Columbia partner Donna Tillis is serving as the program vice chair and a speaker at Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) 2026 Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Seminar in Atlanta from April 29-May 1.

Tillis will lead the conversation, “A Year in the Life of Life Insurance,” where she will examine the latest life insurance decisions and emerging trends from the perspective of a seasoned practitioner and provide attendees with practical strategies for managing their life insurance cases.

With over a decade of strategic litigation experience, Tillis has been recognized as a “Rising Star” among trial lawyers. She is a trusted advisor to leading companies in the Southeast and beyond on a range of litigation matters, including life, disability, and ERISA matters, class action defense, and e-discovery.

This DRI event brings together leading practitioners in life, health, disability, and ERISA defense at this premier Atlanta conference. Attendees will gain insights into the latest legal developments, build valuable connections through daily networking opportunities, and walk away with practical strategies to strengthen their practice, all while earning CLE and expanding their professional network.