With over a century of tradition and experience behind it, ASIL's Annual Meeting has become the most important gathering in the field of international law.
More than 1,400 practitioners, academics, and students travel to Washington, DC, each spring from all over the world to debate and discuss the latest developments in their field.
Visit ASIL Cables, the online daily reporter for the ASIL Annual Meeting, providing coverage of the 107th Annual Meeting at asilcables.org.
More than 1,400 practitioners, academics, and students travel to Washington, DC, each spring from all over the world to debate and discuss the latest developments in their field.
Visit ASIL Cables, the online daily reporter for the ASIL Annual Meeting, providing coverage of the 107th Annual Meeting at asilcables.org.
International Law in a Multipolar World
During the Cold War, international relations and international law were dominated by the struggle for global leadership between the United States and the Soviet Union. The resulting clashes reverberated in legal issues relating to the functioning of the United Nations, the use of force, nuclear nonproliferation, human rights, etc. The third world countries, caught in the middle, repeatedly made claims for reform and initiated rule-making initiatives, but with limited results. After the end of the Cold War, the United States, its Western allies, and their shared economic and geopolitical interests remained largely unchallenged in the international arena.
While the United States is arguably still the only superpower and the European Union remains the largest economy, the world is undergoing major change. China, India, Russia, Brazil, and other States in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are increasingly active voices in international institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization, and have started questioning the dominance of the West in these organizations. These countries are forming alliances in the major international organizations and establishing new institutions to assert their authority and pursue their interests. In short, a new set of actors is moving onto center stage. In the process, these actors are seeking to reshape international rules governing trade and finance, military force, the environment, and beyond.
How will the international legal order evolve to reflect this new multipolar world? Will the international legal order undergo significant change as the global balance of power and influence shifts? Are there barriers preventing these actors from having a full voice in the international legal order? Can the major international organizations adapt adequately? Will new organizations emerge? How will human rights law, environmental law, trade law, the law of armed conflict, the law of the use of force, and other bodies of law reflect the interests and influence of a new set of actors? Are trends emerging already? How should the legal profession and nonlegal experts—in the fields of technology, finance, trade, climate science, armed conflict, and arms control—respond?
During the 2013 ASIL Annual Meeting we will address these questions and discuss the evolution of international law in a multipolar world.
PRINTABLE PROGRAMProgram Highlights will include:
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The Grotius Lecture Speaker: Emilio Álvarez Icaza, Executive Secretary, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Distinguished Discussant: W. Michael Reisman, Yale Law School
Emilio Álvarez Icaza Longoria is a Mexican human rights ombudsman who serves, since 19 July 2012, as Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR, in Spanish CIDH); an autonomous organ of the Organization of American States (OAS) that promotes and protects human rights in the American hemisphere. Álvarez Icaza is also a professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), and a member of the Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity.
W. Michael Reisman is Myres S. McDougal Professor of International Law at Yale Law School, where he has been on the faculty since 1965. He has been a visiting professor in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Berlin, Basel, Paris, and Geneva. He is a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science and a former member of its Executive Council. He is the President of the Arbitration Tribunal of the Bank for International Settlements. Professor Reisman has published widely in the area of international law and he has served as arbitrator and counsel in many international cases. His most recent books are Foreign Investment Disputes: Cases, Materials and Commentary (with Bishop and Crawford); and International Law in Contemporary Perspective (with Arsanjani, Wiessner & Westerman). Professor Reisman received his LL.B. from Hebrew University and his LL.M. and J.S.D from Yale.
The Grotius Lecture Speaker: Emilio Álvarez Icaza, Executive Secretary, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Distinguished Discussant: W. Michael Reisman, Yale Law School
Emilio Álvarez Icaza Longoria is a Mexican human rights ombudsman who serves, since 19 July 2012, as Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR, in Spanish CIDH); an autonomous organ of the Organization of American States (OAS) that promotes and protects human rights in the American hemisphere. Álvarez Icaza is also a professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), and a member of the Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity.
W. Michael Reisman is Myres S. McDougal Professor of International Law at Yale Law School, where he has been on the faculty since 1965. He has been a visiting professor in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Berlin, Basel, Paris, and Geneva. He is a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science and a former member of its Executive Council. He is the President of the Arbitration Tribunal of the Bank for International Settlements. Professor Reisman has published widely in the area of international law and he has served as arbitrator and counsel in many international cases. His most recent books are Foreign Investment Disputes: Cases, Materials and Commentary (with Bishop and Crawford); and International Law in Contemporary Perspective (with Arsanjani, Wiessner & Westerman). Professor Reisman received his LL.B. from Hebrew University and his LL.M. and J.S.D from Yale.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Women in International Law Interest Group Luncheon Honoree/Speaker: Professor Diane Marie Amann, University of Georgia School of Law
Professor Amann's scholarship examines the interaction of national, regional, and international legal regimes in efforts to combat atrocity and cross-border crime. Recent works have focused on legal responses to U.S. policies respecting executive detention at Guantánamo and elsewhere, and on the use of foreign and international law in U.S. constitutional decisionmaking. Her article "Abu Ghraib," 153 University of Pennsylvania Law Review 2085 (2005), was named the Article of the Year in International Criminal Law by the American National Section of the International Association of Penal Law. Her publications have appeared in English, French, and Italian, in books and in journals including the Georgetown Law Journal, UCLA Law Review, American Journal of International Law, American Journal of Comparative Law, International Journal of Constitutional Law, Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, Revue de science criminelle de droit pénal comparé, and International Criminal Law Review.
Plenary Panel International Law in the Obama Administration: The First Four Years
Moderator: Donald Francis Donovan, Debevoise & Plimpton
Speakers:
Women in International Law Interest Group Luncheon Honoree/Speaker: Professor Diane Marie Amann, University of Georgia School of Law
Professor Amann's scholarship examines the interaction of national, regional, and international legal regimes in efforts to combat atrocity and cross-border crime. Recent works have focused on legal responses to U.S. policies respecting executive detention at Guantánamo and elsewhere, and on the use of foreign and international law in U.S. constitutional decisionmaking. Her article "Abu Ghraib," 153 University of Pennsylvania Law Review 2085 (2005), was named the Article of the Year in International Criminal Law by the American National Section of the International Association of Penal Law. Her publications have appeared in English, French, and Italian, in books and in journals including the Georgetown Law Journal, UCLA Law Review, American Journal of International Law, American Journal of Comparative Law, International Journal of Constitutional Law, Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, Revue de science criminelle de droit pénal comparé, and International Criminal Law Review.
Plenary Panel International Law in the Obama Administration: The First Four Years
Moderator: Donald Francis Donovan, Debevoise & Plimpton
Speakers:
- Harold Hongju Koh, Yale Law School
- Michael H. Posner, U.S. Department of State
- Anne-Marie Slaughter, Princeton University
Friday, April 5, 2013
Hudson Medal Luncheon Honoree/Speaker: Judge Bruno Simma, Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal
Judge Bruno Simma began his academic career as Professor of International Law and European Community Law at the University of Munich from 1973 to 2003. He was Dean of the Faculty of Law in Munich from 1995 to 1997. He has also taught at many other universities. He was a visitor at Michigan Law School in 1986, where he subsequently served as professor of law from 1987 to 1992, and from 1997, he has been a member of the Affiliate Overseas Faculty and the William W. Cook Global Law Professor. Judge Simma served as a judge on the International Court of Justice from 2003-2012. In 2012, he was appointed one of three neutral Judge/Arbitrators of the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal. He has lectured twice at the Hague Academy of International Law, in 1995 and 2009, and was twice its Director of Studies, in 1976 and 1982. He is cofounder and editor of the European Journal of International Law, a cofounder of the European Society of International Law, and an associate member of the Institut de Droit international. He has been awarded honorary degrees by the universities of Macerata, Innsbruck and Glasgow, as well as a certificate of merit by the American Society of International Law. He is the 2013 recipient of the Society's highest honor, the Manley O. Hudson Medal.
Moderator: Professor Joseph Weiler, New York University School of Law
Inaugural Charles N. Brower Lecture V.V. Johnny Veeder
A member of Essex Court Chambers, and practicing at the English Bar from 1972 to date, V.V. Johnny Veeder specialises in all aspects of commercial law and international trade, including foreign investment and international commercial arbitration. He has appeared as advocate before the English courts in London and overseas in Hong Kong, Bermuda and Luxembourg; and as advocate or arbitrator in arbitration proceedings in London, The Hague, Paris, Brussels, Switzerland, Stockholm, Singapore, Hong Kong and the USA. He was the co-founder and has been General Editor of Arbitration International; is a member of the UK delegation to UNCITRAL; and is a Vice-President of the LCIA Court. Mr. Veeder will give the Society's inaugural Charles N. Brower Lecture, named in honor of Judge Brower and his many contributions to our field.
Plenary Panel Twenty Years of International Criminal Law: From the ICTY to the ICC and Beyond
Moderator: Abi Williams, President, The Hague Institute for Global Justice
Speakers:
Hudson Medal Luncheon Honoree/Speaker: Judge Bruno Simma, Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal
Judge Bruno Simma began his academic career as Professor of International Law and European Community Law at the University of Munich from 1973 to 2003. He was Dean of the Faculty of Law in Munich from 1995 to 1997. He has also taught at many other universities. He was a visitor at Michigan Law School in 1986, where he subsequently served as professor of law from 1987 to 1992, and from 1997, he has been a member of the Affiliate Overseas Faculty and the William W. Cook Global Law Professor. Judge Simma served as a judge on the International Court of Justice from 2003-2012. In 2012, he was appointed one of three neutral Judge/Arbitrators of the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal. He has lectured twice at the Hague Academy of International Law, in 1995 and 2009, and was twice its Director of Studies, in 1976 and 1982. He is cofounder and editor of the European Journal of International Law, a cofounder of the European Society of International Law, and an associate member of the Institut de Droit international. He has been awarded honorary degrees by the universities of Macerata, Innsbruck and Glasgow, as well as a certificate of merit by the American Society of International Law. He is the 2013 recipient of the Society's highest honor, the Manley O. Hudson Medal.
Moderator: Professor Joseph Weiler, New York University School of Law
Inaugural Charles N. Brower Lecture V.V. Johnny Veeder
A member of Essex Court Chambers, and practicing at the English Bar from 1972 to date, V.V. Johnny Veeder specialises in all aspects of commercial law and international trade, including foreign investment and international commercial arbitration. He has appeared as advocate before the English courts in London and overseas in Hong Kong, Bermuda and Luxembourg; and as advocate or arbitrator in arbitration proceedings in London, The Hague, Paris, Brussels, Switzerland, Stockholm, Singapore, Hong Kong and the USA. He was the co-founder and has been General Editor of Arbitration International; is a member of the UK delegation to UNCITRAL; and is a Vice-President of the LCIA Court. Mr. Veeder will give the Society's inaugural Charles N. Brower Lecture, named in honor of Judge Brower and his many contributions to our field.
Plenary Panel Twenty Years of International Criminal Law: From the ICTY to the ICC and Beyond
Moderator: Abi Williams, President, The Hague Institute for Global Justice
Speakers:
- Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
- Theodor Meron, President, International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Closing Plenary Global Governance, State Sovereignty, and the Future of International Law
The contemporary global order is marked by two opposing trends: on one hand, the growing demand for international law and institutionalized forms of cooperation, undermining state sovereignty as traditionally understood; on the other hand, the increasing pursuit of policies by emerging powers and other states that tend to reinforce state sovereignty, though not necessarily in its traditional form. This roundtable will explore those trends as they play out in different functional areas – such as human rights, intervention, trade and finance – with a view to shedding light on the future of international law, state sovereignty and global governance. Moderator: Professor Jose Alvarez, New York University School of Law Speakers:
Closing Plenary Global Governance, State Sovereignty, and the Future of International Law
The contemporary global order is marked by two opposing trends: on one hand, the growing demand for international law and institutionalized forms of cooperation, undermining state sovereignty as traditionally understood; on the other hand, the increasing pursuit of policies by emerging powers and other states that tend to reinforce state sovereignty, though not necessarily in its traditional form. This roundtable will explore those trends as they play out in different functional areas – such as human rights, intervention, trade and finance – with a view to shedding light on the future of international law, state sovereignty and global governance. Moderator: Professor Jose Alvarez, New York University School of Law Speakers:
- Judge Bruno Simma, Iran-U.S. Claims Tribuna
- Judge Xue Hanqin, International Court of Justice
- Joel P. Trachtman, Fletcher School of Diplomacy, Tufts University
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit
The 107th Annual Meeting will offer CLE course sessions presented by internationally renowned speakers on topics, including international human rights law, trade and finance, dispute resolution and environmental law. Participants at the 2013 ASIL Annual Meeting have the opportunity to select from forty-four courses and can earn up to 18 CLE credit hours.
The 107th Annual Meeting has been approved for CLE accreditation with the following mandatory CLE jurisdictions: California and Pennsylvania and is pending approvals from Illinois, Florida, and Virginia. Under New Yorks’ approved jurisdiction policy, New York grants CLE credits for courses approved by any of these MCLE states. When reporting credits to New York, please note that they are considered professional practice credits and that the level of difficulty is appropriate for newly admitted attorneys. All other states may or may not accept the credit from these MCLE states. Questions regarding your state's specific reporting requirements should be directed to your state bar or MCLE board.
In order to streamline the accreditation process, CLE participants will record their attendance at each session by scanning the bar code on their name tag at the entrance of each session room at the start and end of each scheduled session time. Staff and volunteers will be monitoring each scanner and can assist you with any questions you may have. Data collected by this process is used by ASIL and will not be shared with any other organization for any purpose other than state-required audits. ASIL will maintain this data for two to six years as required.
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The 107th Annual Meeting will offer CLE course sessions presented by internationally renowned speakers on topics, including international human rights law, trade and finance, dispute resolution and environmental law. Participants at the 2013 ASIL Annual Meeting have the opportunity to select from forty-four courses and can earn up to 18 CLE credit hours.
The 107th Annual Meeting has been approved for CLE accreditation with the following mandatory CLE jurisdictions: California and Pennsylvania and is pending approvals from Illinois, Florida, and Virginia. Under New Yorks’ approved jurisdiction policy, New York grants CLE credits for courses approved by any of these MCLE states. When reporting credits to New York, please note that they are considered professional practice credits and that the level of difficulty is appropriate for newly admitted attorneys. All other states may or may not accept the credit from these MCLE states. Questions regarding your state's specific reporting requirements should be directed to your state bar or MCLE board.
In order to streamline the accreditation process, CLE participants will record their attendance at each session by scanning the bar code on their name tag at the entrance of each session room at the start and end of each scheduled session time. Staff and volunteers will be monitoring each scanner and can assist you with any questions you may have. Data collected by this process is used by ASIL and will not be shared with any other organization for any purpose other than state-required audits. ASIL will maintain this data for two to six years as required.
For more information, please click here.
More than 40 substantive sessions on a large variety of topics, including:
- Polar Law: The Challenges of Governance in the Changing Arctic
- Kiobel, the ATS, and Human Rights Litigation in U.S. Courts
- China and International Law
- Unquenchable Thirst: the Outlook for Energy Disputes in Africa
- Uncommon Remedies in International Dispute Resolution
- Challenges and Approaches to Effective Cyberspace Governance in a Multi-Polar World
- G20 and Beyond - The Influence of Emerging Countries on the Architecture of International Economic Law
- The Changing Relationship between the UN and the African Union on Matters of Peace and Security-Legal Implications
- Remote Warfare: the Moral and Legal Challenges of Targeted Killings in a Multipolar World
Registration Discounts for ASIL Members
ASIL members who wish to receive the discounted registration rate must, during the online registration process, provide the email address associated with their ASIL membership. If you forgot your email login, please contact the ASIL Service Center at services@asil.org or (202) 939-6001.
Get started with online registration here.
Online viewing options will be posted as soon as they are available.
| ASIL 2013 Annual Meeting Registration Rates | |||
| Early Bird (On or before February 15, 2013) |
Standard (February 16 - March 21, 2013) |
On-Site/Online (On or after March 22, 2013) |
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| Full Conference Registration Includes access to all educational sessions; attendance at the Grotius Reception, Member Reception and the President’s Reception; attendance at the Interest Group meetings and socials; access to exhibits. |
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| ASIL Member Rate | $395.00 | $465.00 | $555.00 |
| ASIL Non-Member Rate with Inclusion of a One-Year ASIL Membership | $605.00 | $670.00 | $750.00 |
| One-Day Registration Non Member Fees do not include membership. |
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| ASIL Member Rate | $275.00 | $300.00 | $380.00 |
| ASIL Non-Member Rate | $350.00 | $425.00 | $450.00 |
| Government, Non-Governmental Organization and International Organization Personnel* Includes access to all educational sessions; attendance at the Grotius Reception, Member Reception and the President’s Reception; attendance at the Interest Group meetings and socials; access to exhibits. |
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| ASIL Member Rate | $135.00 | $135.00 | $300.00 |
| ASIL Non-Member Rate | $175.00 | $175.00 | $340.00 |
| ASIL Non-Member Rate with Inclusion of a One-Year ASIL Membership | $255.00 | $300.00 | $420.00 |
| Speakers Includes access to all educational sessions; attendance at the Grotius Reception, Member Reception and the President’s Reception; attendance at the Interest Group meetings and socials; access to exhibits. |
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| ASIL Member Rate | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| ASIL Non-Member Rate with Inclusion of a One-Year ASIL Membership | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| ASIL Non-Member Rate with no ASIL Membership | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Attending My Session Only (Member or Non-Member) | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary |
| Exhibitors Any additional staff beyond the alotted three complimentary registrations. |
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| $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | |
| Students* Includes access to all educational sessions; attendance at the Grotius Reception, Member Reception and the President’s Reception; attendance at the Interest Group meetings and socials; access to exhibits. |
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| ASIL Member Rate | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| ASIL Non-Member Rate | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| ASIL Non-Member Rate with Inclusion of a One-Year ASIL Membership | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Group Passes Registration discounts are available for groups of 8 or more. Please contact the ASIL Service Center at services@asil.org or (+1) 202.939.6001 to learn more information. |
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| Additional Events Available for Purchase Please check if you plan to attend the following events included with your registration: |
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| Women in International Law Interest Group Luncheon (April 4) | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Manley O. Hudson Luncheon (April 5) | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Annual Dinner (April 5) | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| *To qualify for reduced rates, attendees are required to provide a valid proof of identification to ASIL registration staff at time of check-in. For all other registration-related questions, please contact the ASIL Service Center at services@asil.org or +1 (202) 939.6001, Monday-Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (ET). |
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Adding to or Changing an Existing Registration
You can add items to your registration at any time by going to the online registration page and typing in your e-mail and registrantID or confirmation #.
Canceling a Registration
All cancellation requests must be made in writing, to the ASIL Service Center, 2223 Massachusetts Ave,, NW, Washington DC 20008. Cancellations received on or before February 15, 2013 will be refunded 100% of your registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee to cover the cost of processing. Cancellations received between February 15, 2013 and March 21, 2013 will be refunded 50% of your registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee. Refunds will not be available for cancellations made after March 21, 2013 or for no shows. All refunds will be issued after the annual meeting.
Onsite Registration
Onsite registration will be available, however, higher registration fees will apply. We strongly encourage you to register in advance. By registering early, you will have a speedier check-in when you arrive at the meeting.
Badges
You will receive your badge upon check-in at the meeting. Your badge will be created using the name and affiliation information submitted in your registration. If you would like to change the information on your badge, you may do so onsite at the meeting registration desk.
Venue: The Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC
April 3 - April 6, 2013
999 Ninth Street NW · Washington, District Of Columbia 20001
Book your hotel reservation now to receive special discounted room rates!
ASIL has a limited room block at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel from April 2 and April 7, 2013 available on a first-come, first serve basis. Standard rooms are available at the special rate of $279/night (subject to applicable state/local taxes) at the time of check-out.
The deadline for discounted rates is March 15.
ASIL Annual Meeting attendees can easily reserve online here.
As an alternative, reservations can be made by phone at 1-877-212-5752 and attendees need to state that they are attending the American Society of International Law conference to obtain the discounted group rate.
For international attendees, there is a list of Global Reservation Numbers listed on the Marriott website.
April 3 - April 6, 2013
999 Ninth Street NW · Washington, District Of Columbia 20001
Book your hotel reservation now to receive special discounted room rates!
ASIL has a limited room block at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel from April 2 and April 7, 2013 available on a first-come, first serve basis. Standard rooms are available at the special rate of $279/night (subject to applicable state/local taxes) at the time of check-out.
The deadline for discounted rates is March 15.
ASIL Annual Meeting attendees can easily reserve online here.
As an alternative, reservations can be made by phone at 1-877-212-5752 and attendees need to state that they are attending the American Society of International Law conference to obtain the discounted group rate.
For international attendees, there is a list of Global Reservation Numbers listed on the Marriott website.
About Washington, DC
Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington, DC (officially the District of Columbia) is the capital of the United States.
The city is located on the north bank of the Potomac River and bordered by the states of Virginia to the southwest and Maryland to the other sides. Because of commuters from the surrounding suburbs, the city’s population of 601,723 rises to over one million during the workweek. The Washington Metropolitan Area, of which Washington, DC is a part, has a population of nearly 5.6 million, the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.
While Washington, DC is the home to the U.S. federal government, World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF); and known as an extremely political town, it is also a vibrant city where people live, work and play. The city is known for its monuments and museums, national landmarks, cultural events, musical and theatrical entertainment and sporting events. And with the city only 86 square miles (138 square kilometers), visitors find it easy to get around either by public transportation or walking.
Washington is a place brimming with a unique history and diverse population that have made the city a melting pot of rich culture.
For more information on Washington, DC, visit www.washington.org.
Free Shuttle between Jessup Competition and American Society of International Law (ASIL) Annual Meeting
Wednesday, April 3, from 3:30 pm to 8 pm (continuous loop):
Pick-up from Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th Street, NW (pick up on K Street side of hotel) to Renaissance Marriott, 999 Ninth Street, NW, (site of ASIL Annual Meeting)
Details: 1 bus, 24-passenger limit
Thursday, April 4, from 5 pm to 9 pm (continuous loop): Pick-up from Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th Street, NW (pick up on K Street side of hotel) to Renaissance Marriott, 999 Ninth Street, NW, (site of ASIL Annual Meeting), with extra evening stop at National Portrait Gallery
Details: 1 bus, 24-passenger limit
Thursday, April 4, from Noon to 5 pm (continuous loop):
Pick-up from Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th Street, NW (pick up on K Street side of hotel) to Renaissance Marriott, 999 Ninth Street, NW, (site of ASIL Annual Meeting)
Details: 1 bus, 24-passenger limit
Friday, April 5, from Noon to 5pm (continuous loop):
Pick-up from Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th Street, NW (pick up on K Street side of hotel) to Renaissance Marriott, 999 Ninth Street, NW, (site of ASIL Annual Meeting)
Details: 1 bus, 24-passenger limit
Friday, April 5, from 5 pm to 12:30 a.m. (continuous loop, alternating positions between 2 buses):
Pick-up from Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th Street, NW (pick up on K Street side of hotel) to Renaissance Marriott, 999 Ninth Street, NW (site of ASIL Dessert and Dance Party)
Details: 2 buses, 50-passenger limit each
VisasThe conference organizers strongly recommend that potential Annual Meeting participants make contact with the U.S. embassy/consulate in their country as soon as possible to enquire about the specific U.S. immigration processes and timing that will apply to them.
All visa applications should be made no later than 90 days before travelling to the U.S. (i.e. no later than mid-January 2013 for conference delegates).
A list of the embassies and links to contact details are available here. Many nationals will need to apply for a non-immigrant visa. For more information please click here.
Some nationals are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). For more information please click here.
Participants may also need a letter of invitation to the conference in order to obtain a visa. All presenters and participants may obtain a letter of invitation by contacting the ASIL Service Center at services@asil.org or (+1) 202.939.6001.
Participants may also need a letter of invitation to the conference in order to obtain a visa. All presenters and participants may obtain a letter of invitation by contacting the ASIL Service Center at services@asil.org or (+1) 202.939.6001.
Frequently Ask Questions
On Registration
- What are the onsite registration hours?
The ASIL Annual Meeting Registration Desk will be located on the Ballroom level of the Marriott Renaissance Hotel, and will be open as follows:
- Wednesday, April 3 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Thursday, April 4 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Friday, April 5 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Saturday, April 6 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- What does my registration fee cover?
Fees include attendance to all program sessions; attendance at the Grotius Reception, Member Reception and the President's Reception; attendance at the Interest Group meetings and socials; access to exhibits.) Additional fees are required for the ticketed luncheon events and dinner. Meals are not provided with your registration fee. Please review the program for a detailed schedule.
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Additional Events Available For Purchase
Please check with onsite registration to see if there are any tickets left.
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Are hotel charges included in registration costs?
No, hotel charges are not included in the registration cost. Attendees must book their own hotel arrangements separately.
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I received a notice for a discounted/complimentary registration. How do I register?
For those who receive a promotional code to receive a discounted registration online, please follow the instructions on your notification. If you registered before you received your discount notice, go to the registration desk to modify/refund your registration as necessary. Individuals must be able to provide ASIL Registration staff a copy of the promotional notice.
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Is my ASIL 2013 registration Tax Deductible?
If the purpose of attending the ASIL Annual Meeting is to help you maintain or improve skills relating to employment or business, a portion of your conference expenses may be tax deductible according to IRS Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Reg. 1.162-5. The eligible deduction for this amount is generally limited. Please consult your tax adviser. You cannot deduct the cost of meals from your registration fee. No solicitation of any kind is allowed at the ASIL Annual Meeting. By registering to attend, you acknowledge this policy and agree that you will not advertise, represent or distribute literature for products or services to our exhibitors, attendees or staff. Any attendee that violates this policy will forfeit their registration credentials.
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Who qualifies for the Government, Non-governmental and International Organization Rate?
To qualify for this rate as a government employee, you must be a full-time employee of a U.S. or international government agency (federal, state, local or tribal). Government-supported universities or colleges, government contractors, and government consultants do not qualify. To qualify for this rate as a non-governmental employee, you must be a full-time employee of a U.S. or international non-profit organization recognized by the United Nations.
To qualify for this rate as an International Organization employee, you must be a full-time employee of an organization designated by the President of the United States through Executive Order to qualify for the privileges, exemptions, and immunities provided in the International Organizations Immunities Act.
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Do members of the media need to register?
Yes! Complimentary press registrations are available to those that meet ASIL’s media accreditation guidelines To request a complimentary press pass, please contact Sheila Ward, ASIL Director of Communications and Member Relations at sward@asil.org or (+1) 202.939.6018.
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Q: What is the format of the courses?
A: Each course is facilitated by a moderator responsible for keeping speakers on time. Courses are 90
minutes, with 45-60 minutes allocated for presentation and 30-45 minutes at the end for ‘Questions &
Answers.’
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Q: Can ASIL still provide me with a Certificate of Attendance if I forgot to scan in and
out?
A: No.
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Q: Can I receive partial credit?
A: Credit shall be awarded only for attendance at an entire entire session. No credit shall be awarded for
attending a portion of a session.
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Q: What should I do if I believe my Certificate of Attendance shows an incorrect CLE credit or contains a typo?
A: Contact the ASIL Programs Manager via e-mail to cle@asil.org with the following:
1. Your contact information (name, phone, e-mail, and address)
2. The session title
3. What you believe to be incorrect (my CLE credit is wrong, etc.)
4. Why you believe this to be incorrect (I attended the session for 3 hours but my certificate says .2
CLEs, etc.)
Providing ASIL with this information will allow us to respond back to you quickly.
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Q: Can't find your CLE certificate of attendance form?
A: To request a UCOA CLE form from a recent meeting or program that you attended, please email cle@asil.org.
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Q: Does my state require me to take continuing legal education courses?
A: There are 43 states that require lawyers to take mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) courses in order to practice law. Find out about your state's MCLE requirements on the American Bar Association website.
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Q: What Member Benefits does ASIL offer for CLE?
A: The ASIL provides members with complimentary or discounted registration fees for CLE courses.
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Q: Where can I find information on other ASIL CLE Institutes?
A: Browse our events calendar for listings of CLE opportunities at www.asil.org/events.
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Q: How can I get the course materials?
A: All course written materials are provided on compact discs (CDs) to attendees upon registration checkin
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Will Internet/wifi access be available at ASIL 2013?
Wireless internet access is available in only the hotel’s public areas, and for hotel guests in their rooms, pursuant to a daily charge of $12.95.
- What is the dress code for ASIL 2013?
Business attire is recommended for all conference sessions, the exhibit hall and receptions.
- What is the weather in Washington, DC during ASIL 2013?
The average daytime temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit with evening lows of 45 degrees. Precipitation is minimal.
- Is the hotel metro accessible?
The Marriott Renaissance Hotel is metro accessible via the Gallery Place-Chinatown (Yellow & Red lines) metro station 1/2 mile away.
- Metro Directions:
From the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station:
Take the 9th & G Streets exit. Walk 2 ½ blocks north on 9th Street. The Marriott Renaissance Hotel is on the right at 999 9th Street.
- What airports should I fly into/out of for the conference?
The closest airports to Washington, D.C. are:
• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – 5 miles from hotel
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 28 miles from hotel
• Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) – 32 miles from hotel
- What is the best method to get from the airport/train station to the conference hotel?
It depends on the airport you use to come to Washington, DC.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA):
There is an elevated Metrorail station connected to the airport. Metrorail fare cards may be purchased at machines located at all entrances to the Airport Metrorail station. Take the Yellow Line train in the direction of Fort Totten and exit at the Gallery Place-Chinatown metro station. To learn about the Washington DC Metro System, go to www.wmata.com.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD):
Travel from the airport to the city is available via Washington Flyer Coach Service. The shuttle will take you non-stop to Metro's West Falls Church Station. From there you can connect to the Gallery Place-Chinatown metro station. The Washington Flyer Coach Service website provides more information on their services.
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI):
The airport is located right outside of Baltimore, MD. The best way to get to the hotel is to take a Marc Train to Union Station (1 mile from the hotel). From Union Station, you may take a taxi or use metro to get to The Marriott Renaissance Hotel. Visit here for more information about Marc Trains.
Taxis and rental cars are also available from all airports.
Train Station:
Trains enter into Washington, DC via Union Station. Arriving from Union Station (1 mile from the hotel), proceed to the metro station and take the red line train towards Shady Grove. Exit at Gallery Place-Chinatown metro station. Taxis are also available at Union Station.
Is there parking at the hotel? What is the cost of parking? (TP)
The Marriott Renaissance Hotel does provide parking. The cost for parking is:
Hotel Guest Parking
Self Parking for overnight guests is $ 33.00 inclusive.
Valet Parking for overnight guests is $ 40.00 plus tax.
Non Hotel Guest Parking Hourly Valet
Up to 3 hours: @ $ 20.00 plus tax 3 hours to 24 hours: @ $ 40.00 plus tax
Hourly Self Parking
Zero to one hour: $11.00
One hour to 9 hours: $17.00
9 hours to 16 hours: $24.00
16 hours to 24 hours: $33.00
Special Evening Rate
5:00 pm - 3:00 am: $15.00
*All rates are quoted in USD.
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What is the estimated cost of ground transportation from the airport to the hotel?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA):
Taxi - Rush Hour (6am-9am; 3:30pm-7pm): $30.00 one way / Non-Rush Hour: $20.00 one way
Shared Ride Van Service $14.00 one way (www.supershuttle.com)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD):
Taxi - Rush Hour (6am-9am; 3:30pm-7pm): $65.00 one way / Non-Rush Hour: $80.00 one way
Shared Ride Van Service $29.00 one way (www.supershuttle.com)
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI):
Taxi - Rush Hour (6am-9am; 3:30pm-7pm): $100.00 one way / Non-Rush Hour: $75.00 one way
Shared Ride Van Service $37.00 one way (www.supershuttle.com)
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UPDATE: All exhibit space is sold out. However, there are still a number of alternative sponsor opportunities available, please click here for more information.
To ensure quality networking opportunities, the number of sponsors and exhibitors is deliberately limited. ASIL Publisher Partners enjoy priority reservations.
UPDATE: All exhibit space is sold out. However, there are still a number of alternative sponsor opportunities available, please click here for more information.