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Business Law Virtual Section Annual Meeting | September 21-25, 2020
For the first time, the Business Law Section Annual Meeting will be presented virtually. The five-day event is completely free for Business Law Section members—that’s a $550 value. All the CLE. All the networking. All the practice area updates.
The Business Law Section Annual Meeting Goes Virtual
The Business Law Virtual Section Annual Meeting is the place for business law professionals to learn, connect, and share. Discover an incredible array of coverage at the meeting, from introductory-level programming to in-depth analysis of complex issues. Attend the meeting to: earn CLE from high-quality programs developed by practice-area experts; participate in showcase programs featuring leading speakers on topics of interest to business lawyers on relevant trends; collaborate with colleagues in your practice area at committee and subcommittee meetings – open to all attendees; and network with business law professionals from around the world in a virtual environment.
Register | Current Business Law or ABA Members
Collaborate with judges, in-house counsel, international attorneys, and other business law professionals from the comfort of your home or office, September 21–25, at the Business Law Virtual Section Annual Meeting!
Register + Join | Non-ABA Members
If you’re a non-ABA member seeking to join the ABA and Business Law Section to take advantage of our free Virtual Section Annual Meeting registration offer, please contact Business Law staff member Meg Spisich at meg.spisich@americanbar.org.
Best Educational Opportunity -> Top Educational Opportunities
“The Business Law Section provides the best educational opportunity for corporate and business lawyers practice inside and outside.” Karl John Ege, Perkins Coie LLP and Former Chief Legal Officer, Russell Investment
Networking Opportunities
“The high-quality programming and networking opportunities are a couple of many reasons I look forward to attending the BLS meetings each year. I always learn something new, and attending has been a valuable investment in my career." Suhuyini Abudulai, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Advance Your Career -> Professional Advantages
Attending one Section meeting as a law student is the reason that I have my career. Show up. Observe the intangibles because you will be among the very best of the profession. Attend substantive meetings and programs of interest to help narrow your interests. When opportunities present themselves, have meaningful conversations. The personal and professional advantages will be unmatched — I guarantee it." Christina Michelle Houston, DLA Piper
Good for Young Lawyers -> Relationship-Building Opportunities
“Young lawyers can build longstanding relationships with decision makers that start at Section meetings. Establish your credibility with Section content and the opportunity to create your own to distinguish yourself in our profession.” Grace Powers, Wells Fargo
M&A Resources -> Practice-Specific Resources
“The education I have obtained from my involvement in the BLS’s M&A Committee has been incomparable to anything else available. We have very interactive discussions that provide the most intense, but enjoyable and rewarding, education. Many sources of CLE exist, but none of these compare with meeting with great colleagues from all over the world, participating in Committee discussions about various M&A issues, and discussing those issues more informally at social events”. Nathaniel Doliner, Shareholder, Carlton Fields, Tampa, FL; Former Chair, Business Law Section
Cross-Border Business Opportunities -> Cross-Border Business Building
"Section meetings lead to publishing, cross-border business opportunities, and more.” Peter Snell, Gowling WLG
Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be granted for all written requests received by August 23, 2020. Refunds will not be granted after this date. We will accept substitutions for those unable to attend. Submit all refund and substitution requests to Quiana Nesbit at quiana.nesbit@americanbar.org.
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