The Pennsylvania Defense Institute
Professional membership for lawyers
On Monday, February 24, 2025, the PDI East District in conjunction with PADC and Temple School of Law will host a law school discussion by a panel of defense attorneys to discuss the option of a career on the civil defense side of the spectrum. The presentation will be made to Law Students at the […]
PDI and PADC has organized a Project LITIGATE Eevent that will provide three (3) PACLE credits including such topics as branding within the firm and the legal community, information regarding the attorneys participating in appellate appellate arguments through the eyes of an experience appellate attorney and an assisting associate, in conjunction with opportunity to observe […]
You are invited to attend and enjoy a few hours of Tournament Basketball with the opening of the NCAA National Tournament (MARCH MADNESS), good conversation, and cordial camaraderie with fellow attorneys at DAVE & BUSTER’S, 6000 Shoppes Boulevard, Moosic, Pennsylvania. Enjoy some refreshing drinks and appetizers as you root on your favorite teams. Also enjoy […]
PDI Sponsor, VERSED, is sponsoring and inviting PDI Members to a Philadelphia March Madness Social. The event will be held at The Mulberry, 1835 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA starting at 4:30 p.m.. Stop by for an open bar, light appetizers, and a lot of basketball, good conversation with colleagues, and just plain fun and relaxation. […]
Todd Scott, Esquire, Vice President of Risk Management, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company, will present an ethics webinar on a topic "Legal Malpractice Trends in 2025". A recent report from the ABA reveals startling new trends in professional liability for attorneys. Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company (MLM) Vice President Risk Management Todd C. Scott, Esquire, […]
PDI and ARCCA will present a live Lunch and Learn Program at Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant, 12th and Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA on March26, 2025. The Program is entitled: "Assessing Injury Causation: The Role of the Bio-mechanical Engineer". Speakers are Scott Schneider, moderator, and Featured Speaker Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Devine from ARCCA. The presentation will […]
PDI sponsor VERSED has made arrangements for a fantastic social event to take place on Thursday, April 17, 2025 @ City Works, 2PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be an open bar and delicious bites to eat. This promises to be a great event to meet, socialize and share […]
Jonathan B. Stepanian, McQuaide Blasko, will present "Venue and Forum Non Conveniens: Navigating Pennsylvania's Latest Updates". This program provides an overview of recent legal developments regarding venue and forum non conveniens in Pennsylvania. Attendees will gain insights into key case law updates, strategic considerations for defense counsel, and pratical implications for raising venue defenses, including […]
