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Hotel Information

Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center

246 Perimeter Center Parkway NE • Atlanta, GA 30346

Book Standard at Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center for $99 per night.

Hotel reservations must be made through the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center. Standard room rate will be $99 per night. Call (800) 228-9290 and ask for the NALS group rate. If reserving rooms online, use the following group code: NALNALB

Deadline for making room reservations at the NALS group rate is October 1, 2013, or whenever block is full. If reservations are made after this date, the room rate cannot be guaranteed.

Are you looking to share a room? Find a roommate using the Atlanta Roommate Connection Forum.

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Conference Schedule

The NALS Education Conference & National Forum offers attendees more CLE than any other conference dedicated to legal professionals. With tracks focusing on Litigation/Civil Law, Corporate law, Estate Planning/Family Law, and General Practice, you will find sessions that directly impact your career. 18.5 hours of CLE will be available, with 42 sessions to choose from, all wrapped around 4 days of networking. Session titles are color coded by track. Click the links below to read full session descriptions:

Litigation/Civil Law | Corporate Law | Estate Planning/Family Law | General Law

Wednesday, October 16

3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Registration

Thursday, October 17

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration

7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Coffee Break

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Keynote Speaker – The Unspoken Rules of the Game™
By Deb Sofield
Click here to read full session description.
Sponsored By The NALS Foundation

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Update of SEC Litigation
From Clickwrap to Cost-Shifting: Contract Disputes in the Digital World
Domestic Violence/Abuse
Technology and Mobile Computing for the Small Law Office

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Exhibitor Luncheon

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Anatomy of a Class Action
Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council Hearings
Trial Strategies and Case Management With High-Profile Clients
Avery Dennison Corporate Sponsor Session

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Central Role of Legal Support Staff in Successful Litigation
The Three Rules of Advertising
Be Careful: Someone Could Be Watching
So You Want to Be a Notary Public?

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
NALS Foundation Silent and Live Auction

6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Regional Meetings

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Welcome Party

Friday, October 18

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Small Claims/Small Claims Court
Integrating Care Managers Into a Law Practice
New Challenges in Ethics With Lin Wood, Esq.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Midnight Clause: From Darkness to Daylight
Social Media and the Law – Observations on the Legal Issues Arising With the Growth of Social Media in the Business World
Mediation: Win/Win or Two Negatives Equal a Positive
Our Courts, Working to Assure the Survival and Success of Liberty
Executive Coaching Session With Erick Burton (Ticketed Event)
For the discounted rate of $99, take Erick Burton’s Leadership Assessment (a $199 value) and receive an executive coaching session to discuss the results. This special validated assessment can generate over 2,100 unique reports. Each participant receives an 18-page report with detailed insight into how a “leader” handles pace, procedure, people, and problems. This executive coaching session will be listed on the conference registration as a ticketed event. Download the registration form or register online today! Space is limited.

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Networking Luncheon

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Doctor Is In
Ethical Issues Facing In-House Counsel—The Attorney-Client Privilege
Guardian Ad Litem
Solo and Small Firm Finances

3:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Litigation in Music and Entertainment
Creditors’ Rights: Workouts and Insolvency Issues
International Visitation/Custody
Appropriate Methods and Means for Controlling Illegal Gun Use and Violence

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
NALS Foundation Sweepstakes

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Young Legal Professionals’ Meet and Greet

7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
NALS Foundation Gala Event – Radical 80′s Party! (Ticketed Event)
Click here for event details.

Saturday, October 19

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Blue Lights in the Rear View: What to Do When Stopped by the Cops
Federal Gift Card Act and Other Electronic Payment Issues
Juvenile Justice in Georgia: A Perspective From the Bench
Human Trafficking and the Role of the Legal Profession

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Effectively Using LexisNexis Litigation Workflow Solutions
How to Start and Run a Business
Finding the Gold:  Recovery of Hidden Assets and Fraudulent Transfers
Trust Accounting for Real Estate Closings

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Recognition Luncheon (Ticketed Event)

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Technology for the Courtroom, Depositions, and Beyond
Health Care
Facebook Meets Voir Dire: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Mining the Internet During Litigation
iPad Technology: Tips, Tricks and Apps to Make Your Head Spin

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
NALS Open Forum

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Lasershow Spectacular at Stone Mountain Park (Ticketed Event)
Experience multi-dimensional magic on one of the world’s largest outdoor screens—Stone Mountain. Seen by more than 25 million people for more than 27 years, the Lasershow Spectacular is an Atlanta favorite. The Laser Canopy creates a dazzling display of neon laser lights featuring characters, stories, graphics, and fireworks choreographed to popular musical scores, transforming Stone Mountain Park into a natural amphitheater. The newly transformed show is enhanced with Mountainvision, a digital projection technology that adds 3D-like effects without the glasses. NALS conference attendees can experience this Atlanta tradition on Saturday, October 19, 2013, from the best seats in the house, the VIP Terrace. The ticketed event price includes transportation to and from Stone Mountain Park, access to the grounds, and dinner on the VIP Terrace. The Lasershow Spectacular will be listed on the conference registration form as a ticketed event. NOTE: Seating is limited. Tickets will be available on a first come basis until maximum capacity has been reached. It is recommended that you purchase tickets in advance.

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Recent Blog Posts of NALS12 Information

NALS Foundation One-of-a-Kind Raffle Item!

The NALS Foundation is pleased to present a one-of-a-kind raffle item, an all-leather shoulder bag, that will be raffled off during the Education Conference & National Forum this October in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta Conference T-Shirts

Get your NALS 62nd Annual Education Conference & National Forum t-shirt! These shirts are available by pre-order only. The conference t-shirts will be available for pickup at the NALS registration desk in Atlanta, but WILL NOT BE FOR SALE AT THE CONFERENCE. If you are not able to make it to Atlanta but would still like to purchase a conference t-shirt you can do so for $5 more and we will ship it to you after the conference. Show your NALS Pride in this stylish t-shirt and get a great souvenir for only $15!

Atlanta Conference Pins

NALS of Atlanta has created a new lapel pin for the NALS 62nd Annual Education Conference & National Forum which will be held this October in Atlanta, Georgia. There are a limited number of pins available, and they will be sold for $5 each on a first-come basis.

Conference Marketing

Do you want to attend the NALS 62nd Annual Education Conference & National Forum in Atlanta, Georgia this Fall? Do you need a little help convincing your employer to a) let you attend, and b) pay your way? Give this 2-sided, employer-focused flyer to your boss as you make your request.

Atlanta Roommate Connection

Are you attending the NALS 62nd Annual Education Conference & National Forum in Atlanta, Georgia, October 17-20, 2013? Do you need a roommate? If so, this is your forum to connect with other NALS members who are looking to share a room.

Travel Discounts for National Forum Conference

We know that flying to NALS conferences can get expensive. In efforts to help our members, NALS proudly announces travel discounts with American Airlines and Delta Airlines.

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Exhibit/Sponsorship Opportunities

Your target market awaits! NALS Education Conference & National Forum offers attendees more CLE than any other conference dedicated to legal professionals. By offering such quality education, attendees are career driven and highly motivated—the ideal target market.

Click here to view vendor/sponsor information packet.

NALS would like to express appreciation for the following exhibitors & sponsors. Without their support, this conference would not be possible. Please show your support by visiting our sponsors’ websites and visiting with each exhibitor in the NALS Exhibit Hall on October 17 & 18.