National Conference for the Minority Lawyer

September 24–25, 2009

Hotel Sofitel | Philadelphia, PA

Join us for the National Conference for the Minority Lawyer, sponsored by the ABA’s Business Law Section, Section of Litigation and the Commission on Ethnic and Racial Diversity in the Profession. This conference brings together lawyers from all racial and ethnic backgrounds and practice settings to improve their legal skills, network and connect with other minority lawyers and discuss issues and challenges faced by minority lawyers. You will hear from nationally recognized speakers and enjoy two thought provoking lunches, a networking reception, and outstanding CLE programs.

Why You Should Attend this Conference:

• Better understand the special challenges and unique opportunities minority lawyers face as the marketplace grows increasingly diverse
• Learn how to best manage personal and professional challenges unique to minority lawyers
• Assertion and protection of privileges
• Learn how to effectively engage clients in today's market
• Learn how to navigate difficult ethical dilemmas
• Learn how minority lawyers can enhance their careers through Call-to-Action efforts

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This conference will be held at the Hotel Sofitel in Philadelphia, PA. A room block has been reserved for our attendees at a rate of $225 single/double room per night. Contact the hotel directly at 215-564-7982 to make hotel reservations. Please refer to the ABA National Conference for the Minority Lawyer. After September 2, 2009 or when the room block is sold out, guest rooms at the special ABA rate are not guaranteed and may not be available.

Hotel Philadelphia Sofitel
120 South 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 564-7982
Online Reservations

8.5 hours of MCLE credit have been requested in 60 minute states and a total of 10.2 hours in 50 minute states.

Accreditation has been requested for this conference from every state with mandatory continuing legal education requirements for lawyers. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including its definition of “CLE”. Certificates of attendance will be available at the conclusion of each program for both attendees and speakers. You may contact the Meeting Registrar, Toyin Alaka, at 312-988-5564 for confirmation of the number of CLE credit hours requested by the ABA or credit approved by any particular state.