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2009 SPRING MEETING PROGRAM PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM
April 14-17
The Fairmont Hotel, Washington, DC

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
To propose a program for the conference, please fill out the form below.
**ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED**
   
Program Title:
Program Description:
Program Track:
Please select your primary track.		 Public International Law
Dispute Resolution/Litigation
Taxation
Rule of Law
Corporate Transactional
International Trade/Customs
Regional
Corporate Counsel
Young Lawyers
Regulatory
Program Submitted By:
(Identify all program chairs and include phone numbers and email address. Separate by semicolon.)
     Firm/Organization:
     Phone Number:
     Email address:
Sponsoring and Cosponsoring Committee(s) and/or ABA Sections:
For more information about the Section's Committees, click HERE
Other Co-sponsoring Organizations:
Program Type:

Showcase Program (75-90 minutes on broad topic, attracting audience of 150+ people)

Committee Program (75-90 minutes on specialized topic; runs concurrently with 2 or 3 other programs and attracts 50-100 people)

Breakfast Program (60-75 minutes specialized topic; runs concurrently with Committee Breakfasts and attracts 25-50 people)

CLE Confirmation: Please check here to confirm that your program will be for CLE credit and that you will ensure the submission of high quality program materials (outlines and PowerPoint presentations will not suffice). Non-CLE programs will generally be rejected.
Please attach the following:
(Additional materials may also be attached)
1. Narrative program description for inclusion in the final meeting brochure that is short (<150 words), punchy, and convincing as to why to attend.
 
  2. Program format (roving lecturer, roundtable, workshop, mock trial, etc.) and any special audio-visuals. Avoid "talking-head" panels. Be innovative.

3. Speakers – PLEASE ENSURE THERE IS DIVERSITY, AND PLEASE SELECT ONLY TOP-NOTCH SPEAKERS WHO ARE RECOGNIZED AS EXPERTS IN THE AREA THEY WILL DISCUSS. Be sure to include the speakers’ names and affiliations.  In addition, only one person per firm is allowed to sit on a panel. Please indicate whether any proposed speakers require travel reimbursement. Requests for reimbursement will be approved in only exceptional circumstances once your proposal has been accepted. Indicate whether the speakers have already agreed to participate.
   
4. Identify target audience (including both expected background and number of people in attendance) and what you will do to market the program and meeting to ensure the presence of this audience.
   
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

PROPOSALS ARE COORDINATED BY:
Anne Wanlund
Coordinator, Meetings & Programs
ABA Section of International Law
740 Fifteenth Street NW
Washington DC 20005
Phone 202 662-1673
Fax 202 662-1669
wanlunda@staff.abanet.org
By submitting a proposal for 2009 Spring Meeting I certify that this program is in compliance with diversity goals as summarized in the accompanying Program Proposal Guidance memorandum.

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