BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Pennsylvania Defense Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Pennsylvania Defense Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://padefense.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Pennsylvania Defense Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251212T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20251014T181308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T180829Z UID:5094-1765540800-1765544400@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - PDI WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMITTEE - "UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS AND THE PA WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT" DESCRIPTION:PDI Workers’ Compensation Committee will present a one hour webinar on the issue of undocumented workers and the Pa. Workers’ Compensation Act.  Stephen F. Moore\, Esquire of Peters & Wasilefski will moderate a discussion with Neil T. Dombrowski\, Esquire of The Dombrowski Group and Daniel P. Ryan\, C.P.A.\, Certified Forensics Accountant\, DABFA\, CGMA.  The panel will address the legal implications of an individual being an undocumented workers as related to the Pa. Workers’ Compensation Act and the Employer’s burden to establish that the individual is ineligible to work and its impact upon a Claimant’s claim for benefits.  Mr. Ryan has served as an expert and has document review expertise.  He has testified in numerous workers’ compensation proceedings on whether or not a given individual is work eligible in the United States.  The presentation will address both legal requirements and strategy and the nuances of presenting expert testimony n this topic.  This presentation is beneficial for workers’ compensation practitioners\, claims professionals\, and risk managers. \nDownload the PDF form here >> URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-pdi-workers-compensation-committee-undocumented-workers-and-the-pa-workers-compensation-act/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251218T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20251017T171209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T191714Z UID:5097-1766077200-1766084400@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI/PAJ MIDDLE DISTRICT SOUTH HOLIDAY SOCIAL - LEVEL 2\, HARRISBURG - 5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. DESCRIPTION:PDI/PAJ will co-host the Middle District South Holiday Party at LEVEL 2\, 215 North 2nd Street\, Harrisburg\, PA from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Please mark your calendars and plan on attending this great opportunity to enjoy good food\, great drinks and fantastic opportunity to enjoy the holiday season with friends and colleagues. \nDownload the PDF form here >> URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-paj-middle-district-south-holiday-social-level-2-harrisburg-530-p-m-to-730-p-m/ CATEGORIES:Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260108T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260108T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20251107T190041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T125927Z UID:5109-1767873600-1767879000@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - THURSDAY\, JANUARY 8\, 2026 @ 12:00 P.M. - TERESA M. HEARN\, MS\, CRC\, CLCP\, IPEC\, CVE\, Premier Vocational Experts presents - "A Vocational Expert's Guide to Earnings Capacity and Household Services Loss" DESCRIPTION:Teresa M. Hearn\, MS\, CRC\, CLCP\, IPEC\, CVE\, Premier Vocational Experts\, LLC\, will present important information related to the difference between a forensic vocational expert and a forensic economist (who\, what\, when to use one or the other) and how a forensic vocational expert makes an assessment of future earning capacity\, including and specifically with regards to an injury to a minor.  Additionally\, Ms. Hearn will provide information as to how a vocational expert values loss of household services in the assessment of losses to an injured person. \nMs. Hearn is a certified life care planner and certified vocational expert who has been providing comprehensive vocational employability and earning capacity assessments and services for individuals with varying levels of disability for over a decade.  She has something to share for seasoned attorneys and newer attorneys working with personal injury\, traumatic brain injury (TBI)\, medical malpractice\, product liability\, long term disability\, employment law\, and matrimonial cases as examples of her work. \nDo not miss this important and enlightening presentation from an experienced forensic vocational expert. \nDownload the PDF form here >> URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-thursday-january-8-2026-1200-p-m-teresa-m-hearn-ms-crc-clcp-ipec-cve-premier-vocational-experts-presents-a-vocational-experts-guide-to-earnings-capacity-a/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260120T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20250827T174811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T171217Z UID:5043-1768903200-1768910400@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI BOARD MEETING DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-board-meeting-29/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260112T170553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T170553Z UID:5161-1770310800-1770316200@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI/PADC LAW STUDENT DEFENSE CAREER CONFERENCE - Villanova School of Law DESCRIPTION:A panel of attorneys representing PDI and PADC will meet with law students at Villanova School of Law to discuss the practice of law and possible career paths in the defense of cases on behalf of insurance companies\, corporations\, and individuals as a viable alternative.  The panel will answer questions raised by the students and give a practical perspective of the practice of law. URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-padc-law-student-defense-career-conference-villanova-school-of-law/ CATEGORIES:Law Student Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20250827T175712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T175712Z UID:5059-1770804000-1770811200@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-executive-committee-meeting-19/ CATEGORIES:Executive Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260122T164353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T004740Z UID:5171-1770811200-1770816600@padefense.org SUMMARY:PAHCRM/PDI WEBINAR - "Navigating the Digital Shift: Balancing the Benefits and Legal Risks of Patient Portals" DESCRIPTION:Robert J. Aldrich\, Esquire and Melissa A. Dziak\, Esquire from the Health Care Department of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin will be presenting important information regarding “Navigating the Digital Shift: Balancing The Benefits and Legal Risks of Patient Portals”. As healthcare providers continue to prioritize digital engagement and patient-centered care\, the adoption of patient portals has become a key tool for improving patient communications.  However\, the integration of these platforms also brings new legal and clinical risks that must be carefully managed.  Misinterpretations of information/data\, reliance on the patient portal as the sole method of patient communications\, or patient transmission of urgent/emergent messages via the portal can all lead to delayed care and/or poor medical outcomes that may ultimately result in medical malpractice lawsuits. As litigation continues to heavily focus on audit trail and metadata issues\, the electronic footprint in the patient portal audit trail can be either a shield or a sword when defending medical malpractice claims.  The presenters will discuss mitigation strategies for managing risks associated with the use of patient portals and how the reliance on patient portals impacts medical malpractice laws. \n  \nPACHRM has invited PDI Members to attend this important webinar at no charge.  PDI has made arrangements with PACLE to provide 1.5 CLE credits for attendance at this webinar. This will be a very informative webinar providing important information in the new digital age. \nDownload the PDF form here >> URL:https://padefense.org/event/pahcrm-pdi-webinar-navigating-the-digital-shift-balancing-the-benefits-and-legal-risks-of-patient-portals/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20251110T221410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T005252Z UID:5113-1771329600-1771336800@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - PRODUCTS LIABILITY COMMITTEE PRESENTS "Recent Product Liability Pretrial and Trial Experience in Pennsylvania (State and Federal Courts) DESCRIPTION:PDI Products Liability Committee will present “Recent Product Liability Pretrial and Trial Experience n Pennsylvania ( State and Federal Cases)”.  A well seasoned panel experience in products liability cases will discuss the trial of product liability cases in the wake of Tincher  v. Omega-Flex.  The panel will be moderated by William “Bill” Ricci\, Esquire\, Ricci Tyrrell Johnson & Grey\, and include: C. Scott Toomey\, Esquire\, Littleton Joyce Ughetta & Kelly\, Bradley Remick\, Esquire\, Marshall\, Dennehey\, Warner\, Coleman & Goggin\, James M. Beck\, Esquire\, Reed Smith\, Dennis Ziemba\, Esquire\, Bowman Brooke. The panel will discuss actual trial and pretrial (in limine) experiences with: ffers of Industry Standards and Government Regulations Compliance Evidence in the aftermath of Sullivan v. Werner and the success/failure of defense counsel’s requests to have trial judges charge juries that it is their role to determine whether a product was unreasonably dangerous at the time of its sale as a new product.  Do not miss this valuable webinar. It is anticipated that this will be 1.5 PACLE substantive credits. \nDownload the PDF form here >> URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-products-liability-committee-presents-update-on-products-liability-law-and-pdi-suggested-jury-instructions/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260112T170747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T170747Z UID:5163-1771347600-1771353000@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI/PADC LAW STUDENT CAREER CONFERENCE - Drexel School of Law DESCRIPTION:A panel of attorneys representing PDI and PADC will meet with law students at Drexel School of Law to discuss the practice of law and possible career paths in the defense of cases on behalf of insurance companies\, corporations\, and individuals as a viable alternative.  The panel will answer questions raised by the students and give a practical perspective of the practice of law. URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-padc-law-student-career-conference-drexel-school-of-law/ CATEGORIES:Law Student Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260223T221118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T221300Z UID:5189-1771920000-1771952400@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI WEST DISTRICT - LAW STUDENT CAREER CONFERENCE - UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026 @ 12:00 P.M. DESCRIPTION:PDI West District will host a Law Student Career Luncheon and Conference for law students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law on Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026 @ 12:00 P.M.  A panel of attorneys will meet with law students and discuss the practice of law with an emphasis on the civil defense practice.  This gives the law students information regarding a career alternative on the civil defense of matters. URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-west-district-law-student-career-conference-university-of-pittsburgh-tuesday-february-24-2026-1200-p-m/ CATEGORIES:Law Student Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260112T170923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T170923Z UID:5165-1772038800-1772044200@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI/PADC LAW STUDENT CAREER CONFERENCE - Temple School of Law DESCRIPTION:A panel of attorneys representing PDI and PADC will meet with law students at Temple School of Law to discuss the practice of law and possible career paths in the defense of cases on behalf of insurance companies\, corporations\, and individuals as a viable alternative.  The panel will answer questions raised by the students and give a practical perspective of the practice of law. URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-padc-law-student-career-conference-temple-school-of-law/ CATEGORIES:Law Student Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20251125T190904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T141257Z UID:5145-1773316800-1773320400@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - "Protecting Minors or Enforcing Contracts: Enforceability of Parent-Signed Arbitration Agreements in Pennsylvania" DESCRIPTION:Nicole Cramer\, Esquire\, Sweeney & Sheehan\, will focus on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s recent decision in Santiago v. Philly Trampoline Park\, LLC\, Nos. 24 EAP 2023\, 24 EAP 2023\, 2025 Pa. LEXIS 1501 (September 25\, 2025)\, where the Court decided as a matter of first impression whether a parent can bind their minor child to litigate their claims in arbitration when they sign an agreement on behalf of their minor child.  She will also discuss any cases in which there is a reliance upon Santiago that exist at the time of the presentation.  WATCH OUT FOR REGISTRATION MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE. \nDownload the PDF form here >> URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-protecting-minors-or-enforcing-contracts-enforceability-of-parent-signed-arbitration-agreements-in-pennsylvania/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20250827T174857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T174857Z UID:5045-1773828000-1773835200@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI BOARD MEETING DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-board-meeting-30/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260227T191402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T195426Z UID:5194-1773925200-1773932400@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI MIDDLE DISTRICT NORTH OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS PRESENT "March Madness Watch Event" - DAVE & BUSTERS SCRANTON - THURSDAY\, MARCH 19\, 2026 @ 1:00 P.M DESCRIPTION:PDI Officers and Directors invite you 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\, PA on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026 starting at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026.  Enjoy some refreshing drinks and appetizers as you root on your favorite teams. Also enjoy meeting and networking with PDI Statewide Sponsors. This will be an enjoyable and relaxing event with friends and colleagues.  MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW.  RSVP ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY\, MARCH 17\, 2026. \nDownload the PDF form here >> URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-middle-district-north-officers-and-directors-present-march-madness-watch-event-dave-busters-scranton-thursday-march-19-2026-100-p-m/ CATEGORIES:Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20250827T175815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T175815Z UID:5061-1775642400-1775649600@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-executive-committee-meeting-20/ CATEGORIES:Executive Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260320T163228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170523Z UID:5210-1775721600-1775754000@padefense.org SUMMARY:PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH CARE RISK MANAGEMENT (PHCRM) INVITES PDI MEMBERS TO PHCRM ANNUAL CONFERENCE - DAY 1 DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania Association for Health Care Risk Management (PACHRM) has invited PDI Members to attend the  PACHRM Annual Meeting on April 9-10\, 2026 at the Nittany Lion Inn\, State College\, Pennsylvania.  Through PDI\, 9 PACLE Credits are available.  Cost is $175 payable to PDI. The Agenda for the education portion of the program is as follows: \nThursday\, April 9\,. 2026  \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Long-Term Sequelae after Dobb’s on Abortion Care: \nImpact on PL Including Criminality \n10:15 a.m. – 12-15 p.m. – Keynote Address: A Conversation with RaDonda Vaught on Criminalizing Errors \n12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch \n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Litigation Avoidance and Best Charting Practices \n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Legal\, Medical and Ethical Issues Surrounding Sexually Trafficked Youth \n3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Psychological Safety in the Health Care Workplace \n  \nFriday\, April 10\, 2026 \n  \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Economic Challenges Facing Hospitals: What it Means in Pennsylvania \n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – MPL Market Update and Emerging Issues \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – End of Meeting Wrap Up and Roundtable \n  \nDownload the PDF form here >> URL:https://padefense.org/event/pennsylvania-association-of-health-care-risk-management-phcrm-invites-pdi-members-to-phcrm-annual-conference-day-1/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260320T163643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T164150Z UID:5213-1775808000-1775822400@padefense.org SUMMARY:PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH CARE RISK MANAGEMENT (PHCRM) INVITES PDI MEMBERS TO PHCRM ANNUAL CONFERENCE – DAY 2 DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvnaia Association for Health Care Risk Management (PACHRM) has invited PDI Members to attend the  PACHRM Annual Meeting on April 9-10\, 2026 at the Nittany Lion Inn\, State College\, Pennsylvania.  Through PDI\, 9 PACLE Credits are available.  Cost is $175 payable to PDI. The Agenda for the education portion of the program is as follows: \nThursday\, April 9\,. 2026  \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Long-Term Sequelae after Dobb’s on Abortion Care: \nImpact on PL Including Criminality \n10:15 a.m. – 12-15 p.m. – Keynote Address: A Conversation with RaDonda Vaught on Criminalizing Errors \n12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch \n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Litigation Avoidance and Best Charting Practices \n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Legal\, Medical and Ethical Issues Surrounding Sexually Trafficked Youth \n3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Psychological Safety in the Health Care Workplace \nFriday\, April 10\, 2026  \n9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Economic Challenges Facing Hospitals: What it Means in Pennsylvania \n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – MPL Market Update and Emerging Issues \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – End of Meeting Wrap Up and Roundtable URL:https://padefense.org/event/pennsylvania-association-of-health-care-risk-management-phcrm-invites-pdi-members-to-phcrm-annual-conference-day-2/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260223T220005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T125419Z UID:5186-1776859200-1776862800@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - "Commercial Vehicle Accident Analysis" - APRIL 22\, 2026 @ 12:00 P.M. DESCRIPTION:Tracie Eckstein Jones\, ACTAR\, CFEI from RIMKUS will present this webinar designed to describe the necessity for commercial vehicle accident reconstruction and the methodologies involved in conducting a successful commercial vehicle accident reconstruction.  She will use case studies to illustrate  and demonstrate the methodologies utilized and presented. \nMs. Jones holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Psychology and served as a police officer for 20 years and during her tenure as a police officer has investigated hundreds of serious and fatal vehicle collisions for the Baltimore County Police Department involving motor vehicles\, commercial vehicles\, motorcycles\, and pedestrians.  She is a certified Child Seat Safety Technician proving her with special knowledge in the inspection of child safety seats. \nMs. Jones’ areas of expertise include private motor vehicle\, commercial motor vehicle\, motorcycle\, and pedestrian/bicycle v. vehicle crash reconstruction. She is experienced in Event Data Recorder analysis for passenger vehicles and heavy truck engines\, seatbelt analysis\, and rollover crash reconstruction.  She also has extensive training and experience with crash scene mapping using a total station and a 3D laser mapping system. \nDO NOT MISS THIS VERY INFORMATIVE WEBINAR.  GET 1 PACLE CREDIT.  BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR REGISTRATION MATERIALS TO BE SENT IN THE NEAR FUTURE. \nDownload the PDF form here >> URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-lunch-time-webinar-commercial-vehicle-accident-analysis-april-22-2026-1200-p-m/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T183000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260309T164200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T160850Z UID:5201-1777474800-1777487400@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI WEST DISTRICT OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AND VERSED SPRING FLING HAPPY HOUR DESCRIPTION:PDI West District Officers and Directors and PDI sponsor VERSED invites you to a Spring Fling Happy Hour on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 @ City Works\, 2 PPG Place\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15222 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Come join your colleagues and friends for a late afternoon of good conversation\, relaxation\, and refreshing beverages and food.  PDI thanks VERSED for proving this great event.  BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION THAT WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE EVENT. \nDownload the PDF form here >> \n\n\n\n \n \n West District Spring Fling At City Works 2026\n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.1st Attendee Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n 2nd attendee Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n 3rd attendee Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Number of Attendees* URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-west-district-officers-and-directors-and-versed-spring-fling-happy-hour/ CATEGORIES:Social Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260511T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260511T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260420T205437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T205437Z UID:5236-1778511600-1778517000@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI YOUNG LAWYER COMMITTEE ROUNDTABLE DESCRIPTION:Join other young lawyers in a roundtable conversation regarding broadening your personal and professional network to assist in marketing your practice through visibility opportunities.  Learn and discuss PDI activities that will enhance your visibility\, networking\, and leadership opportunities.  Discuss ideas on what activities are or should be provided to young lawyers through membership in organizations such as PDI.  The purpose of the meeting is to provide young lawyers with a forum to discuss general law practice concerns\, issues\, and to share ideas to assist them in the practice of law.  This is also an opportunity to discuss what benefits/opportunities/activities PDI can offer to enhance your membership.  Leadership opportunities in becoming liaison with the Executive Committee and overseeing al Small Sub-Committees\, i.e. Annual Conference Liaison\, Online programming and webinars\, planning and implement networking and social events.  Additionally\, discussion will be related to Liaison roles in substantive committees\, such as\, Amicus Committee\, General Liability Committee\, Legislative Affairs Committee\, Motor Vehicle Committee\, Products Liability Committee\, Professional Liability Committee\, Publications/COUNTERPOINT Committee\, Social Media/Communications Committee\, and Workers’ Compensation Committee and other committees that can enhance your experience\, knowledge and support your specific area of practice. URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-young-lawyer-committee-roundtable/ CATEGORIES:Committee Round Table END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20250827T175033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T175033Z UID:5047-1778666400-1778673600@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI BOARD MEETING DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-board-meeting-31/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T193000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260324T161012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T165258Z UID:5217-1779901200-1779910200@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI/PAJ TRIAL ACADEMY REGISTRATION AND RECEPTION DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania Defense Institute (PDI) and Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) welcomes registrants to the Trial Academy.  Registrants will register and participate in a reception for networking and collegial conversation \nDownload the PDF form here >> \n\n\n \n \n PDI Trial Academy 2026\n \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.1st Attendee Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n 2nd attendee Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n 3rd attendee Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Attendees*\n \n \n PDI Member ($650 ea.)\n Registration cost for event & courses only - room registration is separateNumber of Attendees*Total\n $0.00 URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-paj-trial-academy-registration-and-reception/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260324T161357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T162736Z UID:5219-1779955200-1779987600@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI/PAJ TRIAL ACADEMY - DAY 1 OF INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION:PDI and PAJ faculty will great the registrants to begin a full day of education and practice trial skills.  The problem case will have been distributed to the registrants in advance and will be used throughout the Trial Academy.  The instruction and group sessions will involve trial theory and case framing and opening statements.  The afternoon session will include discussion on direct and cross examination with the ability to practice. URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-paj-trial-academy-day-1-of-instruction/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260529T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20260324T162418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T162418Z UID:5221-1780041600-1780059600@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI/PAJ TRIAL ACADEMY - DAY 2 DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice P. Kevin Brobson and Justice Kevin Dougherty will speak to the registrants followed by discussion and group sessions related to expert direct and cross examination and closing statements.  The Academy will conclude with a session of self assessment and questions and answers. URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-paj-trial-academy-day-2/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Legal Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20250827T175906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T175906Z UID:5063-1781690400-1781697600@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-executive-committee-meeting-21/ CATEGORIES:Executive Committee Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20250827T175216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T175216Z UID:5049-1785348000-1785355200@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI BOARD MEETING AT ANNUAL CLE & CONFERENCE - OMNI BEDFORD SPRINGS RESORT DESCRIPTION: URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-board-meeting-at-annual-cle-conference-omni-bedford-springs-resort/ CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20250827T175314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T212804Z UID:5051-1785398400-1785430800@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI ANNUAL CLE & CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n Annual CLE & Conference 2026\n Registration for Annual CLE & Conference 2026 \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Registrant Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Firm/Company Name*Associate/Partner Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n RegistrationIncludes two breakfasts\, one lunch\, hospitality socials\, president's reception\, and 6 CLE creditsMember Attorney Registration Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $495.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Bring Associate/Partner Discount Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $275.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Non-Member Attorney Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $625.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Insurance Professionals Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $200.00\n \n \n Quantity \n ActivitiesGolf Tournament Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $165.00\n \n \n Quantity \n President's Reception for Spouse\, Guest or ChildrenSpouse/Guest Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $70.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Children Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $35.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n $0.00\n \n Spouse\, Guest's\, and Children's Names Please use the plus symbol to add additional names. URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-annual-cle-conference-4/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260731T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260731T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153531 CREATED:20250827T175412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T213710Z UID:5053-1785484800-1785499200@padefense.org SUMMARY:PDI ANNUAL CLE & CONFERENCE @ OMNI BEDFORD SPRINGS RESORT DESCRIPTION:Annual CLE & Conference 2026 Sponsors\n Registration for Annual CLE & Conference 2026 \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Registrant Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Firm/Company Name*Associate/Partner Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026Choose from the items below to sponsor.Early Arrivals Mixer; Officers\, Directors and Committee Chairs Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $200.00\n \n \n Quantity \n 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.mPDI Welcome Reception Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $350.00\n \n \n Quantity \n 8:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.Thursday\, July 30\, 2026Choose from the items below to sponsor.Registration and Breakfast – First Ladies Lounge Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $350.00\n \n \n Quantity \n 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Lunch\, PDI Business Meeting & Awards Ceremony – Colonnade Room Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $250.00\n \n \n Quantity \n 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $200.00\n \n \n Quantity \n 1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.President’s Reception and Dinner – The Mill Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $900.00\n \n \n Quantity \n 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Friday\, July 31\, 2026Choose from the items below to sponsor.Registration and Breakfast – First Ladies Lounge Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $350.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n $0.00 URL:https://padefense.org/event/pdi-annual-cle-conference-omni-bedford-springs-resort/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR