance Company
DRI s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar offers two days of targeted instruction on emerging topics in the medical malpractice and health care law field. Aimed at defense attorneys, in-house counsel, claims professionals, and risk management personnel, this seminar is focused on cutting-edge topics presented by an accomplished faculty of attorneys, physicians, and claims professionals all leaders in their respective fields. There will be excellent networking opportunities, as well. Patrick J. Kearns Program Chair Ethen R. Shapiro Program Vice Chair Todd W. Smyth Committee Chair Alex J. Hagan Committee Vice Chair Stephen O. Plunkett Law Institute WHAT YOU WILL LEARN How to assess and avoid potential electronic medical records (EMR) pitfalls, plus risk mitigation strategies The unintended consequences of the Affordable Health Care Act and its impact on the health care system, the insurance industry, and the practice of law An overview of expert neuropsychologists different approaches when evaluating brain injury cases and the most effective methods for evaluating testing data and presenting at trial Tips and strategies for defending physicians facing allegations of serious personal misconduct Effective use of new trial technology to enhance your defense, and strategies for voir dire in medical malpractice cases PRESENTED BY DRI s Medical Liabilty and Health Care Law Committee THIS SEMINAR BROCHURE IS SPONSORED BY
PROGRAM SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014 6:00 p.m. Registration 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception SPONSORED BY Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014 Boarding Pass Kiosk SPONSORED BY Heidell Pittoni Murphy & Bach LLP 7:00 a.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast SPONSORED BY Starnes Davis Florie LLP 7:00 a.m. First-Time Attendees Breakfast MEDICAL LIABILITY AND HEALTH CARE LAW COMMITTEE CHAIR Todd W. Smyth 8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction Stephen O. Plunkett, Bassford Remele PA, Minneapolis, Minnesota Todd W. Smyth, Smyth Whitley LLC, Charleston, South Carolina Patrick J. Kearns, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, San Diego, California 8:15 a.m. Crises, Codes, and Cases: Defending the Crash Code Lawsuit The common causes of hospital crashes and the latest PALS and ALS protocols for responding to these events will be discussed. Dr. Schexnayder will also offer strategies on effectively defending health care providers who respond to crash codes and helping juries better understand the complexities of these cases. Stephen M. Schexnayder, M.D., Arkansas Children s Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas 9:05 a.m. The Unintended Consequences of the Affordable Health Care Act on the Health Care Law Industry The implementation of the Affordable Care Act, coupled with the unforeseen effects of the Supreme Court s decisions, has created a plethora of unintended consequences for federal and state governments, businesses, buyers, and health care providers. Mr. Lantry will explore the consequences of states opting out of the Medicaid expansion or the health insurance exchanges; look at the challenges facing health insurers, buyers, and employers; and discuss the consequences for hospitals, physicians, medical malpractice insurers, and the defense bar. Kimber J. Lantry J.D., CPCU, ARM, Hudson Insurance Group, Napa, California 10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break SPONSORED BY Ellis & Winters LLP 10:15 a.m. EMR Blockbuster (Part 1): Liability Issues and Risk Reduction This session will focus on current trends, compliance concerns, and emerging issues relating to electronic medical records and the role they play in today s health care environment. Potential pitfalls and risk mitigation strategies with EMRs, technical and design flaw concerns, and privacy and cyber security issues facing the health care field will be addressed. Robin B. Fried, Rady Children s Hospital San Diego, San Diego, California 11:10 a.m. EMR Blockbuster (Part 2): Impact on Medical Liability and Evidence Health care has faced a seismic shift in documentation practices over the last decade. Mr. Brouillard will address the fundamental shifts in medical liability principles, focusing on EMR driven production requests, evidentiary challenges, ethical considerations, and court rulings. He will emphasize practical tips for identifying and utilizing Health IT data sources to buttress your defense theory. Chad P. Brouillard, Foster & Eldridge LLP, Cambridge, Massachusetts 12:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 1:15 p.m. Using Technology to Enhance Your Case at Trial Mr. Gibson will discuss the latest advances in trial presentation technology. He will also demonstrate how technology can be used to PROGRAM SCHEDULE 1
PROGRAM SCHEDULE enhance the effectiveness of direct and crossexaminations and address the benefits of computer-aided jury selection. Robert B. Gibson, Heidell Pittoni Murphy & Bach LLP, White Plains, New York 2:05 p.m. The Many Faces of an Expert Neuropsychologist In cases of alleged brain injury, expert neuropsychologists often take different approaches. Some believe in a more actuarial assessment of the plaintiff via neuropsychological and psychological tools, while others favor of a more clinical, phenomenological approach. Dr. Lechuga will discuss these different faces, highlight their potential strengths and weaknesses, and analyze the most effective approaches through the use of case materials, reports, and testimony transcripts. David M. Lechuga, Ph.D., Neurobehavioral Clinic & Counseling Center, Lake Forest, California 3:00 p.m. Refreshment Break SPONSORED BY Wiggin and Dana LLP 3:15 p.m. Identifying Those at High Risk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Dr. Raphtis will offer medical insight on identifying those women and men at high risk and suggest physician practices to improve care and reduce liability. Ms. Andreou will examine the legal liability associated with delayed breast and ovarian cancers, including average verdicts and indemnity costs, and explore risk management tips for the physician/insured regarding informed consent and documenting treatment refusals. D. Jennifer Andreou, Plunkett Cooney LLP, Mt. Clemens, Michigan Constantine S. Raphtis, D.O., Saint Clair Shores OB/GYN, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan 4:05 p.m. Diversity in the Courtroom: Putting the Odds in Your Favor The trial lawyer who ignores diversity considerations at trial does so at his or her peril. Mr. Clark will demonstrate its importance through the use of anecdotes and personal examples. He will explain how analyzing the potential impact of diversity should be a fundamental part of trial preparation from the onset of the case through closing argument. Learn how unleashing the benefits of diversity can be part of a winning trial strategy. Kevin E. Clark, Lightfoot Franklin & White LLC, Birmingham, Alabama 5:05 p.m. Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee Meeting (open to all) 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception SPONSORED BY Advanced Practice Strategies 7:30 p.m. Dine-Arounds Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own). More details on-site. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014 Boarding Pass Kiosk SPONSORED BY Heidell Pittoni Murphy & Bach LLP 7:00 a.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast SPONSORED BY White and Steele PC 7:00 a.m. In-House to In-House Breakfast SPONSORED BY DRI Corporate Counsel Committee 7:00 a.m. Young Lawyers Breakout: Cross-Examination of the Expert in a Medical Malpractice Trial Tips for effective cross-examination and impeachment, developing the points you need to make in your case, creating your own style, and taking control of the cross-examination will be discussed. Using depositions and other documents effectively during the examination will be covered. Steven R. Schwegman, Quinlivan & Hughes PA, St. Cloud, Minnesota Jodi V. Terranova, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, Washington, D.C. 8:00 a.m. Announcements Ethen R. Shapiro, Hill Ward Henderson, Tampa, Florida 2
8:05 a.m. Effective Voir Dire In Medical Malpractice Cases What do jurors think of today s health care system and how can that kill your case at trial? Dr. Pathak will discuss the challenges of seating a fair and impartial jury in today s over-taxed health care climate, and will provide strategy and techniques for identifying the most dangerous jurors for cause and peremptory challenges. Asking the right questions in the right way during voir dire is critical to winning. Maithilee K. Pathak, Ph.D., J.D., R&D Strategic Solutions, Atlanta, Georgia 8:55 a.m. The Intersection of Fraud and Abuse Issues with Malpractice Claims As the plaintiffs bar and the Department of Justice become more aggressive in pursuing claims under the False Claims Act, they are developing creative theories that implicate not just traditional fraud, but the quality of care provided to Medicare beneficiaries. Mr. Dedmon will cover the basic concepts in the complex qui tam scheme responsible for more than $3 billion in civil recoveries in 2012 and outline the developing theories involving quality of care issues under the Act that practitioners may encounter, including attempts to use CMS regulations and guidance as the basis for establishing the standard of care. Ty E. Dedmon, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Birmingham, Alabama 9:40 a.m. Attacking the Plaintiff s Life Care Plan A life care plan is often a primary source of a plaintiff s alleged damages. Ms. Mitchell will discuss the process, methodology, and use of reality-based data in the creation of life care plans in personal injury litigation and will provide insight and strategies for the defense. Cathlin Vinett Mitchell, RN, BSN, CCM, CRRN, Cm, Care Management Consultants Inc., Brentwood, Tennessee 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break 10:45 a.m. Examining Medical Malpractice Litigation as a Business: Reconciling Profit Goals with Ethical Duties This presentation will focus on the ethical duties and considerations that arise from the business side of litigation and examine the potential concerns relating to reconciling profit goals with the defense lawyer s ethical obligations in defending malpractice cases and mass tort litigation. Frank M. McClellan, Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 11:45 a.m. Medical Liability Risks: From Betting the Odds to Rolling the Dice Hear industry high rollers discuss choosing the game (the insurers view of the playing field), determining the ante (rates), shuffling the deck (business mix), reading the cards that are dealt (evaluating cases), improving the odds (applying effective strategies), placing the bet (determining what it is worth to stay in), and when to hold and when to fold (settle or take the case to trial). Morris L. Jensby, CHG Healthcare Services Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah Ed Lynch, MagMutual Insurance Company, Atlanta, Georgia 12:40 p.m. Defending the Indefensible: Representing Physicians with Allegations of Serious Personal Misconduct Physicians and other licensed health care professionals who have been accused of serious personal misconduct, such as sexual abuse, assault, and substance addiction, face potential career-ending actions by hospitals, licensing boards, civil plaintiffs and law enforcement. Understanding the legal consequences arising from these disparate venues can be daunting for the attorney and confusing for the professional. Ms. Gregor will discuss strategies for identifying the risks and managing the proceedings in each venue, and for assisting the client in a high stress situation. Nancy E. Gregor, Baltimore, Maryland PROGRAM SCHEDULE 1:30 p.m. Adjourn 3
FACULTY FACULT Y D. Jennifer Andreou, a partner at Plunkett Cooney LLP in Mount Clemens, Michigan, focuses on the defense of health care professionals and facilities. Ms. Andreou is the practice group leader of the firm s medical liability trial team. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and was a Woman in the Law honoree. Ms. Andreou has tried more than 60 cases to verdict. Chad P. Brouillard, an attorney at Foster & Eldridge LLP in Cambridge, Massachusetts, represents health care providers and institutions in civil litigation and administrative matters. He speaks and publishes on electronic health records liability, e-discovery, and health care technology liability and has testified before the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology on these issues. Kevin E. Clark is a partner with Lightfoot Franklin & White LLC in Birmingham, Alabama. His general civil defense litigation practice emphasizes product liability, personal injury, toxic torts, consumer fraud, insurance sales practice litigation, and employment discrimination. Mr. Clark is a past chair of DRI s Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee. Ty E. Dedmon is a partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Birmingham, Alabama. He represents health care clients in both personal injury and commercial disputes. Mr. Dedmon represents physicians, nurses, and hospitals in medically complex professional liability actions. He defends health care industry clients against fraud and abuse claims involving secondary payer reimbursement, pricing fraud, drug utilization, and employment practices. Robin B. Fried is the director of risk management, legal counsel at Rady Children s Hospital San Diego. An attorney, she was a medical malpractice law firm associate and assistant chief counsel at the California Department of Managed Care before entering the risk management field. Before law school, she held various hospital nursing management positions. Ms. Fried is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management. Robert B. Gibson, a partner at Heidell Pittoni Murphy & Bach LLP, manages its White Plains, New York, office. He represents major teaching hospitals and individual physicians in medical malpractice actions. Mr. Gibson has been selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers and has earned Martindale-Hubbell s AV Preeminent rating in the field of medical malpractice. Nancy E. Gregor has focused on health law for more than 30 years, representing state administrative agencies, hospitals, medical staffs, and providers as a Maryland assistant attorney general, in private practice, and as in-house counsel at the Johns Hopkins Health System in Baltimore. Much of her practice has been devoted to matters involving physicians and other providers with privileging, licensing, and civil or criminal issues. Alex J. Hagan, a partner with Ellis & Winters LLP in Raleigh, North Carolina, focuses on medical, hospital, and commercial laboratory defense, as well as business and product liability litigation. He represents software manufacturers, automobile manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers. Mr. Hagan has been selected by Best Lawyers in America for medical malpractice and personal injury defense. He is the vice chair of DRI s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee. Morris L. Jensby is the vice president of risk management at CHG Healthcare Services Inc. in Salt Lake City. CHG is a nationwide health care staffing company, which provides physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals for temporary and permanent positions through the United States and its territories. Previously, Mr. Jensby was the general manager for Hamlin & Burton Liability Management Inc. Patrick J. Kearns is an attorney with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in its San Diego office. His trial practice focuses on defending medical, dental, and legal professionals in malpractice litigation and in state licensing board matters. Mr. Kearns was named Outstanding New Lawyer in 2008 by the San Diego Defense Lawyers. He is the program chair for this seminar. Kimber J. Lantry, J.D., CPCU, ARM, serves as executive vice president, healthcare of Hudson Insurance Group in Napa, California, where he directs the retail medical malpractice insurance operations insuring hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers. He has 37 years of insurance industry experience, all of it concentrated in health care professional liability. Mr. Lantry has worked for Fireman s Fund, the Doctors Company, NORCAL, and Marsh & McLennan. David M. Lechuga, Ph.D., the director of the Neurobehavioral Clinic & Counseling Center in Lake Forest, California, focuses on patients with neurological impairments. He is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in both clinical and rehabilitation psychology, and board cer- 4
tified in neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology. Dr. Lechuga has testified as an expert witness in over 40 trials and 100 depositions. Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has been recognized by his peers as a Top 100 Lawyer and Super Lawyer in Minnesota Law & Politics. Ed Lynch is senior vice president of business development for the MagMutual Insurance Company in Atlanta. Mr. Lynch has more than 25 years experience in professional liability insurance on both the intermediary and company sides of the business, almost exclusively in health care. He has served as director of the national health care practice of a large insurance brokerage and risk management firm. Frank M. McClellan, Professor of Law Emeritus at Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, teaches courses on bioethics, medical malpractice, torts, and a law and medicine writing seminar. An expert on health disparities, bioethics, and medical malpractice law, he has published law review articles on health care law, tort law, and civil rights, and an award winning book, Medical Malpractice: Law, Tactics and Ethics. Ted J. McDonald III is a founding partner of Adam & McDonald PA in Overland Park, Kansas. Mr. McDonald specializes in defending long-term care and assisted living facility claims for major providers of health care services throughout the country. He is the immediate past chair of DRI s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee, and a former member of DRI s Governance Committee. Cathlin Vinett Mitchell, RN, BSN, CCM, CRRN, Cm, is the owner of Care Management Consultants Inc. in Brentwood, Tennessee, which employs 18 full-time registered nurses who specialize in management of catastrophic injuries. The company has over 20 years experience managing spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple traumas, amputations, and burns. Ms. Vinett Mitchell has testified in over 100 trials. Maithilee K. Pathak, Ph.D., J.D., a trial consultant with R&D Strategic Solutions in Atlanta, has worked on a variety of civil and criminal cases, including malpractice, tort, contracts, product liability, fraud, antitrust, and domestic terrorism. Utilizing her social psychology and legal background, Dr. Pathak has developed trial and voir dire strategy, prepared witnesses, and conducted research in how jurors make sense of complex evidence to solve cases. Stephen O. Plunkett, a shareholder with Bassford Remele PA in Minneapolis, represents nursing home and assisted living facilities in the Midwest. He is a member of DRI s Law Institute and a former chair of DRI s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee. Mr. Plunkett is admitted to practice in Constantine S. Raphtis, D.O., is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. He is the president and CEO of one of the most active medical practices in Michigan. Dr. Raphtis is a passionate educator on issues important to women s health and is a national speaker on breast and ovarian cancer syndrome. Stephen M. Schexnayder, M.D., is the chief of pediatric critical care and vice chief of staff at Arkansas Children s Hospital in Little Rock, and professor of pediatrics and internal medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Past national chair of the American Heart Association s Pediatric Resuscitation Subcommittee, Dr. Schexnayder is an editor of the last three editions of the PALS course. Steven R. Schwegman, a shareholder with Quinlivan & Hughes PA in St. Cloud, Minnesota, is admitted to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He represents physicians, nurses, hospitals, and nursing homes, and has tried more than 110 jury trials. He is a former DRI board member and a diplomate in ABOTA. Mr. Schwegman was selected as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law & Politics. Ethen R. Shapiro is a shareholder at Hill Ward Henderson in Tampa, Florida, in the firm s litigation group. His focus is on medical malpractice, hospital liability, the defense of nursing home and long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical liability, and professional liability. Mr. Shapiro is the program vice chair for this seminar. Todd W. Smyth, a founding partner of Smyth Whitley LLC in Charleston, South Carolina, focuses on the defense of the health care industry. He represents physicians, drug and medical device manufacturers, pharmacies, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Mr. Smyth is the chair of DRI s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America for medical malpractice law. Jodi V. Terranova, a partner with Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in Washington, D.C., is admitted to practice in Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. She represents physicians, nurses, hospitals, and nursing homes at trial and before state licensing boards. She was selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2013 for medical malpractice. Ms. Terranova is the DRI representative for the District of Columbia. FACULT Y 5
GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION CLE/CLAIMS ADJUSTERS ACCREDITATION This seminar has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 13.25 hours, including 1 hour of ethics credit. Accreditation has been requested from every state with mandatory continuing legal education (CLE) requirements. Certificates of attendance will be provided to each attendee. Attendees are responsible for obtaining CLE credits from their respective states. Application has been made for continuing education for claims adjusters. Credit availability and requirements vary from state to state; please check the DRI website at dri.org for the latest information for your state. REGISTRATION The registration fee is $755 for members and those who join DRI when registering and $985 for nonmembers. The registration fee includes course materials, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, networking receptions, and access to the DRI app. If you wish to have your name appear on the registration list distributed at the conference and receive the course materials in advance, DRI must receive your registration by February 28, 2014 (please allow 10 days for processing). Registrations received after February 28, 2014, will be processed on-site. REFUND POLICY The registration fee is fully refundable for cancellations received on or before February 28, 2014. Cancellations received after February 28 and on or before March 7, 2014, will receive a refund, less a $100 processing fee. Cancellations made after March 7 will not receive a refund, but the course materials on CD-ROM and a $100 certificate good for any DRI seminar within the next 12 months will be issued. All cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing. Fax (312.795.0747) or email (seminars@dri.org) to DRI s Accounting Department. Processing of refunds will occur within four weeks after the date of the seminar. All refunds will be processed in the same method that the payment was received. Substitutions may be made at any time without charge and must be submitted in writing. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS A limited number of discounted hotel rooms have been made available at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For reservations, visit dri.org and go to the Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar page or contact the hotel directly at 702.698.7000. Please mention DRI s Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar to take advantage of the group rate of $249 Single/Double. The hotel block is limited and rooms and rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must make reservations by February 18, 2014, to be eligible for the group rate. Requests for reservations made after February 18 are subject to room and rate availability. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS Group Discount The first and second registrations from the same firm or company are subject to the fees outlined previously. The registration fee for additional registrants from the same firm or company is $695, regardless of membership status. All registrations must be received at the same time to receive the discount. In-House Counsel In-house counsel are eligible for free registration to DRI seminars. In-house counsel are defined as licensed attorneys, who are employed exclusively by a corporation or other private sector organization for the purpose of providing legal representation and counsel only to that corporation, its affiliates and subsidiaries. In order to qualify for free registration, the individual must also be a DRI member and a member of DRI s Corporate Counsel Committee. Offer excludes the DRI Annual Meeting. Claims Executives Any member of DRI employed as a claims professional by a corporation or insurance company, who spends a substantial portion of his or her professional time hiring or supervising outside counsel in the representation of business, insurance companies or their insureds, associations or governmental entities in civil litigation, will be entitled to free attendance at any DRI program. Nonmember claims executives should contact DRI s Customer Service at 312.795.1101 for details. Offer excludes DRI Annual Meeting. TRAVEL DISCOUNTS DRI offers discounted meeting fares on various major air carriers for Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar attendees. To receive these discounts, please contact Hobson Travel Ltd., DRI s official travel provider, at 800.538.7464. As always, to obtain the lowest available fares, early booking is recommended. The taping or recording of DRI seminars is prohibited without the written permission of DRI. Speakers and times may be subject to last-minute changes. A small portion of your room rate offsets the costs of the seminar. DRI policy provides there will be no group functions sponsored by others in connection with its seminars. 6
2014 SEMINAR SCHEDULE January 30 31 February 5 7 February 20 21 March 12 14 March 20 21 April 2 4 April 9 11 April 30 May 2 May 7 9 May 8 9 Civil Rights and Governmental Liability New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA Women in the Law FireSky Resort, Scottsdale, AZ Toxic Torts and Environmental Law New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA Trial Tactics Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL Medical Liability and Health Care Law The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute Swissôtel Chicago, Chicago, IL Product Liability Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Claims Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, IL Employment and Labor Law Montelucia Resort, Scottsdale, AZ Business Litigation The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center, Washington, D.C. May 8 9 May 15 16 May 15 16 June 12 13 June 19 20 June 26 27 July 17 18 July 24 25 July 24 25 Intellectual Property Litigation The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center, Washington, D.C. Drug and Medical Device Renaissance Washington DC Hotel, Washington, D.C. Retail and Hospitality Litigation and Claims Management The Westin Chicago River North, Chicago, IL Diversity for Success Swissôtel Chicago, Chicago, IL Trucking Law The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV Young Lawyers The Westin Denver Downtown, Denver, CO Appellate Advocacy The Westin Chicago River North, Chicago, IL Class Actions Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN DRI: A STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE DRI is the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. Diversity is a core value at DRI. Indeed, diversity is fundamental to the success of the organization, and we seek out and embrace the innumerable benefits and contributions that the perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences a diverse membership provides. Inclusiveness is the chief means to increase the diversity of DRI s membership and leadership positions. DRI s members and potential leaders are often also members and leaders of other defense organizations. Accordingly, DRI encourages all national, state, and local defense organizations to promote diversity and inclusion in their membership and leadership. SEMINAR SCHEDULE 7
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Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar March 20 21, 2014 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada For inclusion on the preregistration list and to receive course materials in advance, register by February 28, 2014. FORMAL NAME TITLE NAME (as you would like it to appear on badge) COMPANY/FIRM/LAW SCHOOL ADDRESS CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POST CODE TELEPHONE FAX EMAIL Please list any special needs Are you a first-time attendee at this DRI seminar? Yes No How many attorneys are in your firm? What is your primary area of practice? REGISTRATION FEE Registration fee includes seminar attendance, networking events, course materials, and access to the DRI app. DRI will email a link to download the course materials to all registrants two weeks in advance of the seminar. The CD will be included in the registration packet on-site. You can order additional copies by checking the appropriate box below or going online at dri.org. Member $755 Nonmember $985 Government Member $500 Law Student Member FREE In-House Counsel Member* FREE Claims Executive Member* FREE Group Discount* $695 (*as defined on page 6) ADDITIONAL COURSE MATERIALS Member $75 Nonmember $95 (Illinois residents, please add 9.25% sales tax. Shipping charges for U.S. and Canada only: $6.50) Download the New DRI App! Search DRI App in your App Store PAYMENT METHOD My check for (USD) is enclosed. Please charge my VISA MasterCard American Express. 3400-0175-21 Medical Liability 2014-0175B Card # Exp. Date Signature Please remit payment by MAIL to: DRI 72225 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-7252 Please remit payment by COURIER to: JP Morgan, Attn: DRI #72225 131 S. Dearborn, 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603 PHONE: 312.795.1101 FAX: 312.795.0749 EMAIL: seminars@dri.org WEB: dri.org
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