Join us in Chicago for the Association’s premier event, the 2009 ABA Annual Meeting! Whether you have been in practice for three months or 30 years, in solo practice or employed by a small firm, the ABA Annual Meeting is the place to be. The ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division will be putting on some excellent CLE programming and networking opportunities. Navigate through the tabs at the right for more information about the Annual Meeting and how to register to take part in the best educational and networking event of the year.
Don’t miss these ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm activities!
• 14 GP|Solo CLE programs held at the Presidential CLE Center
• Committee business meetings
• Keithe E. Nelson Memorial Military Law Luncheon
• Swearing in ceremony for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
• Solo and Small Firm Lawyers Caucus Breakfast – Free!
• Networking with your colleagues at the Hospitality Suite
» Early-Bird Registration Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2009
» Advance Registration Deadline: July 7, 2009 5:00 p.m. CST
GP| Solo Headquarter Hotel information,
Swissotel Chicago
323 E. Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 565-0565
Room Rates:
Classic S/D $199, Swiss Executive Corner Rooms S/D $250, One-Bedroom Executive Suite $400
For your convenience, go to www.abanet.org/annual/2009 to register online, purchase event tickets and secure your hotel reservation.
You must register for the ABA 2009 Annual Meeting to receive housing. A list of official ABA hotels, rates, amenities and locations can be found at www.abanet.org/annual/2009. Reservation requests should be directed only to Travel Planners abanet@xpressreg.net, by registering online at www.abanet.org/annual/2009 or by using the Registration Form posted on the site.
CDS/Travel Planners will acknowledge your reservation request in writing within 72-hours (3 business days) of receipt of your ABA registration. Hotels will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Choice of accommodations will become more limited as the deadline for registration approaches. For housing and hotel specific questions, please call Travel Planners at 800-221-3531 or send an email to abanet@xpressreg.net.
A credit card with a valid expiration date (August 31, 2009 or later) is required to guarantee your hotel reservation. A customary one night’s deposit may be charged to your credit card days before your arrival (depending on hotel policies). Please consult your housing confirmation, which you will receive from CDS/Travel Planners, the official ABA Registration and Housing Bureau, for your hotel’s specific policy.
The deadline for advance registration and housing is Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 5:00 pm CST.
ABA Headquarter Hotel
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
If you have any questions about the GP|Solo events please contact Laura Ramirez at 312-988-5659.