2009 Workers' Compensation Midwinter Seminar and Conference New Orleans, LA March 10 – March 13, 2009 Hotel InterContinental

Dear Colleague:

The 2009 Midwinter Seminar & Conference of the Workers’ Compensation Committee will be held at the Hotel InterContinenal in New Orleans, Louisiana from Tuesday, March 10 through Friday, March 13. The Workers' Compensation Committee Midwinter Seminar & Conference will be held in conjunction with the Tort, Trial & Insurance Practice Section.

The meeting will begin on Wednesday morning, followed by a Networking Reception in the evening. In addition, we invite all registered spouses and guests to attend the Guest Breakfast on Wednesday, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. We have also arranged for a networking reception on Thursday evening.

We will have a continental breakfast on Wednesday morning followed by three days of programs designed to be both an educational and enjoyable experience for all Workers’ Compensation practitioners and others who are involved in the Workers’ Compensation system in any capacity.

We have negotiated a special group rate at the Hotel InterContinental of $169 plus taxes for single or double occupancy rooms. To reserve your room, call the hotel directly at 504-525-5566 or 877-424-2449. To receive the group rate, reference the “ABA Workers’ Compensation Committee Midwinter Seminar & Conference.” The group rate will be honored until February 9, 2009 or until the room block is exhausted. You must cancel your reservation 72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival date to avoid a one-night cancellation charge. Rooms will be available for check-in no later than 4:00 pm, with a checkout time of 12:00 pm.

The registration fee for the 2009 Midwinter Seminar & Conference is $395 for Section of Labor & Employment Law members, $495 for non-members, $225 for government agency attendees, and $125 for guests. Please note that Fellows of and nominees to the College of Workers Compensation Lawyers may register at the Section member rate. Law students may register free of charge. The fees cover your meeting materials and your attendance at all committee meetings and social functions. Those who can only attend one day of the seminar may register only for that date at a rate of $125.

You are encouraged to register online or you may also register by completing the registration form and returning it with your payment with appropriate fees to Lynette Kelley, Meetings Registrar, Section of Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654 by February 24, 2009. Refunds, less a $50 administrative fee, will be made on registration cancellations received in writing before February 24, 2009.

The ABA has contracted with American Airlines to provide discounted airfares. Contact American Airlines at 800-433-1790 and reference Discount Code 20348. Please note that this discount is not available via the airline website.

Required sponsor 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. Uniform Certificates of Attendance will be available at the meeting.

Should you have any questions while making your arrangements, please contact the Section office at 312/988-5523 or laborempllaw@staff.abanet.org.

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans.