We invite you to preview our exciting agenda with relevant and expert-led continuing legal education programs and committee roundtables. Just some of the highlights: on Saturday, August 1 we are featuring "IP Policy in the Crossfire," including Section Debates and Open Forum and Section Business Meeting. Sunday, August 2 is "Blogomania—User Generated Content and the New Media Revolution," a special ABA Presidential Showcase Program and "Mr. Lincoln’s Patent," a 21st century look at the only patent issued to a U.S. President and the IP issues it might raise today.
In just a few days at this meeting, you can earn an entire year’s worth of CLE credit and keep up to date on the latest developments and issues critical to your practice. You’ll have numerous occasions to network with the world’s leading IP practitioners. More...
Section Events Date Time Price Code
Joint Reception with the Section of International Law Fri, July 31 6:00-7:30pm $25 IPL02
Spuse/Guest Architectural River Cruise Sat, Aug 1 10:00am-4:30pm $85 IPL04
Section Luncheon Sat, Aug 1 12:00am-1:30pm $55 IPL03
Section Celebration: Neighborhoods of Chicago Sat, Aug 1 7:00-10:00pm $150 IPL01
Spouse/Guest Neighborhoods of Chicago Sun, Aug 2 10:00am-4:30pm $85 IPL05
Mystery Networking Event & Leadership Dinner (ticketed event - $95)
Come join us for some fun and get to know your fellow members at this mystery networking event. You will also have the opportunity to meet current leaders of the Section. The exact location for the Leadership Dinner will be revealed at the networking event. Current Section leaders will receive an invitation under separate cover. Rising leaders are also encouraged to attend. If you are interested in pathways to leadership in the Section and in participating in this event, please complete this form and send it to hookern@staff.abanet.org. Tickets are not available on the ABA website!
Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award Luncheon (ticketed event - $100)
This award, now in its 19th year, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of women lawyers who have excelled in their field and paved the way to success for other women lawyers. The event also serves as an important reminder of our progress as a profession and as a society.
We look forward to seeing you at the Section’s special events, including our joint reception with International Law at the InterContinental Chicago and our Section Celebration at Soldier Field.
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