Conference Hotel

Discover an alpine paradise at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino. Nestled within the Sierra Mountain Range, the stunning locale of this Four Diamond Lake Tahoe hotel is the ideal setting for year-round pampering. Take a cruise on one of the private boats, then tempt Lady Luck in the Casino. Ease tired muscles with a deep-tissue massage in the world-class spa, or bask in the sunshine on the private beach. Reconnect with yourself while enjoying the natural wonders in and around remarkable Lake Tahoe, Nevada. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $275 per night. Reservations must be made directly with the resort by August 7, 2009. To secure the reduced rate, 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.

The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe has complimentary shuttle service to Incline Village, where there is a variety of shops and restaurants.

Travel

Air: Fly into Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO). 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 A8499AA.

Ground: Avis car rental discounts are available using the Avis Worldwide discount number (T312999). Call (800) 458-9383 or book online at www.avis.com.

Conference Attire

Attire is casual throughout the conference.

Cancellation Policy

All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by August 14, 2009. No refunds will be honored after August 14, but substitutions will be allowed.

Continuing Education

Approval for approximately 9 hours of CLE credit, including 1 hour 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 9 hours, of which 1 hour will apply to legal ethics.

*ABI offers intermediate- to 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 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.

Attorney Specialist Certification

The American Board of Certification (ABC) will offer its business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy and creditors’ rights exams at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe on Thursday, September 10, 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 (319) 365-2222, by e-mailing certification@abcworld.org or by visiting the ABC Web site at www.abcworld.org. 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.

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