Event Highlights

Justice Stephen Breyer to Address Section Lunch

The Section is honored to announce that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will be featured as the keynote speaker at this year's Section Lunch, Friday March 16 from 12:30 - 2:30 PM at the Renaissance Hotel. Justice Breyer will be speaking on "Active Liberty: Interpreting Our Democratic Constitution". His comments, expounded upon in his book of the same title, will urge judges to interpret legal provisions (of the Constitution or of statutes) in light of the purpose of the text and how well the consequences of ruling one way or another will fit those purposes. His premise is considered a response to one laid out in 1997 by Justice Antonin Scalia which emphasized adherence to the original meaning of the text alone. Tickets are still available for this event and can be purchased at the registration desk in Washington.

Simply the Best CLE Available

Focus on the hottest commercial and business law issues of the day while satisfying an entire year's worth of CLE requirements. The Spring Meeting offers you the chance to attend a broad range of CLE programs devoted solely to the practice of business law. Your participation at any of the 60+ CLE programs will bring you up to date on the issues relevant to your practice. You'll learn the latest from the experts in business law and you are guaranteed to receive the information both you and your clients need. It is simply the best and most economical CLE available.

Over 60 meeting events designated as "Programs" or "Committee Forums" scheduled Thursday through Saturday will be eligible for CLE accreditation. A Program is an educational presentation, usually in panel format, sponsored by one or more Section committees. A Committee Forum is an educational presentation by one or more

speakers, which is normally sponsored by a single Section committee and is targeted to individuals with an expertise in the substantive area of that committee. Topics for both will cover up-to-the-minute issues and will run the gamut of business law.

Specialized Committee and Subcommittee Meetings

Committee and subcommittee meetings allow you the opportunity to enhance your knowledge in specific areas of the law. These specialized meetings provide updates on the latest substantive developments in virtually all areas of business law. These are excellent meetings to network with colleagues who share your interests and practice concerns. Over 200 committee and subcommittee meetings are planned, they are an ideal forum to meet and network with others who practice in your specialty area. For the most current schedule of meetings, click here.

Law Student Activities

Calling all Law Students! The Section of Business Law Spring Meeting offers great opportunities for law students. Your participation in the Section during law school will not only enhance your legal education, but will also equip you to make a smooth transition into your future career. At the Spring Meeting, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about business law through special programming for law students and by participating in networking events. And if that's not enough, Spring Meeting registration is FREE to all law students.

Business Card Diversity Networking Reception

The Committee on Diversity is proud to host a complimentary reception to kick off the Spring Meeting on Wednesday evening, March 14 (the night before the start of the Spring Meeting). We welcome all attendees of the Spring Meeting who share our vision and are interested in recruiting and retaining lawyers of color, women lawyers, lawyers with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender lawyers, young lawyers, and law students for active involvement in the Section. Learn how to navigate the Spring Meeting and the vast array of the Section's resources and meet experts in your field. Or, just come to network and reacquaint with old friends and colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there!

Get to Know Us

Join us Thursday, March 15, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., for the Section's Welcome Reception at the Renaissance Washington DC. During this reception, connect with old friends and colleagues over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and enjoy a great evening of fun and camaraderie. From 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., we will spotlight the Section's 50+ committees during the Welcome Reception. This is a perfect opportunity to learn

about and join a committee, meet the committee leaders, hear about upcoming committee projects, and discuss the latest developments in business law. If you are a first-time Spring Meeting attendee, you will not want to miss this hour. In prior Spring Meetings, we have held a Committee Roundup to introduce you to our committees. This year, we will showcase all of our committees at the Welcome Reception. The second hour of the Welcome Reception will allow you to network with other attendees, catch up with colleagues, and make plans to attend one of the many committee dinners offered following the Reception. No ticket or advance registration is required.

Women's Business Law Network (WBLN) Sweet Endings Dessert Reception

The Women's Business Law Network invites you to an end of the evening dessert party. After your committee or other dinner, come meet the women leaders of the Section and connect with the other attendees at the Spring Meeting. Dessert will be compliments of the WBLN on Thursday, March 15, from 10:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Pro Bono Breakfast and Committee Meeting

Please join the Committee on Pro Bono on Friday, March 16, for a morning of pro bono activities. From 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., the Committee will host a complimentary breakfast. Breakfast speakers present their unique perspectives on the role of business lawyers in providing legal services that directly or indirectly help the poor. Meet and network with the Section's National Public Service Award recipients and other prominent business law pro bono community participants. The Committee will meet immediately following the breakfast, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. The Committee Meeting is open to all Section members.

Section Luncheon

The Section Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, March 16, from 12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Please be sure to check the Section's Web site for an announcement of this year's exciting guest speaker. During the Luncheon, the Section will honor the recipients of the National Public Service Awards, the Jean Allard Glass Cutter Award and the authors

of recently published books. The Section will also recognize the new Business Law Fellows, Ambassadors, Diplomat and CLEO Fellow scholarship recipients.

Section Dinner

Dining at the Library of Congress is a unique experience, and we proudly announce that the Section Reception and Dinner will take place in the Great Hall of the Thomas Jefferson Building, Friday, March 16, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Dining in the spectacular grandeur of the recently restored facility — with its impressive white marble arches, stucco decoration, and gold-ornamented ceiling — is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that is not to be missed.

Seating is limited. Be sure to reserve your place early for this extraordinary event.