The final cutoff date for advance registrations was Monday, September 26, 2011. Registrations submitted after this date must include an additional $25 for processing. Please contact Julie Connell at (312) 988-5724 if you have any questions.
Course Materials
Course materials and related background information will be provided online and before the conference to attendees as well as on a USB drive to reduce the meeting’s environmental impact. You may wish to bring a laptop, netbook, or tablet to view the materials onsite as complimentary Wi-Fi access will be available. A hard copy of the course materials is available for $80 for pickup onsite, but must be pre-ordered. Please indicate if you would like a hard copy when registering.
Location and Lodging
The 19th Section Fall Meeting will take place at the JW Marriott Indianapolis at 10 S. West St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. A block of rooms has been reserved at the discounted rate of $204 plus tax for single/double rooms. A limited number of government rooms are available at $91 plus tax (or the prevailing government rate); identification is required at the time of check-in. The deadline for room reservations at the discounted rates is Monday, September 19, 2011. After that date, rooms can be reserved on a space-available basis. For reservations, call the hotel directly at (317) 860-5800 or toll free at 866-704-6162. Be sure to mention the ABA SEER 19th Fall Meeting to receive these discounts. We encourage you to use the links below for ease in reserving a room:
JW Marriott Indianapolis >> Government Rate
JW Marriott Indianapolis >> Standard Rate
Advance Registration
We encourage you to take advantage of online registration. You can also retrieve a registration form. Please mail the form with your check (payable to the American Bar Association) or credit card information to: ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, Attn: Program Registrar, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654. All attendees must be registered for this meeting to participate.
The deadline to receive the early bird registration rate for the 19th Section Fall Meeting is Thursday, September 1, 2011. All registrations postmarked after Thursday, September 1, 2011, must include an additional $50 for processing. The final cutoff date for advance registrations is Monday, September 26, 2011.After this date, registrations must include an additional $75 for processing.
Registration Fee
The registration fee for the 19th Section Fall Meeting includes tuition and course materials (provided on a USB drive and online) developed especially for this meeting. In addition, your fee covers Wednesday’s public service project and Welcome Reception, Thursday’s Technical Roundtables Luncheon and dinner event at the NCAA Hall of Champions, Friday’s Committee Get-Together Luncheon and Local Flair Reception, and Saturday’s Section Chair’s Farewell Reception. Breakfast and networking breaks will be available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Cancellation Policy
Attendees registered for the 19th Section Fall Meeting are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee and additional tickets less a $50 administrative fee for all written requests received by Monday, September 26, 2011. No refunds will be granted after Monday, September 26, 2011—no exceptions will be made. Substitutions are acceptable. The Section does not provide credits to be used toward future programs. Cancellations may be sent via e-mail to Julie Connell at Julie.Connell@americanbar.org or by fax to (312) 988-5572, attn.: Program Registrar. The ABA reserves the right to cancel any program and assumes no responsibility for personal expenses.
Tuition Assistance
A limited number of registration fee waivers are available for government employees, public interest lawyers employed with non-profit organizations, and academics. To apply, send a letter outlining why you are interested in participating in the meeting and the basis for your request of a fee waiver to the Program Planning Chair, Laura H. Kosloff, c/o the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654 or by e-mail to Julie.Connell@americanbar.org. Deadline: Friday, August 26, 2011.
Law Student Scholarship Opportunity
A limited number of scholarships are available to law students interested in attending the entire meeting and volunteering. Responsibilities will include assisting with CLE program logistics and participating in the public service project (if your schedule permits). Benefits will include a registration fee waiver, including the speed networking event, Thursday dinner event, and receptions, an assigned “Guide” from Section Leadership for the meeting, and job searching and networking opportunities. To be considered as a law student scholar you must be a member of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources. You must also submit a 2-3 paragraph letter indicating your interest in environmental, energy, or resources law and why you wish to attend the meeting by Friday, August 26, 2011. The letters will be reviewed and scholars will be selected and notified no later than Friday, September 9, 2011. Send all letters to Yumeka Brown, Program and Membership Coordinator, by fax: (312) 988-5572, by e-mail: Yumeka.Brown@americanbar.org, or by mail: American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, Attn: Yumeka Brown, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654.
Spouses and Guests
Spouses and guests of registered meeting attendees are invited to participate in the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, the Local Flair Reception on Friday, and the Section Chair’s Farewell Reception on Saturday. Thursday’s reception and the dinner event at the NCAA Hall of Champions are not complimentary to spouses and guests. Spouse/guests may purchase a ticket to attend for $75/person. Please indicate when registering.
Luncheons
The luncheons on Thursday and Friday are included in the registration fee, but advanced sign-up is required.
Section Business Activities
Section leadership should plan to participate in activities throughout the meeting for committee chairs and vice chairs, and Council members. Section members are welcome to attend these activities. If you want to get involved, this is a way to learn more about the Section.
Dress and Weather
Section meetings are business casual. Suggested dress includes slacks, skirts, polo-type shirts or blouses, sweaters, and comfortable shoes. The hotel will be air conditioned, so please pack a jacket or sweater. Thursday’s dinner is casual dress—wear your team’s jersey and join the fun! The average temperature in Indianapolis in October ranges from a high of 67 degrees to a low of 54 degrees.
Dietary Restrictions
If you have any dietary restrictions, please indicate so while registering or by calling the Program Registrar (312) 988-5724 by Monday, September 26, 2011, so that your needs are noted.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please indicate if you require specific needs or services (audio, visual, mobility) during the meeting by calling the Program Registrar (312) 988-5724 by Monday, September 26, 2011.
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Attention ABA Members!
If you are an ABA member but not a member of the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, please note that your meeting registration fee ($770 before or on 9/1/11 or $820 after 9/1/11) will include 2011-2012 Section membership, which is a $75 value. ABA membership is a pre-requisite of Section membership. If you are not already an ABA member, please call (800) 285-2221. Please note: Free Section membership offer only applies to individuals who have not been a Section member in the past two years. Questions? Contact Yumeka Brown, Program and Membership Coordinator, at Yumeka.Brown@americanbar.org or (312) 988-5577.
| Registration Rates |
Before
9/1/11 |
After
9/1/11 |
Law Students** |
| Section Member |
$695 |
$745 |
Section Member |
$50 |
| ABA Member |
$770 |
$820 |
ABA Member*** |
$75 |
| General Attendee |
$785 |
$835 |
General Attendee*** |
$100 |
| Section Gov't, Public Interest, Academic |
$565 |
$615 |
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| Gov't, Public Interest, Academic |
$615 |
$665 |
| Young Lawyer* |
$615 |
$665 |
| Hard Copy Course Materials |
$80 |
$80 |
| Carbon Offset/Trees |
$20 |
$20 |
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* Qualifying young lawyers are those who have been admitted to practice in their first bar within the past five years or who are less than 36 years old.
** Please note: Thursday’s Dinner at NCAA Hall of Champions is not included in this registration. Tickets are available for an additional $50.
*** As an ABA member or General Attendee, registration will include membership in the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources for one year. |
Day Rates
Day rates are available for $350 each day. This rate does not include Thursday night’s dinner at the NCAA Hall of Champions. Tickets may be purchased at $75 each.
Group Discounts
Law firms and other organizations registering multiple attendees (four or more) are eligible for a group discount. Prior arrangements must be made with the Program Registrar by calling (312) 988-5724. Special registration forms will be provided by the Program Registrar and must be received together. Discounts will not be applied retroactively. Discounted rates granted to speaker, sponsors, or tuition waiver candidates do not count towards group discount opportunities.
