Registration Type

The HNBA/VIA's Annual Convention will be held from September 26-29, 2019 at the New York Hilton Midtown. The theme of this year’s convention is: "Power of the Past, Force of the Future"

The Annual Convention attracts attorneys, judges, and law students from across the country, including public officials, business leaders, and General Counsels from many Fortune 100 and other corporations. Attendees take part in an engaging and comprehensive program that includes Continuing Legal Education (CLE Panels) on cutting edge topics with leading practitioners, national policy makers, and experts from across the country; networking events and workshops; exhibitors from prominent law firms, corporations, and government agencies; and a variety of social activities showcasing the best of what New York City has to offer.

To get more information on HNBA/VIA's Annual Convention, click here.

We look forward to your participation!

Convention Registrations

In order to register for the Convention except HNBA Non-Member Full Convention Pass, you must be an active, dues paid HNBA member. If you are not
already a member, click here to join. Avoid the lines by registering in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: The HNBA is offering first come, first serve table seating for attendees* this year. We urge you to arrive early with your group to select a
table. The HNBA will not be responsible for seating people together. If you have questions, please contact Erika Lopeztello, HNBA Director of Operations
at elopeztello@hnba.com.

*With the exception of HNBA’s Strategic Sponsors as well as Platinum and Gold level Sponsors.

HNBA membership is required except HNBA Non-Member Full Convention Pass.

HNBA Attorney Member Full Convention Pass

Includes access to all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only.”

HNBA Solo/Government/Nonprofit /Public Service Member Full Convention Pass (Solo = firms with 5 lawyers or less)

Includes access to all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only.”

HNBA Young Lawyer (0-4 years of practice) Member Full Convention Pass

Includes access to all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only.”

HNBA Legal Professional Member Full Convention Pass

Includes access to all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only.”

Judge Full Convention Pass

Includes access to all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only.”

Law Student Full Convention Pass

Includes access to all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only.”

HNBA Non-Member Full Convention Pass

Includes access to all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only.”

Day Passes

HNBA membership is required.

Friday ONLY Pass - Attorney/Judge/Legal Professional

Includes access to specific day’s all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only”.

Friday ONLY Pass - Law Student

Includes access to specific day’s all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only”.

Saturday ONLY Pass - Attorney/Judge/Legal Professional

Includes access to specific day’s all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only”.

Saturday ONLY Pass - Law Student

Includes access to specific day’s all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only”.

Program Specific Passes

HNBA membership is NOT required.

Exhibitor Showcase Pass - Additional Registration for Exhibiting Sponsor

Includes access to all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only”.

Evening Event Passes

HNBA membership is NOT required.

Division Receptions (Thursday, Friday or Saturday)

Includes access to specific day’s evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only.”

Welcome Reception ONLY (Thursday) - Attorney/Judge/Legal Professional Member

Includes access to specific day’s evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only”.

Welcome Reception ONLY (Thursday) - Law Student

Includes access to specific day’s evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only”.

Awards Reception ONLY (Friday) - Attorney/Judge/Legal Professional Member

Includes access to specific day’s evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only”.

Awards Reception ONLY (Friday) - Law Student

Includes access to specific day’s evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only”.

Gala Reception, Dinner & Closing Celebration ONLY (Saturday) - Attorney/Judge/Legal Professional Member

Includes access to specific day’s evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only”.

Gala Reception, Dinner & Closing Celebration ONLY (Saturday) - Law Student

Includes access to specific day’s evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only”.

HNBA Gala ONLY Table of Ten (10) (Includes access to Pre-Gala Reception)

Includes access to Gala Reception, dinner, and closing celebration.

Complimentary

HNBA sponsor discount code is required.

Complimentary

Includes access to all convention activities, including evening events, except those noted on the agenda as “by invitation only.”

Speakers

Speaker Thursday

Includes access to specific day’s convention activities, excluding evening events

Speaker Friday

Includes access to specific day’s convention activities, excluding evening events

Speaker Saturday

Includes access to specific day’s convention activities, excluding evening events

If you have a discount code, please enter it in the text box below.

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REFUND POLICY:
Requests for refunds for your registration must be received in writing (75% of total registration will be refunded to cover administration fees). Any requests received between August 25-31 will be subject to a 50% refund. No refunds will be granted thereafter.
CONVENIENCE FEE:
A one-time convenience fee of $5 will be charged to all transactions.
PAYMENT BY CHECK:
Please submit payment and a copy of your registration to:
HNBA VIA
Attn: Erika Lopeztello, Director of Operations
1020 19th Street NW, Suite 505
Washington, DC 20036

NOTE: If paying by check, please submit payment no later than 2 weeks from submitting this registration. If we do not receive payment in 2 weeks, your registration will be removed and you will no longer be considered as “registered” at that specific rate.
SUBSTITUTION POLICY:
All substitutions must be submitted in writing to Erika Lopeztello at e-mail elopeztello@hnba.com
PRIVACY POLICY:
HNBA is committed to safeguarding your non-public personal information ("Personal Information"). The Personal Information you disclose on this registration form will be kept confidential and will only be used by HNBA to provide you with relevant information on our products and services.
DRESS CODE:
Business attire during convention activities and Black tie attire for Gala.