Barry Attends 2025 DRI Young Lawyers Steering Committee Fly-In Meeting
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorney, Caitlin M. Barry, participated in the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Young Lawyers Steering Committee Fly-In Meeting in Chicago on February 8, 2025.
As a reelected member of the DRI Young Lawyers Steering Committee and a newly appointed Young Lawyer Council member for the 2024-2025 term, Barry spent the weekend collaborating with leading young defense attorneys from across the country. The committee exchanged key industry insights, developed professional development initiatives, and planned impactful networking events to support young lawyers in civil defense litigation, including the DRI Young Lawyer Seminar in New Orleans this upcoming June.
About the DRI Young Lawyers Steering Committee
The DRI Young Lawyers Steering Committee is committed to providing exceptional professional development opportunities, high-quality CLE programs, and extensive networking resources. With 24 active subcommittees and liaisons to every DRI substantive committee and SLDO, the committee ensures valuable engagement for attorneys at all stages of their careers. As the largest international membership organization for civil defense attorneys, DRI offers access to cutting-edge litigation resources, industry-leading tools, and 29 substantive law committees focused on key practice areas. Learn more about DRI here.
About Caitlin M. Barry
Barry concentrates her practice on defending automotive, material handling, and consumer product manufacturers in product liability litigation. She also represents clients in commercial litigation, business disputes, class action defense, construction, medical malpractice, and general tort liability. At Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, Barry plays a leadership role, serving as Chair of the Product Liability Practice Group and Chair of the Fire & Explosion Practice Group. Her involvement in DRI and the Young Lawyers Steering Committee reflects her ongoing commitment to professional growth and leadership in the defense bar. Learn more about Caitlin and her practice here.
About Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is nationally recognized for its trial experience and daily presence in the Richard J. Daley Center in Cook County, defending clients in high-stakes product liability litigation. The firm’s attorneys provide comprehensive counsel to manufacturers, helping them navigate litigation strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance. For more information about our Product Liability Practice Group.
