2008 Section Annual Conference
April 16–18
Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill | Washington, DC
Online registration is now closed. Onsite registration will be available at the times listed below.
About the 2008 Conference
What you need to know. Who you need to know. All in one place.
Hot topics; Great speakers. The 2008 ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to see, hear, and meet the judges and advocates who are handling the most important litigation issues that are in the news and in courthouses around the country. Programs will examine: the constitutional clash between the Executive and Legislative Branches of government over the power to wage war; prosecutorial misconduct including a discussion by attorneys involved in the Duke lacrosse cases; the litigation spawned by the problems in the real estate and credit markets; and much, much more. We are also honored and delighted to announce that FBI Director, Robert S. Mueller, III will be our keynote luncheon speaker.
There is no city better than Washington, DC to examine the issues faced by litigators today. Mark your calendar for April 16th – 18th to learn about recent developments in the law, sharpen your advocacy skills, learn practical strategies, and network with other litigation lawyers from around the country.
Registration Information
Advanced registration for the Section Annual Conference is now closed. Please register onsite during the following times:
- Wednesday, April 16th: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, April 17th: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 18th: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
We have requested a total number of CLE credits:
Section Annual Conference:
- 23.25 for 60 minute states
- 27.9 for 50 minute states
Of this total:
- Ethics – 1.5 for 60 minute states and 1.8 for 50 minute states
- Trial Skills – 1.5 for 60 minute stats and 1.8 for 50 minute states
- Delaware Commission on CLE has approved 10.00 credit hours including 1.50 credit hours for Ethics
Ethics Centennial Symposium:
- Ethics credits – 6.5 for 60 minute states and 7.8 for 50 minute states
Please note: The Virginia State Bar has not approved CLE accreditation for the session entitled “Positioning Yourself for Promotion”.
Hotel & Reservations Information
Hotel Cutoff: March 28, 2008
Please note: The Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill is sold out Tuesday, April 15–Thursday, April 17th
1000 H Street NW
Washington, D.C., USA 20001
Reservations: (202) 582-1234
or (800)-233-1234
- When calling for the group rate of $299 single/double (plus tax), please reference the ABA Section
of Litigation 2008 Annual Conference. - All reservations are subject to availability. Group rates are not guaranteed after March 28, 2008.
Other Lodging Option:
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW.
Washington, D.C., USA 20001
Reservations: (202) 737-1234
Fax: (202) 737-5773
Hyatt Regency Online Reservations
(Please note: The Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill is sold out Tuesday, April 15 – Thursday, April 17th)
- When calling for the group rate of $248 single/double (plus tax), please reference the ABA Section of Litigation 2008 Annual Conference.
- All reservations are subject to availability. Group rates are not guaranteed after March 21, 2008.
Airfare discounts are available through ABA Online Travel, Travelocity Business or directly from the airline. To access ABA Online Travel, visit www.abanet.org/travel and click on the Online Travel link at the top of the page. The toll-free number for Travelocity Business is 1-866-321-8403. American Airlines can be reached at 1-800-433-1790.
Requests for registration fee refunds must be made in writing and received in the ABA Section of Litigation office on or before March 28, 2008. You may fax your request to Lesley Roselle at (312) 988-6234. There will be an administrative fee of $50 deducted from the refund. After March 28, 2008, cancellation requests will not be processed. The ABA reserves the right to cancel any programs and assumes no responsibility for personal expenses. Refund requests will be processed 30 days after the meeting concludes.
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Come supplement the outstanding Section Annual Conference programming at the Section’s 2008 Ethics Centennial Symposium on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear remarks from Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr.
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