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Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources


36th Conference on Environmental Law


March 8-11, 2007
Keystone Resort and Conference Center, Keystone, CO

Registration Information

Location and Lodging

The Annual Conference on Environmental Law will be held at the Keystone Resort and Conference Center. The Section has secured a block of rooms with options in various price ranges and in several areas of the resort. Rates for the Section’s block of rooms are:

  Single   Double  
Inn at Keystone $129 $144
     
Keystone Lodge Room $194 $209
     
Keystone Condominium Suites      
     Studio    
     Conference Village Deluxe $195 $195
     River Run $208 $208
     
     One Bedroom    
     Conference Village Deluxe $219 $219
     Evergreen $199 $199
     River Run $235 $235
     Mountain House Area $179 $179
     
     Two Bedroom    
     Conference Village Deluxe $285 $285
     Evergreen $259 $259
     River Run $319 $319
     
     Three Bedroom    
     Conference Village $395 $395

Last year the block filled up early, so we encourage you to get your reservation in as quickly as possible. To reserve a room, please contact Keystone Reservations at (800) 258-0437. Be sure to mention the American Bar Association meeting (code # CW1CAB7).

NOTE: The deadline for hotel reservations is February 13, 2007. The room block fills early, so please don’t wait until the deadline to make reservations. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with Keystone’s policies on cancellation, check-in, etc.

Register Online

Early Registration

We request that all registrations be made in advance of the program. You may register online or by completing the attached form and mailing it with your payment to the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, Attn.: Keystone Conference, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654. The deadline for receipt of early bird registration is February 1, 2007. All registrations postmarked after February 1, 2007 must include an additional $50 for processing. The final cut-off date for ALL pre-registrations (early bird and late) is February 21, 2007. Should you miss the deadline and need to register onsite, please call (312) 988-5724 to be sure that space is available.

Fees

Registration fee covers written materials, hot breakfasts on Friday and Saturday, lunch on Friday and Saturday, continental breakfast on Sunday, refreshment breaks on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and receptions on Thursday and Friday. Additional fee required for Friday night ticketed dinner.

Tuition Assistance

A limited number of registration fee waivers are available for government employees, public interest lawyers employed with nonprofits, academics and law students. To apply, send a letter outlining the basis for your fee waiver request to the Environmental Law Conference Planning Committee, Attn: Brooke Loucks, c/o ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654. All requests must be received by January 29, 2007.

Group Discount Program

Law firms and other organizations registering four attendees at non-discounted rate(s) will be eligible to bring a fifth attendee free of charge. Law firms and other organizations that send six or more attendees at non-discounted rates not only secure the fifth registration free of charge, but will also qualify for a 50% discount (within the registrant's applicable pricing category) on the sixth and any additional registrations. In order to qualify for the discounts described above, all registrations must be received together, or prior arrangements must be made with the Section Registrar by calling (312) 988-5724. Discounts will not be applied retroactively. You will not be able to register group attendees using the online registration system but rather must complete and submit hard copies of the registration form in this brochure. Discounted rates granted to speakers, planning committee members, sponsors or tuition waiver candidates do not count towards group discount opportunities.

Cancellation Policy

A full refund of the registration fee less a $50 administration fee will be granted for all written requests received by February 21, 2007. No refunds will be granted after February 21, 2007. Substitutions are acceptable. Cancellations must be submitted in writing and may be sent via FAX to (312) 988-5572, Attn.: Program Registrar. The ABA reserves the right to cancel any program and assumes no responsibility for personal expenses.

Ground Transportation

Shuttle transportation is available from Denver International Airport to Keystone (approximately 1-1½ hour trip) via Resort Express for a special group discount rate of $57.00 one way or $114.00 round trip. To make a shuttle reservation, call (800) 334-7433 and provide your flight number and arrival time. Be sure to mention the American Bar Association conference to receive the discount rate. Prepayment is required. The shuttle pick-up point is located near the baggage claim areas. You may also choose to take advantage of one of several rental car agency options available at the airport.

Air Transportation

Airfare discounts are available through ABA Online Travel, Travelocity Business or directly from the airline. The 24/7 toll-free number for Travelocity Business is (866) 321-8403.

Program Materials

Conference proceedings and related background information will be provided to participants via CD Rom in order to reduce the environmental impact of the program.

CLE Credit

CLE accreditation has been requested for this program from every state with mandatory continuing education requirements for lawyers. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including its definition of “CLE.” Check with your state agency for confirmation of this program’s approval. Please note: New York licensed participants are required to sign-in and sign-out on a special attendance sheet at each session. States with lawyer specialization programs have not been requested to certify this program. Certificates of attendance will be available in the registration materials at the program. For more information on approved number of credit hours, please contact the Section’s Program Coordinator at (312) 988-5577.

2007 Annual Section Sponsors


BNA Logo

 

Exponent Logo

 

Zurich Logo

Double Diamond Sponsors


ENVIRON International Corporation, Inc. Logo

 

TRC Logo

Black Diamond Sponsors


Earth Tech Logo

 

ERM Logo

 

Geomega Logo

 

HDR Engineering Logo

 

Langan Logo

 

Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. Logo

Freestyle Sponsors

AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc.
ARCADIS
CH2M HILL
Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP
Ecology and Environment, Inc.
ENSR
EnviroForensics
Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR)
Geomatrix Consultants, Inc.
Island Press
Navigant Consulting
Practical Law Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Terracon
Trinity Consultants, Inc.
Who’s Who Legal
WSP Environmental

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