Networking Events
Thursday, August 7
Diversity Reception
5:30–6:30pm
Join Section Leaders and local ABA members for a complimentary cocktail reception as they celebrate the Section’s involvement in its many diversity and outreach programs throughout the year.
Tickets: Complimentary Event
Location: Jumeirah Essex House
Welcome and Outreach Reception
6:30–8:00pm
Join Conference attendees and featured speakers for this complimentary networking reception.
Tickets: Complimentary Event
Location: Jumeirah Essex House
Sponsored By: Navigant
Friday, August 8
International Human Rights Award and Passing of the Gavel Luncheon
12:15–1:45 pm
Join featured speaker, Dan Abrams, Chief Legal Correspondent for NBC News, and the 2008 International Human Rights Award winner, Karen Tse, at this year’s International Human Rights Award and Passing of the Gavel Luncheon.
Tickets: $65
Location: Jumeirah Essex House
Sponsored By: Empire State Sponsors
Elegant Evening at the Rainbow Room
7:00–10:30 pm
Experience the glamour, elegance and luxury of the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center. Join your colleagues for an evening of dinner and dancing overlooking Manhattan. Take in the panoramic views of the city as you dine on fine cuisine and dance to sounds of jazz and big band tunes. This is truly an experience you don’t want to miss!
Attire: Cocktail
Tickets: $135
Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th Floor
Sponsored by: Central Park Sponsors

