The ABA Annual meeting will bring together about 9,000 legal professionals from all practices of law to deliver the best, most practical and comprehensive educational opportunities available to lawyers from over 250 CLE cutting-edge CLE programs to assist members in furthering their professional development as well as the opportunity to attend meetings, network and socialize with colleagues and new acquaintances.

The magnificent, award-winning InterContinental Chicago hotel is the headquarters hotel for the Section of International Law for the 2009 ABA Annual Meeting. “Often regarded as Chicago's answer to the Champs-Elysées, the "Magnificent Mile" is a broad boulevard lined with exclusive shops, museums, and trendy restaurants. Experience this lively scene in all its brilliance from the InterContinental Chicago hotel - the only downtown Chicago hotel with a front entrance on this world-famous thoroughfare.”

About the Section of International Law…
The Section of International Law (ABA International) is the gateway to international and transnational practice for the more than 400,000 members of the American Bar Association.  We are the primary network for members who practice internationally.  We have more than 23,000 members: 50% of whom are in private practice, 10% are in-house counsel, and nearly 20% live outside of the United States (more than 90 countries in total).