Sponsor Exhibit Information
2008 Annual Meeting Highlights

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 2008 Annual Meeting of the National Association of Bar Executives (NABE), August 6-7, 2008 at the Sheraton New York in Midtown Manhattan. We will begin the week’s activities with our Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening, August 5, followed by two days of exciting plenary and workshop sessions scheduled on Wednesday, August 6 and Thursday, August 7.

The NABE Annual Meeting offers educational sessions, networking opportunities and leadership development for NABE members and for sponsors. NABE’s Annual Meeting coincides with the annual meetings of the National Conference of Bar Presidents, the National Conference of Bar Foundations, as well as the American Bar Association.

OVERVIEW

NABE sponsorship levels are as follows: Gold @ $10,000; Silver @ $5,000; Bronze @ $3,000.

As a reminder, NABE Annual Meetings bring together 200 to 300 executive directors and their senior staff representing national, state, and local bar associations from around the United States. Their bar associations comprise as few as a few hundred members to as many as over 200,000. Collectively, NABE members have access to more than 1.2 million judges and practicing attorneys in the United States. They can also help you to get your message to their constituents (e.g., board officers, members, bar staff). To view last year’s line-up, consult this PDF of the 2007 meeting program.

SPONSORSHIP CONFIRMATION

To confirm your sponsorship, simply complete and return the following:

NABE Sponsor Contract
A/V Equipment Needs form
The registration and housing form
Your company’s check indicating your chosen level of sponsorship payable to “National Association of Bar Executives” (see this page for details)

You may mail all contents to my attention using the information in the signature of this message. You may also submit the contract, A/V needs, and registration/housing forms via fax to 312-988-5492, and send checks using a track-able method (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.). Sponsors are asked to confirm their sponsorship by submitting all items above no later than Friday, May 2, 2008.

REGISTRATION AND HOUSING

Sponsors must pay the mandatory $115 affiliate registration charge. However, the $250 NABE meeting registration fee is waived. Badges, meeting materials, and event tickets will be available at the NABE/NCBP/NCBF Registration Desk on site. Included in your sponsorship packet will be complimentary tickets to the following events: breakfast and lunch on Wednesday, the Wednesday Night Party, and breakfast on Thursday. You also are invited to attend the Tuesday Welcome Reception on August 5.

Housing at the conference hotel will be accommodated on a first-come, first served basis. Be sure to note your housing needs and provide credit card information to guarantee your guest rooms.

EVENT ASSIGNMENTS

After May 2, NABE will finalize major event assignments. After accommodating Platinum level contractual arrangements, Gold sponsor event assignments will be made based upon history of NABE sponsorship. Silver sponsor assignments will follow, and will also allow for sponsor preferences based on history of sponsorship and events that are still available. Sponsors that have historically been assigned a specific event will be offered the first right of refusal for that event at the 2008 Annual Meeting. Final event assignments are expected to be completed by the end of the month of May.

EXHIBIT SPACE

Among the attachments in this message is a form for you to request A/V equipment for your exhibit space. Please complete and return with the other requested documents. Included in the sponsorship package is:

One six-foot table and two chairs
(1) one sign
(1) one wastebasket
Due to space limitations, exhibits (including materials and displays therein) may not exceed 8ft in width, must meet hotel standards, and must meet fire code requirements. Violations of any of these criteria may result in removal of the exhibit. Also, computer equipment should be ISP-ready. For related inquiries, please contact the meeting planner, Leticia Spencer, directly at 312/988-5347 or ldspencer@staff.abanet.org

CONFIRMATIONS

Sponsor confirmations will be emailed to the company’s primary contact, as indicated on the contract. Additional information that will be distributed to sponsors closer to the dates of the conference will be:

NABE Annual Meeting Program
Shipping Information
Exhibit Details (e.g., ballroom name, space assignment, set-up schedule, exhibit hours, etc.)
Registration List
Raffle arrangements (tentatively scheduled for the Thursday afternoon sponsor break on Aug. 7)

Thank you again for considering sponsorship of the 2008 NABE Annual Meeting in New York City. We look forward to receiving your materials and seeing you in August!