National Bar Association 86th Annual Convention & Exhibits

DATESSunday, July 31 -- Thursday, August 4, 2011

CONVENTION LOCATIONThe Hilton Baltimore is located at 401 West Pratt Street,Baltimore, Maryland 21201. The telephone number is (443) 573-8700, and the fax number is (443) 683-8841.

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONYou can register at www.nationalbar.org, by mail or fax using theenclosed forms. Registration forms can be mailed to 1225 11thStreet, NW Washington, DC 20001 or faxed to (202) 289-6170.

CLE PROGRAMMINGThe NBA 86th Annual Convention & Exhibits provides theperfect opportunity to satisfy your Continuing Legal Education(CLE) requirements. With more than 50 seminars and 110hours of CLE courses to choose from, most attendees cancomplete their yearly CLE requirements at the convention.Designed for educational enhancement, seminar topics cover avariety of legal disciplines, including ethics and practicemanagement. Consult with your state bar association forspecific requirements. The NBA Uniform Certificate ofAttendance (U.C.O.A.) and any applicable state forms must becompleted to receive CLE credits.

HOTEL INFORMATIONThe Hilton Baltimore, 401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore,Maryland, 21201 will be the host hotel for the NBA 86thAnnual Convention & Exhibits. The convention room rate is$149.00 per night, single or double occupancy not includingapplicable state and city taxes, currently 13.5%.

To make reservations and take advantage of the conventionroom rate, call the Hilton at (443) 573-8700 or fax requests to(443) 683-8841. Reservations can also be made online atwww.hilton.com. The group code for online reservations isNBA. Special rates are valid until July 6, 2011, and subject toavailability. A deposit of one night’s room and tax for eachconfirmed room will be due upon making your reservations. Allcredit cards used for deposits will be charged immediately.Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

AIRLINE INFORMATIONAmerican Airlines is the official airline for the National BarAssociation’s 86th Annual Convention & Exhibits. To obtainairline discounts for this convention, please call AmericanAirlines Reservations at 1-800-433-1790 and provideauthorization number: A5771BA.JOIN THE NBA TODAY AND SAVE MONEY!If you aren’t already a member of the NBA, take advantage ofthe low membership registration rates by joining today! Checkout our membership rates at www.nationalbar.org.

Experience Baltimore, Maryland as you participate in the National Bar Association’s86th Annual Convention & Exhibits. Just a few miles from the nation’s capital,Baltimore offers a unique experience as it is home to renowned museums and cultural

exhibits, tasteful seafood, and its most cherished gem--the Inner Harbor. Using Baltimore asits setting, the annual convention will be an event you don’t want to miss. As the largestgathering of African American legal professionals, this year’s convention will offer extensivecontinuing legal education seminars and town hall meetings, and unique networkingopportunities with the nation’s top legal professionals. Explore Baltimore and register todayfor the 86th Annual Convention & Exhibits at www.nationalbar.org.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION 86TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXHIBITS

Discover Baltimore at this year’s86th Annual Convention & Exhibits!

The National Bar Association’s Annual Convention & Exhibits is the largest gathering of African American lawyers,judges and law students in the United States. As an attendee of the 86th Annual Convention & Exhibits YOU cantake advantage of the following benefits:�NETWORKNETWORK with the nation’s top legal professionals.�LEARNLEARN about recent developments as you becomeengaged in several CLE seminars, workshops, and townhall meetings with legal experts within the field of law.

�PARTICIPATEPARTICIPATE in the career fair and meet and greetwith human resources representatives from governmentagencies and Fortune 500 companies.

�BE ENTERTAINED BE ENTERTAINED when you attend receptions,galas, as well as listen and dance to exclusive liveentertainment.

�EARNEARN continuing legal education (CLE) credit forover 40 CLE seminars offered, including ethics coursesoffered on each day of the CLE seminar course schedule.�VISITVISIT the NBA Exhibit Hall, with over 100exhibitors providing unique products and services tomeet your needs as an emerging or seasoned legalprofessional.�STAY ON TRACKSTAY ON TRACK with several programs andseminar tracks tailored to your specific field, which willalso include a special track for young lawyers and lawstudents.

NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION 86TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXHIBITS SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE*

10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Nominations Committee Meeting

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration

1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Board of Governors Meeting

6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Board of Governors Reception


8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Prayer Breakfast/ Judicial Council

Convocation & Memorial Service

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. First-Time Convention Attendees

Orientation

10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Nominations Committee

10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Town Hall Meeting

3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Women Lawyers Division Retreat

3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Judicial Council Executive

Committee Meeting

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Nation’s Best Advocates

“40 Lawyers Under 40” Gala

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Judicial Council Chair’s Reception

8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Nation’s Best Advocates

“40 Lawyers Under 40” Reception

8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. NBLSA Cora T. Walker Breakfast


8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Youth Day Symposium:

Expanding the Pipeline8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Young Lawyers & Law Student

Seminar Track

8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. CLE Seminars

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Career Fair

9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon First Plenary Session

10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon CLE Seminars

12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. Young Lawyers Division

Junius W. Williams Luncheon

12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. Hall of Fame Luncheon

12:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Candidates’ Forum

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CLE Seminars

2:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Section Meetings

3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Division Meetings

4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. General Session

5:00 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Regional Meetings

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Welcome to Baltimore Reception

9:30 p.m.-Until Election Caucuses (if needed)*Schedule is subject to changeRegister online at www.nationalbar.org


8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Women Lawyers Division

Breakfast


9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Corporate Leadership Forum

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. NBA Elections: General Voting

10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Presidential Showcase

12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. Corporate Leadership Forum

Luncheon

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. NBA Elections: Affiliate Voting

2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. NBA Crump Law Camp &

Evett L. Simmons Mock Trial

Competition Finals

3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Judicial Council Business Meeting & Elections

4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. NBA Labor & Employment Law

Section Reception

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. NBA Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Competition Finals

7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. NBA President’s Reception

6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. NBA Election Run-Off (if necessary)

7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Alumni Breakfasts


8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Closing Plenary Session


8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Clyde E. Bailey, Sr. & Rapheal

M. Prevot, Jr. NBI Annual Golf

Tournament

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Tennis Tournament

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. NBA Exhibit Hall

12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. Judicial Council Annual

Thurgood Marshall Award

Luncheon

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. CLE Seminars

7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 86th Annual Convention

Awards Banquet

10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Awards Banquet Afterglow

9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting

11:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Board of Governors Meeting

Saturday, July 30, 2011(Pre-Convention)

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Monday, August 1, 2011

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Thursday, August 4, 2011

(Please type or print this information)Please check the appropriate circle(s): � Mr. � Mrs. � Ms. � Judge � Attorney

Name ____________________________________________________ Member No. ____________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________________________ State _______________Zip_______________________

First Name (as you wish it to appear on your name badge) ______________________________________________________

Daytime Telephone ( )__________________________ Evening Telephone ( ) _____________________________

E-mail _____________________________________________________________________________________________

NBA Affiliate Chapter* ________________________________________________________________________________* Must be completed in order to be counted for Affiliate vote (please list only one)

Please check here if you require special services. Attach written description of requirements.Please check here if this is your first NBA Convention.Please check here if you have/will make a reservation with the Hilton Baltimore Hotel.

National Bar Association

86th Annual Convention & Exhibits

July 31-August 4, 2011 Pre-Registration Form

* All registration fees include Welcome Reception, President’sReception, Awards Banquet, and CLE materials. Please do not mailor fax this pre-registration form after July 8, 2011. All pre-registration forms received after July 8, 2011, will be processed atthe on-site rate.

** The membership year for NEW members is twelve months from thedate joined. Dues amount is based on the year of original admission tothe bar.

*** Each request to bill for registration fees must be accompanied bya purchase order or letter of authorization from an agency or firm to bebilled. Registration forms will not be processed without payment.

+ All dues expiring through August 2011 must be renewed for the2011-2012 membership year in order to register at the memberconvention rate.

++ This is the only NBA registration fee Judicial Council members arerequired to pay; however, NBA dues and Judicial Council dues must becurrent for the 2011-2012 membership year.

^ Must be a non-attorney to reigster in these categories. Registrationwill not be processed if registrant does not meet this requirement.

NBA dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal taxpurposes, but may be deductible as a business expense.

Please make payable and remit to:

National Bar Association1225 11th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

or by fax to: (202) 289-6170

For NBA Use Only

_______________________________________________________________Date Received Membership Status____________________________________________By

CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration fee less a $50

handling charge will be refunded if written cancellation is

postmarked by July 8, 2011. No requests for refunds will be

accepted after July 8, 2011. Return Check Fee: $40 per check

On or Before On or Before On or Before On-Site12/31/10 04/30/11 07/8/11

� Member** $450 $525 $600 $650

� Non-Member $600 $675 $750 $800

� Judicial Council++ $400 $450 $500 $550

� Gov’t/Non-Profit $400 $450 $500 $550

� Paralegal^ $225 $275 $325 $325

� Student $100 $125 $150 $150(currently enrolled in law school)

� Guest^ $225 $275 $325 $325

Guest Name ___________________________________

Membership Dues** � New � Renewal

� Associate (Lawyer not yet admitted to a Bar) $ 100

� Admitted to Practice less than five (5) years $ 125

� Admitted to Practice more than five (5) years $ 250


(Sustaining Status-Gold Card)


(Patron Status-Platinum Card)� Regular Life Member $5,000

� Subscribing Life Member $6,000

(3 Payments of $2,000)� Paralegal (Non-Attorney) $ 100

� Judicial Council Division Regular Dues $ 100

� Judicial Council Division New Member Dues $ 75

� Judicial Council Division Retired Member Dues $ 50

� National Bar Institute Annual Dues $ 50

Registration Fees*

PLEASE DO NOT MAIL OR FAX THIS FORM AFTER JULY 8, 2011.

3 Ways to Register1. By Mail

2. By Fax at (202) 289-61703. Online at www.nationalbar.org

Method of Payment***

� Check/Money Order No .______________� Purchase Order No. _______________________

� Credit Card: � MC � VISA � AMEX � DISCOVER

Card No.____________________________ Exp. Date ____________Total Paid ______________

Signature____________________________________________________________

The National Bar Association Convention room rates are $149.00 per night, single ordouble occupancy, not including applicable state and city taxes, currently totaling 13.5%.To make reservations and take advantage of the Convention room rates call (443) 573-8700or fax requests to (443) 683-8841 no later than July 6, 2011.

A deposit of one night’s room and tax for each confirmed room will be due upon makingyour reservations. All credit cards used for deposits will be charged immediately. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

(Please Print or Type)

Name of Hotel

Name Sharing With

Arrival Date Time Departure Date

No. of Rooms

Type of Accommodation � Single � Double

Organization Address

City State Zip

Daytime Telephone ( )

� Check here if you require special services.

Method of Payment

� CHECK/MONEY ORDER NO. _______________________

(Make check payable to The Hilton Baltimore Hotel) DO NOT SEND CURRENCY

DO NOT SEND CURRENCY

CREDIT CARD: �MC �VISA � AMEX � DISCOVER

(All major credit cards accepted)

Card No.: _____________________________________Expiration Date ______________

Total Paid $ __________________________Signature______________________________

Hilton Baltimore401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland

Phone: (443) 573-8700 Fax: (443) 683-8841



July 31-August 4, 2011 Baltimore, Maryland

Hotel Reservation Form

Mail or Fax Hotel Reservation Form by July 6, 2011 to:

TOP 33 REASONS TOBOOK HOUSING WITHIN

THE OFFICIAL NBA BLOCK

When you reserve your

room for the National Bar

Association’s 86th Annual

Convention, we encourage

you to reserve your room

within our designated room

block at the Hilton Baltimore

Hotel for the following

reasons:

1. The official hotel is NBA

endorsed and inspected.

2. The hotel setting will

provide access to exclusive

NBA events and networking

opportunities.

3. Guaranteed and exclusive

hotel rate when you book by

the reservation deadline.

� I will sponsor in the amount of: $ ______________________Event sponsored: ________________________________________________________________________

� I will make the following in-kind contribution or giveaways:__________________________________________________________________________________________

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: ________________________________________________________________________

*EVENT PRICING BASED ON PARTIAL SPONSORSHIPSFOR MORE INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIPS AND A COMPLETE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE, CONTACT: (202) 842-3900

Your Opportunity to Sponsor, Exhibit & Advertise

Your participation as an advertiser or exhibitor during the NBA’s

86th Annual Convention and Exhibits will provide an excellentopportunity to communicate with some of America’s most brand

loyal and quality conscious consumers. Convention advertisements andexhibits allow small and major companies to target their products andservices to this lucrative market.ADVERTISING

The NBA Souvenir Program provides an excellent opportunity for

marketing services or products to a very active segment of the NBA

constituency. The Souvenir Program is an eighty plus page booklet

distributed to over 2,500 individuals and serves as both a guide to

conventioneers and a record of the historic occasion. The booklet

contains all the essential facts about the convention including the

schedule of seminars, plenary sessions, meal functions, Judicial

Council agenda and social activities. The booklet is distributed to all

convention registrants and also made available upon request to the

public. Online advertising is available via the NBA website. For more

information, please visit www.nationalbar.org.

THE EXHIBIT HALLThe Exhibit Hall will open for setup on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at

midnight. The hall will open to the public on Monday, August 1, 2011

at 12:00 noon. The exhibit hall provides a unique opportunity to

market to a very large number of convention pre-registrants,

therefore, we strongly encourage exhibitors to set-up early in order to

be prepared for the crowd.

The Convention Registration Desk is located outside the Exhibit Hall

where all meeting attendees must go to pick up their registration

materials. Refreshments will be provided to exhibitors during exhibits

hours. Each morning the Exhibit Hall opens before the structured

educational sessions begin, and remain open during sessions and

breaks. The Convention Message Center set up in the Exhibit Hall

brings additional traffic to the area. The Annual NBA Elections for NBA

Officers will be held in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.

SPONSORSHIPExhibitors interested in increasing their visibility by sponsoring

Exhibit Hall refreshments and other events should indicate their

interest on the application form. The NBA has many specialized sub-

sections and divisions, which allow sponsors to target their marketing

toward preferred members of the NBA. Companies interested in

promoting give-aways, or sponsoring luncheons, seminars, banquets,

receptions and other events should contact Maurice Foster for more

details and a list of benefits to sponsors.

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETSMaximize your exposure to this influential buying market by

attending the Association’s Welcome to Baltimore Reception, the NBA

President’s Reception and other NBA sponsored events. Each

exhibitor will be provided an opportunity to further introduce

products and services to the convention attendees and guests in a more

relaxed atmosphere. These events can serve as an opportunity for

face-to-face contact with hundreds of attendees. (Maximum of two

tickets per booth)

ADDITIONAL VISIBILITYAs a value-added benefit, each exhibitor will be allowed to place one

quality handout or brochure inside the registration packages of all

attendees. Materials must be received at the hotel between the dates of

July 25-28, 2011. Shipping label should clearly indicate, “Hold ForNBA Registration Bag Stuffing.”

General Sponsors� Diamond Sponsor $125,000

� Platinum Sponsor $100,000

� Gold Sponsor $ 75,000

� Silver Sponsor $ 50,000

� Bronze Sponsor $ 25,000

� Patron Sponsor $ 10,000

� Friend $ 5,000

Specific Events� Annual Awards Banquet $100,000

� Board of Governors Reception $ 20,000

� Convention Registration Bag $ 20,000

� Crump Law Camp-Mock Trial Finals $ 5,000

� Crump Law Camp-Reception $ 5,000

� Exhibit Hall Reception $ 15,000

� Exhibit Hall Entertainment $ 5,000

� Hall of Fame Luncheon $40,000

� Judicial Council Luncheon $30,000

� Judicial Council Reception $20,000

� NABBS Luncheon $10,000

� NBI Golf Classic (Call for more info)

� Opening Session & Reception $25,000

� Official Program $25,000

� President's Reception $75,000

� Welcome Reception $75,000

� Youth Achiever’s Activities $10,000

� Young Lawyers Div. Luncheon $15,000

� Women Lawyers Div. Breakfast $10,000

NBA 86th Annual Convention & Exhibits Sponsorship Categories



Hilton Baltimore Baltimore, MAryland July 31-August 4, 2011

Do Not Write in This Space

For NBA Use Only

Your application for advertisement or exhibit space at

the NBA 86th Annual Convention has been:

______ Accepted ______ Denied

Your Booth No. (s) _____________________

An exhibitor kit will be mailed to you by the official decorator.

Date Accepted:____________ By:________________

Applicant Company__________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________________ State___________ Zip___________________

Contact Person______________________________________________________________________

Telephone ( )__________________________ Fax ( )___________________________________

E-mail/Website:_________________________________________________________________

ADVERTISEMENT / SPONSORSHIP

(Insertion Order Form)

� Check here if sponsor (see pg 2 for details) TOTAL AD/SPONSOR AMOUNT $__________________

EXHIBITS

METHOD OF PAYMENT

Please make payable & mail to: NBA Exhibits, 1225 11th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001

or Fax: (202) 289-6170

Total Amount Enclosed $__________________ _____ Cash _____ Check _____ P.O.

Purchase Order No.________________________ _____ MC _____ AMEX _____ VISA _____ DINERS

Credit Card No.______________________________________________ Exp Date______________________

Authorized Signature__________________________________________ Date__________________________

Print Name & Title_______________________________________________________________________________

Ad Rates

� Full Page (7½ x 10”)

� Half Page (7½ x 5”)

� Inside Back Cover

� Two Page Spread

4/C

$2,500

$1,500

$3,000

$5,000

Deadline: All ads should be submitted camera-ready and

received before June 1, 2011. Submit an original signed

agreement for each separate advertisement.

_____ I/We hereby reserve exhibit space at the NBA’s

2011 Annual Convention & Exhibits.

_____ Yes, we are interested in receiving information

about sponsoring refreshments or events in the

Exhibit Hall.

FEES:

First Booth

Second Booth

Each Addt’l Booth

Until Nov. 15

$1,650

$1,200

$1,050

Until May 31

$2,250

$1,800

$1,650

After May 31

$2,550

$1,900

$1,750

EXHIBIT BOOTH RATES*

Until Dec. 31

$1,950

$1,400

$1,250

National Bar Association & Hilton Baltimore Hold Harmless Clause: The Exhibitor assumes

the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages and claims arising out of injury or damage

to exhibitors’ displays, equipment and other property brought upon the premises of the Marriott and

shall indemnify and hold harmless the Hilton, its agents, NBA agents, servants and employees from

any and all such losses, damages and claims.(init.)________________

CANCELLATION: To cancel reservation(s) of exhibit space, a written notice of request for

cancellation must be transmitted to the NBA. A fee of 20% of the contract cost will be assessed

upon cancellation. No refund will be provided after June 7, 2011 until exhibit space is resold.

List Company Exhibit Registrants (limited to two people):1.______________________________________________

2.______________________________________________

Total Number of Booths Requested _____________

Total Booth Cost $____________

*$2,750 for a premium booth exhibit booth space.You may attach a 25 word description of exhibitor company and

product/services.

National Bar Association 86th Annual Convention & Exhibits

July 31-August 4, 2011 Hilton Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland

Advertisement, Sponsorship and Exhibit Agreement Exhibit Dates: August 1-3, 2011

National Bar Association 86th Annual Convention & Exhibits

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