Who Should Attend?

§ In-house and Union Counsel making decisions regarding employee benefit plans and issues

§ Benefits Specialists seeking to expand their exposure and practices into these growing areas of concentration

§ All Private Practitioners who advise their corporate clients on employee benefit matters and draft plans

§ Consultants, Accountants and Corporate Executives seeking a more comprehensive understanding of ERISA issues

§ Litigators seeking to develop expertise in ERISA matters

§ All Attorneys who intend to work in the field of employee benefits

“The format of overview and breakout sessions made virtually every minute of the conference useful and informative.  I was also impressed with not only the high legal caliber of the presenters but also their skill in presenting and teaching the material.”

     Marka Peterson, Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, Washington, DC

“The program catered to all levels of experience – from first year attorneys to those who have practiced for 10 years.  The program can either provide a new benefits attorney with the basic building blocks of benefits law, as it did me, or expand an experienced attorney’s knowledge of the basics.”

     Jennifer Stojak, McGuireWoods LLP, Chicago, IL

 “A perfect complement to the learning curve of my first year of transactional ERISA practice.  I will be referencing the materials for a long time to come.”

     Kelly Kuglitsch, von Briesen & Roper, SC, Milwaukee, WI

 This program provided a great cross section of ERISA and its impact on employee benefits and tax law.  A one-of-a-kind program. 

     April Krueger, Holland & Knight LLP, Miami, FL 

 “Top to bottom, speakers were at the top of their game, extremely knowledgeable and substantive information presented in depth.  Hands down the best CLE experience in my 10 years of practice.”

     William H. Foster, Nelson Mullins, Greenville, SC 

Elizabeth R. Lishner, Program Co-Chair, Law Offices of Elizabeth R. Lishner, Santa Monica, CA 

Evan Miller, Program Co-Chair, Hogan & Hartson LLP, Washington, DC 

Jani K. Rachelson, Program Co-Chair, Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP, New York, NY 

Joni L. Andrioff, Jones Day, Chicago, IL 

Phyllis C. Borzi, O’Donoghue & O’Donoghue LLP, Washington, DC

Mark Casciari, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago, IL 

Denise M. Clark, H.E.R.E.I.U. Welfare-Pension Funds, Aurora, IL 

Greta E. Cowart, Haynes & Boone, LLP, Dallas, TX  

Susan J. Daley. Perkins Coie LLP, Chicago, IL 

Margaret A. de Lisser, Hogan & Hartson LLP, Washington, DC 

Lisa M. Gomez, Cohen, Weiss and Simon LLP, New York, NY 

Charles C. Jackson, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Chicago, IL 

Todd F. Jackson, Lewis, Feinberg, Renaker & Jackson, PC, Oakland, CA 

Sally Doubet King, McGuireWoods LLP, Chicago, IL  

Ronald S. Kravitz, Liner Yankelevitz Sunshine & Regenstreif LLP, San Francisco, CA 

Thomas H. Lawrence, Lawrence & Russell, LLP, Memphis, TN 

David R. Levin, Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP, Washington, DC  

Gabriel J. Minc, Law Offices of Gabriel J. Minc, Chicago, IL 

Lissa J. Paris, Murtha Cullina LLP, Hartford, CT 

Ronald S. Rizzo, Jones Day, Chicago, IL 

Priscilla A. Ryan, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP, Chicago, IL (Invited) 

Mary Ellen Signorille, AARP Foundation Litigation, Washington, DC  

Roger C. Siske, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Chicago, IL 

Robin L. Struve, Latham & Watkins LLC, Chicago, IL 

Charles B. Wolf, Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, PC, Chicago, IL 

Kay Kyungsun Yu, Pepper Hamilton LLP, Philadelphia, PA

Attend the entire three-day program, each breakfast and network with other registrants and faculty.  Registrations must be postmarked, e-mailed or faxed by Tuesday, April 5 to receive the discount. 

Early Bird Registration – Before April 5

        ·    $900    General Public           

·    $850    ABA Member ($50 Savings — join a Section, and save even more!)

·    $800    Sponsoring Section Member ($100 Savings)

Full Tuition – After April 5

·    $950    General Public 

·    $900    ABA Member ($50 Savings — join a Section, and save even more!)

·    $850    Sponsoring Section Member ($100 Savings)

On-Site Tuition

·    $1000  General Public  

·    $950    ABA Member ($50 Savings — join a Section, and save even more!)

·    $900    Sponsoring Section Member ($100 Savings)

ADDITIONAL SAVINGS

If you have a specific question that you want answered, you can fax it up to the day before the program to Karen Case (FAX # (202) 662-8682), or ask the speakers directly during the program presentation.

DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

Tuesday, April 5

You may make hotel reservations at the Courtyard Marriott Magnificent Mile, 165 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL  60611.  A limited number of rooms have been set aside for National Institute registrants at $149 for a single or double room.  All room rates are subject to city occupancy and sales tax, and unclaimed rooms will be released on April 5, 2005, after which the hotel will accept reservations on a space‑available basis only.  All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.  Cancellations or modifications must be made at lest 48 hours prior to the scheduled day of arrival to avoid a one-night cancellation charge.   To register at the hotel, call the hotel directly at 800-357-0323 or  (312) 573-0800, and be sure to mention the ABA ERISA Basics National Institute – to receive the special discounted rate.

The American Bar Association has secured discounted rates with American, Delta, and US Air for all National Institute participants. To make reservations, or for more information call:

American Airlines  (800) 433-1790

ABA Account 17715

Delta Airlines  (800) 241-6760

ABA Account 207843A

US Air  (877) 874-7687

ABA Account 65163236