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Phil Willman, DRI President Elect, is a principal with the St. Louis regional law firm of Brown & James. He devotes his trial practice to defending physicians, medical schools, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes, psychologists and other healthcare providers in medical negligence and healthcare lawsuits and medical device manufacturers in medical device litigation’.

My journey from handling bedpans to handling litigation.

This podcast features Zach Adams from Tucker Ellis LLP and host of Driverless, a podcast covering the legal issues associated with the autonomous driving and artificial intelligence fields, to discuss the changing landscape of litigation in light of the impending arrival of autonomous cars.

On this week’s “A Conversation With” Podcast, Frank Ramos and Tom Hurney chat about Tom’s family of lawyers (including his grandmother), trying cases and communicating with jurors, challenges of the profession and life in general.

Sara Turner, Committee Chair of the DRI Retail and Hospitality committee discusses her committee’s great work and upcoming Retail and Hospitality Seminar on May 8–10, 2019 at the Loews Royal Pacific and Sapphire Falls Resorts at Universal Orlando.

Thomas F. Segalla is considered by many to be a world leader in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith litigation having been retained as an expert in over 40 jurisdiction nationally and internationally and having grown his firm from 6 lawyers in 2001 to over 400 today.

On this episode of “A Conversation With,” Andy Bolin talks with Frank about how young lawyers can hone their craft, his routine when preparing for trial and whether he’s ever been surprised by a verdict.

DRI's Second Vice President on the importance of Diversity and Inclusion, what it takes to become a partner, and DRI's on demand offerings. . . . DRI’s Pathway to Partnership webinar series consists of six (6) webinars presented by some of DRI’s finest leaders. The series of webinars is designed to help Mid-level Associates/Senior Associates/Young Partners learn how to progress to partnership whil...

Thoughts after 35 years as a lawyer: Past , Present, and Future.

This podcast covers the fundamentals that both attorneys and employers need to know during the recruiting process.

DRI Immediate Past President John Kuppens on meeting the needs of young lawyers, adapting to changes in the profession, and the importance of member service.

Stacy Moon and Frank Ramos discuss encouraging less-senior lawyers to take more interest in the business of law; a few cost-cutting measures that firms can implement easily and painlessly; and other law practice management issues facing firms in today’s environment.

DRI’s philanthropic work has measurable value beyond the satisfaction of making a difference—it’s become part of the DNA of the organization. Hear about this important focus for DRI, the value it can provide to you, and how you can get involved.

Frank Ramos had a conversation with trial attorney and FDLA President Traci McKee to discuss ideas for growth and change for the FDLA, the ever-changing practice of law, and the importance of attorney involvement in voluntary bar associations.

Frank Ramos and Don Myles have a conversation about Law , Leadership and practical decisions we make that effect our future.

Frank Ramos and Craig Thompson discuss everything from diversity to drumming in this wide-ranging conversation about professional success and strategies for building winning teams.

DRI Podcaster Frank Ramos explores how experienced trial lawyer and law professor, Craig Marvinney of Cleveland, Ohio, cultivates a discipline of creativity to grow and enhance success in the legal practice, in the courtroom, and in life.

Catherine Ava Kopiec discusses tips for associates to work toward a specialty practice and various career considerations often faced by many young lawyers

Ana Ramos, new Executive Director of the FDLA, talks about taking on her new role, working with new President, Traci McKee, and what the future holds for the Florida Defense Lawyers Association.

It is a conversation about getting involved and succeeding in DRI and beyond.

Tim Pratt, retired General Counsel from Boston Scientific, explains the importance of leadership, how to identify leaders and how to become one. Tim also discussed rainmaking, trial and cross examination tips and his plan to empower the next generation of lawyers.

A Friday morning conversation with Phoenix shareholder Alison Christian about the genesis of the FDCC Ladder Down program, tips for taking action in your own community, and musings on how life for a lawyer changed after parenthood.

Marisa Trasatti focuses her practice primarily on civil litigation, with an emphasis on product liability litigation, including cases involving drugs and medical devices. She serves as outside General Counsel for Sciton, Inc., a prominent medical and dermatological laser company based in Palo Alto, California. Marisa has experience litigating medical malpractice and insurance defense cases and has...