2024 AILA Fall CLE Conference and Webcast

Description Programs CLE Credit Registration & Pricing Hotel/Airline Information Cancellation Policy

Live Event Date: 09/27/24
Format	Length	CLE Eligible
Conference	1 Day	Yes

Join us for three tracks and a whole lot of Texas hospitality! This year’s Fall Conference will be held in Dallas at the Adolphus Hotel. The conference offers three tracks: PERM, Removal/Family, and this year's AILA Technology and Innovation Summit. See each program and its full description below. Explore the historic Dallas-Ft. Worth area, get the latest developments in your area of practice and learn about new technology innovations. This conference has it all and is not to be missed!

In-person registrants will pre-select a track to attend on site but will receive the recordings for all three tracks, so you can listen to anything you may have missed. Webcast participants may move between track for the live sessions and will receive all recordings. Sign up now!

2024 AILA Fall CLE Conference and Webcast Programs

September 27, 2024
The Adolphus Hotel
Dallas, TX
PERM Track Program | Removal and Family Track Program | Technology and Innovation Summit Track Program

Times listed on the program are Central Time (CT)
Note: All sessions and events are subject to change without notice

PERM Track Program

Although the rules, policies, and regulations surrounding the PERM process remain the same, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) significantly updated the application in June 2023. As a result, PERM practitioners find themselves navigating a new array of uncertainties. The esteemed faculty of the AILA Fall Conference and Webcast PERM Track will provide the latest DOL updates, share recent PERM adjudication trends, and discuss how various aspects of the practice are impacted by the current economic and market conditions. Attending this advanced program will help attorneys and paralegals build upon their experience by listening to the strategic and practical advice of PERM experts, giving them added confidence as they traverse this new landscape.

The PERM track will be one of three tracks offered at the AILA Fall Conference and Webcast. A separate Removal/Family track as well as the AILA Technology and Innovation Summit track will be held simultaneously. In-person registrants will pre-select a track to attend onsite but will receive the recordings for all three tracks. Webcast attendees can move between tracks for live sessions and will also receive the recordings.

7:30 am – 5:00 pm	Registration and Exhibits
7:50 am – 8:00 am	Welcome and Remarks Vincent W. Lau, AILA USCIS HQ (Benefits Policy) Liaison Committee Vice Chair, Conference Program Committee Chair, Boston, MA
8:00 am – 9:00 am	PERM Hot Topics and DOL Updates: “Always on My Mind” Immigration attorneys have now had over a year of experience working with the new Form ETA 9089. Panelists will address the most significant adjudication issues experienced thus far, and they will provide the latest updates on the current state of play Adjudications on FLAG-filed PERM applications Post-filing features Processing time updates and strategies Form and technical concerns Faculty Bob White (DL), AILA DOL Liaison Committee Chair, Schaumburg, IL Sonal J. Mehta Verma, AILA DOL Liaison Committee Vice Chair, Rockville, MD John Rotterman, PERM Director, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, Chicago, IL Brandt Carter, Deputy Director, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, Atlanta, GA
9:00 am – 9:30 am	Networking Break
9:30 am – 10:30 am	Unpacking Recent BALCA Trends: “The Price of Regret” As Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) guru Harry Sheinfeld notes, most denials can be avoided by following his first nine rules: “Proofread your PERM application carefully!” But don’t forget Rule 10: “Make sure the position requirements are mirrored in the foreign worker’s credentials.” Beyond these crucial pieces of advice, panelists will examine some recent trends in BALCA adjudications and offer key takeaways. How precise does the geographic location of employment need to be? What is the employer’s burden when rejecting applicants? Is resume review alone sufficient? Can incomplete audit documentation be supplemented or overcome? When is missing information immaterial? Faculty Sarah Bileti (DL), Conference Program Committee, Denver, CO Kevin W. Miner, AILA USCIS HQ (Benefits Policy) Liaison Committee Chair, Atlanta, GA Sarah Iyer, AILA Verification & Documentation Liaison Committee, Chicago, IL
10:30 am – 11:00 am	Networking Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm	Initial Consultation Issues: “Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold ‘Em” Our panelists will discuss various issues that could create roadblocks for first-time filers and smaller companies throughout the PERM process. Learn from experienced practitioners how to spot these issues before commencement and hear various strategies for overcoming these roadblocks. Timing in relation to nonimmigrant visa expiration Audit triggers Financial issues: ability-to-pay and economic concerns Family and closely held relationships Inadmissibility issues and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Temporary Protected Status Faculty: Matthew Kolodziej (DL), AILA DOS Liaison Committee, Conference Program Committee, New York, NY Robin D. O’Donoghue, AILA DOL Liaison Committee, Cambridge, MA Carly B. Hetland, Milwaukee, WI
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm	Lunch Break
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm	Setting Up Employers with a Practical PERM Program: “Workin’ 9 to 5, What a Way to Make a Livin’”! PERM is not intuitive, and employers are often confused about the program. Exemplary PERM attorneys carefully guide employers through the maze of the labor certification process. Panelists will explore the essential aspects of building a successful PERM program with employers, ensuring organizational requirements are met while also maintaining full regulatory compliance. Understanding employer needs Timelines and tracking Strategic recruitment Company's immigration policy considerations Faculty Krystal M. Alanis (DL), Conference Program Committee, Houston, TX Jennifer L. Carr, San Francisco, CA Bennett Savitz, Boston, MA
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm	Networking Break
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm	Employee Qualification Quandary: “Why Not Me” The PERM process begins with careful evaluation of the minimum requirements for the position. It also necessitates a close look at the qualifications of the foreign national employee to ensure they qualify for the proffered position. Our panelists will provide guidance on how to navigate the quandaries practitioners face when attorneys must balance the desire of the employer to retain the foreign national employee and compliance with the requirements to recruit in good faith. Degree evaluations, verifying work experience, and future changes (including potential promotions) Understanding what can count towards the minimum requirements, including internships, experience gained on the job, and work as a contractor Evaluating ownership, family relationships, and live-in requirements Corporate acquisitions and options for onboarding a “new employee” who is currently in the PERM process Faculty Faye M. Kolly (DL), Conference Program Committee, Austin, TX Cora-Ann V. Pestaina, AILA DOL Liaison Committee, Paramus, NJ Danielle M. Rizzo, Buffalo, NY
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm	Networking Break
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm	Navigating Equal Pay Transparency, Anti-Discrimination Laws, and Layoffs in PERM: “I Walk the Line” Join our expert panelists for an in-depth exploration of the intricacies in PERM labor certification compliance within today's evolving legal landscape. Panelists will examine different strategies for navigating the challenges presented by state and local Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) laws, recent U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) settlements on recruitment practices, and assuring compliance in an era of increasing layoffs. Our experts will provide insights, pragmatic advice, and best practices to ensure PERM applications are compliant with the latest developments. What are EPT laws, where do they matter, and how do they influence PERM job postings? How can attorneys avoid anti-discrimination pitfalls with PERM-specific recruitment practices? The effect of layoffs in the PERM process Strategies to ensure PERM recruitment complies with federal and state regulations Faculty Tiffany Martinez (DL), San Francisco, CA Marketa Lindt, AILA Past President/Verification & Documentation Liaison Committee, Chicago, IL Alexander Dgebuadze, AILA Business Section Steering Committee/DOL Liaison Committee, Woodland Hills, CA
5:00 pm	Conference Concludes
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm	Fall Conference Happy Hour Join us for networking and drinks following the conference. This event is co-sponsored by AILA National and the AILA Texas Chapter.

Program Committee
Vincent W. Lau, AILA USCIS HQ (Benefits Policy) Liaison Committee Vice Chair, Conference Program Committee Chair, Boston, MA
Vic Goel, USCIS HQ (Benefits Policy) Liaison Committee, Reston, VA
Faye M. Kolly, AILA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Austin, TX
Matthew Kolodziej, AILA DOS Liaison Committee, New York, NY
Krystal M. Alanis, Houston, TX
Sarah Bileti, Denver, CO
Jerome G. Grzeca, Milwaukee, WI
Tiffany Martinez, San Francisco, CA

Jeff Joseph, AILA President-Elect, Denver, CO

JJ Area, AILA Education Program Manager, Washington, D.C.

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Removal and Family Track Program

Immigration practitioners are constantly in search of any advantage they can find to better assist their clients. To help in these efforts, the expert panelists on the AILA Fall Conference and Webcast: Removal and Family Track, will provide the latest updates on current adjudication trends and present innovative solutions to problems commonly faced by practitioners. The day will begin with a discussion featuring AILA’s president, Kelli Stump, as well as representatives of EOIR and OPLA, as they discuss current issues in removal proceedings. Topics such as complex naturalization, I-601 waivers, and the latest events in crimmigration will be analyzed. Our program also features a session on best practices for preparing and presenting your client’s story to an immigration judge. Attending this program will give removal and family practitioners a decided edge in effectively advocating for their clients.

Note: The Removal and Family Track will be one of three tracks offered at the AILA Fall Conference and Webcast. A separate PERM track, as well as the AILA Technology and Innovation Summit track, will be held simultaneously. In-person registrants will pre-select a track to attend on site, but will receive the recordings for all three tracks. Webcast attendees can move between tracks for live sessions and also will receive the recordings.

7:30 am – 4:00 pm	Registration, Information, and Exhibits
7:50 am – 8:00 am	Welcome and Greetings Michelle Saenz-Rodriguez, AILA Secretary/EOIR Liaison Committee/Conference Program Committee Chair, Dallas, TX Kelli Jo Stump, AILA President, Oklahoma City, OK
8:00 am – 9:30 am	“But First, Coffee!”: A Discussion of the Current State of Local Removal Practice and President Biden’s New Parole in Place Program Join us for a roundtable discussion on current issues affecting immigration courts. Local representatives from EOIR, OPLA, and the immigration bar will discuss the current state of play and what to expect in the future. Panelists will also discuss possibilities for future collaboration. Docket management techniques Prosecutorial discretion What is the immigration judge’s role in the absence of DHS’s Office of the Principal Legal Advisor? Pro se assistance President Biden’s new parole in place program Faculty Farheen Siddiqi (DL), AILA EOIR Liaison Committee/Conference Program Committee, Dallas, TX Kelli Jo Stump, AILA President, Oklahoma City, OK George Rodriguez, Dallas, TX Carlo E. Zayas, Chief Counsel, OPLA, Houston, TX *Tara Naselow-Nahas, Assistant Chief Immigration Judge, Dallas, TX Shannon Simmons, Deputy Chief Counsel, OPLA, Houston, TX
9:30 am – 9:55 am	Networking Break
9:55 am – 10:55 am	Defending the Alamo: Mastering Relief from Removal in Immigration Law Panelists will explore the intricate landscape of relief options available in removal proceedings, offering a deep dive into strategic legal practices and procedural nuances. They also will discuss the finer points of LPR and non-LPR cancellation, adjustment of status, and waivers, and they will address the evolving dynamics of cases over extended periods and the impact of humanitarian programs on these proceedings. Challenges with Notices to Appear (NTA) Defense preparation and pleading Procedural tactics when DHS fails to act Forms of relief and legal strategy Case evolution and humanitarian impacts Faculty John Gihon (DL), AILA ICE Liaison Committee Chair, Altamonte Springs, FL Rekha Sharma-Crawford, AILA Secretary, Kansas City, MO Monica Mananzan, AILA ICE Liaison Committee/Conference Program Committee, Baltimore, MD
10:55 am – 11:20 am	Networking Break
11:20 am – 12:20 pm	I-601 and I-601A Waivers Panelists will focus on I-601 waivers related to inadmissibility issues while in proceedings. Practitioners will learn how to marshal evidence and to write persuasive legal arguments to yield the best outcome for clients. Panelists will discuss: Difference between I-601 and I-601A waivers How to properly prepare your waiver packet How to respond to RFEs and NOIDs Post-waiver approval next steps when proceedings have been administratively closed Faculty Irene Mugambi (DL), AILA USCIS Field Operations Liaison Committee Vice Chair/Conference Program Committee, Dallas, TX Jacqueline L. Watson, AILA Second Vice President, Austin, TX Andres Lopez, Charlotte, NC
12:20 pm – 1:10 pm	Lunch Break (included with registration)
1:10 pm – 2:10 pm	“Houston, We Have a Problem”: Orbiting the Galaxy of Crimmigration Our expert panelists will discuss ICE Detention transfers and Padilla advice, and they will provide tips for working with criminal defense attorneys. Panelists also will cover how to dissect statutes and deny removability using the categorical and modified categorical approaches Accounting for ICE detention transfers when providing Padilla advice 48-hour waiting period and Writs of Habeas Corpus Overview of working with criminal defense attorneys Advising on plea agreements Identifying lesser included offenses to avoid immigration consequences Categorical Approach How to determine if there is a categorical match Divisibility Modified Categorical Approach Faculty Rocio Martinez (DL), AILA ICE Liaison Committee/Conference Program Committee, Fort Worth, TX Mary E. Kramer, AILA Author, Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity: A Guide to Representing Foreign-Born Defendants, 10th ed., Miami, FL W. Michael Sharma-Crawford, AILA ICE Liaison Committee/Removal Defense Section Steering Committee, Kansas City, MO Jordan Pollock, Public Defender, Dallas County Public Defender’s Office, Dallas, TX
2:10 pm – 2:40 pm	Networking Break
2:40 pm – 3:40 pm	“This Isn’t Our First Rodeo”: Navigating Complex Naturalization and N-336 Appeals Panelists will delve into eligibility challenges, procedural nuances, and effective legal strategies for addressing complex naturalization cases. They will provide a comprehensive overview of the N-336 appeals process, including common grounds for appeals, procedural considerations, and successful advocacy strategies. Complex naturalization cases Eligibility requirements, legal barriers, procedural challenges N-336 appeals process Common grounds, procedural considerations, appeals strategies Legal strategies and case studies Faculty Michael R. Jarecki (DL), AILA Board of Governors/USCIS Field Operations Liaison Committee, Chicago, IL Susan Girardo Roy, AILA Removal Defense Section Steering Committee Vice Chair, Princeton Junction, NJ Steven C. Thal, Minnetonka, MN
3:40 pm – 4:10 pm	Networking Break
4:10 pm – 5:10 pm	Storytelling in Immigration Court: How to Make Your Case Texas Hot Presenting a compelling narrative that incorporates your client’s case in a way that resonates with the judge is a critical tool for court room practitioners. Panelists will focus on how to get your client to tell you their story and how to prepare your case to present a compelling record of events that will sway a judge in your favor. They also will provide tips on how to successfully navigate the case, prepare applications for relief, support your case with evidence, and tell a compelling story during the final merits hearing How to build rapport and trust while discovering the story Developing a theme for your case Organizing the application and exhibits Preparing witnesses and telling a compelling story in the courtroom Faculty Michelle Saenz-Rodriguez, AILA Secretary/Conference Program Committee Chair, Dallas, TX Erich C. Straub, Milwaukee, WI Diana Tafur, Conference Program Committee, San Antonio, TX
5:10 pm	Conference Concludes
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm	Fall Conference Happy Hour Join us for networking and drinks following the conference. This event is co-sponsored by AILA National and the AILA Texas Chapter

Program Committee
Michelle Saenz-Rodriguez, AILA Secretary/EOIR Liaison Committee/Conference Program Committee Chair, Dallas, TX
Anthony Drago, Jr., AILA Removal Defense Section Steering Committee, Boston, MA
Monica Mananzan, AILA ICE Liaison Committee, Baltimore, MD
Rocio Martinez, AILA ICE Liaison Committee, Fort Worth, TX
Irene Mugambi, AILA USCIS Field Operations Liaison Committee Vice Chair, Dallas, TX
Farheen Siddiqi, AILA EOIR Liaison Committee, Dallas, TX
Diana Tafur, San Antonio, TX

Michael Orlando, AILA Associate Director of Professional Development, Washington, D.C.

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Technology and Innovation Summit Track Program

The 2024 AILA Technology and Innovation Summit unites thought leaders, technology influencers, and immigration law practitioners in an effort to provide insight into what’s happening now, what to watch for, and how we can shape the future of immigration practice through technology innovation. Join us in Dallas on Friday, September 27, 2024, as we explore key trends and emerging technologies impacting the future of law practices, as well as technology solutions you can incorporate into your practice today. This year’s program considers the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal field, how to leverage new and existing technology, disruptors in the delivery of legal services, adapting to change with gamification, alternative business models, and the steps required to successfully implement new tech into your practice.

This year’s summit will be one of three tracks offered at the AILA Fall Conference and Webcast. A separate PERM and Removal/Family track will be held simultaneously. In-person registrants will pre-select a track to attend on site but will receive the recordings for all three tracks. Webcast attendees can move between tracks for live sessions and will also receive the recordings.

7:30 am – 5:00 pm	Registration and Exhibits
7:50 am – 8:20 am	Keynote Address Damien Riehl, a former litigator turned tech innovator, brings an inspirational yet practical approach to the use of generative AI in the legal profession. He will discuss how AI has the potential to revolutionize the way lawyers work, live, and think. Damien Riehl, VP Solutions Champion, vLex Group, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
8:20 am – 9:20 am	AI Use Cases and Ethical Considerations Explore the role of AI in immigration practice through proven use cases. Panelists will delve into how AI is reshaping various aspects of our work, from document processing to predictive analytics, offering lawyers innovative ways to increase efficiency and accuracy. Attendees will learn strategies and best practices for effectively integrating AI tools into their practice, enhancing both client outcomes and operational efficiency. AI in document creation and review: leveraging AI for faster drafting, document summarization, and more accurate analysis of legal documents Predictive analytics: utilizing AI to forecast legal outcomes and inform strategic decisions Client interaction automation: implementing AI-driven systems for client intake and communication to streamline processes Practice management and marketing: developing business and marketing plans, analyzing internal financial data, and accelerating marketing processes Faculty Juan Jose Amell (DL), AILA Innovation and Technology Committee, The Woodlands, TX James Chesser (DL), AI in Immigration Law Planning Committee Chair, Fountain Inn, SC Gregory Howard Siskind, AILA Author, AILA’s Immigration Law Practice and Procedure Manual: A “Cookbook” of Essential Practice Materials, 2nd ed., Memphis, TN Damien Riehl, VP Solutions Champion, vLex Group, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
9:20 am – 9:45 am	Networking Break
9:45 am – 10:45 am	Understanding the Transformative Forces Changing Your Law Practice Examine the current market forces reshaping the practice of law, including regulatory reforms, the influence of tech disruptors, and the impact of AI on billing and consumer expectations. Join us to hear our expert panelists discuss how these developments in technology are transforming the legal landscape and how challenging traditional views can uncover new opportunities. Regulatory updates and impacts: nonlawyer ownership on the competitive landscape Innovative disruptors: identifying new technologies and practices that are changing the practice of law Expanding access: how limited scope and unbundled legal services are making legal support more accessible Future of legal practice: understanding shifts in client expectations and strategies for thriving in the evolving legal market Generational change: addressing changing consumer demographics, and the increasing use of technology Faculty Reid Trautz (DL), Senior Director, AILA Practice and Professionalism Center, Washington, D.C. Rodrigo Camarena, Director, Justicia Lab, Brooklyn, NY Chase Hertel, Director and Counsel, SimpleCitizen, St. Louis, MO
10:45 am – 11:10 am	Networking Break
11:10 am – 12:10 pm	Embracing Innovation: Alternative Business Models for Transforming Legal Practice for Client Convenience and Affordability Innovation is crucial for maintaining business relevance, and the legal industry is evolving towards alternative billing and business models. These new approaches offer predictable costs and continuous legal access, prioritizing client convenience and affordability, thereby enhancing client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships. New service models: fully virtual offices, unbundled vs. wrap-around services, online courses, and chatbots/virtual assistants to improve efficiency and accessibility Innovative billing models: subscription plans, hybrid (hourly/flat fee) models, and pay-as-you-go options for flexibility and predictable costs Legal resourcing with data security: offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing while ensuring robust data privacy and security Technology enablement: remote collaboration tools, cloud-based document management, data analytics, and AI to streamline operations and enhance service delivery Faculty Ruby Lichte Powers (DL), AILA Author, Build and Manage Your Successful Immigration Law Practice (Without Losing Your Mind), Houston, TXrsonage, Winston-Salem, NC Bridgette M. Bennett, AILA Central Florida Chapter Chair, Groveland, FL Guillermo Moreno Hernandez III, San Antonio, TX
12:10 pm – 1:00 pm	Lunch Break)
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm	Winning the Change Management Challenge with Gamification Explore how gamification can be used as an effective change management tool, strengthening firm culture, motivating staff, and encouraging adoption of new technologies that can revolutionize your firm’s delivery of legal services. Implementation challenges: Discuss common hurdles in changing and updating technologies Motivation and engagement: Understand the role of gamification in motivating staff and fostering new technology adoption Winning the game: Develop a well-laid plan that incorporates tactical communication, training, and gamification Building a better firm culture: Design a structured plan that dives innovation and a culture of curiosity Faculty Charity Anastasio (DL), Practice and Ethics Counsel, AILA Practice and Professionalism Center, Washington, D.C. Hannah F. Little, AILA Innovation and Technology Committee Vice Chair, Charlotte, NC Rusten Carlson Hurd, AILA Innovation & Technology Interest Group, Orlando, FL
2:15 pm – 2:40 pm	Networking Break
2:40 pm – 3:55 pm	Utilizing Existing Technology to Achieve a Client-Focused Legal Practice Innovation and automation don’t always require building a new product from scratch. Learn how attorneys have adapted existing software solutions to meet their needs while prioritizing client service. The panelists will share their insights on the automation tools and innovative methods they've implemented to enhance their practices using already-available technologies. Enhancing experiences: tools and strategies lawyers are using to increase efficiency and improve employee and client experiences Listening internally: collaborating with staff on new and creative ways to exploit existing technology Client-centric adaptations: techniques for arranging consultations and collecting client information seamlessly Client feedback: how seeking client feedback can lead to better client service Faculty Michael A. Harris (DL), Innovation and Technology Committee, Miami, FL Pablo S. Hurtado, AILA Innovation & Technology Interest Group, Fort Meyers, FL Kathia I. Quiros, Las Vegas, NV
3:55 pm – 4:20 pm	Networking Break
4:20 pm – 5:45 pm	AILA’s Tech Innovators Showcase Join us for this engaging final session, where we'll highlight a selection of pioneering innovations created by AILA members and partners. Learn how these ten innovators’ approached using technology to solve common problems faced by Immigration lawyers. Candle AI Case-Flow Filevine, Inc. Guideli Hona Immidee Inc. ImmiTranslate Lawfully Lista.io Parley Faculty Ruby Lichte Powers, AILA Author, Build and Manage Your Successful Immigration Law Practice (Without Losing Your Mind), Houston, TX Larry L. Drumm, Piedmont, CA
5:45 pm	Conference Concludes
5:45 pm – 6:30 pm	Fall Conference Happy Hour Join us for networking and drinks following the conference. This event is co-sponsored by AILA National and the AILA Texas Chapter.

Program Committee
Ruby Lichte Powers, AILA Author, Build and Manage Your Successful Immigration Law Practice (Without Losing Your Mind), Houston, TX
Juan Jose Amell, The Woodlands, TX
Larry L. Drumm, Piedmont, CA
Catherine L. Haight, Marina Del Rey, CA
Carolyn S. Lee, Ithaca, NY
John F. Quill, Boston, MA
Sharadha Kodem, Irving, TX
Yasmin E. Voglewede, San Antonio, TX

Charity Anastasio, Practice and Ethics Counsel, Practice and Professionalism Center, Washington, D.C.
Camille Rybacki Koch, Practice Innovation Specialist, Practice and Professionalism Center, Washington, D.C.
Sarah Kra, Education and CLE Program Associate, Washington, D.C.
Emmie R. Smith, Director of Professional Development, Washington, D.C.
Reid Trautz, Senior Director, AILA Practice and Professionalism Center, Washington, D.C.

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AILA Law Student Members	$195	$395
AILA Nonprofit Members	$245	$445
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Nonmembers	$595	$795
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I understand that AILA will collect and store the data provided by the conference registrant to be included on the conference attendee list, and to provide me with information on AILA products and services. I may limit dissemination of information by AILA by updating communication preferences in my personal record at http://www.aila.org/myaila. I understand that AILA is based in the United States and that the European Commission does not consider United States laws to provide an adequate level of data protection. If I am a resident of a country of the European Union, I understand that my consent is the lawful basis for transfer of my personal data to the United States and that I can withdraw my consent at any time. I also understand that the transfer of my personal data to the United States in the absence of adequate protection and without safeguards deemed appropriate by the European Commission may pose certain risks, including that United States law may not provide for data processing principles, data subject rights, or enforcement of those rights analogous to those in the European Union. For a full description of AILA’s data collection and privacy policy, visit http://www.aila.org/privacy-policy.

Attendance Reporting on webCLE
You must sign in and timely submit attendance using webCLE in order to receive CLE credits. The total number of credits available for AILA events is determined by state bodies and may vary by jurisdiction.

Use of Photographic Images
Registration and attendance at the AILA conferences and events constitute an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant's image, voice, and/or electronic communication in photographs, video recordings, electronic reproductions and video/audio recordings of such events by AILA. Your registration may include technology that monitors your activities throughout the meeting, such as session attendance and booths visited.

ADA Request
AILA will provide ADA assistance if requested. Please e-mail conferences@aila.org with your special needs at the time of conference registration. Assistance may not be available if an adequate notice period is not provided.

The AILA block of rooms at the group rate has sold out. Please contact the conference hotel for the current best available rate. A list of lodging options nearby is also provided below.

List of Hotels near the Adolphus (Conference Hotel):

(NOT contracted by AILA, rates are as of August 23, subject to change based on availability)

Magnolia Dallas Downtown, 1401 Commerce St, 0.06 miles/2-minute walk, average rate $178

The Westin Dallas Downtown, 1201 Main St, 0.2 miles/ 5-minute walk, average rate $583

Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas Downtown, TX, 1025 Elm St, 0.2 miles/ 5-minute walk, average rate $220

Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown, 1700 Commerce St, 0.2 miles/5-minute walk, average rate $187

Residence Inn Dallas Downtown, 1712 Commerce St, 0.2 miles/5-minute walk, average rate $237

AC Hotel Dallas Downtown, 1712 Commerce St, 0.2 miles/5-minute walk, average rate $240

Mint House Dallas - Downtown, 1601 Elm St, 0.2 miles/6-minute walk, average rate $283

Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown, an IHG Hotel, 1015 Elm St, 0.3 miles/6-minute walk, average rate $118

Conference Hotel

The Adolphus Hotel
1321 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75202

AILA Room Rate: $239 Deluxe King or Deluxe 2 Kings (up to 4 people), plus all applicable taxes. The $25 destination fee per day will be taken off at check-in for rooms reserved through the AILA rate. The specially discounted AILA group rate has been contracted for room nights reserved from September 26, 2024 through September 28, 2024. The AILA group rate is not guaranteed for any other dates and will be based on availability.

Phone Reservations: 1-844-236-8187 (Group Code: AIF or refer to AILA Fall Conference)
Online Reservations: AILA Fall Conference 2024
Hotel Cut-off Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024

Hotel reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms at the AILA rate will sell out before the deadline, so we advise you to make your reservation as early as possible. AILA will not be able to get additional rooms at the AILA rate after the AILA block of rooms fills up.

Airline Discounts

Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2024 AILA Fall CLE Conference and Webcast attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using Company ID 99311376. Discount valid for travel 9/24/2024 to 9/30/2024.

United Airlines is pleased to offer a discount for attendees traveling to DALLAS/FT. WORTH (DFW) for the 2024 AILA Fall CLE Conference. Valid travel dates to/from DFW are September 23 – October 1, 2024. Go to www.united.com (Advanced Search page), enter your flight details, click on “Upgrades, certificates, and promotion codes” pull down menu, and enter promo code ZP2R163992 under “Promotions and certificates” to get the “Special offer” rates. MileagePlus members will earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings discount code. Please contact meetings@united.com with any questions or booking issues. US and Canada based attendees may also call United Meeting Reservations at (800) 426-1122. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for the 2024 AILA Fall CLE Conference. Valid Travel dates to DALLAS/FT. WORTH (DFW) are September 20 – October 3, 2024. Meeting Event Code: NM3GH. Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM3GH. There is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

Cancellations received by September 5, 2024, entitle registrants to a full refund (less $50 processing fee). Cancellation requests will not be accepted after September 5, 2024, but the conference materials will be made available to all registrants in their AILA Shop Digital Libraries. Exceptions to the cancellation deadline will be made for emergencies and valid medical issues submitted with supporting documentation. All cancellations must be submitted by email to conferences@aila.org.

Notice: All registrations and reservations are subject to acceptance. Registrations and reservations received without payment will be returned. Registrations are not transferable and cannot be split among conference attendees. Any and all liability of AILA with respect to registration, reservations, cancellations, changes in the date, location or content of the program, and refunds is limited to a sum no greater than the registration fee paid. Under no circumstances shall AILA be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, the cost of transportation or lodging. Submission of registration and payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein.