The 2026 Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability Seminar is a premier event organized by DRI, the leading organization of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. Scheduled from June 3 to June 5, 2026, at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, this seminar is designed for insurance executives, claims professionals, legal practitioners, and outside counsel specializing in defending bad faith claims and litigation.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into evaluating and successfully defending bad faith cases, with sessions led by top trial lawyers. The seminar will cover the latest trends and developments in bad faith litigation across the country, provide perspectives from current and former judges on discovery issues, and offer viewpoints from policyholder counsel on litigating bad faith disputes. Ethical considerations in alternative dispute resolution proceedings will also be addressed.
The event offers numerous networking opportunities, including receptions and Dine-Arounds, allowing participants to connect with peers in the industry. Additionally, counsel meetings with major companies such as Travelers are scheduled, providing a platform for direct engagement with key industry players. Representatives from various insurance companies, including Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and USAA, will be in attendance, facilitating further professional connections.
This seminar is ideal for insurance claim professionals, in-house counsel, and legal practitioners involved in bad faith litigation. Attendees will benefit from expert-led sessions, practical strategies, and the opportunity to network with industry leaders, enhancing their professional development and effectiveness in handling bad faith claims.
Speakers(26)
Bill Kobokovich
Attorney at Travelers
Bill Kobokovich is an attorney at Travelers in Hunt Valley, MD, focusing on proactive strategies in defending bad faith claims.
Chief Justice John D. Minton (ret.)
Retired Chief Justice at Supreme Court of Kentucky
Chief Justice John D. Minton (ret.) is the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky, offering perspectives on discovery in bad faith litigation.
Chris Martin
Partner at Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom
Chris Martin is a partner at Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom in Houston, TX, recognized as a leading bad faith defense trial lawyer.
Cristina Cambo
Partner at Cambo Ferry
Cristina Cambo is a partner at Cambo Ferry in Orlando, FL, specializing in challenging damages in bad faith cases.
David T. Vanalek
Chief Legal Officer at Richmond National
David T. Vanalek is the Chief Legal Officer at Richmond National in Richmond, VA, specializing in AI applications in insurance claim handling.
Demetrius Rush
Attorney at Zurich
Demetrius Rush is an attorney at Zurich in Schaumburg, IL, focusing on damages in bad faith litigation.
Dina M. Cox
Partner at Lewis Wagner and Trimble
Dina M. Cox is a partner at Lewis Wagner and Trimble in Indianapolis, IN, specializing in ethics in mediations of bad faith cases.
Frank Ramos
Partner at Goldberg Segalla
Frank Ramos is a partner at Goldberg Segalla in Miami, FL, focusing on the impact of AI on bad faith claims.
Galina Jakobson
Attorney at Freeman Mathis & Gary
Galina Jakobson is an attorney at Freeman Mathis & Gary in Seattle, WA, focusing on insurance defense and bad faith claims.
Griffin Terry Sumner
Attorney at FBT Gibbons
Griffin Terry Sumner is an attorney at FBT Gibbons in Louisville, KY, with experience in discovery issues in bad faith cases.
Judge Green
Judge at Kentucky 30th Circuit Court
Judge Green presides over the 6th Division of the Kentucky 30th Circuit Court in Louisville, KY, with experience in bad faith case discovery.
Justice Bisig
Justice at Supreme Court of Kentucky
Justice Bisig serves on the Supreme Court of Kentucky, District 4, in Louisville, KY, providing judicial insights on discovery in bad faith cases.
Kathy Maus
Consultant at Maus Coverage Consultancy
Kathy Maus is a consultant at Maus Coverage Consultancy in Tallahassee, FL, specializing in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation.
Kevin Willging
Senior Counsel at Travelers
Kevin Willging serves as Senior Counsel at Travelers in Hunt Valley, MD, specializing in bad faith and extra-contractual liability matters.
Krista Horn-Watkins
Attorney at Travelers
Krista Horn-Watkins is an attorney at Travelers in Lexington, SC, focusing on third-party bad faith claims.
Laura Besvinick
Partner at Besvinick Nevins LLP
Laura Besvinick is a partner at Besvinick Nevins LLP in Miami, FL, specializing in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation.
Lauren R. Boone
Attorney at Liberty Mutual
Lauren R. Boone is an attorney at Liberty Mutual in Atlanta, GA, specializing in third-party bad faith claims.
Mark Boyle
Partner at Boyle, Leonard and Anderson
Mark Boyle is a partner at Boyle, Leonard and Anderson in Tampa, FL, specializing in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation.
Mark Wolfe
Attorney at USAA
Mark Wolfe is an attorney at USAA in San Antonio, TX, with experience in third-party bad faith claims.
Peter Kestner
Partner at Penn, Kestner & McEwen, PLLC
Peter Kestner is a partner at Penn, Kestner & McEwen, PLLC in Minneapolis, MN, representing policyholders in bad faith claims.
Peter Palmer
Attorney at Pete Palmer Law, LLC
Peter Palmer is an attorney at Pete Palmer Law, LLC in Louisville, KY, focusing on ethical issues in mediations of bad faith cases.
Sean C. Harrison
Attorney at Freeman, Mathis & Gary
Sean C. Harrison is an attorney at Freeman, Mathis & Gary in Lexington, KY, focusing on third-party bad faith claims.
Sharmili P. Das
Attorney at Liberty Mutual
Sharmili P. Das is an attorney at Liberty Mutual in Boston, MA, with expertise in handling complex bad faith exposure cases.
Stephen C. Keller
Partner at Barnes Maloney PLLC
Stephen C. Keller is a partner at Barnes Maloney PLLC in Louisville, KY, with expertise in bad faith and extra-contractual liability.
Todd S. Schenk
Partner at Tressler LLP
Todd S. Schenk is a partner at Tressler LLP in Chicago, IL, focusing on insurance defense and bad faith litigation.
Tom Wyatt
Partner at Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC
Tom Wyatt is a partner at Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC in Little Rock, AR, with extensive experience in insurance litigation.
Event Details
- Date
- June 3-5, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States
- Omni Louisville Hotel
- Pricing
- Save up to $700 when you register by April 20
- Audience
- Insurance executives, claims professionals, legal practitioners, and outside counsel specializing in defending bad faith claims and litigation
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