By now you have probably heard about the fabulous program planned for the 2010 DRI Business Litigation and Intellectual Property Seminar in New York City April 15-16, 2010. If you haven’t, click here to see the brochure.
There are over 12 hours of CLE planned and all will be presented by top-notch speakers. If you have checked airfare you have probably also seen that there are some great low fares into LaGuardia, JFK and Newark. We also have a great rate at the Hilton NY – only $299 a night – right in the heart of New York City.
But did you know that this seminar could also be your major marketing and networking event this year? Get more networking bang for your CLE buck! There is much more to the 2010 DRI Business Litigation and Intellectual Property Seminar than just CLE and committee meetings. There are cocktail receptions each evening, networking breaks throughout the program, continental breakfasts each morning perfect for catching up or meeting new folks over a cup of coffee. But more than that, there are fabulous social/networking events planned during this seminar. These events will be smaller and allow more one-on-one time to really meet and get to know people – people that could become your clients or send you your next big case.
After an exciting day of speakers at the 2010 DRI Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Seminar, it will be time to enjoy some of what New York has to offer. Social events are still being planned and will, of course, include dine-arounds at famous eateries and not-so-famous places you will be happy to have discovered. On Thursday night, April 15, there are 3 very special social/networking opportunities. We need RSVP’s for these events by February 28, 2010 so that tickets can be purchased and space can be reserved.
See the World Champion Yankees!
Put on your pinstripes and take the B-train to the brand-new Yankee Stadium to see the World Champion Yankees take on the California Angels. In this early season game the Angels will have something to prove after losing the ALCS to the Yankees in Game 6 last year. It promises to be exciting baseball. We are arranging a block of seats for the game with ticket prices between $90 and $150 per seat depending on availability. If you are interested in sitting with the group, please let Heidi Goebel know at heidi.goebel@chrisjen.com by February 28. While tickets may still be available afterwards, if you want to be part of the group let her know before the deadline.
Check out the Joe Bonamassa Concert!
Slip on some dark shades and stroll down Sixth Avenue to historic Town Hall on 43rd Street for an evening of music with legendary bluesman Joe Bonamassa. Bonamassa has been voted "Best Blues Guitarist" by Guitar Player magazine three years in a row. He plays a “fusion of traditional roots blues with rock and roll guts, blues-rock guitar virtuoso.” You will agree with our own blues aficionado, Joe Fortner, when he says that Bonamassa is “phenomenal.” You can see and hear him at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMXXnLSRdBE Seating is very limited so if you are interested, let Joe know as soon as possible. Joe’s e-mail is Fortner@halloran-sage.com. Tickets are around $70. Town Hall is a small venue (and therefore an excellent performance space), so you need to commit to coming by February 28 if you want to be part of the group.
Wine & Dine & Learn!
Don your apron and toque and take the A-train (or cab) a few blocks downtown to the Institute for Culinary Education. See the details on the Corporate & Private Events page at www.iceculinary.com. The evening will start with wine and hors d’oeuvres while you meet your Chef-Instructor and learn what is on the menu. Then it’s into the kitchen to prepare a gourmet meal and learn some tricks of the trade. Finally, you’ll sit down to a full service dinner and enjoy the fruits of your labor. It is lots of fun and a perfect opportunity for serious networking. The cost is $241 per person. If you are interested, please let Steve Lieb know at slieb@flhlaw.com by February 28 so we can reserve the space.
If I can help, or if you have any questions, feel free to let me know. On behalf of the DRI Commercial Litigation Steering Committee, I hope to see you in NY in April.