MDLA 2017 Trial Techniques Seminar. August 17 19, Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities. Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Duluth, MN

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1 MDLA 2017 Trial Techniques Seminar August 17 19, 2017 Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities SwimmingTO to Superior SOARING VICTORY Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Duluth, MN

2 I am pleased to announce that the 2017 MDLA Trial Techniques Seminar will be held in Duluth August 17-19! The speakers at this seminar are sure to attract trial lawyers from across the state. Additionally, the social events associated with the meeting will also be top notch, including a welcoming reception on Thursday evening, the presentation of the annual MDLA Awards during lunch on Friday, and a party at Duluth Aquarium on Friday evening. We hope that you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to interact with our faculty and members by sponsoring the event. Jessica Schwie, MDLA Vice President Schedule at a Glance Thursday, August 17 5:30 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception Friday, August 18 8:00 a.m. 4:15 p.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. 4:15 p.m. Exhibits 8:30 11:50 a.m. Seminars 11:50 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Lunch and MDLA s Annual Meeting and Presentation of Awards 1:15 4:15 p.m. Seminars 6:00 9:30 p.m. Duluth Aquarium Saturday, August 19 8:00 11:15 a.m. Registration 8:00 11:15 a.m. Exhibits 8:00 11:15 a.m. Seminars

3 Sponsorship Opportunities Friday Lunch Sponsor $1,500 Thank you sponsor sign at lunch Up to four (4) tickets to the Friday lunch Up to two (2) tickets to the Friday Duluth Aquarium Event Verbal recognition at lunch Logo and link on the MDLA TTS webpage Logo included in all event promotions Logo listed in all printed materials Logo in the Fall 2017 issue of MN Defense Duluth Aquarium Sponsor (Friday Family Event) $1,500 Thank you sponsor sign at event Up to four (4) tickets to the Friday Duluth Aquarium Event Verbal recognition at event Logo and link on the MDLA TTS webpage Logo included in all event promotions Logo listed in all printed materials Logo in the Fall 2017 issue of MN Defense Diversity Sponsor $750 Recognition throughout TTS as a Diversity Sponsor AND as a Law Firm Sponsor (if law firm) Logo displayed on signage in front of meeting room Company name on the MDLA TTS webpage Company name in the Fall 2017 issue of MN Defense Mobile App Sponsor $750 Recognition throughout TTS as the mobile app sponsor including exclusive banner ad on the mobile app Company name on the MDLA TTS web page Company name in the Fall 2017 issue of MN Defense Opening Reception Sponsor $750 Thank you sponsor sign at the reception Company name on the MDLA TTS web page Company name in the Fall 2017 issue of MN Defense Law Firm Sponsor $500 *Available to Member Law Firms only Recognition throughout TTS as a Law Firm Sponsor Logo displayed on signage in front of meeting room Company name on the MDLA TTS web page Company name in the Fall 2017 issue of MN Defense Wireless Internet Sponsor $500 Recognition throughout TTS as the Wireless Internet Sponsor Company name included on all event promotions Signage at conference Lanyard Sponsor $450 Exclusive sponsor of conference nametag lanyards Company logo included on conference lanyards Continental Breakfast Sponsor $350 Thank you sponsor sign during breakfast Break Sponsor $250 Thank you sponsor sign during break Electricity Sponsor $250 (Attendee Session Room Only) Recognition throughout TTS as the Electricity Sponsor Signage at conference Additional Options Seminar ipad Giveaway In-kind Provide an ipad and be recognized for your contribution

4 Exhibitor Information Booth Rental $1,000 includes up to two (2) exhibitor representatives Thank you signage Verbal recognition Listing in the MDLA TTS webpage Listing in the Fall issue of MN Defense Exhibit Space Specifications 8 skirted table 2 chairs. Please contact bridgetf@mdla.org if you need an additional chair. Assignment of Space MDLA will make final assignment of booth space considering sponsorship and date registration and payment was received. Booth Registration Exhibitor and sponsorship registration must be completed online or by mailing or faxing in the last page of this prospectus. Exhibitor registration must be received by July 17, 2017 for inclusion in TTS materials. Balance Due Deadline All invoices must be paid in full by Wednesday, July 19, For exhibitors applying after July 19, applications must be accompanied by full payment. Registering your Company Representatives MDLA will request your company exhibitor/sponsor representatives in July. A registration form will be sent to your exhibitor contact person to submit your complimentary representatives names. Exhibit Set-up and Tear-down Set-up: Friday, August 18 from 6:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Teardown: Saturday, August 19 from 11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Meals Continental breakfasts, breaks, Friday Lunch, the Annual Meeting, and the Welcome Reception are included. Exhibitors are invited to attend Friday s Evening Event at Duluth Aquarium. A nominal fee does apply. You may register for these events on the MDLA Trial Techniques Seminar attendee registration page, which will be live in mid-may. Ads and Logo Submissions All ads and logos must be submitted to Sue Yoemans at suey@mdla.org no later than July 13, All ads and logos are subject to approval. Logos must be in a vectorbased EPS or PDF file format.

5 Exhibit Map Elevator Harbor Side Skywalk Foyer

6 Lodging Information *In order to receive the following MDLA room rates, reservations must be made by July 17, Inn on Lake Superior Rates: $ (Standard) $ (2-Bedroom Suite) To make reservations, please visit their website and use the following to reserve rooms for the MDLA block: Group ID: 6270 Password: Phone: Canal Park Lodge Rates: $228 To make reservations, please visit their website and use the following to reserve rooms for the MDLA block: Group ID: 1385 Password: Phone: Comfort Suites Canal Park Rates: $199 $219 (depending on room type) To reserve your room, call and tell the front desk you would like to make reservations for the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Conference. Phone: start one-way two-way Technology Village Sheraton AMSOIL ARENA Canal Park Lodge $228 Inn on Lake Superior $161 - $181 Comfort Suites Canal Park $199 - $219 Public Parking Visitor Information Centers Trolley Stops (see Downtown/Canal Park map) Lakewalk Sk ywalk System One-Way Streets

7 MDLA 2017 TTS Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration August 17 19, 2017 Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Duluth, MN Contact Name: Organization (As it will appear on Signage): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: SPonsorship Options r Friday Lunch Sponsor...$1,500 r Duluth Aquarium Sponsor...$1,500 r Diversity Sponsor... $750 r Mobile App Sponsor... $750 r Opening Reception Sponsor... $750 r Law Firm Sponsor... $500 r Wireless Internet Sponsor... $500 r Lanyard Sponsor... $450 r Continental Breakfast Sponsor... $350 r Break Sponsor... $250 r Electricity Sponsor... $250 r Seminar ipad Giveaway...In-kind Exhibit Booth Options r Exhibit Booth...$1,000 r Electricity...$50 Exhibit Booth Representatives MDLA will request your company exhibitor/sponsor representative(s) in July. A registration form will be sent to your exhibitor contact person to submit your representatives names. Payment Information If paying by Credit Card, All Fields are Required r Check (Payable to MDLA) r Visa r Mastercard r Discover Credit Card Number: Exp. Date: / Sec. Code: Name on Card: r Check if Billing Address is same as above Billing Address: City: State: ZIP: Cardholder Signature: initials date CK/CC amt. paid bal. due (For office use only) fin. Mail/Fax this Registration form to: MDLA 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 252 St. Paul, MN Contact Information: Phone: (651) Fax: (651) info@mdla.org Confirmation of exhibitors with additional specific details will be sent upon receipt of registration and full payment. Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made by July 19, 2017 for a complete refund, less a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations after July 19, 2017 will receive no refund. Substitutions of attendees may be made at any time without incurring a fee. No-shows will not be given a refund. Per PCI Compliance Standards, no forms will be accepted via . Please mail or fax form in using the information above.

8 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 252 St. Paul, MN Phone: Fax: Swimming to Superior MDLA 2017 Trial Techniques Seminar August 17 19, 2017 Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities Exhibit and Sponsorship details inside!