Registration

The meeting registration fee allows registrants to attend your choice of over 60 CLE programs and committee forums and all committee and subcommittee meetings. Your registration fee does not include meals served at meetings or social events identified as ticketed functions. The absolute deadline for receipt of advance registrations is March 17, 2006 . The Section office must receive the attached registration form and payment no later than March 17, 2006, 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time , in order for your name to appear on the meeting roster. Registrations received after that date will be processed onsite only.

Want to Get Involved in the Section of Business Law? "Ask Me".

Do you have questions about the Section of Business Law? Do you want to learn more about committees and how to get involved? Do you need assistance navigating the meeting? Our Section Leaders will be wearing an "Ask Me" button. Please feel free to stop one of the leaders wearing a button and ask how you can become involved in the Section. Our leaders are always open to answering questions about the meeting or the Section in general.

Ticketed Events

An order form for meal functions and tours appears on the reverse side of the registration form. Ticket requests for all events must be received no later than March 17. It is advisable to purchase tickets for all desired events in advance as many Section events do sell out and there is no guarantee that tickets will be available onsite.

Accommodations

The Section has secured a room block at both the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina and the Wyndham Harbour Island Hotel. The hotels should receive reservations as early as possible in order to be assured of accommodations, but definitely no later than March 15, 2006. Reserve accommodations online at www.abanet.org/buslaw/2006spring/ or phone the hotels directly and ask for the discounted rates for the Section of Business Law Spring Meeting.



The housing deadline is Wednesday, March 15, 2006. After this date, guestrooms and rate are subject to availability. Individuals with guaranteed reservations must cancel their reservations 24 hours prior to check-in time on the day of arrival to avoid a one-night cancellation charge.

A limited number of guest rooms are available at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina and the Wyndham Harbour Island Hotel for academics, jurists, and government lawyers. These rooms are offered at a reduced rate and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a discounted room, contact the hotel directly for details.

MCLE Credit

Accreditation has been requested for this meeting from every state with mandatory continuing legal education requirements for lawyers. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including its definition of "CLE." Certificates of attendance will be available at the conclusion of each substantive meeting and program for both attendees and speakers. You may contact the ABA Service Center toll free at 1-800-285-2221 or the Meeting Registrar, Marcia Yarbrough at 312-988-5653 for confirmation of the number of CLE credit hours requested by the ABA or credit approved by any particular state.

Written Materials

Written materials for all programs and committee forums will be available in the meeting room at the time of the program/committee forum. You will also receive a CD-Rom (which includes all original and supplementary materials) when you check in at the registration desk.

Internet Café/Expo Area

Throughout the meeting stop by the Section of Business Law Internet Cafe in the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina to check your email, relax, enjoy refreshments, and visit with colleagues. Also, be sure to check out information on Section products, as well as information on products and services from exhibitors in the legal trade, at the Business Law Expo. The Section of Business Law Internet Café and Expo Area will be open Thursday, April 6, through Saturday, April 8. All registrants and guests are welcome!

Exclusive ABA Airfare Discounts — Available Online!

With ABA Online Travel, you can automatically obtain ABA negotiated airfare discounts for travel to the Section of Business Law Spring Meeting. ABA Online Travel also provides you with the ability to search for, compare and purchase airline reservations from airline and other travel websites enabling you to get the best airfare at the time of your reservation.

Visit www.abanet.org/buslaw/2006spring/ and click on "Airline Information." ABA airfare discounts can also be obtained by purchasing your tickets under the ABA Discount Codes directly from the airline, from your local travel agent or the ABA travel agency, Travelocity Business, at 866-321-8403.

Services for the Disabled

If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this meeting, please contact Amanda Berg at berga@staff.abanet.org.