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.
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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.
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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 intlawmeetings@americanbar.org.
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
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□ 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 gvm@viramonte.com.ar or Pablo Ferraro Mila
special rate is limited, so early booking is recommended.
at pfm@gfmlegal.com 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