The Pennsylvania Defense Institute

PDI YOUNG LAWYER COMMITTEE ROUNDTABLE
2026-05-11 15:00 - 16:30 UTC
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.

PDI BOARD MEETING
2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00

PDI/PAJ TRIAL ACADEMY REGISTRATION AND RECEPTION
2026-05-27 17:00 - 19:30
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
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PDI Trial Academy 2026

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PDI/PAJ TRIAL ACADEMY - DAY 1 OF INSTRUCTION
2026-05-28 08:00 - 17:00
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.

PDI/PAJ TRIAL ACADEMY - DAY 2
2026-05-29 08:00 - 13:00
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.

PDI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00

PDI BOARD MEETING AT ANNUAL CLE & CONFERENCE - OMNI BEDFORD SPRINGS RESORT
2026-07-29 18:00 - 20:00

PDI ANNUAL CLE & CONFERENCE
2026-07-30 08:00 - 17:00
Annual CLE & Conference 2026
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RegistrationIncludes two breakfasts, one lunch, hospitality socials, president's reception, and 6 CLE creditsMember Attorney Registration Quantity

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ActivitiesGolf Tournament Quantity

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PDI ANNUAL CLE & CONFERENCE @ OMNI BEDFORD SPRINGS RESORT
2026-07-31 08:00 - 12:00
Annual CLE & Conference 2026 Sponsors
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026Choose from the items below to sponsor.Early Arrivals Mixer; Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs Quantity

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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Lunch, PDI Business Meeting & Awards Ceremony – Colonnade Room Quantity

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