On October 13-16, 2021, DRI hosted its annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. The meeting consisted of dedicated networking time, keynote speakers, live workshops, and the inauguration of partner Douglas Burrell as 2021-22 DRI President.
Partner Taylor Poncz was one of three speakers for a workshop titled “The New Age: Mastering Social Media in the 21st Century.” The workshop discussed the impact social media has had on self-marketing and firm marketing and how the legal industry can capitalize on its influence to increase exposure and networking opportunities.
Partner Melody Kiella, alongside Roy D. Prather, III of Beveridge & Diamond PC, presented a podcast workshop, educating lawyers and law firms on how podcasts can be used to market their areas of expertise and on how to create a successful podcast.
The Mother Board podcast also hosted an episode with special guest Lori Johnson, main female news anchor at WMAZ-TV in Macon, Georgia, and the wife of Douglas Burrell. The podcast celebrated the DRI presidency of Douglas and discussed their experiences at the annual meeting. Click the link below for the full episode.
Attorneys Lara Ortega Clark, Whitney Lay Greene, Ryan Hathcock, Elissa Haynes, Karen Karabinos, and Eric Mull were also in attendance.
L-R: Ryan Hathcock, Melody Kiella, Elissa Haynes, Lara Ortega Clark, Whitney Lay Greene, Karen Karabinos, Douglas Burrell, Taylor Poncz, Eric Mull 
The Mother Board podcast joined by Elissa Haynes, Karen Karabinos, Lara Ortega Clark, and Lori Johnson, main female news anchor at WMAZ-TV in Macon, Georgia, and the wife of Douglas Burrell
For the full program brochure, click the link below.
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