SRBLSA 2012-2013 Sponsor Guide

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SPONSOR GUIDE

Young, Bold, and Empowered 2012-2013

SOUTHERN REGION OF THE

NATIONAL BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

Contents:

Message from the Southern Regional Board 3 Regional Highlights 4 Competition Sponsorship Opportunities 5 Annual Regional Convention Sponsorships 6 Advertisement & Exhibit Opportunities 9 Additional Programming Sponsorship 11 Student Travel Scholarship Program 10 Commitment Forms 12

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ABOUT SRBLSA “The function of education, therefore, is to teach one to think

intensively, and to think critically. . . Intelligence plus character--that

is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Greetings! In 1968, on the campus of New York University Law School, Algernon Johnson (“A.J.”) Cooper responded to the need for continued educational encouragement, professional development and community enrichment for Black law students. Mr. Cooper founded the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), a non-profit organization, which currently serves nearly 6,000 student members worldwide. For nearly 45 years, NBLSA has been a valuable resource in addressing the educational needs and goals of minority law students, while encouraging their professional advancement and fostering meaningful relationships with Black attorneys, and other legal professionals. SRBLSA’s 2012 - 2013 theme is "The YBE Movement: Young, Bold, & Empowered." As student leaders, we understand that we have a unique opportunity to significantly impact many different aspects of society. We plan to empower our region by educating our youth, and by serving our community. Specifically, our programming will center around educational outreach, community investment, election law issues, and career preparedness. We will begin our year by hosting the Regional Job Fair/ Leadership Retreat at Elon University School of Law in Greensboro, North Carolina. During the months of September and October, we will have Academic Retreats and Law Camps at five different law schools within the region. We will end the year in Nashville, Tennessee as we host our Annual Regional Convention January 30 - February 3, 2013 at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Nashville. Serving as a corporate sponsor is a great opportunity for you to become an active participant with SRBLSA. You will gain access to high caliber minority law students which will have a meaningful impact on your recruiting efforts. Moreover, sponsorship will highlight your commitment to diversity in the legal profession and encourage our members to pursue opportunities with your organization throughout their future legal careers. Our ultimate goal is to foster a long-lasting, mutually-beneficial relationship with you and your organization. Our Sponsor Guide includes some but not all of the benefits of becoming a featured SRBLSA Sponsor. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to your sponsorship and support. Best regards,

Walter Booth Mercer University School of Law J.D., Class of 2013 Regional Corporate Relations Director

Joshua Williams Southern University Law Center J.D., Class of 2013 Regional Corporate Relations Director

Clementine Uwabera Florida State University College of Law J.D., Class of 2013 Regional Corporate Relations Director

Clementine Uwabera Florida State University College of Law J.D., Class of 2013 Regional Corporate Relations Director

Sonyé Randolph N.C. Central University School of Law J.D., Class of 2014 Regional Corporate Relations Director

Charlyn M. Stanberry, M.P.A. Southern Regional Chair Florida International University College of Law J.D., Class of 2013

Chanel Rowe Florida International University College of Law J.D., Class of 2013 Regional Corporate Relations Director

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS The Southern Region of the National Black Law Students Association (SRBLSA) is the largest of NBLSA's six regions with more than 40 chapters in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Below are the details of our regional programs.

EDUCATIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING

Regional Convention | January 30 - February 3, 2013: Join us in Nashville, Tennessee for SRBLSA’s Annual Regional Convention. Our convention is the most anticipated regional event of the year. A combination of discussion panels, workshops, and networking events ensure that law students, professionals and sponsors alike get the most out of the experience.

Regional Career Fair/Leadership Retreat | August 24-25, 2012 Bringing together some of the best and brightest law students in the Southern Region, the Regional Career Fair/Leadership Retreat serves as a unique venue for employers to personally connect with our members. Each event will be an unrivaled opportunity for organizations committed to diversity and inclusion to make their presence felt, through both participation and sponsorship.

Academic Retreats: Targeted primarily at first year students, Academic Retreats are held in each of SRBLSA’s six sub-regions during the fall semester. Members receive crucial academic support and tips on maximizing their law school experience.

Regional Law Journals: SRBLSA is one of the few regions that produces a Law Journal Spring 2013. The Law Journal is a student-run publication and is an outlet for both talented law students and established professionals of all backgrounds to present their diverse perspectives on a range of relevant topics.

Community Service: SRBLSA’s community service projects this year include Founders Day/Regional Day of Service, Worlds AIDS Day Commemoration, MLK Day of Service, and other youth empowerment activities. In addition, SRBLSA’s regional chapters will participate in service projects geared toward prison reform/prison rehabilitation, such as the Innocence Project, felony disenfranchisement programs, and juvenile outreach programs.

LEGISLATIVE & JUDICIAL ADVOCACY

Lobby Day: Each year, SRBLSA hosts its Lobby Day training workshop in conjunction with legislative career panel discussions. Throughout the day, distinguished guest speakers enlighten students about the importance of getting involved in the legislative process.

Social Action Rallies: SBRLSA’s Social Action Rallies provide multiple opportunities for members to discuss social issues and become more involved in voter rights, election day poll work, and advocacy.

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SRBLSA is proud to host the

Frederick Douglass Moot Court

and Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial

Competitions. These competitions

provide our members with

opportunities to hone their

advocacy skills using feedback

from distinguished attorneys.

• Signage and verbal recognition during Annual

Regional Convention

• Remarks and presentation of competitor

awards at gala

• Sponsor-named complimentary student

registration for National Competition

• 2 all-access Convention passes

• Company listing as official sponsor on

SRBLSA’s website throughout year

• Company logo prominently displayed in

competition reception room, event program,

competitors’ tables, and other all Regional

Convention activities

• Full page advertisement in event program

• Written recognition in SRBLSA’s Newsletter

and Annual Report

• Sponsor’s photo with student winners

Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition: Since its inception, the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition has been the cornerstone of SRBLSA programming, offering high caliber competition to showcase oral advocacy and brief writing talents among law students nationwide.

Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition: The Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition provides law students with a platform to develop their oral advocacy skills, improve their legal research and writing ability, and enhance their knowledge of substantive and procedural law.

Winners of Moot Court and Mock Trial Competitions

COMPETITION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

OFFICIAL MOOT COURT SPONSOR | $7,500

• Signage and verbal recognition during Annual

Regional Convention

• Remarks and presentation of competitor

awards at gala

• Sponsor-named complimentary student

registration for National Competition

• 2 all-access Convention passes

• Company listing and logo as official sponsor

on SRBLSA’s website throughout year

• Company logo prominently displayed in

competition reception room, event program,

competitors’ tables, and other all Regional

Convention activities

• Full page advertisement in event program

• Written recognition in SRBLSA’s Newsletter

and Annual Report

• Sponsor’s photo with student winners

OFFICIAL MOCK TRIAL SPONSOR | $7,500

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SRBLSA REGIONAL

CONVENTION

January 30 - February 3, 2013

We look forward to seeing you in

NASHVILLE!!

This year, SRBLSA will host its Annual Regional Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Current law students, legal professionals, judges, aspiring law students and many more will be in attendance. With an exciting group of speakers, numerous workshops and unparalleled networking, you certainly do not want to miss the 2013 SRBLSA Regional Convention.

MEMBER DEMOGRAPHICS

Our membership represents more than 40 law schools including:

Cumberland School of Law Emory University Florida A&M Florida State University Georgia State University Mercer University North Carolina Central University Southern University Stetson University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law University of North Carolina University of South Carolina Charleston School of Law Birmingham School of Law Duke University

University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Alabama University of Memphis University of Tennessee Vanderbilt University Mississippi School of Law Ave Maria School of Law Tulane University University of Mississippi Louisiana State University Campbell University Florida Coastal School of Law Elon University University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Wake Forest University Nova Southeastern St. Thomas University

University of Miami Loyola University John Marshall Law School Miles Law School Thomas Goode Jones School of Law University of Georgia

Convention invitations will be sent to SRBLSA’s membership of over 300 diverse law students, as well as to the Pre-Law Division and our robust alumni network. SRBLSA will also utilize a peer-to-peer marketing team comprised of approximately 40 individuals, one at each chapter, to relay Convention information and updates. Finally, SRBLSA will promote the Regional Convention using social media tools such www.nblsa.org, Facebook, Twitter and our electronic news blasts.

MARKETING PLAN

http://www.nblsa.org/

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CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Company listing as official sponsor on SRBLSA’s

convention website

• One reserved tables at the Symposium

• Two all-access convention passes

• Ten first-print copies of the upcoming Journal volume

LAW JOURNAL SYMPOSIUM TITLE SPONSOR | $6,000

LAW JOURNAL SYMPOSIUM TITLE SPONSOR | $6,000 • Two Sponsor-Named Outstanding Student Editor Awards &

Scholarships

• Signage and verbal recognition at the Symposium and

throughout Regional Convention

• Company logo prominently featured in SRBLSA Law Journal

SRBLSA NATIONAL CONVENTION

400 STUDENTS

41 CHAPTERS

1 PURPOSE

Each year, SRBLSA chapter delegates, competitors, and members gather to develop their advocacy and leadership skills, learn from each other, and connect one-on-one with attorneys and employers who value diversity.

• Signage and verbal recognition at Regional Convention

• Opportunity to deliver greetings/remarks at reception

• Two all-access regional convention passes

• Two reserved tables at Reception

• Two reserved seats at Luncheon

• Exhibitor’s Table

• Company logo in event program and convention materials

• One marketing item included in Convention bag


convention website

• Full page advertisement in Program Guide

• Signage and verbal recognition at Regional Convention

• Opportunity to deliver greetings/remarks at reception


• Two reserved tables at Luncheon

• Four reserved seats at Reception

• Two reserved seats at Law Journal Symposium

• Career Development Center and Exhibitor’s Table




convention website


AWARDS BANQUET TITLE SPONSOR | $10,000

• Signage and exclusive recognition at Awards Banquet

• Message from sponsor included on SRBLSA website

• Opportunity to deliver greetings/remarks

• Four all-access regional convention passes

• Two reserved tables at Awards Banquet

• Four tickets to Law Journal Symposium

• Four tickets to Reception

• Career Development Center and Exhibitor’s Table

• Workshop panelist opportunities

• Premiere logo placement in all convention marketing

materials

• Two marketing items included in convention bag



convention website


• 50% discount off additional customized opportunities

LUNCHEON TITLE SPONSOR | $7,500

RECEPTION TITLE SPONSOR | $5,500

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SUPPORTER | $750

Delegate Bags | $1,000

• One color imprint of company logo placed on

attendee bags

Delegate Badge Holders | $1,000

• Company logo on lanyard of badge holder

Convention Guide | $1,000

• Color company logo on front cover of Convention

Guide

• Full page ad in Convention Guide

Convention Memory Stick | $1,000

• Company logo of cover of memory stick

• Company information 2-pager PDF included on

memory stick

Workshop Sponsor | $1,000

• Exclusive signage at event

• Choice of topic and panelists

Convention Water Stations | $1,000

• Company logo on cups used at water stations

Delegate Bag Inserts | $1,000

• One piece of company literature into all delegate

bags

• Signage and verbal recognition at Regional

Convention

• One ticket to luncheon event


convention website

• Recognition in Program Guide

BRONZE SPONSOR | $2,000


Convention

• One all-access regional convention pass

• One ticket to luncheon event

• Exhibitor’s Table

• Workshop panelist opportunity


convention website

• Quarter page advertisement in Program Guide

GOLD SPONSOR | $5,000


Convention

• Opportunity to deliver greetings/remarks at an

appropriate event


• Two tickets to luncheon event

• Two reserved seats at awards banquet

• Two reserved seats at Law Journal Symposium

• Career Development Center and Exhibitor’s Tables


• High visibility for logo on all Convention materials



convention website


SILVER SPONSOR | $3,500


Convention

• Opportunity to deliver greetings/remarks at an

appropriate event


• Two tickets to luncheon event

• Career Development Center and Exhibitor’s Tables


• High visibility for logo on all Convention materials



convention website

• Half page advertisement in Program Guide

SPECIALIZED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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One-on-one impact. SRBLSA’s Career Development Center and other networking events provide an opportunity to connect directly with talented law students. Advertising in the event program and participating at these events ensure broad attendee exposure.

CONVENTION ADVERTISEMENT & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT | $250-$1,000

Place your advertisement in the Annual Regional Convention Program! The Event Program allows you to:

• Promote your organization’s services, products, and career opportunities;

• Celebrate your SRBLSA chapter’s extraordinary accomplishments; • Show support of a local, regional, or national member; and • Join us in celebrating 45 years of service to our communities.

Highlight your moment with a quarter-page, half-page, or full-page color advertisement. See the order form for pricing details.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $250

Our Vendor/Sponsor Exhibit space allows you to showcase your services, products and distribute marketing

materials to attendees throughout the Annual Regional Convention.

VENDOR/SPONSOR EXHIBIT SPACE | $200

SRBLSA’s Career Development Center allows you to have one-on-one contact with talented law students seeking

employment opportunities and externships. This highly publicized one-day event allows you to distribute career

recruitment information, marketing materials and conduct informational interviews while networking with

Convention attendees. You can also receive a Student Resume Book highlighting mostly first-year candidates for

hire with exceptional resumes.

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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING SPONSORSHIP

ACADEMIC RETREATS| $5,000

SRBLSA’s Academic Retreats provide academic support for members. The purpose of the retreat is to promote minority retention in law schools and academic success. Your company logo and promotional materials will be prominently displayed throughout the Retreat. In addition, you will be given a speaking opportunity.

SRBLSA LAW JOURNAL| $2,000

Every summer, the SRBLSA Law Journal accepts applications from BLSA members across the nation to contribute to the region’s mission of serving as a vehicle for social, economical, and political empowerment in the African-American community. The selected student new editors have the opportunity to publish legal analysis and commentary with the support of the Executive Editors. Law students gain significant editorial experience while benefiting from the prestige of being on a legal journal. SRBLSA Law Journal sponsors will receive the following:

Company logo prominently featured in the SRBLSA Law Journal

Company listing as official sponsor on SRBLSA’s website

Ten first-print copies of the upcoming Journal volume

SRBLSA hosts social action events that educate participants on becoming involved in the legislative process and what grassroots efforts can make a difference in the community. These social action events include training sessions, workshops and legislative careers panels. Social Action Event sponsors will receive recognition during the Social Action Event, as well as recognition as an official sponsor on SRBLSA’s website.

COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT SPONSORSHIP| $2,500

Support SRBLSA as we continue to devote time and efforts to bettering communities. SRBLSA’s community service areas will focus on: • Youth Empowerment

• Prison Reform/Prisoner Rehabilitation

• Human Rights Awareness

• International Outreach

• Environmental/Sustainability

As a Community Service Event Sponsor you will receive the following:

Company listing as official sponsor on SRBLSA’s website

Recognition during the Community Service Event

Speaking opportunity during the Community Service Event

SOCIAL ACTION EVENT SPONSORSHIP| $2,500

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SRBLSA members are not only

dynamic leaders, but also gifted

law students. We encourage and

recognize our members’

commitment to academic

excellence and community service

through our travel scholarship

program.

With your assistance, SRBLSA members will have access to scholarship assistance to attend the regional programming described throughout this guide. Scholarships include registration fees, lodging and travel expenses. Sponsors will have the option of participating in the scholarship selection process. This is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships with local BLSA members in your area each year.

Sponsors also will receive recognition and a letter of gratitude from scholarship recipients.

Support SRBLSA Executive Board Members who have accepted the call to leadership. By providing a Board Leadership Scholarship, our student leaders are able to fully participate in regional events, while gaining unique opportunities to develop as corporate citizens. Successful implementation of SRBLSA initiatives depends largely on our members’ ability to plan and attend our programming. Sponsors also will receive recognition and a letter of gratitude from scholarship recipients.

STUDENT TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

SRBLSA BOARD LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP| $1,000

MEMBER TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP | $500

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☐ YES! I/We welcome the opportunity to participate in SRBLSA’s 2012 - 2013 programming at the level listed below. ☐ I/We cannot accept your invitation to participate as a sponsor, but we would like to support your efforts. Enclosed is a tax deductible contribution of $________.

Convention Title Sponsorships

☐ Award Banquet Title Sponsor $10,000

☐ Luncheon Title Sponsor $7,500

☐ Law Journal Symposium Title Sponsor $6,000

☐ Reception Title Sponsor $5,500

General Convention Sponsorships

☐ Gold Sponsor $5,000

☐ Silver Sponsor $3,500

☐ Bronze Sponsor $2,000

☐ Supporter $750

Competition Sponsorship

☐ Moot Court Competition Sponsor $7,500

☐ Mock Trial Competition Sponsor $7,500

Student Travel Scholarship Program

☐ Student Travel Scholarship $500

☐ Board Leadership Scholarship $1,000

Convention Advertisement & Exhibit

☐ Career Development Center Table $250

☐ Student Resume Book $100

☐ General Vendor/Sponsor Exhibit space $200

Your commitment form, payment and materials must be received 30 days prior to the Regional Convention in order to secure sponsorship benefits.

Sponsor Commitment Form

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Please mail your check, payable to SRBLSA, and your commitment form to:

Southern Region of the National Black Law Students Association ATTN: Travis Ellis, Treasurer

PO Box 110483 Durham, NC 27709

Your commitment form, payment and materials must be received 30 days prior

to the Regional Convention in order to secure sponsorship benefits.

Company/Organization Name: _______________________________________________________

Contact Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________

City:________________________________________ State:_____________ Zip: ______________

Phone: ____________________ Fax: _______________ Email: ______________________________

Authorized Signature:_______________________________________________________________

Convention Advertisement & Exhibit, cont.-

☐ Full Page Ad $1,000

☐ Half Page Ad $500

☐ Quarter Page Ad $250

☐ Additional Programming Sponsorship

☐ Academic Retreats Sponsor $5,000

☐ SRBLSA Law Journal Sponsor $2,500

☐ Community Service Project Sponsor $2,500

☐ Social Action Events Sponsor $2,000

Specialized Sponsorship

☐ Delegate Bags $1,000

☐ Delegate Badge Holders $1,000

☐ Convention Guide $1,000

☐ Convention Memory Stick $1,000

☐ Workshop Sponsor $1,000

☐ Convention Water Stations $1,000

☐ Delegate Bag Inserts $1,000

TOTAL SPONSORSHIP RESERVED: $_____________

Sponsor Commitment Form

SRBLSA SPONSORSHIP

CONTACTS: WALTER BOOTH SONYÉ RANDOLPH CHANEL ROWE CLEMENTINE UWABERA JOSHUA WILLIAMS Regional Directors of Corporate Relations Southern Region of the National Black Law Students Association Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nblsa.org/srblsa/

Supporting the lawyers of tomorrow today!

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http://www.nblsa.org/srblsa/

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