DRI
DRI is the leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house counsel. DRI provides resources and tools for attorneys who strive to provide quality service for clients.
Episodes
February 27, 2026 • 34 mins
The Algorithm Made Me Do It – AI and the Legal Profession with MacKenzie Smith Compton
In the inaugural episode of the DRI Professional Liability podcast, committee vice chair Zach Pyers and MacKenzie Smith Compton, both with Reminger Co. discuss how Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s reshaping the legal landscape today. From predictive analytics and contract review to generative AI tools that draft legal...
In the inaugural episode of the DRI Professional Liability podcast, committee vice chair Zach Pyers and MacKenzie Smith Compton, both with Reminger Co. discuss how Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s reshaping the legal landscape today. From predictive analytics and contract review to generative AI tools that draft legal...
Mark as Played
February 27, 2026 • 30 mins
Live from the 2026 WITL Seminar!
Join Ericka as she welcomes new podcast co-chair Cassie Ferries! Ericka and Cassie conduct some live interviews from the Omni Resort in Orlando, Florida at the 2026 Women in the Law Seminar. Hear from esteemed WITL leadership Kristen Dennison, Sandy Wunderlich, Marie Chafe, and Jennifer Steinmetz on the best parts of this year's seminar and why you should get involved with this energetic and empoweri...
Join Ericka as she welcomes new podcast co-chair Cassie Ferries! Ericka and Cassie conduct some live interviews from the Omni Resort in Orlando, Florida at the 2026 Women in the Law Seminar. Hear from esteemed WITL leadership Kristen Dennison, Sandy Wunderlich, Marie Chafe, and Jennifer Steinmetz on the best parts of this year's seminar and why you should get involved with this energetic and empoweri...
Mark as Played
January 21, 2026 • 18 mins
In the inaugural edition of the Employment and Labor Law (ELL) Committee’s new podcast, Eric Kinder interviews e-community standout Jean Faure of Faure Holden Henkel Terrazas, regarding her practice and how she is able to find the right case, at the right moment, on the ELL E-Community. Eric and Jean also discuss the biggest changes they saw in employment law during 2025 and what they see as likely changes in new year.
To learn mor...
To learn mor...
Mark as Played
January 21, 2026 • 50 mins
Real, Practical Ways Attorneys Are Already Using AI with Karl Seelbach
In this episode, Shane Dawson of Dismore and Shohl and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake sit down with Karl Seelbach, a seasoned Texas defense attorney turned legaltech innovator, to explore how AI is rapidly reshaping the practice of law. Karl breaks down real, practical ways attorneys are already using AI—from drafting discovery and motions to summarizing ...
In this episode, Shane Dawson of Dismore and Shohl and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake sit down with Karl Seelbach, a seasoned Texas defense attorney turned legaltech innovator, to explore how AI is rapidly reshaping the practice of law. Karl breaks down real, practical ways attorneys are already using AI—from drafting discovery and motions to summarizing ...
Mark as Played
December 17, 2025 • 48 mins
AI & Technology Tools for Defense with Paul Unger
In this episode of Comp Conversations, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl and Jennifer White of Peterson White sit down with Paul Unger - lawyer, author, nationally recognized speaker, and co-owner of Affinity Consulting—to discuss how AI is reshaping the practice of law, the latest trends in distraction management, and practical strategies for boosting productivity.
To learn more...
In this episode of Comp Conversations, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl and Jennifer White of Peterson White sit down with Paul Unger - lawyer, author, nationally recognized speaker, and co-owner of Affinity Consulting—to discuss how AI is reshaping the practice of law, the latest trends in distraction management, and practical strategies for boosting productivity.
To learn more...
Mark as Played
December 1, 2025 • 47 mins
A “Comp Conversation” with Michael Brennan
Join us for a conversation with Chairman Michael Brennan of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.Chairman Brennan discusses the past, present, and future of Illinois Workers' Compensation with Toney Tomaso of Heyl Royster and Jennifer White of Peterson White. Their conversation took place at the DRI Annual Meeting which took place in Chicago in October 2025. Michael J. Brennan is...
Join us for a conversation with Chairman Michael Brennan of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.Chairman Brennan discusses the past, present, and future of Illinois Workers' Compensation with Toney Tomaso of Heyl Royster and Jennifer White of Peterson White. Their conversation took place at the DRI Annual Meeting which took place in Chicago in October 2025. Michael J. Brennan is...
Mark as Played
November 10, 2025 • 48 mins
Functional Capacity Exams with Rob Pearse
In this episode of Comp Conversations, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl and Jennifer White of Peterson White sit down with Rob Pearse, a clinical exercise physiologist, to demystify what makes a good FCE — and how defense attorneys can use them effectively in workers’ compensation cases. From spotting red flags to interpreting effort validity this discussion offers practical insights for l...
In this episode of Comp Conversations, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl and Jennifer White of Peterson White sit down with Rob Pearse, a clinical exercise physiologist, to demystify what makes a good FCE — and how defense attorneys can use them effectively in workers’ compensation cases. From spotting red flags to interpreting effort validity this discussion offers practical insights for l...
Mark as Played
October 6, 2025 • 31 mins
Meade Heartfield
Join Bethany and Ericka for a special interview with DRI WITL's current chair Meade Heartfield. Meade talks about her super inspirational passion project Inflammingo, committee news, her latest hot take, and her hopes for the committee after she steps down as chair (sad face!)
Be sure to follow Meade on instagram (@meademark) and Inflammingo (@inflammingo).
For more information about our WITL group, please visit our i...
Join Bethany and Ericka for a special interview with DRI WITL's current chair Meade Heartfield. Meade talks about her super inspirational passion project Inflammingo, committee news, her latest hot take, and her hopes for the committee after she steps down as chair (sad face!)
Be sure to follow Meade on instagram (@meademark) and Inflammingo (@inflammingo).
For more information about our WITL group, please visit our i...
Mark as Played
October 6, 2025 • 7 mins
Introduction
Welcome to Say Hello to my WITL Friends - the official podcast for the DRI Women in the Law "WITL" Committee. DRI is the largest association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel nationwide. WITL is one of the affinity groups within the larger organization made up of women from across the US and Canada. We are so excited to feature many of the awesome and aspiring women in our group on this podcast.
DRI WITL 2...
Welcome to Say Hello to my WITL Friends - the official podcast for the DRI Women in the Law "WITL" Committee. DRI is the largest association for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel nationwide. WITL is one of the affinity groups within the larger organization made up of women from across the US and Canada. We are so excited to feature many of the awesome and aspiring women in our group on this podcast.
DRI WITL 2...
Mark as Played
October 3, 2025 • 56 mins
What Defense Attorneys Need to Know about CRPS with Dr. Jeffrey Summers
In this podcast, we hear a conversation from our live event with Dr. Jeffrey Summers, a pain management physician, regarding complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Dr. Summers discusses the making the diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome under the AMA Guides and the Budapest criteria and the differences in those methods. He discusses his thoughts on how s...
In this podcast, we hear a conversation from our live event with Dr. Jeffrey Summers, a pain management physician, regarding complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Dr. Summers discusses the making the diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome under the AMA Guides and the Budapest criteria and the differences in those methods. He discusses his thoughts on how s...
Mark as Played
August 19, 2025 • 42 mins
Mandatory MSA Reporting with Jim Anderson
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Jim Anderson, a Partner with Cattie & Gonzalez, PLLC. In this episode we chat about the key changes CMS implemented in April 2025 regarding mandatory Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) reporting. Jim shares tips for workers' compensation defense practitioners to proactively prepare for mediations and sett...
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Jim Anderson, a Partner with Cattie & Gonzalez, PLLC. In this episode we chat about the key changes CMS implemented in April 2025 regarding mandatory Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) reporting. Jim shares tips for workers' compensation defense practitioners to proactively prepare for mediations and sett...
Mark as Played
May 19, 2025 • 29 mins
Do's and Don'ts with Cambi McLain-Johns
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Cambi McLain-Johns, a regional WC Complex Claims Manager with Erie Insurance Exchange. In this episode we chat about the Law Firm Do's and Don'ts of interreacting with carriers and insureds. We also discuss the importance of communication and mentorship as well as expound how law firms are able to grow...
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Cambi McLain-Johns, a regional WC Complex Claims Manager with Erie Insurance Exchange. In this episode we chat about the Law Firm Do's and Don'ts of interreacting with carriers and insureds. We also discuss the importance of communication and mentorship as well as expound how law firms are able to grow...
Mark as Played
April 28, 2025 • 18 mins
Realities of Workplace Violence with Andria Lure Ryan
Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC and Jennifer White of Peterson White LLP interview Attorney Andria Lure Ryan of Fisher & Phillips regarding hospitality worker fatalities caused by workplace violence. Andria discusses the realities of workplace violence in the hospitality industry where employees are exposed to danger in areas such as bars, hotels, resorts, and oth...
Steve Armstrong of Armstrong and Peake PLLC and Jennifer White of Peterson White LLP interview Attorney Andria Lure Ryan of Fisher & Phillips regarding hospitality worker fatalities caused by workplace violence. Andria discusses the realities of workplace violence in the hospitality industry where employees are exposed to danger in areas such as bars, hotels, resorts, and oth...
Mark as Played
April 7, 2025 • 23 mins
Legal Bill Review with Tanya Crosse
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Tanya Crosse, Director of Legal Spend Management at Epiq Legal Solutions. In this episode we chat about "managed invoice review" otherwise known as "legal bill review", a topic in which most civil defense attorneys are highly invested. Tanya shares tips for practitioners to make the process less stressful...
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Tanya Crosse, Director of Legal Spend Management at Epiq Legal Solutions. In this episode we chat about "managed invoice review" otherwise known as "legal bill review", a topic in which most civil defense attorneys are highly invested. Tanya shares tips for practitioners to make the process less stressful...
Mark as Played
January 30, 2025 • 29 mins
Mastering Dual Defense: Navigating Workers' Compensation Claims and OSHA Compliance with Melissa Bailey
Jennifer White of Peterson White LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong Peake PLLC interview attorney Melissa Bailey of Ogletree Deakins regarding her knowledge and expertise of OSHA defense litigation. In this episode, Melissa covers how an employer can be impacted if they admit liability in OSHA claims. She covers the Unpreventabl...
Jennifer White of Peterson White LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong Peake PLLC interview attorney Melissa Bailey of Ogletree Deakins regarding her knowledge and expertise of OSHA defense litigation. In this episode, Melissa covers how an employer can be impacted if they admit liability in OSHA claims. She covers the Unpreventabl...
Mark as Played
December 16, 2024 • 35 mins
Investigative Techniques and Best Practices Defending Claims with Jim Anderson
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Jim Anderson, of Infoquest/Command. In this episode, Jim discusses the different types of investigative tools, tips and tricks for obtaining the best results and other concerns employers and carriers have with regard to the defense of claim through investigative te...
Mark as Played
November 25, 2024 • 45 mins
Walking the Line: Discovering and Admitting Social Media Evidence with your Ethics Intact panel discussion on Ethics in Social Media Discovery at 2024 DRI Annual Meeting
Think you know all there is to know about using gathering, using and admitting social media evidence in your case? Are you staying within ethical bounds in your practice? Listen and find out!
Join Shane Dawson and Steve Armstrong for round table discussion with Marc...
Think you know all there is to know about using gathering, using and admitting social media evidence in your case? Are you staying within ethical bounds in your practice? Listen and find out!
Join Shane Dawson and Steve Armstrong for round table discussion with Marc...
Mark as Played
November 4, 2024 • 35 mins
Trends in Workers' Compensation Fraud with Joe DePolo
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Joe DePolo, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge overseeing a team of investigators and analysts in Southeastern Ohio. Currently fraud accounts for millions of dollars in losses in Ohio and billions of dollars lost across the United States. Mr. DePolo discusses the trends in different t...
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Joe DePolo, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge overseeing a team of investigators and analysts in Southeastern Ohio. Currently fraud accounts for millions of dollars in losses in Ohio and billions of dollars lost across the United States. Mr. DePolo discusses the trends in different t...
Mark as Played
September 25, 2024 • 31 mins
Negatives of Marijuana with Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood, a pain management physician, on the topic of the possible negatives of prescribing medical marijuana for pain management in workers' compensation claims. Dr. Hazelwood discusses recent studies, addiction statistics, the effects of polypharmacy and the expected real life...
Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Jennifer White of Peterson White, LLP interview Dr. Jeffrey Hazelwood, a pain management physician, on the topic of the possible negatives of prescribing medical marijuana for pain management in workers' compensation claims. Dr. Hazelwood discusses recent studies, addiction statistics, the effects of polypharmacy and the expected real life...
Mark as Played
September 3, 2024 • 44 mins
ERISA Liens in Workers' Compensation Claims with John Kolb
In this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong & Peake PLLC interview attorney John D. Kolb regarding ERISA liens in workers' compensation claims. John focuses on obtaining recoveries for his clients in ERISA matters, not just in workers' compensation claims, but in other fields as well.
To learn more about DRI and the Workers' C...
In this episode, Shane Dawson of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP and Steve Armstrong of Armstrong & Peake PLLC interview attorney John D. Kolb regarding ERISA liens in workers' compensation claims. John focuses on obtaining recoveries for his clients in ERISA matters, not just in workers' compensation claims, but in other fields as well.
To learn more about DRI and the Workers' C...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Saskia Inwood woke up one morning, knowing her life would never be the same. The night before, she learned the unimaginable – that the husband she knew in the light of day was a different person after dark. This season unpacks Saskia’s discovery of her husband’s secret life and her fight to bring him to justice. Along the way, we expose a crime that is just coming to light. This is also a story about the myth of the “perfect victim:” who gets believed, who gets doubted, and why. We follow Saskia as she works to reclaim her body, her voice, and her life. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com