ACLEA's 46th Annual Meeting
July 24-27, 2010
The Westin New York at Times Square
New York City, New York
Click here for the New York City "first-look" flyer.
Registration
Online registration is now open!
Register online by May 1st to receive the special online only discounted rate.
Registration by mail or fax will be opening soon, however you must register online by May 1st to receive the special online only discounted registration rate.
The program registration fee includes conference materials, admission to Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday sessions, the business meeting and breakfast, the Saturday welcome reception, Sunday reception and the Tuesday night special event. Saturday’s CLE Boot Camp sessions and all optional lunches and tours are separately priced. We must receive payment for optional sessions, lunches, and tours in advance of the conference to guarantee your reservation. Unless otherwise stated, all special event and tour fee payments are nonrefundable after July 9, 2010.
Spouse/Guest Fee
ACLEA has a spouse/guest fee for attendance at ACLEA meetings by those not eligible for ACLEA membership. This is a restricted fee intended for family members. Any spouse/guest who is interested in networking with other spouse/guests as well as friends in ACLEA, may pay a fee to cover the costs of food and beverage and attendance at some meetings. This fee includes the Saturday Welcome and Sunday evening receptions, continental breakfasts, business meeting breakfast, exhibit hall mixer, morning and afternoon breaks, and attendance at any sessions on topics that may be of interest. This benefit is extended only to those spouse/guests who are not eligible for ACLEA membership. ANYONE CONSULTING WITH OR EMPLOYED BY AN ORGANIZATION ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN ACLEA IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS FEE.
Hotel Information
Our host hotel is The Westin New York at Times Square in New York City, New York. ACLEA has secured a special room rate of $199.00 USD per night for double or single until July 1, 2010. To make your reservations, call (888) 627-7149 (in U.S. or Canada) or +1 212-201-2700 (International) and request the Association for Continuing Legal Education group rate. Please note: ACLEA has obtained this room rate by contracting a total meeting package at The Westin New York Hotel. ACLEA must meet certain minimum food & beverage and hotel room pickup requirements or ACLEA will face attrition and/ or meeting room rental. In order for ACLEA to continue to provide a reasonable registration fee, we need your help. Please take advantage of the room rate we have negotiated and make your reservation by contacting:
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street
New York, New York 10036
Phone (888) 627-7149 (toll free U.S. or Canada) or
+1 212-201-2700 (International)
Special Rebate Policy
Registrants who stay at The Westin New York at Times Square during this meeting will receive a $50 coupon that may be used toward the registration fee for the one of the next two future ACLEA meetings: Mid-Year 2011 in San Francisco or Annual 2011. Only one coupon will be offered per room reservation and cannot be redeemed for cash. Only attendees who pay the meeting registration fee are eligible for this rebate. The meeting fee coupon is nontransferable.
Transportation
Getting to the Westin New York at Times Square
By taxi from the airport:
From JFK Airport
Taking a taxi from JFK into New York City will take 45-60 minutes, contingent upon traffic. There is a flat fare of $45 to Manhattan. The fare from New York City to JFK is metered, and will cost $45-$65, depending on traffic.
LaGuardia Airport
Taking a taxi to and from La Guardia Airport will take 30-45 minutes and cost $35-$50, depending upon traffic.
Newark Airport
Taking a taxi to and from Newark International Airport will take 45-60 minutes and cost $55-$75, depending upon traffic.
*We strongly recommend that guests hail a cab in the designated taxi areas at the airports, or ask a uniformed airport employee to help them. The majority of taxis will only accept cash as payment. Suggested fares below do not include tolls and gratuity. The standard gratuity for the driver is 15-20%. Taxi reservations cannot be made in advance in New York City.
Public Transportation
Located directly across the street from the Port Authority Bus Terminal and just above the Times Square subway station, the Westin New York Times Square is easily accessible.
By Car
If you're planning to drive in, the Westin New York has convenient parking facilities nearby that are available to you during your stay.
Click here for driving directions.
Cancellation Policy
All special event & tour fee payments are nonrefundable after July 9, 2010. Registration refunds, less a $50 USD processing fee, will be given to registrants who cancel by 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2010. If notice is received between July 9 and 16, 2010 at 5:00 p.m., refunds will be given less a $150 USD processing fee. No refunds or transfers will be granted thereafter.