110th AALS Annual Meeting

 

 

 

110th AALS Annual Meeting

Wednesday, January 6 – Sunday, January 10, 2016

New York Hilton Midtown &
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

New York City

 

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The 110th AALS Annual Meeting will feature over…

[one_fourth]200
Sessions[/one_fourth][one_fourth]800
Moderators, Speakers and Discussion Leaders[/one_fourth][one_fourth]7
New Types of Program Sessions and Events[/one_fourth][one_fourth]50
Networking Events[/one_fourth] [column_break]

 

From Challenge to Innovation:
American Legal Education in 2016

AALS President Blake D. Morant
AALS President
Blake D. Morant
Dean, George Washington University School of Law
The present state of American legal education raises pivotal questions: What is the relevance of legal education in a complex and global market? Has its value diminished in light of the significant investment required to pursue a law degree? Perhaps more seminal, is American legal education able to equip students with the tools needed to succeed in a global marketplace?

Despite questions of value, the need for quality legal education has never been more acute. The global market needs professionals who can think critically and provide innovative solutions to complex problems. American legal education has long addressed this need.

The current challenging times for legal education have prompted us to think more creatively about pedagogy and curriculum. The academy’s continued evolution has led to more dynamic programs that produce adroit professionals who can better function in a complex, more diverse market. Many of the new programs that have emerged during these challenging times explore the intersection of classroom doctrine and real-world problems. Other innovations seek to add value and manage costs. The array of new programs underway continues to expand. At the same time, law schools continue their vital roles both innovators and as critics of law through the scholarship that their faculty members produce.

Challenge has truly prompted innovation. Law schools and faculties should work to foster the dynamism that comes from the academy’s continual evolution. Although the challenges confronting law schools are significant, the resolve to meet them has never been stronger.

 

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Meeting Information


| AALS Exhibit Hall | AALS Information Desk | AALS Operations Office | AALS Registration | AALS Speaker Ready Rooms | Admission Policy | Child Care | Consent to Use of Photographic, Video, and Audio Materials | Continuing Legal Education Credit | Electronic Devices | Internet |

AALS Exhibit Hall

Grand Ballroom, Third Floor, New York Hilton Midtown

The AALS Exhibit Hall gives attendees the opportunity to learn about new products, services, and technologies available to the legal community. The Exhibit Hall also serves as a Meeting Place for attendees to interact and exchange ideas and includes a lounge area with coffee, tea, pastries, or cookies served in the mornings and afternoons. In addition, exhibitors will also have an exclusive hour on Friday, January 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Hours:

  • Wednesday, Jan 6, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan 7, 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan 8, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan 9, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.


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AALS Information Desk

Grand Ballroom, Third Floor, New York Hilton Midtown

Need help finding a meeting room? Have a question about when and where a program or reception is taking place? Have a question about any of AALS services at the Annual Meeting? Stop by the information desk near AALS Registration. We are here to help.

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AALS Operations Office

Gibson Suite, Second Floor, New York Hilton Midtown & Sugar Hill, Lower Level, Sheraton New York Times Square

Are you a section chair with a question about your program, logistics or want to provide a speaker update for your program? Stop by to talk with an AALS staff member during the dates and times listed further below.

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AALS Registration

Grand Ballroom, Third Floor, New York Hilton Midtown

Print out your name badge and pick up your materials at AALS Pre-Registration Desk at the self-check-in kiosks. Do you need to register for the meeting or purchase a meal event ticket? Stop by AALS On-Site Registration.

 

AALS Information Desk, AALS Operations Office, and AALS Registration are open at these times:

  • Wednesday, Jan 6, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan 7, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan 8, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan 9, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan 10, 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.

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AALS Speaker Ready Rooms

Madison Suite, Second Floor, New York Hilton Midtown
Chelsea, Lower Level, Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Each speaker ready room will be staffed by a law student assistant. To simulate the actual meeting room, the speaker ready rooms will be set theater style with a podium, head table and LCD projector and screen. Speakers will be able to test their PowerPoint presentation, using the LCD projector. Please bring your laptop. Each speaker ready room will also have a printer should you need to print a set of your presentation notes.

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Admission Policy

Admission to all programs requires your AALS name badge.

Business Center
Hilton New York Midtown

The Business Center is located on the 2nd floor. Private work stations with full internet access available. Other services include fax, photocopying and printing. It is accessible after hours with guest key card. Hours of operation at 7 am – 7 pm Monday through Friday; 9 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Telephone: (212) 586-7000 ext. 5212; Fax: (212) 315-1374.

Sheraton New York Times Square

The FedEx Business Center is located on the lower level of the hotel. This is a full service business center. After hours, hotel guest may access the business center with room key. With a valid credit card, guest has access to use a laptop, print documents, make copies, and fax documents. Its hours of operation are from 7 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week. The telephone extension is 6462.
Children Badges – Come to the AALS Registration Desk and ask for badges for your children. These colorful badges will provide your children access to program sessions. There are additional fees for children to attend meal events.

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Child Care

AALS does not provide childcare services onsite at the conference. Consult with the hotel concierge for more information.

 

Consent to Use of Photographic, Video, and Audio Materials

The AALS will have a photographer and videographer at special events, sessions, exhibits and throughout the hotel common areas used for the Annual Meeting. Photos and videos taken during the Annual Meeting will remain the property of the AALS and may be distributed or used in future marketing materials. Your attendance at the Annual Meeting indicates your acceptance to be photographed, filmed, or recorded, and to the AALS’s use of your image, without payment of any kind, in program(s) and for other purposes designated by the AALS in the future.

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Continuing Legal Education Credit

The 2016 AALS conference offers attendees over 200 sessions on a wide variety of topics on the legal profession and legal education. In order to streamline the confirmation of attendance to the sessions, we ask each attendee to record his/her participation by signing the CLE sheet located at the back of each session room.

If you are unsure of whether or not you signed a session CLE sheet, please visit the AALS Information Desk located on the third floor of the New York Hilton Midtown. Staff can manually add your name, provided you bring a witness to your attendance at the session in question. Attendance cannot be changed on any CLE sheet after the conclusion of the Annual Meeting.

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Electronic Devices

We ask you to please silence your electronic devices during the meeting sessions.

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Internet

 

Guest Room Internet

Hilton New York Midtown

Open web browser and you will see the StayConnected Welcome Page. Use promotional code AALS2016.

 

Sheraton New York Times Square

Go to settings on your device, click on “Sheraton Guest Room Wi-Fi”, and enter passcode AALS.

 

Wireless Internet Access in Meeting and Public Space

Hilton New York Midtown

Open web browser and select “Hilton Meeting Room WiFi” and use promotional code AALS2016.

 

Sheraton New York Times Square

Go to settings on the device, click on Sheraton Meeting Wi-Fi, enter passcode AALS.

Mobile App

Easily view schedules, maps, exhibitor lists, and social features on your phone or tablet. You will also be able to create your own schedule of sessions you are interested in attending, provide feedback after each session by filling out the surveys and email notes. The mobile app contains the most current information, including all of the late changes not included in the printed program.

To download, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for AALS2016, install and run. Once the app is downloaded, no internet connection is required.

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Program

This year’s meeting, the 110th Annual Meeting of the Association, is packed with programs to appeal to law school deans, faculty, and administrators. See the full program schedule for detail descriptions and speakers.

 

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New Programs for 2016

 

  • Opening Plenary Program includes two of the three authors of the joint essay Lawyers as Professionals and Citizens: Key Roles and Responsibilities in the 21st Century with speakers Benjamin W. Heineman, Jr., Former Senior Vice President for Law and Public Affairs, General Electric and David B. Wilkins, Harvard Law School. Their essay presents a practical vision of the responsibilities of today’s lawyers as both professionals and as citizens. The program is on Thursday, January 7 and replaces the former AALS Luncheon.
  • Opening Reception to conclude your day on the first full day of the meeting. Enjoy drinks and light appetizers while mixing and mingling with your colleagues from law schools across the country. The reception will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the New York Hilton, which is also the AALS Exhibit Hall. We hope attendees will also enjoy visiting the exhibiting companies during the reception to learn about new products and services available to the law school community. We are pleased to welcome special guest Michael R. Bloomberg, Former Mayor of New York City who will make brief remarks and attend the reception.
  • Workshop for Pretenured Law School Teachers of Color, this workshop typically offered in June, will now be part of the Annual Meeting. Minority law teachers face special challenges in the legal academy, starting from the first day of teaching. At this workshop, diverse panels of experienced and successful law professors will offer ways to successfully meet these challenges as they arise in the context of scholarship, teaching, service, and the tenure process. Click here to view the POC E-Brochure.
  • What is AALS, and Why Does It Matter for My Career? And How Do I Get the Most out of the Annual Meeting?, our first ever primer for first-time attendees
  • Arc of Career programs, specifically designed for faculty at various stages of their law school careers.
  • Building a Better AALS: A Conversation with the AALS Executive Committee, a unique opportunity to share your suggestions directly with members of the AALS Executive Committee.
  • Discussion Groups programs, a space designed to facilitate scholarly discussion and engagement about topics of interest among small group of faculty.
  • Academy Programs, these are open submission programs selected through a call for proposals.

 

Speakers of Note for 2016

 

This is just a sampling of speakers for the Annual Meeting. Please see the full program here to see all the outstanding speakers on the program.

  • A special welcome from Michael R. Bloomberg, Former Mayor of New York City and Founder, Bloomberg L.P. & Bloomberg Philanthropies
  • The Honorable Justice Stephen Breyer, the Supreme Court of the United States
  • Paulette Brown, ABA President
  • The Honorable Frank Easterbrook, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • The Honorable Harry Edwards, US Court of Appeals, District of Columbia
  • The Honorable Jeremy Fogel, United States District Court for the Northern District of California
  • John Harrison, University of Virginia School of Law
  • Benjamin Heineman, Senior Fellow of the Program on Corporate Governance (Harvard) and former General Electric VP & General Council
  • The Honorable Robert A. Katzmann, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • The Honorable Gladys Kessler, United States District Court for the District of Columbia
  • John Manning, Harvard Law School
  • Martha L. Minow, Dean, Harvard Law School
  • Henry Monaghan, Columbia Law School
  • Blake D. Morant, AALS President and Dean, The George Washington University Law School
  • The Honorable Jed S. Rakoff, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • Deborah L. Rhode, Director of the Center on the Legal Profession, and Director of the Program in Law and Social Entrepreneurship (Stanford)
  • Roberta Romano, Yale Law School
  • Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator for New York
  • David Wilkins, Director of the Center on the Legal Profession (Harvard)
  • The Honorable Diane Wood, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Registration

 

Registration and Payment | Payment Options | Discounts | Confirmations | Cancellation Policy

 

Welcome to the 2016 AALS Annual Meeting in New York City! Below you will find detailed information regarding registration, fees, and logistics. Please take time to review the FAQ page, which provides answers to many common questions. If you have additional questions email our registration team.

 

Online Individual Registration Online Group Registration Download Brochure

 

Registration for Full Meeting

January 6 – 10

 

Download Paper Form – Full Meeting

 

Registration Rates By
Nov. 20
Nov. 24
After
Nov. 20
Nov. 24
Member & Fee-Paid Law Schools: Faculty/Staff $495 $545
NEW – Member & Fee-Paid Law Schools: New Law School Faculty (0-3 yrs) $250 $300
NEW – Member & Fee-Paid Law Schools: Emeritus/Retired Faculty $250 $300
Non-Member Law Schools: Faculty/Staff $545 $595
International Law Schools: Faculty $495 $545

 

 


 

 

Registration for Section on Institutional Advancement Program

January 9 – 10

 

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The Institutional Advancement registration fee includes admission to only Section on Institutional Advancement sessions, the Exhibit Hall, and the Institutional Advancement Sunday, January 10 Luncheon. Law school professional staff attending only the Institutional Advancement program are eligible for and this reduced registration rate, but law school faculty are not eligible for this fee.

 

Institutional Advancement professionals who would like to attend any other Annual Meeting events, including the AALS
Opening Plenary or Opening Reception, should pay the full registration fee and use the regular registration form.

 

Registration Rates By
Nov. 20
Nov. 24
After
Nov. 20
Nov. 24
Member & Fee-Paid Law Schools: Institutional Advancement $405 $430
Non-Member Law Schools: Institutional Advancement $440 $465

 

Registration and Payment

Attendees may either register on-site at the Annual Meeting Registration Desk in the Grand Ballroom, Third Floor, New York Hilton Midtown starting Wednesday, January 6, 2016 or online themselves through their AALS account. A $50 on-site fee will be assessed for registrations made on or after January 1, 2016. Questions about on-site registration can be directed to 212-333-6350.

 

Payment Options

If paying by credit card, AALS accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express only. We recommend that you submit your credit card information using our secure online registration system. Please note that credit card payment processing time for registration forms submitted by fax or regular mail may take up to one week or more.

 

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Discounts

For the first time we are offering a discounted registration fee for all New Law School Faculty (teaching less than 3 years) and Emeritus/Retired Law School Faculty. No code is required, simply choose this registration type at checkout.

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Confirmations

You will receive two email confirmations shortly after completing your registration using the online registration system. The first is an invoice and confirmation of your registration. The second contains instructions on and links to register for your hotel accommodations in New York. For additional information about the Annual Meeting co-headquarter hotels visit the Housing website (by clicking the “Hotels” tab on the left)

If registering by fax or regular mail, an email confirmation will be sent once your registration has been processed. If you would like a copy of your confirmation to be sent to another party, you may select this option whether you register online or use the paper form.

 

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Cancellation Policy

A refund of all registration fees, minus a $25 processing fee, will be issued to all cancellation requests which have been submitted in writing by December 15, 2015. Cancellations received after this date, as well as no-shows to the Annual Meeting, are not eligible to receive refunds of registration fees. Cancellation requests can be made by email or regular mail to: AALS Registration, c/o Erick Brown, 1614 20th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009.

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2016 AALS Exhibit Hall

Find the solutions, products and services to help you in your role and your law school. Click links and learn more about our Exhibitors.

 

2016 AALS Annual Meeting Exhibitors

 

[one_half] Academic Management Systems – 202
Access Group, Inc. – 100
American Bar Association – Book Publishing – 706
Animal Legal Defense Fund – 208
Anthem Foundation for Objectivist Scholarship – 206
Association Book Exhibit – 708
BARBRI – 612
Bloomberg BNA – 301
CALI – 113
Cambridge University Press – 310
Carolina Academic Press – 300
CE Webinar – 702
Center for Prosecutor Integrity – 611
Colloquy – 104
Complete Equity Markets, Inc. – 308
Core Higher Education Group – 106
Eduvantis LLC – 704
Edward Elgar Publishing – 605
Environmental Law Institute – 204
ExamSoft – 710
Harvard University Press – 603
[/one_half][one_half] William S. Hein & Co., Inc. – 209
iLaw – 103
Kaplan, Inc. – 101
LexisNexis – 400
National Academies Press – 205
NITA – National Institute for Trial Advocacy – 607
The National Jurist – 705
Oxford University Press – 613
Practising Law Institute – 201
ProQuest – 210
Ravel – 211
Routledge – 102
Themis Bar Review – 203
Thomson Reuters – 509
U.S. News Academic Insights – 609
Virgil – 707
wēpa – 105
West Academic – 600
Wildy, Simmonds & Hill Publishing – 703
Wolters Kluwer – 500
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AALS Annual Meeting 2016 Exhibitors

To inquire about AALS exhibits opportunities, please contact Mary Cullen at [email protected].

 

Thank you to our supporters!

AALS would like to express its gratitude to the following organizations and law firms for their generous support of the many goals and activities of the AALS including the 110th Annual Meeting. Their contributions and commitment to our mission are essential to the efforts of AALS to uphold and advance excellence in legal education. With their support, we are able to bring an Annual Meeting strong in professional development programs and networking opportunities for the benefit of all our members.

 

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Foundation Sponsors ($250,000 and up)

Access Group

 

Sustaining Sponsors ($50,000 – $99,000)

Bloomberg Law
West Academic

Platinum Sponsors ($15,000 – $49,000)

Arnold & Porter LLP
Covington & Burling LLP
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
LexisNexis
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Sidley Austin LLP
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP
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Gold Sponsors ($7,500 – $14,999)

ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Wolters Kluwer

Silver Sponsors ($3,000 – $7,499)

BARBRI
Carolina Academic Press
Complete Equity Markets
Dot Law Inc.

Bronze Sponsors ($1,000 – $2,999)

Boston University School of Law
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
Expo Logic
Pepperdine University School of Law
Texas Tech University School of Law
University of Washington School of Law
William S. Hein, Co., Inc.
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AALS Annual Meeting Sponsors

 

We would like to thank the following for their donations of up to a $1000 to AALS in 2015.

Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana
CALI
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
University of Georgia School of Law
St. Thomas University School of Law
University of Toledo College of Law
University of Washington School of Law Center for Advanced Studies and Research on IP

View the prospectus for the 110th Annual Meeting here.

To inquire about AALS sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mary Dillon Kerwin at [email protected], (202) 759-9214 or (703) 399-0855.

Accessibility-Related Accommodation

Overview

AALS is committed to making our meetings and events accessible to all of our attendees. Please contact the AALS at [email protected] no later than December 6, 2015 so that we may assist you with services that you need.

Chemical Sensitivity

All AALS events are smoke-free and, as often as possible, held in smoke-free venues. Smoking is not permitted in any meeting or session rooms, business or networking events, or AALS-sponsored social events. Please be aware that some venues (i.e. off-site) may allow smoking in public areas. Cigarettes may be used in designated smoking areas as determined by the venue. Specific requests can be made to hotels within our block and the meeting venues that chemicals not be used in guest rooms on carpeting or other surfaces.

Nursing Mothers

AALS will provide a room with electrical power, a refrigerator and a locking door for nursing mothers who attend AALS meetings. Please visit the AALS Information Desk for access to the room.

Meeting Room Setup

AALS hotels and meeting venues will be asked to provide adequate aisle space and cut-outs for persons with wheelchairs and other mobility devices in all meeting rooms and locations. Please note standard head tables (when used) include a podium and microphones on the tables and podium. If you are presenting and require additional accommodations (such as a ramp, or lavaliere microphone) please contact AALS at
[email protected] in advance. Every effort will be made to set meeting rooms/locations to accommodate all attendees, both speakers and audience members.

Mobility Issues

Because the Annual Meeting has numerous programs, there can be considerable distances between meeting rooms. If you are a regular wheelchair user, we suggest you bring your chair with you to the meeting.

Registration of Personal Aide/Companion

Should you require an aide or personal assistant to help navigate the Annual Meeting, AALS will register your aide as a complimentary guest. Please contact [email protected] to register your personal aide (name, city and state is required for the badge which can be picked up at AALS Registration.) Personal aides may attend sessions and AALS sponsored meals. If you need AALS to arrange for an aide to help you navigate the meeting, please email your request to [email protected] or call (202) 296-4755 to outline the specific type of assistance required. In order to best accommodate your request, we ask that you notify us of your request as much in advance of the meeting as possible.

Hearing Impairment

  • Sign Language Interpreters: Attendees may request a sign language interpreter for the AALS Annual Meeting. Please email your request to [email protected] by December 6, 2015. Sign language interpreters are provided for AALS-sponsored events only.
  • CART: Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) is a word-for-word speech-to-text interpreting service for people with a hearing loss or who would otherwise benefit from this accommodation. Attendees may request CART service for the Annual Meeting. CART will be provided for AALS-sponsored events only. Please email your request to [email protected] by December 6, 2015.

Accessible Housing

ADA-designated hotel rooms in the Annual Meeting hotels will be specifically set aside for individuals requesting them. Please notify hotel of your request as much in advance as possible as late notice may be difficult to accommodate based on occupancy level.

Hotel Information

 

***ATTENTION***: 12-17-15 – AALS Official Housing is now closed for reservations. For changes, cancellations and new reservations, contact the hotels directly starting on December 22nd. Important: Please make sure you verbally confirm the room rate with the hotel as all hotels must honor the negotiated AALS convention rate if the hotel still has availability in the AALS block. Be sure to ask for “In-House Reservations” at all of the hotels.

 

 

 

The room rates per night for single and double occupancy are provided below; applicable taxes apply. 

Co-Headquarters: New York Hilton Midtown (212) 586-7000
Co-Headquarters: Sheraton New York Times Square (212) 581-1000
New York Marriott Marquis (212) 398-1900
Renaissance New York Times Square (212) 765-7676

 

The AALS 2016 Annual Meeting will be held in New York City at co-headquarter hotels, the New York Hilton Midtown and the Sheraton New York, located across 53rd Street from one another. Both co-headquarter hotels will host AALS programs and meals as well as law school and other organization events. Guest rooms are also available at the Marriott Marquis and Renaissance Times Square; both hotels are located in Times Square. All four hotels are 100% non-smoking.

 

Links

AALS 2016 Hotel Map

 

AALS Co-Headquarters Hotels

The co-headquarter hotels are located between Central Park and Times Square, within walking distance of such iconic attractions as Central Park, Radio City Music Hall, MOMA, and Broadway.

New York Hilton Midtown

1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019
Room rates: $195 single/$219 double occupancy

  • High-Speed Internet: The Hilton is providing AALS guests complimentary high-speed Internet access in their guest rooms
  • Fitness Center: The Hilton provides complimentary use of the fitness center for guests. Open 24 hours; access with guest room key
  • Hilton On-Site Dining Options: The Hilton offers AALS attendees staying at the Hilton a 20% discount on restaurants and room delivery
  • Herb N’ Kitchen: Breakfast buffet from 6:30 am – 11 am; coffee and light fare from 6 am – 1 am
  • Guest room delivery from Herb N’ Kitchen: 6:30 am – 10:30 am and 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
  • Bridges Bar: Open Monday through Saturday from 5:30 pm – 2 am; snacks and sushi
  • Lobby Lounge: Open from 12 pm to 11:30 pm daily; serving flatbreads, salad, burgers, desserts until 10:30 pm daily

 

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

811 7TH Avenue, New York, New York 10019
Room rates: $195 single/$215 double occupancy
The Sheraton New York is newly refreshed from a recent $180 million renovation.

  • High-Speed Internet: The Sheraton is providing AALS guests complimentary high-speed Internet access in their guest rooms
  • Fitness Center: The Sheraton is providing AALS guests complimentary use of the fitness center. Open daily from 5 am – 11 pm
  • Sheraton On-Site Dining Options: The Sheraton is offering AALS attendees staying at the Sheraton a 20% discount on room service, the Link Café and Hudson Market Bistro
  • Complimentary guest room Starbucks Coffee and Tea
  • Room service: 24-hour availability
  • Hudson Market & Bistro: Breakfast: 6:30 am – 11 am, Lunch: 12 pm – 2:30 pm, Dinner: 5 pm – 10:30 pm
  • Lobby Lounge & Library Bar: 3 pm – 1 am with the kitchen open until midnight
  • Link @ Sheraton Café: Open daily 6 am – 3 pm

Taxes are not included in the room rates. There is a 14.75% occupancy tax plus $3.50 per night. Check In/Out: Check-In Time: 3 pm, Check-Out Time: 1 pm

For details about each hotel property and their amenities, visit the hotel’s website.

Other Hotels

 

New York Marriott Marquis

1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Room rates: $219 single/$239 double occupancy

 

Renaissance New York, Times Square

2 Times Square, New York, NY 10019
Room rates: $219 single/$239 double occupancy

Taxes are not included in the room rates. There is a 14.75% occupancy tax plus $3.50 per night. Check In/Out: Check-In Time: 3 pm, Check-Out Time: 1 pm

For details about each hotel property and their amenities, visit the hotel’s website.

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Modifications and Cancellations

Reservations may be modified or cancelled after receiving your acknowledgement. Until 5 p.m. CST December 17, please make changes and cancellations online using the link, email address or fax number provided in the acknowledgment email. No cancellations will accepted by phone.

For hotel room reservation modifications or cancellations after December 17, please wait until December 24 and contact the hotel directly.

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Beware Housing “Pirates” and “Poachers”!

When AALS secures sleeping rooms at hotels for our Annual Meeting (commonly referred to as room blocks), we research the properties to make certain that our attendees will be adequately accommodated. The room block is established to ensure that sleeping rooms meet our standards and are offered at the discounted price.

We have been informed that registrants are being contacted by fax, e-mails, and phone calls with offers for cut-rate housing. The intent is to convince you that the offer is made on behalf of AALS, or that the soliciting company is a viable alternative to going through our service provider. This is not true. Housing for the AALS Annual Meeting is handled exclusively by our selected housing service, Experient, through online booking only.

How You Can Help? Don’t be misled! If you are contacted by anyone asking if you need a room for the Annual Meeting, please do not make a reservation or provide a method of payment. We ask that you get as much information as you can about the caller and pass it on Mary Cullen, AALS Meeting Manager, at (202) 296-8851 or [email protected].

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Travel

Airports | Other Ways to Get Here | Getting Around New York City | NYC Taxis | Travel Discount from ShuttleFare |

Getting to New York City

For those traveling by air, the City is served by seven area airports. Of these, three are major hubs: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are both in Queens, while Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is located in neighboring New Jersey. These three airports provide access to the City via taxis, buses, vans, subways, trains and private limo car services.

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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Jamaica, Queens | http://kennedyairport.com | 718-244-4444

JFK is 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan. It handles the most international traffic of any airport in the United States—more than 406,000 flights and 50.4 million–plus passengers annually. About 7,600 weekly domestic arrivals/departures connect to JFK, and 80 airlines serve its six passenger terminals.

 

Getting to Manhattan from JFK:

  • Taxi: the flat-rate fare is $52.80 (excluding tolls and gratuity); 50–60 minutes to/from Midtown. 212-NYC-TAXI
  • Subway: $7.75 ($5 for AirTrain JFK and $2.75 for subway); 60–75 minutes to Midtown Manhattan on the A subway line at the Howard Beach–JFK Airport station, or the E, J, Z subway lines and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train at the Sutphin Blvd./Archer Ave. station
  • Train: $5 AirTrain JFK connects to LIRR Jamaica Station, $10 peak/$7.25 off-peak train to Penn Station (NOTE: $6 surcharge for tickets purchased on board train)
  • Public bus: $2.75 (with free transfer to subway line into Manhattan); 60–75 minutes to Midtown. The Q3 bus at JFK connects to the F subway line, the B5 connects to the 3 and 4 lines, and the Q10 bus connects to the E and F lines
  • Private bus & van companies: from $16–$20
  • Higher prices for private limo car services

 

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Jackson Heights, Queens | laguardiaairport.com | 718-533-3400

LaGuardia is on the northern shore of Queens and is the closest airport to Midtown Manhattan at about 8 miles away. It handles domestic US flights and shuttles, and Canadian and Caribbean air traffic, with 338,500-plus flights and 26.7 million passengers annually. Its four passenger terminals serve more than 6,955 weekly arrivals/departures.

 

Getting to Manhattan from LaGuardia:

  • Taxi: Metered fare is approximately $30–$50 (excluding tolls and gratuity); 30 minutes to/from Midtown. There is a $1 surcharge for trips taken 4–8pm on weekdays and a 50-cent surcharge charged for trips taken 8pm–6am daily. 212-NYC-TAXI
  • Public bus: fare is $2.75 for the M60 bus between LaGuardia and Manhattan’s Upper West Side (106th Street and Broadway); 45–60 minutes. For subway connections from the airport into town, board the express Queens Q70 bus and disembark at the 82nd St./Jackson Heights subway station (for the 7 subway line) or the Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Ave. subway station (for 7, E, F, M or R subway lines); add 15–20 minutes for the subway ride.
  • Private bus and van companies: $13–$20
  • Higher prices for private limo car services

 

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark | newarkairport.com | 888-EWR-INFO

Newark Liberty welcomes more than 414,700 flights and almost 35 million passengers annually. There are more than 29 international and domestic carriers, with more than 7,700 weekly domestic arrivals/departures. The airport is across the Hudson River from New York City, 16 miles and 45–60 minutes from Midtown Manhattan.

 

Getting to Manhattan from Newark Liberty:

  • Taxi: Service to Midtown is permitted only via New Jersey–regulated taxis. Metered fares range $60–$75 (excluding tolls and gratuity). During weekday rush hours (6–9am and 4–7pm) and on weekends noon–8pm, there is a $5 surcharge to anywhere in New York State, except Staten Island. Seniors (ages 62 and older) receive a 10% discount. New Jersey taxis add a $5.50 surcharge to all credit card transactions. Newark Taxi Commission, 973-733-8912; Elizabeth Taxi Commission, 908-820-4000, ext. 4178
    When traveling to Newark Liberty from Midtown, taxi service is via NYC’s regulated taxis. Metered fares range $69–$75, plus a $5 surcharge (excluding tolls and gratuity). 212-NYC-TAXI
  • Train: AirTrain Newark is free between EWR terminals. Purchase a flat-rate $12.50 ticket for a connection on an NJ Transit or Amtrak train into New York’s Penn Station. Note: Retain your $12.50 receipt to show to conductors on each train connection
  • Private bus and van companies: $16–$20
  • Higher prices for private limo car services

 

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Other Ways to Get Here

In addition to nearby airports, New York City is easily accessible via an extensive network of bridges, tunnels, ferries, trains, light rail, buses, heliports and even cruise ports. Driving to the City is an option, but you certainly won’t need a car to get around—the fastest, easiest way to reach virtually every NYC attraction is by foot and the City’s energy-efficient 24-hour public transit system.

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Getting Around New York City

The best way to get around NYC is through a combination of walking and mass transit. NYC’s extensive system of subways and buses are operated by the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority). The system is inexpensive, operates 24/7 and provides a fun way to extend sightseeing, and it gets you where you need to go—fast. Other interborough connections include ferries and even an aerial tramway.

Getting an MTA MetroCard is your first step to navigating the City by subway or bus. A MetroCard is required to enter the subway system, while exact change or a MetroCard can be used on buses. You can purchase a MetroCard at any subway station from multilingual machines (which accept cash, and credit and debit cards) or booth attendants.

Riders have three options for fare payment; a single ride ticket, a pay-per-ride MetroCard or an unlimited-ride MetroCard. A single-ride ticket costs $3, is sold only at vending machines and must be used within two hours of purchase. For MetroCards, there is a $1 fee to purchase so be sure to retain it (and check the expiration date on the back of the card—the MTA will issue a new MetroCard for no charge if your card has expired or is damaged). With a pay-per-ride MetroCard, the base fare for a subway or bus ride is $2.75. If a value over $5.50 is added to the card, an additional 11 percent bonus is added as well. Below are some samples with the bonus:

  • Buy a $ 9.91 MetroCard ($11 value) 4 rides
  • Buy a $19.82 MetroCard ($22 value) 8 rides
  • Buy a $39.64 MetroCard ($44 value) 16 rides

An unlimited MetroCard enables users to ride all subways and buses as often as they like and costs $31 for seven days or $116.50 for 30 days. Additional discounts are available for seniors age 65 and older, and disabled riders. For a map of New York City’s subway and bus system, click here.

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NYC Taxis

The City’s fleet of taxicabs is regulated by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC). Taxicabs operate 24 hours, provide door-to-door service and accept cash or credit cards. The City’s famous yellow fleet is primarily seen throughout Midtown but can be hailed for trips to other boroughs and even to other states. NYC’s new apple-green Boro Taxis can pick up hails in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens (excluding the airports) and Staten Island, plus northern Manhattan (north of West 110th Street and East 96th Street); they are not authorized to pick up any trips elsewhere in Manhattan.

To hail a taxi, stand at the curb and look for a yellow cab with an illuminated white number on top. Off-duty cabs display the illuminated words “Off Duty” on the same sign. Board and exit the cab curbside.

For yellow or green taxis, there is a minimum meter fare of $3, and prices increase based on the distance and duration of the trip (assume prices are higher during peak rush-hour traffic). Surcharges apply to the meter price nightly, 8pm–6am, and Monday–Friday, 4–8pm. Drivers appreciate a 15–20 percent gratuity at the end of a trip. Bridge and tunnel tolls are not included in the taxi’s metered fare. For further details, visit NYC.gov/taxi or call 212-NEW-YORK from outside the City or 311 when in town.

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Travel Discount from ShuttleFare

ShuttleFare.com is offering a $5 discount off airport shuttle transportation to and from the airport and your hotel if you book a flight on their website with the Discount Code “AALS2016”.

 

To book a flight on ShuttleFare:

For reservation changes or questions contact ShuttleFare customer service at 800-851-4528 or [email protected]

 

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Dining & Attractions

Delegate Discount Pass | Dining | Sightseeing | Shopping | Additional Fun Activities | Social Media and Mobile Applications for Visitors | Weather | Time Zone | International Visitors | Tipping Guidelines | Special-Service Needs |

New York City’s tremendous energy, excitement and diversity set it apart from all other destinations on the planet—and that’s no overstatement. Take in the dazzling lights in Times Square and breathtaking views of our famous skyline from Top of the Rock Observation Deck or the Empire State Building; experience celebrity-studded theater on and off Broadway, visit renowned art museums and monuments, stroll tranquil green expanses in parks citywide and choose from a wide array of major league sports; indulge in incredible shopping and enjoy sumptuous meals; and witness major events like the Times Square ball drop, NYC marathon, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Fourth of July Fireworks. With five boroughs—each with many neighborhoods—comprising the City of New York, there’s so much to do and see year-round. People, communities, businesses and architectural development are often in flux here so, whatever your tastes or interests, there’s always something new to discover in New York City.

 

Delegate Discount Pass

This Delegate Discount Pass is your ultimate guide to exclusive savings throughout the City. Redeem this offer by showing a printed or mobile version of the NYC & Company Delegate Discount Pass in its entirety at participating member restaurants and attractions, unless provided with a promo code for advance reservations, purchase or registration.

 

2016 Delegate Discount Pass:
https://www.aals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2016-Delegate-Discount-Pass.pdf

 

Links

NYC+ Welcome Video: Download
Attraction Passes: http://www.nycgo.com/attraction-passes/
NYC Tours: http://www.nycgo.com/articles/city-experts-nyc-tours
Broadway Tickets: http://www.nycgo.com/broadway/
Dining & OpenTable Reservations (by area/cuisine/features): http://www.nycgo.com/dining/
Sports: http://www.nycgo.com/sportscalendar
TV Show Tapings: http://www.nycgo.com/tv-show-tapings/
Must See NYC: http://www.nycgo.com/must-see-nyc/
NYC Deals: http://www.nycgo.com/offers/
NYC Smartphone Apps: http://www.nycgo.com/articles/best-nyc-smartphone-apps

 

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Dining

Dining in New York City is nothing short of an amazing excursion around the world. The cuisines served here represent the enormous cultural diversity of the City’s inhabitants. From Middle Eastern fare to bagels and lox to Chinese dim sum to tender dry-aged steaks, there’s no shortage of exceptional foods. You can always have a casual brunch, a four-course meal or a late-night snack, but you can also expand your culinary boundaries in NYC. Televised chefs showcase innovative pop-up restaurants, and there are eateries throughout the five boroughs to satisfy any palate or budget. Whether you’re in the mood for the traditional or an innovative creation, New York City has it all. Check out nycgo.com for the latest restaurant news and be ready to “Eat Up.”

 

Local Restaurants near the Hilton New York:
https://www.aals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/LocalRestaurants.pdf

 

Comprehensive Local Restaurant Listing by Cuisine:
https://www.aals.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Local-Restaurants-by-Cuisine.pdf

 

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Sightseeing

Before you even get here you may have an image of the City as the setting for numerous movies and books, but once you arrive you see that the fame is rightly due. With five boroughs, each with remarkable landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island, Coney Island to Times Square, the United Nations to the Empire State Building, it is clear why the City’s sights represent America to the world. You can certainly visit the most famous attractions, but consider wandering a little farther into all five boroughs to discover wonderful surprises in diverse neighborhoods such as Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, Flushing in Queens, St. George on Staten Island and the Upper West Side of Manhattan. With endless places to explore, you’ll have no problem filling your free time and entertaining your family. Plus, getting around NYC is efficient and affordable with its extensive mass transit system, 24/7. Hail a cab, rent a bike, hop a ferry, board a bus or take the subway to everywhere.

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Shopping

This is the city of retail, with great discounts, variety and abundance. There’s no city or state sales tax on clothing and footwear under $110, and savings can always be found on photography and electronic gear. Discover artists’ works on the streets of SoHo or in Chelsea art galleries, find that special trove at flea markets in Hell’s Kitchen and at Brooklyn Flea, purchase Asian delicacies in Flushing, Queens, or Italian imports on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. Try on vintage clothes in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, or browse designer boutiques in the Meatpacking District. The City is also home to world-renowned flagship stores like Apple, Tiffany & Co., Saks and Bloomingdale’s. It’s impressive how easy NYC is to shop till you drop—without dropping all of your hard-earned cash. Be sure to come with room in your luggage or an extra bag for all the must-have goodies you’ll want from New York City.

Check in regularly for up-to-the-minute discounts and offers and free-in-NYC events at nycgo.com.

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Additional Fun Activities

New York City is an exciting destination for all. The City is home to diverse neighborhoods, historic landmarks, glamorous clubs and some of the best museums in the world.

New York City comprises several islands, and its waters are home to an extensive ferry system to take you uptown and downtown, as well as across the rivers between boroughs. Perhaps the best-known transport is the Staten Island Ferry. It’s primarily a commuter shuttle between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan, but it’s also a wonderful 5.2-mile, 20-minute mini-cruise with great views of the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan—plus it’s free. Other shuttles include New York Water Taxi and NY Waterway and other services are available, too, such as harbor and sightseeing cruises like Statue Cruises, operating direct service from Battery Park to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

If you love to shop, choices abound. Midtown offers top-name fashion spots like Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and other big-name department stores; SoHo, TriBeCa and NoLIta feature celebrity designer goods, handmade jewelry and artwork; and Williamsburg, Brooklyn is a fun place to find one-of-a-kind vintage apparel in charming boutiques. For culture and entertainment, consider NYC’s remarkable museums and the bright lights of Broadway at the Theatre District in Times Square.

Night owls can party at cocktail lounges in Chelsea and dancing dens in the Meatpacking District. There’s also cabaret and karaoke in Times Square, comedy clubs in Greenwich Village and Long Island City, and rock and roll venues on the Lower East Side.

Foodies who want to savor delicious, authentic cuisines from every region in the world should head to Astoria or Flushing in Queens, the East Village in Manhattan, and Cobble Hill in Brooklyn.

A visit to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Mets’ Citi Field in Queens or their minor-league teams—the Staten Island Yankees and Brooklyn Cyclones—is a must for all baseball lovers.

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Social Media and Mobile Applications for Visitors

While you’re in NYC, follow NYCGO on Twitter and Facebook for daily events, tips and deals. Or head to nycgo.com for a list of mobile applications you can download on your smartphone to help you explore NYC with ease.

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Weather

New York City weather can vary from day to day, and even morning to afternoon. The winter months (December–February) are cold and snowy with less daylight, though the sky is often sunny, blue and clear.

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Time Zone

New York City is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone (Greenwich Mean Time minus five hours during daylight saving time, from March through November, and minus six hours the rest of the year). Check here for the current date and time in NYC.

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International Visitors

If you’re visiting New York City from outside the United States, you may need a visa to enter the country. For details, visit the US State Department’s visa information website.

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Tipping Guidelines

  • Hotel doorman: $3 for hailing a cab
  • Porters and bellhops: $1–$2 per bag
  • Maids: $1–$2 per person, per day of your visit, or as much as $5 per day
  • Waitstaff and bartenders: 15–20 percent of total bill
  • Taxi drivers: 15–20 percent of total fare
  • Tips for other service personnel, such as theater ushers, tour guides and coat-check staff, are always appreciated.
    It’s worth noting that if you’re having drinks at a bar, bartenders typically expect a $2 tip for every drink they serve you. Later, when the bar gets crowded, you’ll be glad that the bartender remembers you!

 

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Special-Service Needs

New York City is committed to ensuring accessibility for everyone with special needs, and has equipped all buses with lifts for those in wheelchairs and those who have difficulty climbing stairs. In addition, many subway stations include elevators, ramps, visual display signs, accessible public telephones, and tactile and audio features on vending machines. Subways also have automated voices indicating stops, and all buses and select subway stations are wheelchair accessible. Many street-hail taxicabs accommodate wheelchairs. To request a wheelchair-accessible taxi, call the accessible dispatch center at 646-599-9999; text a request to 646-400-0789; or download the free mobile app “WOW Taxi” at the Apple App Store. Passengers with disabilities are eligible for reduced fares on most mass-transit trips. For more information about NYC accessibility, call 212-NEW-YORK from outside the City or 311 while in town; contact the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (212-788 2830, TTY: 212-504-4115, NYC.gov/mopd); or visit NYC & Company’s accessibility section.

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FAQs

 

Registration | Ticketed Events | At the Meeting | Hotels | Explanation of Program Types | Speakers and Section Officers

 

Registration

 

What are this year’s registration deadlines?

Early Bird Friday, November 20, 2015
Regular (paper form) Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Regular (online) Thursday, December 31, 2015

Attendees may either register on-site at the Annual Meeting Registration Desk in the Grand Ballroom, Third Floor, New York Hilton Midtown starting Wednesday, January 6, 2016 or online themselves through their AALS account. A $50 on-site fee will be assessed for registrations made on or after January 1, 2016. Questions about on-site registration can be directed to 212-333-6350.

 

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Is my law school an AALS member school?

You can check your institution’s membership status on the AALS Member Schools website.

Does AALS offer a one-day registration fee?

No, we do not offer a one-day registration or per-session fee. Registration is for the entire Annual Meeting, except for the registration fee for the two-day program offered by the Section on Institutional Advancement.

What does my registration fee include?

As a full conference registrant you will have access to all Annual Meeting programs, including AALS and Section programs, panels, receptions, and other programs more fully described in the 2016 Annual Meeting Brochure.

What is Institutional Advancement and who should register for it?

This registration is limited to law school professional staff only attending the two-day program of the Section on Institutional Advancement. It does not include other Annual Meeting programs or events. This year, Institutional Advancement attendees have the option to register online or submit the Institutional Advancement paper registration form by fax or regular mail.

I want to register online but don’t know my username.

Your username is typically your school-affiliated email address. If you have never used online registration before, you should first contact your Dean’s Office to ensure you are listed on your school’s AALS Roster for the Directory of Law Teachers. For further assistance with this process you can email AALS support. For all other questions about signing in please email registration.

I know my username, but I don’t know my password. How do I get/reset it?

Use this link to have an email sent to your school address to reset your AALS account password. You may also use this link if you have never set up a password for your AALS account.

How do I register if I do not want to pay by credit card online?

We strongly encourage online registration using our secure website. We offer the option to submit a paper registration form (PDF) by fax to (202) 872-1829, or regular mail (using check or credit card payment options). Mailed submissions of the paper form should be sent to: AALS, 1614 20th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009. Please note that we no longer accept submission of registration forms by email.

Why does AALS no longer accept registration forms by email?

In order to meet Payment Card Industry Association (PCIA) standards the AALS can no longer accept credit card payments by email. We recommend that you take advantage of our secure online registration system. We are happy to provide assistance and answer any questions that you may have concerning this change.

My school wants to submit payment by electronic direct deposit or wire transfer; does AALS accept these forms of payment?

Unfortunately, AALS is not able to accept payment by electronic deposit or wire transfer.

What is the cancellation policy for the 2016 Annual Meeting?

Cancellations must be made in writing and sent by email to [email protected], fax to (202) 872-1829, or by regular mail to: AALS Registration, c/o Erick Brown, 1614 20th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009. A refund of all conference fees paid, minus a $25 processing fee, will be issued for requests that are submitted by December 15, 2015. Cancellations received after this date, as well as no-shows for the Annual Meeting, are not eligible to receive a refund of conference fees.

I need to cancel my registration. Can I send another faculty/staff member from my law school in my place?

If you find that you are unable to attend the Annual Meeting you may authorize the transfer of your registration to another faculty or professional staff member of your law school. Requests to transfer your registration must be made in writing; by email to [email protected], by fax to (202) 872-1829, or by mail to: AALS, 1614 20th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009. Please be certain to include the following information when authorizing your registration to be transferred:

  • A written authorization to AALS using one of the above methods. Please include your wish to cancel and transfer your registration, as well as the name of the individual you would like the registration to go to.
  • Submission of a paper registration form (PDF) for the substitute registrant. Please submit only by fax or mail if including any additional payment information by credit card.

 

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How can I request Access-Related Accommodations for the Annual Meeting?

For information on access-related accommodations please visit the Accessibility webpage (by clicking the “Accessibility” tab on the left). For further information, contact AALS accommodations at [email protected] so we may assist you.

 

Explanation of Program Types

Most programs at the Annual Meeting are planned by one of the one hundred sections. Programs marked Call for Papers, include at least one presenter selected on the basis of a call for papers. Programs marked as a Law Review Published Program will have their papers published in a law review. The Program Committee for the 2016 Annual Meeting selected Academy, Crosscutting, Discussion Groups, Hot Topics, and Symposia programs from proposals submitted by law school faculty; the AALS Task Force on Professional Development selected Arc of your Career Programs.

Program types at the Annual Meeting include:

  • [New] Academy Programs – programs submitted by faculty that do not fit into any of the other program categories.
  • [New] Arc of Career programs – specifically designed to help law faculty with professional development over the course of their law school careers from pre-tenure, to reinvention at mid-career, to retirement.
  • Crosscutting Programs – focus on multi-subject and interdisciplinary subjects and seek to offer new perspectives on legal issues.
  • [New] Discussion Group – program sessions that provide a setting for an in-depth discussion of topics by a smaller group of participants.
  • Hot Topic Programs – late-breaking issues of general interest.
  • Symposium – a day-long opportunity to examine a specific issue topic in greater depth than is possible during a regular panel program.
  • Pedagogy Programs – section programs on pedagogy designed for new law school teachers.
  • Works-in-Progress Programs – section programs in which senior law scholars assist junior scholars ready their scholarship for submission to law reviews.

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Ticketed Events

What events require an additional ticket purchase at this year’s Annual Meeting?

The Section breakfasts, luncheons, and field trips requiring a ticket purchase are listed below:

 

Thursday, January 7 Code Price
Property Law Breakfast 1401 $55
State and Local Government Law Breakfast and Business Meeting 1402 $55
East Asian Law & Society Luncheon 1403 $85
Legal Writing, Reasoning and Research Luncheon 1404 $85
Student Services Luncheon 1405 $85
Environmental Law Field Trip 1450 $75
International Law Field Trip 1451 $90

 

Friday, January 8 Code Price
Federal Courts Breakfast 1406 $55
Graduate Programs for Non-U.S. Lawyers and International Law Joint Breakfast 1407 $55
Clinical Legal Education Luncheon 1408 $85
Labor Relations and Employment Law Boxed Luncheon 1409 $65
Law Libraries and Legal Information Boxed Luncheon 1410 $65
Minority Groups Luncheon 1411 $85

 

Saturday, January 9 Code Price
Indian Nations and Indigenous Peoples Breakfast 1412 $55
Criminal Justice and Evidence Joint Luncheon 1413 $85
Socio-Economics Boxed Luncheon 1414 $65
Women in Legal Education Luncheon 1415 $85

 

Sunday, January 10 Code Price
Institutional Advancement Luncheon and Business Meeting
(There is no 1416 fee for those registering under Institutional Advancement)
1416 $85

 

 

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Why is the AALS Luncheon not listed in the program?

The AALS Luncheon has been replaced by the AALS Opening Plenary Program, which will be held on Thursday, January 7 from 9am -10am. This change allows all attendees to hear the meeting’s keynote speakers without having to incur the expense of a hotel lunch.

How can I purchase a ticket for meal events or field trips?

You are welcome to purchase your meal event or field trip ticket when you submit your initial registration. You may also add a ticket purchase to your registration once it has been completed using online registration or a paper form (PDF). Advance purchase of your ticket is recommended, as they will only be for sale on-site until the close of business the day prior to each event. To follow Payment Card Industry Association standards, tickets will not be sold at the door.

I have already registered for the conference but would like to purchase a ticket for a section breakfast, luncheon or field trip to my registration. How do I do this?

Registrants will be able add and make changes to their registration online. A confirmation email is sent when changes are made using online registration. Additionally, you are welcome to use a paper registration form (PDF) to submit your changes. Paper forms may be submitted by fax or regular mail. Please email registration with any other questions or concerns.

I have already registered but would like to add a program session, one that does not require payment. Is there an easy way to add this session?

Yes, you can easily add sessions included in your registration fee using the online registration system or by sending an email to [email protected] with the unpaid sessions you would like to add. You will receive an email confirmation of the changes requested.

Can my spouse or significant other attend the Annual Meeting?

A spouse or significant other is welcome to attend with a law faculty or staff member who is registered for the full meeting. No additional fee is charged for your guest to attend non-ticketed program sessions. Guests will receive a badge from the registration desk upon check-in. Note that Institutional Advancement registration does not include the option to register a guest. Also, a spouse or significant other who is also a law school faculty or professional staff member cannot attend as a guest registrant, and must instead register individually through the standard registration process.

I would like my guest to attend a breakfast or luncheon with me. How do I pay for their ticket?

To purchase a ticket to a breakfast or luncheon event for your guest you may use the online registration system or submit a paper registration form (PDF) using the standard fax or regular mail processes described above. If using the paper form, please include the code for the ticket you would like to purchase for your guest and provide payment information at the bottom. You should also place your name on the form as the primary registrant, and include a notation in the “Registration Type” field that your registration has been completed previously.

Can I purchase a ticket for my guest to attend a field trip?

Field Trips have limited space and registration priority is given to law school faculty and professional staff. Tickets for a spouse or significant other may be available for purchase on-site, but are subject to availability.

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At the Meeting

Where is AALS Registration located and when is it open?

Registration is located in the Grand Ballroom, Third Floor, New York Hilton Midtown. Hours are listed below:

Wednesday, Jan 6 2pm – 8pm
Thursday, Jan 7 7am – 7pm
Friday, Jan 8 7am – 7pm
Saturday, Jan 9 7am – 7pm
Sunday, Jan 10 7am – 10am

Where is the Exhibit Hall located?

The Exhibit Hall is located in the Grand Ballroom, Third Floor, New York Hilton Midtown. Hours are listed below:

Wednesday, Jan 6 2pm – 8pm
Thursday, Jan 7 8am – 6pm
Friday, Jan 8 8am – 5pm
Saturday, Jan 9 8am – 2pm

 

When is the AALS Orientation Session for First Time Meeting Attendees held?

Wednesday, Jan 6 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm

What day is the AALS Annual Meeting Opening Plenary Session?

Thursday, Jan 7 from 9am – 10am

Am I required to wear my badge?

Yes, badges are required for entry into all Annual Meeting sessions and events.

What type of clothing is appropriate?

Although the meeting takes place indoors it is advised that you bring a jacket or sweater to meeting events, as meeting rooms can sometimes be cooler than expected. Additionally, this year’s Annual Meeting events are being held between the two co-headquarter hotels. While the hotels are located across the street from one another you may still prefer to have a jacket as you move between them.

Hotels

How do I make a hotel reservation?

Starting December 22nd, please contact the hotels directly. Important: Please make sure you verbally confirm the room rate with the hotel as all hotels must honor the negotiated AALS convention rate if the hotel still has availability in the AALS block. Be sure to ask for “In-House Reservations” at all of the hotels.

The room rates per night for single and double occupancy are provided below; applicable taxes apply.

Co-Headquarters: New York Hilton Midtown
(212) 586-7000
$195 single/$219 double

Co-Headquarters: Sheraton New York Times Square
(212) 581-1000
$195 single/$215 double

New York Marriott Marquis
(212) 398-1900
$219 single/$239 double

Renaissance New York Times Square
(212) 765-7676
$219 single/$239 double

Where can I find information about the hotels online?

Visit the Housing website (by clicking the “Hotels” tab on the left) for more information on the co-headquarter hotels (rates, restaurants, complimentary services, amenities, and check-in/out times), as well as travel tips, accessibility, and cancellations/refunds.

Is there a guarantee required for the hotel? If so, is it refundable?

A valid credit card with an expiration date of January 2016 or later is required to secure your room reservation. Credit cards will not be processed prior to your arrival. Your credit card will be charged one night’s stay plus tax if you fail to cancel before 6 pm on the day of arrival or if you do not to check in on your scheduled arrival date.

How do I change or cancel my reservation?

Starting December 22nd, contact the hotels directly to change or cancel your reservation. If cancelling, be sure to do so by 6 pm on scheduled date of arrival to avoid being charged one night’s room charge and tax.

New York Hilton Midtown (212) 586-7000
Sheraton New York Times Square (212) 581-1000
New York Marriott Marquis (212) 398-1900
Renaissance New York Times Square (212) 765-7676

I would like to share a hotel room with a colleague or have my family stay with me.

One person should be designated to make the hotel reservation online. List all occupants when making the reservation, including children and their ages. Children under the age of 18 may stay free of charge in a parent’s room. There is an additional charge of $20 per person, per night for more than two adults (age 18 and above), sharing a room. To avoid this charge for guests under 18, who will be counted as exempt, you will simply notify the hotel at check-in.

Where can I find information about the hotels online?

Visit the Housing website (by clicking the “Hotels” tab on the left) for more information on the co-headquarter hotels (rates, restaurants, complimentary services, amenities, and check-in/out times), as well as information on reserving a suite, travel tips, accessibility, and cancellations/refunds.

I would like to share a hotel room with a colleague or have my family stay with me.

One person should be designated to make the hotel reservation online. List all occupants when making the reservation, including children and their ages. Children under the age of 18 may stay free of charge in a parent’s room. There is an additional charge of $20 per person, per night for more than two adults (age 18 and above), sharing a room. To avoid this charge for guests under 18, who will be counted as exempt, you will simply notify the hotel at check-in.

 

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Speakers and Section Officers

 

Questions?

Speakers and Section officers who have questions may ask in person at the AALS Information Desk or call 212-261-6177 for further assistance.

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Have more questions? Please contact us at [email protected]

AALS Annual Meeting App

 

Want to get the most out of the event? Download the AALS Annual Meeting App!

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With the mobile app you can:

  • Read and search the program, speakers, exhibitors and more
  • Personalize your schedule
  • Create favorite list and take notes

 

 

 

For download Using QR Code:
AALS Annual Meeting QR Code

 

 

 

For iPhone download here:

For Android Mobile:

 

 

 

Or search AALS2016 in the respective download stores.

 

 

 

Link:
How to Use the AALS Annual Meeting App

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