Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady is proud to announce that Partner Joanna M. Roberto has been elected to serve as a National Director on the Board of Directors of DRI, the nation's leading organization for civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. The election results were announced during DRI's 2026 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., on October 23, 2026. DRI elected four new National Directors to three-year terms, including Joanna.
Joanna's election to the Board represents a significant milestone in a career defined by leadership, service, and dedication to the legal profession. A highly respected insurance coverage and litigation attorney, Joanna has been an active member of DRI for more than a decade and has played an instrumental role in advancing the organization's mission through numerous volunteer leadership positions.
Most recently, Joanna served as Chair of DRI's Insurance Law Committee, one of the organization's most prominent substantive law committees. In that role, she helped lead and develop multiple national conferences and educational programs, bringing together leading attorneys, claims professionals, and industry leaders from across the country and beyond. Her leadership helped foster meaningful collaboration, connections and professional development within the defense and insurance communities.
At Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, Joanna serves as a member of the Executive Committee and is the Practice Group Chair of the firm's Insurance Solutions Practice. She is widely recognized for her experience in complex insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, professional liability, product liability, and commercial litigation matters. She advises national and multinational insurers on high-stakes coverage disputes, risk management strategies, and claims practices across the United States.
Election to DRI's Board of Directors is among the highest honors. As a National Director, Joanna will help shape the future direction of an organization that serves defense attorneys, corporate counsel, insurers, and industry professionals across the country. Her appointment reflects not only her leadership within DRI, but also her reputation as a thought leader, and contributor to various business communities.
Please join us in congratulating Joanna on this outstanding accomplishment and exciting new chapter of leadership within DRI.
