WHAT WILL ATTENDANCE AT THE FALL MEETING OFFER YOU?
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WHAT WILL ATTENDANCE AT THE FALL MEETING OFFER YOU?
WHAT WILL ATTENDANCE AT THE FALL MEETING OFFER YOU? • Over 70 substantive concurrent continuing legal education sessions with world-class speakers and cutting edge programming on the latest international legal and ethics issues; • Networking opportunities with counterparts, decision makers and potential clients from around the world who are active in international practice areas; and • An entire year’s worth of CLE credits. EXTRAORDINARY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES! • Evening Receptions at the Palacio Paz Mansion, Yacht Club Puerto Madero and Hilton Buenos Aires; • Special outings and events including: Golf Outing, Section Chair’s Warm-Up 5K Run/2K Power Walk, Day out in the Gauchos Pampas, complimentary Buenos Aires City Tour, Tango Classes and Home Hospitality Night (some, subject to space limitations); • Dedicated entertainment and events for registered guests, spouses and significant others; and • Complementary Malbec wine and Leather ipad case for all registered attendees. LEARN, NETWORK, PARTICIPATE • Learn the latest from top experts and receive information that is relevant to you in your international law practice area; • Network with the best and brightest international lawyers throughout the meeting particularly at our twice daily networking breaks, evening events and ticketed luncheons; • Participate in specialized meetings with colleagues who share your areas of interest by attending committee working business meetings, division breakfasts and committee dinners; The 2014 Fall Meeting brings together over 1,000 leading international attorneys, corporate counsel, government officials, policy makers, academics and NGO lawyers for a unique four day forum in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. A “Must-Attend” meeting for lawyers with a practice or interest in international legal issues. Join us in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires for a spectacular FALL Meeting! For more information and to register, please visit AMBAR.ORG/ ILFALL2014 2014 FALL MEETING BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - REGISTRATION FORM Online registration is strongly encouraged. Pre-registration closes on October 6, 2014. I. Registrant Information IV. Ticketed Event Fees ABA ID # (if applicable): ___________________________________ Name (First Middle Last): _____________________________________ (TYPE or PRINT your name CLEARLY as you wish it to appear on badge.) Firm/Organization: ________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________________ State/Province/Region: _______________________________________ Postal Code: ___________________ Country: __________________ Telephone: ______________________ Fax: ______________________ E-mail: __________________________________________________ □ First-time attendee of a Section meeting? II. Guest / Spouse Information Guests may attend ticketed events ONLY but must purchase a ticket for entry (see section IV and V). Daily events and activities will be available for guests to take part in while the CLE programs are in session Name of Guest: ______________________________________________ Firm/Organization: _________________________________________ III. All-Inclusive Program Registration Fees Registration includes all CLE programs and committee meetings (dinners excluded), and all Networking Breaks & Wednesday through Friday Receptions. Registrants will also receive a complimentary bottle of Argentine wine and a leather iPad carrying case upon check-in at the meeting! Check one of the following: Early Bird by Sept 8 Standard Sept 9-Oct 6* International Law Section Member Rates: □ Full Section Member □ Full-time Law Student (not inclusive) $ 925 $ 100 $ 1065 $ 115 Law student fee is not inclusive. Please refer to website for ticket purchases. □ □ □ □ □ Young Lawyer (35 years and under) $ Full-time Gov. / Academics / NGOs $ Corporate Counsel $ Solo / Small Practice / Retired $ Wed., Thur. OR Fri. Programming**(Select 1) $ 545 200 625 650 475 $ $ $ $ $ 625 225 725 750 545 Non-Section Member Rates: □ Non-Member □ Full-time Law Student (not inclusive) $ 1035 $ 125 $ 1195 $ 145 Law student fee is not inclusive. Please refer to website for ticket purchases. □ □ □ □ □ Young Lawyer (35 years and under) $ Full-time Gov. / Academics / NGOs $ Corporate Counsel $ Solo / Small Practice / Retired $ Wed., Thur. OR Fri. Programming**(Select 1) $ 675 235 725 780 595 $ $ $ $ $ 775 270 835 895 685 Join the Section of International of Law and take advantage of the discounted Section Member registration rates! See Section VII of this form for more information. □ Speaker Day Only Registration** $ 350 $ 350 □ Members of Cooperating Organizations May register under the member rates outlined above. Please Provide the Name of Entity: ______________________________ Tickets are limited and subject to space availability. Onsite ticket sales close 24 hours before the event takes place; note that tickets may not be available onsite. Please be sure to indicate below how many tickets you require for each event & include accompanying guests. Event Name Qty Total $ Inclusive Guest Ticket for Wed.-Fri. Receptions ____@ $ 200.00 _____ (Individual guest tickets are available upon request) Tues., Hospitality Night (See Section X) ____ # of participants Complimentary activity subject to availability. Registration deadline is Sept 8 Wed., Luncheon with Keynote Speaker ____@ $ 75.00 _____ Thurs., Luncheon with Keynote Speaker ____@ $ 75.00 _____ Fri., Luncheon with Keynote Speaker ____@ $ 75.00 _____ Section Chair’s Warm-Up 5k Run/2k Power Walk ____ @ $ 35.00 _____ Wed., Oct. 22 at 6:50 a.m. (Fee includes refreshments & commemorative T-shirt) Day Out in the Gaucho Pampas (See Section X) ____ @ $ 150.00 _____ All-day excursion Sat., Oct. 25 V. Special Add-On Events Buenos Aires is a world-class city and you should sample its elegance, warmth, vibrancy and eclecticism. Please indicate those activities you would like to attend & include accompanying guests. Tickets are subject to space availability and you will receive notification of which event(s) have been added to your registration. Tango Lessons ____ # of participants Buenos Aires City Tour ____ # of participants Complimentary activity that is subject to space limitations. Registration deadline Sept. 8 Complimentary activity that is subject to space limitations. Registration deadline Sept. 8 Registered Guest/Spouse/Significant Other Activities ____ # of participants Complimentary activity that is subject to space limitations. (See Section X) Golf Outing (See Section X) VI. Make Your Payment Return this form by mail to:1050 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 (ATTN Jessica Smith), fax (+1.202.662.1669) or email to [email protected]. Please make checks payable to ABA or fill in the credit card information below: Credit Card Type: □ Visa Total Payment: $(USD) Card Number: Expiration Date: □ MasterCard □ American Express __________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Your signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________________ ___ I will require ADA assistance: □ Audio □ □ Visual □ Mobile Do you require special dietary needs? If so, please describe: ____________________________________________________________________________ PAYING BY WIRE TRANSFER: Please include the following information when making payment via wire transfer: Name of Section: Meeting: Bank Name: Bank Address: Bank Routing #: Account Name: Account Number: SWIFT Code: Section of International Law 2014 Fall Meeting JP Morgan Chase Bank 2218 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10037 021000021 American Bar Association 50-03997 CHASUS33 VII. Sign Up for International Law Section Membership International Law Section members enjoy global networking via more than 60 special interest and regional committees, access to 24,000+ legal professionals and students in 90 countries, Continuing Education & Professional Growth via Seasonal Meetings, Stand-alone programs and committee teleconferences and much more! Join today by visiting http://www.americanbar.org/groups/international_law/membership.html and take advantage of the discounted Section Member registration fees for the 2014 Fall Meeting! X. Special Event Descriptions Hospitality Night: On Tuesday, October 21, members of the Buenos Aires legal community will host Fall Meeting foreign attendees at their homes for a “Hospitality Night.” Attendees may bring along accompanying guests, spouses, and/or significant others. Coordination and transportation will be agreed among host and guests closer to the event. There is a limited capacity so please register early! The deadline for registration is Sept 8. Day Out in the Gaucho Pampas: On Saturday, October 25, visit a typical “estancia” of the pampas with real “gauchos”, a horse show, polo game, Argentine folk show, food and wine! Transportation, lunch and tea included. Please note you must first be an ABA Member to join the Section of International Law These opportunities only come by once! Registered Guest/Spouse/Significant Other Activities: Those spouses, VIII. Hotel Information guests and significant others who have registered for the evening receptions The host hotel for the 2014 Fall Meeting is the Hilton Buenos Aires. The (Section IV above) will be hosted for optional daily entertainment (Wed – Fri) Hilton Buenos Aires reserved a limited block of rooms for the group until by local Argentine women and men. The deadline for registration is Sept 8. Golf Outing: This activity will take place Tuesday, October 21. Space is September 28, 2014 starting at the special nightly rate of $269 plus applicable daily tax per room for single/double occupancy. Reservations may limited and will be assigned on a first come-first served basis. This event is be made online at http://bit.ly/1bwXqI9.The number of rooms available at this subject to a minimum number of registered attendees. If interested please contact Gerardo Viramonte at [email protected] or Pablo Ferraro Mila special rate is limited, so early booking is recommended. at [email protected] for more details. For a comprehensive list of alternative hotels and their location relative to the Hilton Buenos Aires, please visit the Travel Information tab of our website: XI. Refund Policy ambar.org/ILFall2014. Cancellations must be made in writing and received by the Section office by October 6, 2014, for a full refund of fees, less a $100.00 administration fee. IX. Travel Information No refund of registration or fee for a ticketed event will be granted after that You are encouraged to make your airline reservations online via the date except in the case of medical emergency or extenuating circumstances American Bar Association (ABA) travel site where you automatically receive approved by the Section in its sole discretion. specially negotiated ABA airfare and car rental discounts from a variety of When a completed registration form and payment have been submitted to carriers. Simply visit http://www.americanbar.org/membership/benefits_of_ the Section office either by mail, email or fax, the registration is considered to membership/travel_services.html to make your travel arrangements. If you be a firm commitment and you will be expected to pay the registration and have not used this site before, it only takes a few moments to establish a username and password allowing you to immediately book your reservations. any ticketed event fees, unless a written cancellation is received as set forth above. Any refunds issued will be processed to the credit card on file for Please note: to enter Argentina, a valid passport is required by all nationals. individuals who made registration payment via credit card. A Visa for Argentina is also required for nationals from certain countries. The Argentine Government requires that citizens of USA, Canada and Australia XII. MCLE/CLE Credit satisfy a Reciprocity Fee requirement before traveling. You can pay this fee online at the Argentine Embassy website of your country or by checking the MCLE/CLE CREDIT: You will be required to fill in your State License Number on the MCLE/CLE website of your airline carrier. Failure to provide proof of payment upon arrival will result in denied entry and return to passenger’s point of departure. sign in sheet at the 2014 Fall Meeting. Please come to the meeting with your license number(s) for those states you will be obtaining MCLE/CLE credit. Please contact your nearest Argentina Embassy for information on what MCLE/CLE credit has been requested. For delegates where MCLE/CLE is documentation you may require to enter Argentina. mandatory, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided onsite. For questions regarding MCLE/CLE credit please visit the CLE Information Booth at the Meeting. * All registrations received after October 6 (including on-site registrations) will be subject to a 15% increase in price. ** Includes one (1) evening reception