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table of contentssave the Date: Gala & reception 3

about nation’s best advocates: 40 lawyers Under 40℠ 4

about impact 5

about national bar association 6

about renaissance baltimore Harborplace Hotel 7

partnership opportunities 8

advertising opportunities 14

Host committee 15

thank You 16

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AWARDS GALA RECEPTION&THE DATE | SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2011 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM

DESSERT & OPEN BAR RECEPTION 8:30 –10:30 PM

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE VISIT: WWW.NATIONSBESTADVOCATES.COM

THE VENUERENAISSANCE BALTIMORE HARBORPLACE HOTEL | 202 EAST PRATT STREET, BALTIMORE, MD

DURING THE 86TH ANNUAL NBA CONVENTION

40HONORING 40LAWYERS UNDER

The National Bar Association and IMPACT present the

• Duly licensed attorneys in good standing in at least one jurisdiction;

• 40 years of age and under as of July 2011;

• NOT eligible: Members of the National Bar Association Board of Governors, National Bar Association, YLD Board Members, Event Host Committee Members, and National Bar Association Staff.

ELIGIBLENOMINEESARE:

The profiles of eligible nominees are posted on www.nationsbestadvocates.com in advance of the gala. Individuals will be able to vote for the 40 under 40 based on excellence in the aforementioned values. All nominations will remain confidential absent the express consent of the nominator and the nominee. Only award recipients will be notified. | 4

The National Bar Association and IMPACT are producing the Nation’s Best Advocates (N.B.A.): 40 Lawyers Under 40℠ at the 86th Annual Convention in Baltimore, Maryland. The purpose of this prestigious award is to recognize talented individuals (age 40 and under) within the African American legal community who have achieved prominence and distinction in their fields. Successful nominees have demonstrated a strong commitment to empowering, uplifting, and advocating for the African American community.

Nominees represent a cross-section of legal professionals: solo practitioners, government lawyers, judges, academicians, corporate counsels, young elected officials, and other lawyers who are using their law degree in innovative ways. Winners are chosen based on achievement, innovation, vision, leadership, and legal community involvement.

About NAtioN’s best AdvocAtes: 40 lAwyers uNder 40℠

IMPACT’s mission is to engage and build a network of young professionals of color to foster civic engage-ment, increase knowledge of the political and legisla-tive processes, and enhance economic empower-ment opportunities for young professionals of color. Founded five years ago by young professionals of color, IMPACT, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, understands the importance of strategic connectivity and provides a platform for young leaders and profes-sionals to network, celebrate their accomplishments, and develop strategies to effectuate positive change. IMPACT’s target demographic consists of young professionals of color under the age of 40 including corporate executives, legislative and policy profes-sionals, non-profit and community leaders, elected officials, and professionals in the private sector. In partnership with political and corporate leaders, businesses, and organizations, IMPACT regularly hosts forums, roundtable discussions, lecture series, workshops, and strategic networking events. Over the past year, IMPACT has developed IMPACTConnection.com, which is the only website dedicated to finding well qualified candidates of color for job opportunities on Capitol Hill, the Federal Government, senior level positions with the Fortune 1000, and venture capital opportunities for small business owners.

About impAct

By providing vital resources and

connecting the leaders of today and

tomorrow, IMPACT assists in their

efforts to create positive change.

Collectively, the organization works

to strengthen the IMPACT that our

generation makes on the world today,

tomorrow, and in the future.

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Founded in Des Moines, Iowa by twelve African American legal pioneers, the National Bar Association (NBA) has been in the forefront of the struggle for equal justice since 1925. As the nation’s oldest and largest organization of predominantly African American attorneys, the NBA membership encom-passes lawyers, judges, law professors, administrators and law students. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the NBA has 88 affiliate chapters in the United States and Virgin Islands; and seven national divisions which include the Judicial Council, Women Lawyers, and Law Students Divisions. The NBA has inter-national members and affiliate bar chapters in Canada, Cote d’Ivoire, England, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Puerto Rico, South Africa, and Uganda.

The NBA’s network of over 40,000 consists of some of the nation’s top attorneys and business people. As executives and decision makers, the NBA’s constitu-ency controls millions in procurement and consumer dollars. While some are corporate or government managers, many represent large to small firms and

solo practitioners interested in a wide variety of prod-ucts and services. Whether in the public or private sector, African American attorneys are constantly seeking opportunities for professional and personal growth.

About NAtioNAl bAr AssociAtioN

About reNAissANce bAltimore hArborplAce hotel

This year the Nation’s Best Advocates gala and events will take place at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel. The Renaissance Harborplace is delighted to showcase a distinctive design featuring modern urban sophisti-cation.

The hotel’s 586 guestrooms and 34 suites feature unprecedented comfort and include modern amenities including flat panel televisions, iPod docking stations and improved high-speed Internet connectivity. Discover a four-diamond jewel among downtown Baltimore hotels, located near the Baltimore Convention Center and just steps from the area’s most unique sights and attractions.

Enjoy access to the world-famous Inner Harbor, home to the Baltimore Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, and 120 dining and shopping options. This Inner Harbor hotel’s WATERTABLE restaurant/lounge and Ground Floor Cafe have become local favorites, boasting award-winning culinary talent and offering an all-natural menu bringing stylish twists to each season’s finest ingredients.

Experience the rich culture of Charm City in a vibrant location at this Baltimore hotel in Inner Harbor.

spoNsorship

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A sponsorship of n.b.a.: 40 lawYers UnDer 40℠ is more than just a donation, it is an investment for your organization. By sponsoring n.b.a.: 40 lawYers UnDer 40℠, your organization will receive:

• public relations: One thing is certain, the n.b.a.: 40 lawYers UnDer 40℠ will be a highly attended event. n.b.a.: 40 lawYers UnDer 40℠ sponsorship allows your organization to benefit from the media attention associated with the event. By being associated with this prestigious group of young leaders from across the country, your business will benefit from the name recognition associated with tremendous leaders in the legal community.

• employee recruitment: n.b.a.: 40 lawYers UnDer 40℠ will bring together the best and the brightest members of the young professionals of color community. In this competitive market, a top-notch work force is necessary and you can find the best potential employment candidates in attendance at n.b.a.: 40 lawYers UnDer 40.

• marketing opportunities: All sponsorship packages afford the opportunity to market your company. A sponsorship of n.b.a.: 40 lawYers UnDer 40℠ provides marketing opportunities in the form of media promotion in IMPACT’s newsletter (which has a readership of over 35,000), NBA’s newsletter (which has a readership of over 40,000), recognition at the event, and recognition on n.b.a.: 40 lawYers UnDer 40℠ website.

• community involvement: Businesses are increasingly emphasizing the importance of community involvement. Many companies are including social responsibility as a part of their business plan. Sponsorship of n.b.a.: 40 lawYers UnDer 40℠ serves as the perfect medium to fulfill this growing business model. Not only will an n.b.a.: 40 lawYers UnDer 40℠ sponsorship help your organization, but it will help the communities that your organization serves.

• tax Deductible contribution: IMPACT is a 501(c)(3) organization, so you can benefit from contributing whether you are an individual or corporation.

n.b.a.: 40 lawYers UnDer 40℠. Your sponsorship will afford your organization the resources to enhance your brand recognition and presence in a dynamic professional community. We will afford your organization as many opportunities to benefit from your investment as possible.

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SponSorShip LeveLSTITLE SPoNSorSHIP PACkAGE for 40 UNDEr 40 GALA & rECEPTIoN

• Designation as Title Sponsor of the N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 Gala & reception• Table in Platinum section at gala• VIP table with full bottle service at reception• one (1) full-page, premium placement advertisement in the gala program• Exclusive title sponsorship• Greetings or remarks by corporate representative at gala and reception• Physical and electronic signage at the events (including promotional banners)• Branding via electronic and hardcopy invitations to gala and reception• Premier placement on all electronic blasts for gala and reception• Logo reflected on walls• Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 page• opportunity for advertisement on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website• opportunity to include handouts and/or product samples in each Convention registration

Package• full page advertisement in Convention Brochure• four (4) complimentary registrations for the Convention

$100,000

TITLE SPoNSor of AwArDS GALA• Designation as Title Sponsor of the N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 event• Table in Platinum section at gala• one (1) full-page, premium placement advertisement in the event program• Exclusive title sponsorship• Greetings or remarks by corporate representative at gala• Physical and electronic signage at the event (including promotional banner)• Branding via electronic and hardcopy invitations to gala• Premier placement on all electronic blasts for gala• Logo reflected on wall• Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 page• opportunity for advertisement on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website• opportunity to include handouts and/or product samples in each Convention registration

Package• full page advertisement in Convention Brochure• four (4) complimentary registrations for the Convention

$ 75,000

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SponSorShip LeveLSTITLE SPoNSor of rECEPTIoN

• Designation as Title Sponsor of the reception• Table in Gold section at gala• VIP table with full bottle service at reception• one (1) full-page, premium placement advertisement in the gala program• four (4) complimentary registrations for the 86th Annual Convention• one full-page ad in the Convention Souvenir Program• opportunity to include handouts and/or product samples in each Convention registration

Package• Greetings or remarks by corporate representative at reception• Physical and electronic signage at the reception (including promotional banner)• Branding via electronic and hardcopy invitations to gala• Premier placement on all electronic blasts for reception• Logo reflected on wall• Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website• opportunity for advertisement on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website

$45,000

SHArEHoLDEr• Designation as a Partner Sponsor of the N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 event• Three (3) complimentary registrations for the 86th Annual Convention• one full-page ad in the Convention Souvenir Program• one (1) full-page advertisement in the event program• opportunity to include handouts and/or product samples in each Convention registration

Package• Logo placement on all electronic blasts for N.B.A.℠: 40 Lawyers Under 40 event• Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website• opportunity for advertisement on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website• Physical and electronic signage at the event (including promotional banner)• Branding via electronic and hardcopy invitations to gala

$25,000

TrAILBLAzEr• Designation as Trailblazer Sponsor of the N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 Gala• one half-page ad in the Convention Souvenir Program• Three (3) Complimentary registrations for the 86th Annual Convention• one (1) full-page advertisement in the gala program• Logo placement on all electronic blasts for N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 Gala• Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website• Physical and electronic signage at the gala• opportunity to include handouts and/or product samples in each Convention registration

Package

$15,000

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SponSorShip LeveLSADVoCATE

• Designation as an Advocate Sponsor of the N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 Gala• Two (2) Complimentary registrations for the 86th Annual Convention• one half-page ad in the Convention Souvenir Program• one (1) full-page advertisement in the gala program• opportunity to include handouts and/or product samples in each Convention registration

Package• Logo placement on all electronic blasts for N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 Gala• Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website• Physical and electronic signage at the gala

$10,000

ASSoCIATE• Designation as an Associate Sponsor of the N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 Gala• one (1) full-page advertisement in the gala program• Logo placement on all electronic blasts for N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 event• Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website• Physical and electronic signage at the gala• opportunity to include handouts and/or product samples in each Convention registration

Package

$ 5,000

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gaLa TabLe SponSorS

PLATINUM• Ten (10) tickets in the Platinum section• opportunity to network with gala attendees• Special listing in the event printed program• one (1) full-page advertisement in the gala program• Special on-screen recognition during gala• Microphone recognition by emcee at gala• recognition on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 web site

$15,000

GoLD• Ten (10) tickets in the Gold section• opportunity to network with gala attendees• one (1) full-page advertisement in the gala program• Special listing in the gala printed program• Advertisement space in the gala printed program• Special on-screen recognition during gala• recognition on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 web site

$10,000

SILVEr• Ten (10) tickets in the Silver section• opportunity to network with dinner attendees• one (1) full-page advertisement in the gala program• Special listing in the gala printed program• Special on-screen recognition during gala• recognition on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website

$ 5,000

BroNzE• Ten (10) tickets in the Bronze section• one (1) full-page advertisement in the gala program• opportunity to network with gala attendees• Special listing in the gala printed program• recognition on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website

$ 2,500

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Title Sponsorship Package for 40 Under 40 Gala & Reception — $100,000Title Sponsor of Awards Gala — $75,000Title Sponsor of Reception — $45,000Shareholder — $25,000Trailblazer — $15,000Advocate — $10,000Associate — $5,000

SponSorShip opporTuniTieS gaLa TabLe SponSorS Platinum — $15,000Gold — $10,000Silver — $5,000Bronze — $2,500

Company Name ________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person ____________________________________________ Title _______________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone (______)____________________ Fax (_____)____________________ Email __________________________________________________________________________________________________

NATION’S BEST ADVOCATES: 40 LAWYERS UNDER 40JULY 31, 2011

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION FORM

Payment Information Visa Mastercard American Express Diners Club Discover Check

Credit Card Number_____________________________________________________ Exp. Date: _______________________

Amount Enclosed_________________________________________________________________________________________

Name on Card___________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature________________________________________________________________________________________________

ALL PAYMENTS ArE DUE oN or BEforE JULY 1, 2011. Form should be emailed to: events@impact-dc.com.

Make check payable to:

IMPACT ATTN: Angela T. Rye | PO Box 75783 | Washington, DC 20013

IMPACT is a tax-exempt organization under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. TAX ID NO: 20-5367523

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NBA 86th ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXHIBITS JULY 31, 2011 HILTON BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

AD RATES TRIM SIZE LIVE AREA PRICE

Full Page (4/C) 8.5” x 11”** 7.25” x 9.75” $1,250

Full Page (B&W) 8.5” x 11”** 7.25” x 9.75” $1,000

1/2 Page (Horizontal & 4/C)* 3.625” x 9.75” Max. Size $ 750

1/2 Page (Horizontal, B&W)* 3.625” x 9.75” Max. Size $ 500

Inside Back Cover 8.5” x 11”** 7.25” x 9.75” $1,500

Inside Front Cover 8.5” x 11”** 7.25” x 9.75” $1,750

Two Page Spread $2,500

Back Cover 8.5” x 11”** 7.25” x 9.75” $2,500

*Add $200 for spot color **Add 1/8” Bleed (example: full page bleed=11.25” x 8.75”) **Add $400 for 4 color

printinG specifications

Publication trim size is 8.5”x 11” Live matter should be no larger than 7.25” x 9.75” Include 1/8 bleeds where necessary. 4 color ads must be CYMK, not RGB.

DeaDline

all ads should be submitted camera-ready and received before July 1, 2011.

reQUireD reproDUction materials

For optimal resolution, please ensure that all graphics are at least 300 dpi. Adobe InDesign CS3 or higher Files with all supporting Links and Fonts. High resolution PDF and EPS Files with embedded or outlined fonts, and JPEG or TIFF files are acceptable.

It is recommended that ads be submitted in a PDF format using the Adobe Acrobat Distiller job options settings required for proper output. Camera-ready art is acceptable, and will be scanned to an electronic format. A maximum 100 line screen is accepted for halftones.

aDVertisinG informationCompany Name ________________________________________________________________________________________Contact _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________Billing Address (if different ) ______________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________________________________________Phone (______)____________________ Fax (_____)____________________ Email _______________________________Signature of Person Requesting Space _____________________________________________________________________

Payment Information Visa Mastercard American Express Diners Club Discover CheckCredit Card Number____________________________Amount Enclosed______________________________Name on Card___________________________Signature_____________________Expiration Date_________

Ads should be submitted to IMPACT@nationsbestadvocates.com.

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aja diamondattorney, Hunton &

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lynnette espyAssociate, Cozen

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Henry HunterGeneral Counsel, Collins Johnson

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chibundu nnakenational chair, national

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conti moorePartner, Hylton

Adamson, Watson & moore, PLLc

kendra brownregional Chair, north-east region, national black Law Students

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ahmed davisPrincipal, Fish &

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will wilderAssociate, Groom law

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Kendra BriggsiMPaCT

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AngelA RyeimpAct

Director Strategicpartnerships

demetrius sheltonnBA

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robert carrNba

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thANk youif you are interested in sponsoring nation’s best advocates: 40 lawyers Under 40℠ or need additional information please contact

angela rye, Director of strategic partnerships

angela.rye@impact-dc.com