Schwabe is proud to announce that Anne Talcott has been elected as an officer to Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) Executive Committee. DRI is the leading international organization of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel in litigation.

Recently, DRI’s national elections were held at the organization’s Annual Meeting, with the results announced Friday, October 23rd. Schwabe Shareholder and Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry Group Leader Anne Talcott was elected to the Secretary-Treasurer position.

“I’m honored to serve DRI and represent Schwabe on DRI’s Executive Committee as DRI’s Secretary-Treasurer. DRI is at the forefront of advocating the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation.”

Anne is joined by Patrick J. Sweeney of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who was elected as the new second Vice President, along with four new National Directors: Matthew S. Hefflefinger of Peoria, Illinois; Anthony J. Sbarra, Jr. of Boston, Massachusetts; Carmen R. Toledo of Atlanta, Georgia; and Sara M. Turner of Birmingham, Alabama.