October 03, 2023
2018 Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Thursday, August 2
Noon – 1pm |
Noon – 1pm |
1:15 – 2:15pm |
2:30 – 4pm The unsettling revelations that launched the “Me Too” and “Time's Up” movements have starkly highlighted the implications on all employers. ABA President Hilarie Bass will lead a discussion on the birth of the movement, its implications across industries, and what lies ahead. Join us for this special Annual Meeting plenary program to learn:
Moderator
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5:30 – 6:45pm This panel will examine several case studies from the Chicago region and across the Country, and describe how each jurisdiction has adopted policies and worked with state and federal agencies to address climate change impacts. Federal law defines the Great Lakes as a “coastal” area, and Illinois has the 6th largest population residing in coastal shoreline counties by state. Find out what this region has in common with a low-lying community in Louisiana — the Isle de Jean Charles — which is expected to disappear completely over the next 50 years and is undergoing a massive, federally sponsored relocation effort. Learn how programs short of full-scale relocation, including governmental buyouts, downzoning and infrastructure reinvestment are helping communities in Chicago and beyond address climate change impacts. Hear how Cedar Rapids, Iowa has responded to repeat riverine flooding. Moderator
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7 – 8pm RSVP for the reception through the ABA Annual Meeting registration page. |
Friday, August 3
8 – 9am |
9 - 10am |
9 – 10am |
9 – 11am |
10 – 11:30am Much has been made about the effectiveness of state attorneys general when it comes to taking advantage of states' rights and federalism concepts in litigation, particularly in the past year and a half. Using examples of major cases brought by state AGs, involving the travel ban, DACA, the Census and the ACA, an expert panel will provide a lively point / counterpoint to some of these cases in the context of longstanding academic principles of federalism and states' rights. Expect some fireworks! Moderator
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Noon – 2pm In 1998, the ABA Section of State and Local Government Law was inspired to establish the Jefferson B. Fordham Awards to honor the accomplishments of practitioners and institutions active in the varied areas of practice associated with State and Local Government Law. 2018 Jefferson B. Fordham Awards honorees:
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Noon – 1:30pm |
2:30 – 4pm Following up on a successful Section-sponsored presentation on Cybersecurity Best Practices in Elections presented at the June 8, 2018 Paris Sessions, this Annual Meeting CLE program will address accountability and election security preparedness, social media weaponization during the runup to elections, securing election systems, and the role of contractors in providing government entities with reliable and secure equipment for elections. It will provide an overview of best practices developed by the U.S. Election Commission, NIST and other global organizations. It will also center on critical insights into cybersecurity threats and how to manage them in key segments of the electoral process. That is a process that includes election administration, voting machines, and counting and certification of votes, as well as election integrity and its broader implications. These extraordinarily current concerns over election security and integrity in the wake of hacker attacks and global cybersecurity threats were addressed in Paris and will include discussion of the threat landscape, cybersecurity election infrastructure, and cyber-risk management across national borders, as well as cyber ethics, interference in elections through propaganda, fake news, and social media manipulation that collectively have triggered alarm across the world. The takeaway for this program will be the framework for recommendations, policies and practices that address how these risks can be effectively managed in today's turbulent global environment, all of which will be addressed in a resolution to be submitted to the ABA House of Delegates during the Annual Meeting. Moderator
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4 – 5:30pm |
6 – 7:30pm Featuring Marilynn Gardner, CEO, Navy Pier RSVP for the reception through the ABA Annual Meeting registration page. |
Saturday, August 4
8 – 9am |
9 – 10:30am |
10:30 – 11:30am |
11:30am – 12:15pm |
12:15 – 1:15pm
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2 – 4pm |
Sunday, August 5
8 – 10am |
Noon – 2pm |
1:30 – 4pm |
*Conference schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Registration Information
Attending State & Local Government Law Section Meetings and Events Only?
Register for the ABA Restricted Registration at $95 / $295 non-members and then proceed to the State & Local programs and events listed on the ABA Annual Meeting registration page to order program & event tickets.
Save with the Jefferson B. Fordham Society 20th Anniversary package
Three CLE programs ($50 each without package), one Jefferson B. Fordham Awards Luncheon ticket, two receptions - $200! Select the package option when you purchase your tickets.
Hotel
The Section's home hotel is the Hyatt Regency Chicago located at 151 E Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL. The room rate is $209 Standard plus tax per room per night. Check-in: 3pm; Check-out: Noon. Further information can be found on the ABA Annual Meeting web page.
Airline Discounts
With ABA Egencia, you can automatically obtain ABA negotiated airfare discounts for travel to the ABA Meetings. ABA Egencia enables you to purchase the best airfare at the time of booking, by providing you with the ability to search for and compare fares from virtually every airline serving the destination.
Reservations with ABA Egencia can be made online or offline. For offline reservations, call 877.833.6285. ABA Egencia is available online via ABA Travel Services. ABA airfare discounts on some carriers may also be obtained by purchasing your tickets under the ABA Discount Codes directly from the airline or through your travel agent.
American Airlines ABA Discount only available at ABA Egencia.
United Airlines
800.426.1122 For ABA Meetings Only: Agreement Code: 621691 / Z Code: ZXDR.
Discount available at www.united.com. Online Discount Code: ZXDR621691, not for leisure travel.Delta Airlines
800.328.1111 ABA File Global Meeting Code: NMP56.
Discount available at www.delta.com Online Meeting Event Code: NMP56.
A travel profile is required when booking airline reservations with ABA Egencia.
CLE Program Materials
Prior to the program, all advance registrants will receive an email with a link to the CLE materials. No printed materials will be available onsite. You are encouraged to bring a laptop, notebook or tablet to view the materials onsite. Complimentary Wi-Fi access will be available.
CLE Credit
For information about CLE accreditation in your state, visit this link.
A limited number of scholarships are available for this program. For more information, please contact Marsha Boone.
Tuition Assistance
A limited number of registration fee reductions are available for this program upon application. The fee-reductions will be determined on a one-time only, case-by-case, first-come first-serve basis. Requests must be received three weeks prior to program. You will be notified prior to the program if your application is approved. A minimal fee may be charged on all approved applications to defray expenses. For programs with tuition costs of $500 or more, qualifying attorneys will receive at least a 50% reduction in the course fee(s) only.
To apply, send an email or letter outlining the basis for your request of a fee reduction to:
Marsha Boone
ABA Section of State & Local Government Law
321 N Clark St
18th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654