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Call for Programs

General CLE Programming


Important Dates

  • March 23, 2022, at 11:59 pm ET | Call for Program closes
  • March 28 - April 4, 2022 | Committee and Network advisory ranking period
    • NAPABA Committees and Networks review general program submissions and collectively decide which submissions are of high quality and should be given special consideration during the CLE Committee’s review period.
  • April 6 - May 13, 2022 | CLE Committee review period
    • The CLE Committee thoroughly reviews all general programming submissions and selects the final Convention CLE programming. The CLE Committee will select 30 programs for the 2022 NAPABA Convention.
    • The Solo & Small Firm Network, International Law Committee, Young Lawyers Network, and Law Student Workshop Committee review submissions received for their respective Programs/Workshops and select final programming.
  • Week of May 23, 2022 | All applicants will be notified about the status of their submission, either accepted, accepted with modifications, or rejected.
    • Accepted: program is accepted without any modifications required.
    • Accepted with modifications: program has been accepted but requires modifications to meet certain criteria.
    • Rejected: program does not meet criteria.
  • September 16, 2022, at 8 pm ET | All accepted programs must submit required materials for CLE accreditation. For accepted programs, CLE Written Materials and speaker release forms due to NAPABA
Please note that the 2022 NAPABA Convention, taking place November 3-6, is slated to be in-person this year, and proposed panelists must be prepared to attend the Convention in-person. Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19, program submissions must be adaptable for both an in-person or virtual meeting. 

NAPABA is seeking program submissions on a wide range of substantive legal matters and topics of concern to the legal community to deepen our members' knowledge and skills and provide them with the opportunities to forge bonds through panel discussions, workshops, and interactive presentations for the 2022 NAPABA Convention, taking place November 3-6.

We strive to represent a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds in our general CLE programming to appeal to the broadest extent of NAPABA’s diverse and multi-faceted membership. We are also mindful of the feedback we have received from past attendees, such as requests to include more programs about public interest and non-traditional lawyering. We are committed to inclusivity and innovation, and we need your help to expand the scope of submissions to include as many topics that are of interest to our membership.

Below are a few topics we’re particularly interested in seeing submissions for this year:

  • Attorney health and wellness
  • Alternative career paths
  • Skills training for government, non-profit, public interest, and young lawyers
  • Voting rights and voter protection

Specialty Programming

NAPABA is also seeking program submissions for our specialty programming. During the Convention, special workshops and programs are held by our committees and networks to provide our members with the in-depth skills and knowledge to excel in their practices and careers. This series of workshops is designed to provide experiential learning opportunities in an immersive and interactive environment and provide our members with the opportunity to get into the details with experts in the field, beyond what may be possible during a general CLE session. The Specialty Programming tracks include:

  1. International Law Symposium presented by the International Law Committee
  2. Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp presented by the Solo & Small Firm Committee
  3. Women's Leadership Workshop presented by the Women's Leadership Network

Please note that the Women's Leadership Workshop is not seeking program submissions.

Law Student Workshop

In partnership with the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA), NAPABA is also seeking program submissions for the Law Student Workshop. The Workshop is a two-day, five-session workshop designed to help 2L and 3L law students successfully enter the legal field as attorneys. NAPABA is seeking submissions on the following topics, among others, for the Law Student Workshop:

  • Career path experiences and challenges as an AAPI
  • Navigating and networking the legal field as an AAPI
  • Personal branding
  • Resume 101: what are firms looking for and how to stand out from other resumes

 

How to Submit a Program

  1. Review the 2022 Submission Policies and Guidelines for details on our selection criteria. Failure to comply with our policies and guidelines may result in the rejection of your submission.

  2. Decide if you are submitting your program for general CLE programming or for one of the Specialty Programs. You may not submit the same program for both general CLE programming and Specialty Programming. Programs rejected for one of these slots will not be considered for the other slot. Please note that the Women's Leadership Workshop is not seeking submissions.  

  3. Gather the details required to submit your program (see policies and guidelines for further information):
    1. Title (94 characters or less)
    2. Description (1500 characters or less, roughly 250 words)
    3. Interactivity of program
    4. Learning objectives
    5. Speaker Details
      1. First and Last Name
      2. Moderator or Speaker?
      3. Confirmed or Invited?
      4. Educational degrees such as BA, JD, MBA, etc.
      5. Email Address and phone number
      6. Job title and employer name
      7. Short biography (1500 characters or less, roughly 250 words) that will be published in Convention materials

  4. IMPORTANT! The submitter must be a confirmed moderator or speaker on the program that is being submitted. NAPABA will only be sending emails to the submitter throughout the Call for Programs process, and the submitter will be considered the primary contact for your program if it is accepted.

  5. Submit your program by March 23, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET. Late submissions will not be considered. Do not wait until March 23 to begin the submission process as questions that arise on the day of submission deadline may not be answered in a timely manner. You may begin the submission process and save a partially completed application at any time. Once you save your work, edits can be made any time before March 23 at 11:59 pm ET. 

Important Dates

  • March 23, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET | Call for Program closes
  • April 6 - May 13, 2022 | CLE Committee review period
  • Week of May 23, 2022 | All applicants will be notified about the status of their submission
  • August 31, 2022 at 8 pm ET | For accepted programs, speakers must be confirmed and finalized and speaker info DUE to NAPABA
  • September 16, 2022, at 8 pm ET | For accepted programs, CLE Written Materials and speaker release forms DUE to NAPABA 

Submit a Program

 

Call for Speakers

NAPABA is seeking moderators and speakers for the 2022 NAPABA Convention, November 3-6! Lend your knowledge to a CLE panel and raise your professional profile by showcasing your expertise at the largest gathering of AAPI legal professionals!

Convention speakers are eligible for complimentary registration for the day of your speaking engagement and speaker CLE credits (varies by jurisdiction). Other benefits of speaking at the NAPABA Convention include:

  • building and increasing your brand awareness
  • representing your law firm or company as a leading expert in the field
  • networking with potential clients and others in your industry
  • building credibility as a subject matter expert

Join this year's speaker database by filling out an application form. Applicants are automatically entered into the speaker database. Should an opening need to be filled in the Convention program, you may be contacted by NAPABA staff or your contact information may be shared with program chairs..

Submitting an application does not guarantee a speaking role. Speakers will be notified on a rolling basis.

Moderators and speakers may not serve on more than one panel, and NAPABA may exercise discretion to add, remove, or substitute speakers.

Speaker Database Application Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When will the 2022 NAPABA Convention take place?
A. The 2022 NAPABA Convention will take place from November 3-6.

Q. Will the 2022 NAPABA Convention be in-person or virtual this year?
A. The 2022 NAPABA Convention is slated to be in-person this year, and panelists must be prepared to attend the Convention in-person. Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19, program submissions must be adaptable for both an in-person or virtual meeting.

Q. What kind of programming is NAPABA seeking for the 2022 NAPABA Convention?
A. We are seeking program submissions on a wide range of substantive legal matters and topics that are current and are of concern to the legal community. We are also mindful of the feedback we have received from past attendees and encourage submissions on government, public interest, and non-traditional lawyering topics. Submissions must be legal in nature and should qualify for CLE credit.

Q. What is the Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp?
A. The Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp provides programming that is specifically tailored to the needs of solo and small firm practitioners, as well as those interested in starting a solo or small firm practice. Programming is tailored each year to the needs and interest of our membership. In past years, the Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp included CLE sessions on a variety of soft skills and substantive topics including business development, law office management/expansion, presentation skills and strategy, a multidisciplinary approach to advising entrepreneurs, and employment law.

Q. What is the International Law Symposium?
A. For the past ten years, the International Law Committee has presented an annual International Law Symposium at the NAPABA Convention. The Symposium begins with a luncheon followed by CLE sessions on a range of public and private international law topics. In past years, CLE sessions have focused on cutting-edge areas of law including intellectual property, national security and dispute resolution. Previous luncheon speakers have included diplomats, federal judges, international business leaders and prominent authors.

Q. What is the Law Student Workshop?
A. The Law Student Workshop is a two-day, five-session workshop to help 2L and 3L law students transition into the legal field as attorneys and offers networking opportunities with legal professionals from various sectors.

Q. When is the last day I can submit a program proposal?
A. The Call for Programs closes on March 23, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET. Late submissions will not be considered.

Q. Can I submit more than one program?
A. Yes, you may submit more than one program.

Q. What happens if I submit two or more programs and they are accepted?
A. If two or more of your programs are accepted and you are a speaker on each program, you may only speak on one program. We are mindful of the feedback we have received from past attendees who want to see a variety of speakers at the NAPABA Convention and hear from fresh perspectives.

Q. Can I speak on more than one program at the NAPABA Convention?
A. An individual may be listed on any number of submissions; however, an individual, regardless of role, may present in no more than one Convention program. We are mindful of the feedback we have received from past attendees who want to see a variety of speakers at the NAPABA Convention and hear from fresh perspectives.

Q. What is the maximum number of people I can have on my panel?
A. For CLE purposes, all programs must have a minimum of two panelists. There may be no more than a maximum of five individuals per panel so that each speaker has ample time to speak during the time allotted for CLE programs (75 minutes total).

Q. How long will each CLE program be?
A. Each CLE program is allotted 75 minutes and should allow for Q&A at the end of the program. We recommend a 60-minute program with a 15-minute Q&A.

Q. Can I request to schedule my program for a particular day?
A. Programs are scheduled according to several criteria and factors. For this reason, we do not take requests for when to schedule programs, nor will we make exceptions once a program is accepted, including to accommodate travel arrangements.

Health & Safety

Registration

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Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, November 3

8:00 am – 6:30 pm

Registration and Exhibit Hall Open

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

NAPABA Connects One-on-One Meetings

(limited to NAPABA Connects participants only)

The NAPABA Connects Program provides a unique opportunity for law firm and solo & small firm attorneys to foster relationships with in-house counsel through various touch points throughout the NAPABA Convention, including one-on-one meetings to discuss a potential working relationship.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Leadership Advancement Program

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Affiliate Leadership Summit

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Women's Leadership Workshop presented by the Women's Leadership Network
The Women’s Leadership Network hosts a workshop each year at the annual NAPABA Convention focused on issues specific to advancing the careers of APA women attorneys at all stages of their careers. The workshop focuses on topics such as leadership, soft skills, career advancement/business development, and addressing cultural barriers or other such issues which may be impacting APA women in their legal careers. The content is delivered through a mix of a luncheon keynote, panel discussions, and interactive skills seminars.

12:00 pm - 4:25 pm

International Law Symposium presented by the International Law Committee

For the past ten years, the International Law Committee has presented an annual International Law Symposium at the NAPABA Convention. The Symposium begins with a luncheon followed by CLE sessions on a range of public and private international law topics. In past years, CLE sessions have focused on cutting-edge areas of international law including intellectual property, national security and dispute resolution. Previous luncheon speakers have included diplomats, federal judges, international business leaders and prominent authors.

1:35 pm – 4:25 pm

Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp presented by the Solo & Small Firm Network
The Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp provides programming that is specifically tailored to the needs of solo and small firm practitioners, as well as those interested in starting a solo or small firm practice. Programming is tailored each year to the needs and interest of our membership. In past years, the Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp included CLE sessions on a variety of soft skills and substantive topics including business development, law office management/expansion, presentation skills and strategy, a multidisciplinary approach to advising entrepreneurs, and employment law.

1:35 pm – 4:25 pm

Young Lawyers Workshop presented by the Young Lawyers Network

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

NAPABA Prospective Partners Program (PPP)

(limited to PPP participants only)

The NAPABA Prospective Partners Program (PPP) aims to increase the number of Asian Pacific American partners at major law firms through introduction, mentorship, and relationship building.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

First-Timers Social

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

NAPABA Best Under 40 AwardsReception

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Receptions

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

NAPABA Welcome Reception

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

VIP Sponsor Reception

(by invitation only)

Friday, November 4

7:30 am - 8:00 am

Morning Meditation

8:00 am – 6:30 pm

Registration and Exhibit Hall Open

8:30 am – 9:00 am

Grab-N-Go Breakfast

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

NAPABA Connects One-on-One Meetings

(limited to NAPABA Connects participants only)

9:00 am – 10:15 am

NAPABA CLE Breakout Session 1

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition

10:15 am – 10:35 am

Networking Break

10:35 am – 11:50 am

NAPABA CLE Breakout Session 2

12:15 pm – 1:45 pm

Friday Plenary Luncheon

2:05 pm – 3:20 pm

NAPABA CLE Breakout Session 3

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

NAPABA Prospective Partners Program

(limited to PPP participants only)

3:20 pm - 3:40 pm

Networking Break

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

NAPABA Committee/Network Business Meetings

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

NAPABA Committee/Network Receptions

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Awards Reception

Saturday, November 5

7:30 am - 8:00 am

Morning Meditation

8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Registration and Exhibit Hall Open

8:30 am – 9:00 am

Grab-N-Go Breakfast

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Women's Leadership Network Breakfast

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

NAPABA Connects One-on-One Meetings

(limited to NAPABA Connects participants only)

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition

9:15 am - 10:30 am

NAPABA CLE Breakout Session 4

10:30 am – 10:40 am

Networking Break

10:50 am – 12:05 pm

NAPABA CLE Breakout Session 5

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Saturday Plenary Luncheon

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Committee/Network Business Meetings

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Real Estate Case Study

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Thomas Tang Moot Court Reception

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

NAPABA Committee/Network Receptions

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Pre-Gala Reception

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

NAPABA's 34th Anniversary Gala
Black-tie optional or ethnic attire welcome.

Convention Recap: Leading and Uniting the AAPI Legal Community

NAPABA’s 2022 Convention was our largest in history with nearly 2,700 attorneys, judges, law students, and law professors converging on Las Vegas for three days of learning, connection, and inspiration.

The atmosphere was electric from a packed opening night welcome party to standing room only attendance for dozens of CLE panels on topics ranging from confronting anti-Asian hate to digital asset regulation, to sold out plenaries and a red-carpet worthy Gala. NAPABA 2022 was an unforgettable, record shattering Convention.

Incredibly, we had over a thousand first time attendees discover how empowering it is to connect with their fellow members, creating friendships that we know will last a lifetime. It may have been their first, but will certainly not be their last!

At this year’s Convention, the legal, political, and cultural power of our community was on full display – it is always a place where our members are heard, where they are seen, and where they always have a home.


Commitment to Our Mission and Our Members

/Congratulations to the 2022-23 NAPABA Board of Governors who were formally sworn in at the Gala. During the pre-convention board meeting, the board reaffirmed its commitment as a membership organization, inspired by its civil rights roots and advocacy values, to be the national voice for the Asian Pacific American (APA) legal profession, promoting justice, equity, and opportunity. We look forward to their dedication and commitment to guiding the organization over the coming year.

/Sandy Leung officially took office as NAPABA President for 2022-23 and shared her vision for her upcoming tenure focusing on community service, the value that NAPABA brings to its members and affiliates, and the ongoing effort to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession, for our community and all communities.

/NAPABA Executive Director Priya Purandare reiterated NAPABA’s mission to serve its members and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community as both a bar association and a leading civil rights organization. She also highlighted the ongoing efforts of NAPABA’s talented staff not only in putting together the largest convention in our history, but also providing incredible programming, events, and value to members throughout the year.

/NAPABA congratulates outgoing President A.B. Cruz III for his steadfast leadership of the organization through an incredibly eventful two years which saw the country and our communities confront unprecedented challenges, and witness AA and NHPIs rise together stronger than ever.

/History took center stage at Gala as NAPABA’s rollcall of Past Presidents reunited those who have given so much in service to the organization.


Drawing Strength from Our Identities and Values

/Friday Plenary

Our Friday Premier Luncheon Plenary, led by incoming President Sandy Leung and featuring a powerhouse panel of in-house, outside counsel, PR, and academic perspectives provided a lively and captivating discussion on how companies and the lawyers who advise them can navigate the legal, economic, and political challenges of exercising leadership on pressing social issues and advancing diversity and inclusion.

(From left: Debo Adegbile, Sandy Leung, Jennifer Fan, Ivan Fong, and Jamie Moser)

/Saturday Plenary

On Saturday, leading experts on the history of identity and citizenship engaged in a thought-provoking conversation on the relationship between Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and citizenship and notions of American-ness as we recognize the centennials of Ozawa v. United States and United States v. Thind. The session was opened with powerful and moving remarks from two towering NAPABA legal luminaries who happen to be naturalized U.S. citizens – U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, and Chief Judge Sri Srinavasan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

(From left: Dr. Hardeep Dhillon, Dr. Chia Youyee Vang, Professor Hiroshi Motomura, Dr. Shawn Malia Kana’iaupuni)

Presidents and Trailblazer Awards Reception

Our Presidents and Trailblazer Awards Reception recognized two organizations that have done so much in laying the foundation for an infrastructure to serve the diverse needs of our communities – The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), and the Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF). NAPABA also honored three trailblazers whose barrier breaking work has paved the way for others and advanced justice, equity, and opportunity for AAPIs: Deepa Iyer, Paul Uyehara, and Kathy Hirata Chin.

/Gala

Our 34th Anniversary Gala featured the creative forces behind the hit Netflix series Partner Track. Star Arden Cho, showrunner Georgia Lee, and author Helen Wan discussed their experiences bringing the story of an Asian American woman lawyer to the screen in a leading Hollywood role. Our members also heard from the White House’s AA and NHPI Senior Liaison Erika Moritsugu on the administration’s efforts to advance opportunity for our communities -- the night was all about visibility and advancement.

The Gala was also an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of NAPABA members who have given so much to their clients, their communities, and their profession. Watch their highlight videos below:

Did you know that the evening’s emcee, Averie Bishop, the first ever Asian American Miss Texas, was also the former president of her APALSA chapter in law school? This is just another example of the power of visibility for our community that NAPABA brings to convention each year.

Our Members Making a Difference

Throughout the Convention, members engaged in a non-partisan community service project, educating AAPI voters in Nevada and Texas about the changes to election laws and how to cast their ballots in the November election. This program was a feature of the NAPABA Community Service Corps, a national initiative to connect AAPI attorneys and law students with public service opportunities around the country. The calls were made in partnership with APIAVote, Asian Community Development Center (Las Vegas), Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC and the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), with the support of the Open Society Foundation.

Thank you to the nearly 2,700 attendees who joined us for an unforgettable 2022 NAPABA Convention. We look forward to connecting with you in the coming year through our various programs and committees and networks. All the best wishes as we head into the holiday season.


Continuing Legal Education

Course Materials

CLE course materials now available! Click the headings below to open the breakout session and view materials.

Thursday, November 3
International Law Symposium
Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp
Women's Leadership Workshop
  • Click here to view WLN 2 and 3 materials.
  • *WLN 1 | Luncheon and Fireside Chat
  • WLN 2 | How to Become Powerful at Work
  • WLN 3 | A Panel Discussion with Women APA Influencers and Power Brokers
  • *WLN 4 | Breakout Sessions
Young Lawyers Workshop
Friday, November 4
CLE Breakout I
CLE Breakout II
CLE Breakout III
Saturday, November 6
CLE Breakout IV
CLE Breakout V

*This session is not eligible for CLE

CLE Certificate of Attendance

All Convention attendees will be sent access via email to NAPABA's online CLE portal within 2 weeks of the event. You will receive a personalized link with your sessions, and you can confirm your jurisdiction and session information at that time and print/download your certificate. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive the email.

If you do not receive the email by November 18, please click here to access the portal.

CLE Questions

If you have questions regarding CLE, please contact cle@napaba.org. Please note that this inbox will not be monitored from December 23, 2022 - January 2, 2023.

If you have a filing deadline of December 31, 2022, please contact cle@napaba.org before this date.

Speaker Resources

Deadlines

  • Sunday, October 30 at 11:59 pm ET – Advance registration deadline.
  • November 3-6 – See you at the Convention!

Speaker Resource Center

Moderators and speakers will receive an invitation to the NAPABA Speaker Resource Center (SRC). The SRC is a central location for you to:

  • edit your speaker profile the way you want your information to appear in Convention materials;
  • view your session information; 
  • upload your CLE materials; and
  • complete other tasks assigned to you by the NAPABA Convention team for a successful Convention. 

Click here to get started. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Meetings Coordinator Preet Lieu.

CLE Written Materials

Submission Deadline: Friday, September 16 at 8 pm ET

Unless prior authorization has been provided by Senior Meetings Manager Pang Moua, each program is REQUIRED to submit written materials relating to their program for continuing legal education (CLE) accreditation, with the exception of the Law Student Workshop panels. NAPABA will apply for CLE credit on behalf of all programs; however, each program must prepare and supply NAPABA with the required written materials. Please review our CLE Written Materials Guidelines (see below) on how to prepare your materials.

Failure to submit CLE written materials by the CLE deadline or to comply with the guidelines may result in no CLE credit or cancellation of your program. Additionally, programs that do not provide CLE credit may result in fewer attendees than accredited programs.

Where to Submit CLE Materials

CLE materials must be submitted through the Speaker Resource Center. The program chair is assigned the task of uploading the CLE materials to the Speaker Resource Center by the September 16 deadline.

Speaker Release Form Agreement

Submission Deadline: Friday, September 16 at 8 pm ET

All moderators and speakers must submit a speaker release form. Release forms may be uploaded to the Speaker Resource Center.

Speaker Invitation Letter

If your organization requires an invitation letter from NAPABA to approve your appearance at the Convention, we are happy to provide you with a formal invitation letter. To request an invitation letter, please email convention@napaba.org at your earliest convenience.

Speaker Registration

All panelists (moderators and speakers) are required to attend in-person and must register for the NAPABA Convention. All attendees, including panelists, must provide proof of vaccination upon badge pick-up onsite at the Convention. For the most efficient entry possible, attendees should come prepared with proof of vaccination in hand. Physical or digital copies of proof of vaccination will be accepted.

NAPABA offers two options for panelists to register:

  • Option 1: attending two or more days of Convention | Panelists must purchase a full Convention pass. Access to Friday Plenary Luncheon, Saturday Plenary Luncheon, and Gala dinner are not included but may be added for an additional fee.
  • Option 2: attending the day of presentation only | Panelists may receive complimentary registration if they plan to attend ONLY the day of the speaking engagement. NAPABA staff will reach out to program chairs to confirm panelists’ attendance and provide a unique discount code to those attending one day only. Access to Friday Plenary Luncheon, Saturday Plenary Luncheon, and Gala dinner are not included but may be added for an additional fee.

Housing

NAPABA has secured room blocks at The Cosmopolitan, The Park MGM, and The Vdara from November 3-6. The unique booking links will be provided in your confirmation email AFTER you register for the 2022 NAPABA Convention. Click on the Hotel & Travel tab to learn more.

Speaker Costs

All costs associated with attending the NAPABA Convention, including registration, housing, and travel is the responsibility of each moderator and speaker. NAPABA does not provide reimbursements, registration discounts, or honoraria to any moderator or speaker presenting at the Convention.

Onsite Tips

Arrive to your assigned room at least 10 minutes early to allow ample time for setting up your presentation. Please be mindful of the program that is slated to occur after your program so they have time to set up their presentations.

What to Bring

  • Your laptop with session slides. Mac users must bring their own cable hook-up to the projector.
  • USB flash/thumb drive with your session slides as backup
  • A slide advancer/presentation clicker (NAPABA does not provide this item)

What We Will Provide

  • Projector and screen
  • HDMI hook up to projector
  • Headphone jack for audio output
  • Podium with mic; wired microphones
  • Shared conference Wi-Fi

Speaker Database

If you are a Program Chair seeking additional speakers, please contact Meetings Coordinator Preet Lieu.

Interested in speaking at the NAPABA Convention? Join our speaker database! Should an opening need to be filled in the Convention program, you may be contacted by NAPABA staff. Apply here.

NOTE: Speakers and moderators may not serve on more than one panel at the NAPABA Convention. NAPABA may exercise discretion to add, remove, or substitute speakers.

Hotel

NAPABA will have a room block at the Cosmopolitan, the Convention host hotel, and the Park MGM from November 3-6. The unique booking links will be provided in your confirmation email AFTER you register for the 2022 NAPABA Convention. Make sure to register early to take advantage of these special rates!

The Cosmopolitan | $279 per night for a standard room

  • Deposit: one room night and tax will be charged as a deposit upon booking.
  • Resort Fee: The Cosmopolitan hotel applies a resort fee at the amount of $20 per night before tax. The Resort Fee includes high speed Internet access; 24-hour access to the fitness center; unlimited local, toll free, and domestic long distance telephone calls to all 50 states; and tennis court access based upon availability.
  • Cut-off Date: The cut-off date is Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 3:00 pm PT. After the cut-off date or after the NAPABA room block has been filled, rooms may still be available, but may be sold at the prevailing hotel rate.
  • Cancellation: Guests must cancel their own reservations directly with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one-night cancellation charge.
  • Check-in Time: 3:00 pm PT | Check-out Time: 11:00 am PT

The Park MGM | $275 per night for a standard room

  • Deposit: one room night and tax will be charged as a deposit upon booking.
  • Resort Fee: The Park MGM hotel applies a resort fee at the amount of $25 per night before tax. The Resort Fee includes property-wide high-speed Internet access, unlimited local and toll-free calls, airline boarding pass printing, notary service, daily digital newspaper access, and fitness center access for guests 18+.
  • Cut-off Date: The cut-off date is Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 3:00 pm PT. After the cut-off date or after the NAPABA room block has been filled, rooms may still be available, but may be sold at the prevailing hotel rate.
  • Cancellation: Guests must cancel their own reservations directly with the hotel at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one-night cancellation charge.
  • Check-in Time: 3:00 pm PT | Check-out Time: 11:00 am PT

Travel

NAPABA has partnered with American Airlines and United Airlines to extend a airfare discount to all Convention attendees to facilitate your travel to Las Vegas in November.

American Airlines

Book online via the American Airlines website.

Use the promo code 49H2DV, or call the AA Meeting Services Desk at 1 (800) 433-1790 and provide the promo code.

Note: The discount is valid now for the dates of October 30 through November 8.

United Airlines

Book online via the United Airlines website.

Provide the Meeting Discount Code ZM6D691847, or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 1 (800) 426-1122 and provide the discount code.

Note: The discount is valid now for the dates of October 31 through November 9.

Convention Photo Gallery

The 2022 NAPABA Convention brought together nearly 2,700 attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students to Las Vegas for three days of learning, connection, and inspiration. Relive the excitement and view the photo gallery.


View the Gallery



Photos by Les Talusan Photography.

Host an Event at the NAPABA Convention

Definition of a Hosted Event

A Hosted Event is any function affecting Convention attendees outside of the official NAPABA Convention and utilizes NAPABA-contracted meeting space available to NAPABA. Events include, but not limited to:

  • Alumni, Affiliate, or Sponsor Receptions
  • Exhibitor and Sponsor Meetings
  • Committee, Board, or Business Meetings
  • Recruiter Meetings
  • Social Events/Meals

How to Request Meeting Space

All organizations and individuals seeking meeting space over the NAPABA Convention meeting dates, November 3-6, must submit a Hosted Event Form and receive NAPABA approval prior to promotion and implementation of the Hosted Event. Hosted Event contacts may be required to submit a copy of the brochure, invitation, agenda, or other material prior to approval. The name, date, and location of the event will be published to the Convention agenda when requested.

An administrative fee will be charged per meeting once NAPABA confirms that it can accommodate the requested date, time, room capacity, and a preferred location. The Hosted Event contact is responsible for all costs associated with the approved Hosted Event, including, but not limited to, food and beverage, audio visual, room rental if outside of NAPABA’s contracted meeting rooms, etc.

Event Request Form

  • Complete a Hosted Event Request Form.
  • Please ensure you have read all policies, fees and requirements before submitting your form.
  • Once your event is approved by NAPABA and space is confirmed, the Hosted Event contact will be connected to the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas to finalize specifications for the Hosted Event.

Policies

Groups looking to host an event during the 2022 NAPABA Convention agree to abide by all operational policies and procedures that guide and govern NAPABA.

  1. Law schools, law firms, corporations, legal organizations, and NAPABA affiliates and partner organizations are eligible to submit a Hosted Event request form to host an event at the official Convention hotel.

  2. Groups may offer hosted bars (host pays) or cash bars (attendee pays) for non-alcoholic beverages without limitation. Alcoholic beverages may be offered at events only after 5 pm. Alcoholic beverages must be ticketed. If alcoholic beverages will be served, groups may offer a hosted bar and provide no more than one drink ticket per attendee per hour (the bar is not permitted to turn over to a cash bar), or a cash bar and provide one drink ticket per attendee, then the bar is turned over to a cash bar where the attendee pays for additional drinks. Open bars providing alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

  3. A separate and complete Hosted Event request form must be submitted for each event.

  4. Requests are on a space available basis and are not guaranteed.

  5. NAPABA reserves the right to relocate any room assignment. Please do not publish the name of the assigned space for your event(s) until after October 20, 2022.

  6. NAPABA will list or publicize your event(s) in printed and online program materials unless the Hosted Event contact requests otherwise.

  7. Audio Visual, additional equipment, special furniture, and food and beverage costs are the sole responsibility of the Hosted Event contact.

  8. Fees incurred by NAPABA for any room setup and breakdown requests beyond the standard NAPABA room set options are the sole responsibility of the Hosted Event contact. You will be promptly notified if such fees are anticipated or occur.

  9. NAPABA reserves the right to leave AV equipment, podiums, and head tables in rooms during your event(s).

  10. The Hosted Event contact is responsible for additional fees for audio visual, equipment, or special furniture added onsite prior to or during the hosted event.

  11. Standard room sets are conference, theater, or reception. Specific rooms are selected based on the estimated attendance for the event and use of room prior to your event(s).

  12. Events may not exceed 3 hours, the administrative fee is per hour.

  13. Promotion materials of the Hosted Event must not imply the event is part of the official NAPABA Convention activities or endorsed by NAPABA. Use of the NAPABA name or logo is prohibited on any Hosted Event materials.

  14. Hospitality Suites are located in the hotel sleeping rooms, not in the meeting space. The suites can be utilized to meet and entertain groups with less than 20 participants. Floor plans will be provided upon request. Special note: Hospitality Suites do contain a murphy bed and at no time should they be lowered from the wall and utilized for any reason.

Fees & Requirements

  • Administrative Fees
    • Hospitality Suite: $500/hour
    • 0-24 Attendees: $500/hour
    • 25-49 Attendees: $750/hour
    • 50-99 Attendees: $1,000/hour
    • 100+ Attendees: Contact Meetings Department for pricing availability
  • Payments must be made within 15 days of booking or space will be released.
  • Once your event is approved by NAPABA and space is confirmed, the Hosted Event contact will be connected to the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas to finalize specifications for the Hosted Event and payment for any food & beverage, audio/visual, or special furniture requested.
  • In the event the Hosted Event is unable to meet the Cosmopolitan’s payment requirements, the Hosted Event may be added to NAPABA’s master bill upon approval from NAPABA. This means that payment for a Hosted Event will go through NAPABA. If food and beverage will be served and/or additional equipment is requested, the hotel will provide a cost estimate and NAPABA will invoice you for 75% of the total estimate to be paid within 15 days of the invoice. At the conclusion of the NAPABA Convention, NAPABA will provide a final invoice for the remainder of your event’s costs to be paid on receipt.
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