Administrative Law Section Annual Meeting - Chicago 2005

Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice
2005 Annual Meeting

August 5-7, 2005
The Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, Illinois

Conference Co-Chairs:
Katherine Siddon O'Brien
Theodore Livingston

Section Chair:
Randolph J. May


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The Section's Annual Meeting is held in conjunction with the American Bar Association Annual Meeting. NOTE: Attendance at all programs and events requires registration to the 2005 ABA Annual Meeting.

Tickets for the Section's CLE programs can be purchased through the Section or entry may be obtained using the "ABA All-Access CLE Badge." The ticket for the Section Reception and Dinner should be purchased through the Section.

If you have questions about the procedures for registration or program and event tickets please contact our Section Meetings Coordinator via email at emardn@staff.abanet.org or via phone at (202) 662-1528.

The deadline for ABA Annual Meeting advanced registration is Thursday, July 7, 2005. Participants must register by this date in order to be included in the list of attendees available at the Annual Meeting. Thereafter, registration will be accepted on-site at the Hyatt Regency. Registration fees are as follows:

ABA All-Access CLE Badge
$570 for ABA Members

  • This badge can be used for admittance to governance meetings, non-CLE programs and ALL CLE programs at the Annual Meeting, including those at the Hyatt Regency and all satellite hotels. Purchase this badge through ABA Annual Meeting registration.

  • "Governance Meetings Only" Badge
    $295 for ABA Members

  • This badge is intended for those attendees whose primary focus are governance meetings (committee and/or Council), and s. This badge will include admittance to all governance meetings. Attendees can then purchase individual CLE tickets for $75.00 each. Purchase this badge through ABA Annual Meeting registration.

  • Individual Ticket Options

  • If you are registered for "Governance Meetings Only", you may also purchase individual CLE tickets for $75.00 per program for those being held at the Presidential CLE Center/ Hyatt Regency. Administrative Law CLE Programs being held at the Fairmont Chicago are a separate ticketed item. Please see the Section Registration Form for cost.

  • Discounted ABA CLE program tickets will be available to registered government lawyers and judges for $35.00, purchasable through the ABA Annual Meeting Registration. Law Student registrants will be admitted to all CLE programs at no additional charge.

  • Admittance to each CLE program will require one individual program ticket OR the All-Access CLE Badge.

  • Non-Member Registration

  • Registration for non-ABA Members is $775.00

    For more details on the 2005 ABA Annual Meeting, visit http://www.abanet.org/annual/2005

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    Hotel Reservations

    The Administrative Law Section will be housed at the Four Diamond luxury hotel, The Fairmont Chicago. Located in the heart of the downtown Chicago area, the Fairmont is convenient to cultural activities, Navy Pier, and shopping. Amenities include concierge service, business and fitness centers, and high-speed Internet access. For lunch or dinner guests can indulge in the highly acclaimed Aria Restaurant & Bar, or for the fitness buffs all guests have access to the Lakeshore Athletic Club and Spa.

    The deadline for housing is Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 5:00 pm. I.T.S. is the only source of official ABA Housing. I.T.S. can be reached at (800) 421-0450. I.T.S will acknowledge your reservation request in writing within one week of receipt of your ABA registration form. You must complete your registration for the ABA Annual Meeting in order to receive official housing. Please note that the rate at the Fairmont Chicago is $169. for Single/Double Occupancy, $269 for Deluxe Suite City View, and $294 for Deluxe Suite Lake View.

    To make your lodging arrangements, visit ABA online registration at: http://www.abanet.org/annual/2005.

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    Continuing Legal Education Credits

    Accreditation for all educational programs has been requested from all the states with mandatory continuing legal education requirements. For more specific information about MCLE credit contact Nicole Emard, Administrative Law Section CLE coordinator, 202-662-1528. In order to earn CLE credit for programs attended at the 2005 Annual Meeting, you must be registered for the meeting.

    Airline Information

    To book your airfare, visit www.abanet.org/annual/2005 and select "airline discounts". ABA airfare discounts can also be obtained by purchasing your tickets under the ABA Discount Codes, listed below, directly from the airline, from your local travel agent, or by calling the following numbers and referencing the Discount Codes:

    Airline Phone Discount Code
    American Airlines (800) 433-1790 17715
    Delta Air Lines (800) 241-6760 US324453037
    US Airways (877) 874-7687 6516326

    Rental car rates are also available through Hertz Rental Cars. To make a reservation call Hertz toll free at 800-654-2240 and mention that you will be attending the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago. The Identification Number for this meeting is 03CG0001.

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    CLE Program Location

    All CLE programs offered by the Administrative Law Section will be held jointly in the Presidential CLE Center located at the Hyatt Regency and our host hotel the Fairmont Chicago. Please refer to the ABA Annual Meeting program book for exact room locations

    Council and Committee Meeting Location

    All Section Council and Committee meetings will be held at the Fairmont Chicago. Please refer to the ABA Annual Meeting program book for exact room locations or the hotel lobby board.

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