Travel

Fly into McCarran International Airport (LAS). Avis car rental discounts are available using the Avis Worldwide discount number (J789009). Call (800) 458-9383 or book online at www.avis.com.

Conference Hotel

Wynn Las Vegas is simply unrivaled luxury on the Vegas Strip. Every detail of this brand new resort is designed for the guest’s ultimate comfort and convenience. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $249/night. Reservations must be made directly with the resort by August 4, 2006. 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 any rooms after the specially rated ABI block is filled.

Conference Attire

Attire is casual 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 Wynn Las Vegas on Thursday, September 7, 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.

Continuing Education

Approval for approximately 12 hours of CLE credit, including 1.5 hour of ethics, is available. CPE credit is also available; mark the appropriate box on the registration form.

Cancellation Policy

Approval for approximately 10 hours of CLE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics, is available; mark the appropriate box on the registration form. California CLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 10 hours, of which 1.5 hours will apply to legal ethics.
 *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.