SPRING SYMPOSIA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. CLE & Leadership Meeting. Read about the 2015 sponsorship opportunities for the Spring Symposia

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1 SPRING SYMPOSIA CLE & Leadership Meeting SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Read about the 2015 sponsorship opportunities for the Spring Symposia April 29 - May 2, 2015 Washington, DC

2 ABOUT THE MEETING The Spring Symposia offers cutting-edge, practical programs and panels that attract on average 500 attorneys from across the country. They attend the Symposia to hear nationally-recognized speakers and to network with fellow attorneys and sponsors. Sponsors will have the opportunity to meet with registrants who are: - trust and estate attorneys - real property attorneys - CPAs and trust officers - estate planners, financial planners - other real property professionals Networking and Meeting Events In addition to the events listed below, a cocktail reception will be held in the sponsorship area immediately after the educational programs on Thursday to give registrants an opportunity to meet all sponsors and thank them for their generous support. Sponsorship or co-sponsorship of a networking event is on a first-come, firstserved basis. Please note that for silver sponsors, two companies from the same industry will not be allowed to co-sponsor an event. New this year! In conjunction with the ABA Section of International Law's Spring Meeting, this year we will have a joint reception at the National Museum of American History on Thursday, April 30. The available events are: Wednesday, April 29 - Executive dinner (gold/silver level only) - Real Property Fundamentals Program Friday, May 1 - Symposia breakfast - Group/Committee lunch - Leadership dinner (gold/silver level only) at the Postal Museum Thursday, April 30 - Symposia breakfast - Symposia lunch featuring the Capitol Steps (gold/silver level only; max. 2 sponsors) - Joint Symposia reception with ABA Section of International Law (max. 2 sponsors)

3 ABOUT THE MEETING Deadlines December 19, 2014 Brochure Recognition Commitment Date March 13, 2015 Final Commitment Date Sponsor Advertisement in Probate & Property Gold, silver and bronze sponsors receive a complimentary advertisement in the Section s bimonthly magazine, Probate & Property. Sponsors may place an ad in either the May/June or July/August issue. Multiply Your Opportunities! Discounted sponsorship opportunities are available for sponsors who choose in advance to provide support on a multi-year basis (three years or more) or on a multimeeting (Fall Leadership, Spring Symposia, Annual Meeting) basis. Each sponsor may also receive a 15% discount on a sponsorship in the Section s Leadership Directory for the year following (commitment needed by June 15 for the August publication). Please inquire! Staff Contact Information Section Director Robin Roy Robin.roy@americanbar.org Sponsorship Coordinator Bunny Lee Bunny.lee@americanbar.org

4 GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR $25,000 contribution Recognition as a Gold sponsor of the Symposia, recognition as sole sponsor of one networking event, and the following: Print Recognition Logo included in program brochure mailed to approximately 21,000 members (if commitment is made by December 19, 2014) Advertisement in Probate & Property magazine. Sponsor may place a complimentary, full-page, four-color ad in the May/June or July/August issue of Probate & Property (excluding inside and outside covers), which is mailed to approximately 21,000 subscribers Appreciation announcement in the May/June issue of Probate & Property magazine Electronic Recognition The first organization to commit to a gold sponsorship before February 28 will receive a banner ad on the meeting mobile application Prominent display of logo on Section and Symposia websites and the meeting mobile app, including a link to the sponsor s designated website Logo included on all ed announcements for the Symposia Appreciation announcement in the Section s electronic newsletter, the ereport ( ed to approximately 17,500 subscribers) On-site Recognition Networking event sponsors Prominent display of logo, introduction by a Section officer, and opportunity for comments by a sponsor representative Exhibit table 6 foot exhibit table placed in a well-trafficked area for the duration of the Symposia Prominent inclusion of contact name and logo in all registration packets Complimentary Registrations & Tickets Two complimentary registrations to the Symposia Two complimentary tickets to the Symposia reception Five complimentary tickets to the sponsored networking event (additional tickets may be purchased for the Thursday reception for $225/each, and Friday dinner for $225/each)

5 SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR $10,000 contribution Recognition as a Silver sponsor of the Symposia, recognition as co-sponsor of one networking event, and the following: Print Recognition Logo included in program brochure mailed to approximately 21,000 members (if commitment is made by December 19, 2014) Advertisement in Probate & Property magazine. Sponsor may place a complimentary, half-page, four-color ad in the May/June or July/August issue of Probate & Property (excluding inside and outside covers), which is mailed to approximately 21,000 subscribers Appreciation announcement in the May/June issue of Probate & Property Electronic Recognition Display of logo on Section and Symposia websites and the meeting mobile app, including a link to the sponsor s designated website Logo included on all ed announcements for the Symposia Appreciation announcement in the Section s electronic newsletter, the ereport ( ed to approximately 17,500 subscribers) On-site Recognition Co-sponsored networking event Display of logo, introduction and acknowledgement of sponsorship by a Section officer, and time for brief comments by a sponsor representative Exhibit table 6 foot exhibit table in well-trafficked meeting area for the duration of the Symposia Inclusion of contact name and logo in all registration packets Complimentary Registrations & Tickets One complimentary registration to the Symposia Two complimentary tickets to the Symposia reception Two complimentary tickets to the co-sponsored networking event (additional tickets may be purchased for the Thursday reception for $225/each, and Friday Dinner for $225/each)

6 BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR $5,000 contribution Recognition as a Bronze sponsor of the Symposia and the following: Print Recognition Logo included in program brochure mailed to approximately 21,000 members (if commitment is made by December 19, 2014) Advertisement in Probate & Property magazine Sponsor may place a complimentary quarterpage, black and white ad in the May/June or July/August issue of Probate & Property (excluding inside and outside-covers), which is mailed to approximately 21,000 subscribers Appreciation announcement in the May/June issue of Probate & Property Electronic Recognition Display of logo on Section and Symposia websites and the meeting mobile app, including a link to the sponsor s designated website Logo included on all ed announcements for the Symposia Appreciation announcement in the Section s electronic newsletter, the ereport ( ed to approximately 17,500 subscribers) On-site Recognition Exhibit table 3 foot exhibit table in well-trafficked meeting area for the duration of the Symposia Inclusion of contact name and logo in all registration packets Complimentary Registrations & Tickets One complimentary registration to the Symposia Two complimentary tickets to the Symposia reception Two complimentary tickets to one luncheon (additional tickets may be purchased for the Thursday reception for $225/each, and Friday dinner for $225/each)

7 LAW FIRM LEVEL SPONSOR $2,750 contribution Recognition as a Law Firm sponsor of the Symposia and the following Print Recognition Firm name included in program brochure mailed to approximately 21,000 members (if commitment is made by December 19, 2014) Appreciation announcement in the May/June issue of Probate & Property magazine, which is mailed to approximately 21,000 subscribers Electronic Recognition Display of firm name on Section and Symposia websites and meeting mobile app including a link to the sponsor s designated website Name included on all ed announcements for the Symposia Appreciation announcement in the Section s electronic newsletter, ereport ( ed to approximately 17,500 subscribers) On-site Recognition Firm name and contact information included in all registration packets Complimentary Registrations & Tickets Two complimentary registrations to the Symposia (additional tickets may be purchased for the Thursday reception for $225/each, and Friday dinner for $225/each)

8 UPCOMING SECTION MEETINGS Get involved at the following RPTE meetings: RPTE Spring Symposia & Leadership Meeting April 29 May 3, 2015 Washington, DC ABA Annual Meeting July 30 August 4, 2015 Chicago, IL Section of Taxation Joint Fall Meeting September 17 19, 2015 Chicago, IL RPTE Fall Leadership Meeting November 5 8, 2015 Naples, FL RPTE Spring Symposia & Leadership Meeting May 12 14, 2016 Boston, MA

9 COMMITMENT FORM Company Contact Information Date: Firm/Company: Primary Contact: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone and Fax: Contact Sponsorship Level Gold $25,000 and sole sponsor of event: Silver $10,000 and co-sponsor of event: Bronze $5,000 Law Firm $2,750 We are interested in a multi-year commitment to RPTE sponsorship. Tell us more! We are interested in a Leadership Directory sponsorship. Tell us more! Payment info on next page

10 PAYMENT INFORMATION In order to be listed in the Symposia brochure, please return form no later than December 19, 2014 Enclosed is a check for $ payable to the American Bar Association Please charge $ to our Visa Mastercard AMEX Card Number: Exp. Name on Credit Card: Signature: Please send an invoice Return Form To: ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Attention of: Bunny Lee 321 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL Fax: Phone: bunny.lee@americanbar.org