Midwinter Meeting Grand Hyatt Beijing Beijing, People's Republic of China April 13-17, 2008

The 2008 Midyear Meeting of the ABA International Labor Law Committee will be held in Beijing, Peoples Republic of China, from April 14 through 17 at the Grand Hyatt Beijing.

Our program will begin with a Welcome Reception at the Grand Hyatt Beijing on Sunday, April 13 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. General Sessions will be Monday, April 14 through Thursday, April 17 from 8:45 am to 12:00 pm. Our Gala Dinner will be held on Wednesday, April 16.See the enclosed Program Agenda for complete meeting details.

Registration is now closed.

The Grand Hyatt Beijing is one of the finest hotels in China. Located in the prestigious Oriental Plaza in the center of Beijing, the hotel is just moments from Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the city center and the Wang Fu Jing shopping street. The Grand Hyatt Beijing is a modern, elegant hotel, offering the best of both worlds – a subtle blend of Western and Eastern traditions encompassing contemporary hotel design and convenience with classic standards of service and excellence.

Grand Rooms are available at the group rates of 2,280 RMB (CNY) for single occupancy and 2,460 RMB for double occupancy (approximately $306 and $330 USD). Deluxe Grand Rooms are offered at 2,630 RMB for single occupancy and 2,810 RMB for double occupancy (approximately $353 and $378 USD). In addition, a limited number of Grand Suites are available at 3,500 RMB for single or double occupancy (approximately $470 USD). Room rates include daily buffet breakfast and are subject to a 15% surcharge. Check-in is 2:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m.

To reserve your room, complete the enclosed Reservation Form and fax it to +86-10-6510-95-58 or email the form to Ms. Cindy Xie, Reservations Department, at groupreservation.beigh@hyattintl.com. Reservations must be made by March 7, 2008 to receive the special group rates. Please note that our block of rooms may be consumed prior to March 7, so we encourage you to make your reservations early. All reservations must be guaranteed by credit card. See the enclosed Reservation Form for complete reservation details.

ANA Airways provides ABA members with a 30% discount off eligible first, business and economy class fares for travel from Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles or San Francisco to Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore, Bangkok, or Ho Chi Minh City. Reservations must be made with Travelocity Business ABA Online Travel or at 866-321-8403 to receive the ABA discount. Additionally, ABA members have direct access to TravNet Inc., specialists in air travel to Asia and the Pacific Rim. TravNet Inc. offers deeply discounted, consolidator airfares in all classes of service to ABA members from a variety of carriers. Call toll free at 800-359-6388 or visit www.travnet.net.

Required documentation will be forwarded to and credit requested from MCLE states with general requirements for all lawyers. Each state determines the number of hours to be credited for attendance. Certificates of Attendance will be available at the meeting.

All visitors to the People’s Republic of China are required to have a valid passport (one that does not expire for at least 6 months after your arrival date in China). A tourist or business visa is also required. For U.S. Customs information, call 202/354-1000 or visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website at www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/travel/. Canadian Citizens should visit Canada Border Services Agency online at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-e.html.

You may choose to obtain your visa using the assistance of a travel agency, such as TravNet (at 800-359-6388 or www.travnet.net), or you may wish to apply in person at the appropriate Chinese Consulate.

• Chinese Visa Information
• Visa Application Form
• TravNet

China’s currency is the China Yuan Renminbi (abbreviated “RMB” or “CNY”). At the time of this printing, 1.00 RMB/CNY is equivalent to approximately $.134 USD or $.122 CAD.