Welcome from the Chair

On behalf of the ABA Section of International Law (ABA International), I am pleased to invite you to a very special 2009 Spring Meeting in Washington, DC, April 14-18, bringing together the world's leading international lawyers (including both in-house and outside counsel), academicians, and government officials from around the world and to network with members of ABA International. In addition to attendees from more than fifty countries, we are expecting special delegations from France, India and Nigeria.

Please note:

Early Bird Registration Deadline is March 29, 2009. Take advantage of the low registration rates for both individual and group attendees we have provided for you!
Pre-Registration Final Deadline is March 29, 2009.
Hotel room block at The Fairmont Washington DC: Deadline is March 25, 2009. ABA International has reserved a special nightly rate of $299 per room. Please reference the ABA International Spring Meeting when making reservations in order to receive this rate. The number of rooms available at this special rate is limited, so early booking is recommended.

What will attendance at the Washington, DC 2009 Spring Meeting offer you?

Over 80 substantive programs with world-class speakers
Cutting edge programs on key issues and interest areas
Meet with contemporaries from around the world on the latest legal, ethical and international issues
Fulfill CLE requirements - earn an entire year’s worth of ethics/general credits
Special programming for young lawyers and law students

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL EVENTS!

Tuesday, CIT Swearing-In Ceremony, FEES TO BE PAID SEPARATELY
Tuesday, WIN/SIN/GIN/YIN Outreach Reception at The Fairmont - FREE
Wednesday & Thursday, Luncheons with Distinguished Speakers @ $75 per person
Friday, Committee Business Luncheon @ $25 per person
Wednesday, Reception at the famed Kennedy Center @ $60 per person
Wednesday, Committee Dinners at the famed Kennedy Center @ $95 per person
Wednesday, Reception and Committee Dinner Combination @ $125 per person
Thursday, Dinner/Dance with Band at The Fairmont - FREE
Friday, Closing Reception at the Diplomatic Rooms of the State Department, $95 per person
Friday, After-Hours Reception hosted by the Young Lawyers Interest Network (YIN) and Law Student, LLM and New Lawyer Outreach Committee - FREE
Saturday, Council Meeting at The Fairmont - FREE

LEARN, NETWORK, PARTICIPATE

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 throughout the meeting and particularly at our ticketed luncheons and evening events
Participate in specialized meetings with colleagues who share your areas of interest by attending the committee luncheon, division breakfasts and committee dinners
Visit exhibitors of dynamic products and services for the legal profession

I encourage you to register today for the 2009 Spring Meeting in Washington, DC.

Sincerely,

Aaron Schildhaus