Conference Information

Hotel Accommodations

Located eight miles due south of Washington, D.C., The Gaylord Resort and Convention Center is just 15 minutes away from our Nation's Capital. The spectacular 18-story glass atrium welcomes you to the resort, offering wonderful views of the Potomac River and Old Town Alexandria, while a river meanders through the multi-level indoor gardens. Within this lush landscape you'll discover fine dining and casual restaurants, unique shopping experiences, an indoor pool and a 20,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. And for late-night excitement, an express elevator speeds you to the two-story rooftop Pose Ultra Lounge. Each sleeping room features high-speed wireless Internet access and well-appointed furnishings. You can even charge your laptop in the in-room safe while you're away. ABI has arranged for a special conference rate of $265 per night.  Reservations must be made with the resort by March 2, 2009. Reservations may be made only once you have registered with ABI. Upon payment of the conference registration fees, you will receive hotel reservation information with your conference confirmation. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the special-rated ABI block is filled.

Transportation

Air: Reagan National Airport (DCA) is a short cab ride the Gaylord Resort. Baltimore/Washington (BWI) is about a 35-minute cab ride and Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 45 minutes away. Discounted air travel is available through American Airlines; for fare and schedule information and to make reservations, please visit www.aa.com or call American Airlines Meeting Services at (800) 433-1790 and use promotion code A3549AJ .

Ground: Avis car rental discounts are available using the Avis Worldwide discount number T312999. Call at (800) 331-1600 or book online at www.avis.com.

Continuing Education

Approval for approximately 19 hours of CLE credit, including 4.5 hours of ethics, is available. CPE credit is also available; mark the appropriate box on the registration form. California MCLE-ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 19 hours, of which 4.5 hours will apply to legal ethics.

*ABI offers advanced-level courses, which have no prerequisites for attendance. ABI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Ave. North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417, or www.nasba.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800. ABI acknowledges that in some instances there will be persons who need to attend an educational seminar for CLE credit who are not able to pay full registration fees. ABI will handle such instances on a case-by-case basis and will work with the individual on alternative solutions. For persons who cannot meet the full registration rate, ABI will offer a reduced rate based on what the individual can reasonably afford to cover of the cost of meals and materials. For persons unable to pay a reduced rate, we may allow the individual to work at our registration area for a few hours during attendee check-in, or assist in conference set-up. ABI also has reduced rates for government employees, professors, law clerks and students. For information on tuition assistance, send an e-mail to jdugas@abiworld.org.

Cancellation Policy

All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by March 3, 2009. No refunds will be honored after March 3, but substitutions will be allowed. 

Conference Attire

Attire is business throughout the conference.

Attorney Specialist Certification

The American Board of Certification (ABC) will offer its business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy and creditors' rights exams at the Gaylord National Resort on Wednesday, April 1, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Details on the certification process, exam composition and sample exam can be obtained by calling ABC at (703) 739-1023, by e-mailing certification@abcworld.org or by visiting the ABC Web site at www.abcworld.org. The ABC certification programs are sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Commercial Law League of America, and all three programs are accredited by the American Bar Association.

On-Site Registration Only