Hotel Exedra
Rome, Italy
May 14-17, 2007

Advanced online registration is now closed. To register for the meeting, please complete the registration form and fax to 312/988-5814.

Please note: After advanced registration closes, your name may not appear on the meeting attendee roster. A manually produced name badge will be provided at the meeting check-in.

Meeting & Social Events
The 2007 Midyear Meeting of the ABA International Labor Law Committee will be held in Rome, Italy from May 14 through 17 at the Hotel Exedra.

Our program will begin with a Welcome Reception on the rooftop of the Hotel Exedra on Sunday, May 13 from 19:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs. General Sessions will be Monday, May 14 through Thursday, May 17 from 8:45 hrs to 12:00 hrs. Our Gala Dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 16. Download Meeting Agenda

Continuing Legal Education Credit
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.

Meeting Registration
The registration fee for the meeting is $475 USD for Section of Labor & Employment Law members, $525 for non-members, $250 USD for guests and $125 USD for children 18 and under. The guest registration fees include the Sunday Welcome Reception and Wednesday Gala Dinner.

You may register for the meeting by completing the registration form and returning it with your payment by May 1 to American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610, ATTN: Meetings Registrar. Download Meeting Registration Form

Hotel Accommodations and Reservations
The Exedra is a wonderful five-star luxury hotel, built on an 1800 marble palace in the very heart of Rome. A unique and spectacular hotel, where the classic elegance of the past perfectly merges with state-of-the-art technologies and equipment to offer guests the utmost pleasure, service and comfort.

The wonderful Piazza della Repubblica with the Ancient Roman ruins of the Dioclethian Baths and the Michelangelo's Basilica degli Angeli make an ideal frame to this breathtaking hotel. The hotel facilities include two luxurious restaurants, a wonderful rooftop outdoor swimming pool, a wellness spa and business centre.

Standard Guest Rooms are available at the group rates of 325€ for single occupancy and 351€ for double occupancy (approximately $415 and $450 USD). Deluxe Guest Rooms are offered at 425€ for single occupancy and 451€ for double occupancy (approximately $545 and $575 USD). Room rates include all taxes and daily buffet breakfast. Check-in is 2:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m. Early or late room use may be guaranteed for 50% of the confirmed rate and can only be confirmed upon availability.

To reserve your room, complete the Reservation Form and fax it to +39 06 48938600 or email the form to congress.luxury@boscolo.com. Reservations must be made by February 11, 2007 to receive the special group rates. Please note that our block of rooms may be consumed prior to February 11, so we encourage you to make your reservations early. All reservations must be guaranteed by credit card. Individuals with guaranteed reservations must cancel their reservations before February 11, 2007 to avoid a cancellation charge. Cancellations received between February 12 and April 19 will be charged 50% of the total booked nights. Cancellations received between April 20 and one day before arrival will be charged 85% of the booked nights. In case of a no-show or early check-out, 100% of the entire booked nights will be charged. Download Hotel Reservation Form

Optional Tours and & Activities
Information on optional tours will be provided to meeting registrants upon receipt.

Discounted Airfares
The ABA has contracted with American Airlines for discounts to Rome. The Discount Code for European travel on American Airlines is 19237. Discounts are available when calling the ABA's preferred travel agency (Travelocity Business at 866/321-8403), your personal travel agent or American Airlines direct.

Entry Requirements
Citizens of the U.S. and Canada need valid passports to enter Italy. For U.S. Customs information, call 202/354-1000 or visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. Canadian Citizens should visit Canada Border Services Agency online.

Airport Transfers
One of the most convenient ways to get from Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is by train (one way fare is €9.50). Known as the “Leonardo Express,” this train runs nonstop from Fiumicino Airport to Stazione Termini every half hour (6:37 am – 11:37 am). The trip takes approximately 35 minutes. It is recommended that you use only authorized taxis (white vehicles with a taximeter) available at the arrival areas of each terminal. The fare applied by the taxi drivers of Fiumicino is €60 euro, inclusive of luggage, for a maximum of four passengers, for all destinations within the Aurelian Walls of Rome.

Climate
The average temperature in Rome in May is 73˚/55˚ (22˚/12˚ Celsius). For the latest weather updates, visit www.weather.com.

Gratuities
Tipping is generally expected at restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as in taxis. In restaurants where service is not included, it is customary to add a 10% tip for a full meal; leave a few coins in bars or cafés.

Currency
Italy has adopted the Euro, which, at the time of this printing, is equivalent to approximately $1.28 USD or $1.44 CAD. Visa, EuroCard and MasterCard are accepted a bit more widely than American Express and Diners Club, although many shops and restaurants refuse to accept any credit cards at all.

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