2025 Complimentary IDC MembershipDoes your firm have a new hire or recently promoted partner or a DRI member who might be interested in IDC membership? If so, we'd love to welcome them to IDC with a complimentary membership! To qualify for complimentary membership, applicants must: - Have joined or been promoted to partner at a defense firm between January 1 - December 31, 2025 OR be a current or a new member of DRI;
- Be a first-time IDC member OR a former IDC member whose membership lapsed prior to June 1, 2020, and;
Please note the following:
- Applicants must meet IDCs membership qualifications:
- Private Practice Attorneys - Membership for private practice attorneys is available to those who are members in good standing of the Bar of the State of Illinois, and; who will support the purpose and mission of
the Association; and, who devote a substantial portion of his or her professional practice to the representation of business, corporate, governmental, insurance, professional or individual civil litigants involving tort, contract, insurance,
employment, governmental, or business matters, and does not, for the most part, represent plaintiffs in personal injury litigation.
- Public Sector Attorneys - Membership for private sector attorneys is available to those who are members in good standing of the Bar of the State of Illinois, and; are employed by a governmental or other public sector
organization, for the purpose of providing legal representation and counsel only to that entity; and who will support the purpose and mission of the Association.
- If it is determined an applicant does not meet eligibility qualifications, they will be given the opportunity to pay for an individual membership, or have their membership canceled.
- Please contact IDC Executive Director Sandra Wulf at sandra@idc.law with questions.
Why IDC?
For more than 60 years, IDC has been the organization in Illinois where defense attorneys can find support, training, and information to help in the defense of our clients throughout litigation and trial. IDC has been an avid watcher and interpreter
of case law for the defense bar. It has been the go-to association for insightful and enlightening analysis of case law, legislation, current trends in the law, and for providing tips of the trade. It has also been a tireless and constant
ally to our appellate attorney colleagues via our invaluable amicus committee, whose volunteers prepare briefs that are thoughtful, probing, educational, and persuasive.
IDC gives its members ample opportunities to become
more marketable and more knowledgeable of the practice through writing opportunities in its publications, including the IDC Quarterly, the Survey of Law, and committee newsletters, as well as through speaking opportunities in its continuing
legal education seminars, webcasts, and academies.
IDC also continues to be an excellent resource for the education of defense lawyers, and particularly new lawyers, with its trial, deposition, and litigation academies.
With seemingly less opportunities for new lawyers to get experience, the IDC works continuously to fill that gap.
IDC is also increasingly active in the Illinois legislature, alerting its community to proposed legislation,
both good and bad, and advocating, in writing and in person, in favor of beneficial legislation and in opposition to harmful or poorly written legislation.
Like what you're learning about the IDC? Follow this link to claim your complimentary membership!
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2025 Complimentary DRI Membership
To qualify for Complimentary DRI Membership, you must:
- Be a current or a new member of the Illinois Defense Counsel.
- Be a first-time DRI Member OR a former DRI member whose membership lapsed prior to June 1, 2020.
- Complete the DRI online membership application.
Please note the following:
- Membership eligibility will be cross-referenced between DRI and IDC. If it is determined you do not meet the qualifications, you will be given the opportunity to pay for an individual membership or have your membership canceled.
- Individuals applying must meet DRI’s Individual Membership criteria: "Lawyers in private practice who devote a substantial portion of their professional time to the representation of businesses, insurance companies and/or their insureds, associations, or governmental entities in civil litigation."
- Please contact membership@dri.org for more information.
Why DRI?
DRI is the largest association of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel, connecting members regionally and nationally. DRI considers itself to be a partner in your career. Let us help you: - Network with more than 16,000 like-minded practitioners and industry representatives.
- Enhance your skills with innovative programming and content.
- Grow your practice by being searchable in our Find a Lawyer directory.
- Expand your learning and leadership potential by engaging with one of more of our 29
substantive law committees
For more than 50 years, DRI has been the recognized leader in providing the contacts, tools, resources, and education needed to be successful in an ever-changing and competitive legal environment. The benefits of DRI membership are countless and evolving.
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