Section Chair
On behalf of the ABA Section of International Law (ABA International), I am pleased to invite you to a very special 2008 Fall Meeting in Brussels, Belgium, September 23-27.  We hope you will make plans to join us and take advantage of this unique opportunity to meet with international practitioners (both in-house and outside counsel), academicians, and government officials from Europe, North America and around the world and to network with members of ABA International. The 2008 Fall Meeting main event will be held at The Hilton Brussels.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE DATES:

Meeting Registration:

• Early Bird Registration Deadline is Friday, September 5th.   Don’t miss the opportunity to take advantage of the low registration rates for both individual and group attendees we have provided for you!
• Pre-Registration Final Deadline is Friday, September 5th.
• The Brussels Hilton, Boulevard de Waterloo 38, 1000 Brussels, Belgium has reserved a limited block of rooms until September 2, 2008 at the special low rates of €225 per night for Deluxe, €260 for Deluxe Plus, €325 for Executive, and €460 for Suite. To reserve your accommodation at this hotel, please visit and mention group code ****** or use the bookings form found on our website at www.abanet.org/intlaw/fall08.html. 

WHAT WILL BRUSSELS OFFER YOU?
ABA International is committed to delivering the best, most practical and comprehensive educational opportunities available to international lawyers. By joining us at the 2008 Fall Meeting we promise to offer you:

• An exciting mix of over 60 substantive programs with “best in the class” speakers to make this a productive and enjoyable meeting
• Cutting edge programs on key issues of particular appeal to your practice and interest areas
• Discussion of the latest legal, ethical and international issues with contemporaries from across the United States and around the world
• The opportunity to fulfill CLE requirements and earn an entire year’s worth of ethics and general credits
• Special programming for young lawyers and law students

WHY YOU MUST ATTEND

• Learn the latest from top experts and receive information that is relevant to you in your international law practice area
• Network with the best and brightest international lawyers at our ticketed luncheons and evening events
• Participate in specialized meetings with colleagues who share your areas of interest by attending committee breakfasts and dinners
• Benefit from an exclusive opportunity to visit exhibitors of dynamic products and services for the legal profession

I look forward to seeing you in Brussels!

Sincerely,