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39th AWLA Annual Convention: Out of balance: Maintaining Equilibrium

When:
Friday, October 26, 2018, 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Where:
Desert Willow Conference Center
http://www.desertwillowconferencecenter.com/
4340 East Cotton Center Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ  85040

602.431.0001
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Joanne LaSalle
Category:
State Wide Event
Registration is required before Friday, October 19, 2018 at 12:00 AM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
We apologize for any inconvenience but request for refund must be received prior to October 5, 2018. No refunds will be available thereafter, however you are able to send someone in your place. Please call the administrator at (602) 218-5273 or email the change request to awla.execadmin@gmail.com.
Capacity:
144
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39TH AWLA ANNUAL CONVENTION

REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018


OUT OF BALANCE: MAINTAINING EQUILIBRIUM IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018, 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

DESERT WILLOW CONFERENCE CENTER, 
4340 E COTTON CENTER BLVD, PHOENIX, AZ 85040

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: LISA SMITH,
AUTHOR OF GIRL WALKS OUT OF A BAR 




Register by Friday, October 19
, 2018


CLE OFFERED*


Join AWLA members and other lawyers from across the state for an informative and exciting day!  Join our keynote speaker, Lisa Smith, author of Girl Walks Out of a Bar, her memoir of high-functioning addiction and recovery in the world of New York City corporate law.  Other informative sessions will cover mindfulness, workplace violence, Arizona resources for attorneys struggling with substance issues, and protecting your practice.  The Convention may qualify for up to 4.5 hours* of CLE credit. Registration now open.  Early bird pricing available and seating is limited.         


*The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 4.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 2.25 hours of professional responsibility.





Lisa Smith

Lisa is a writer and lawyer in New York City. She is the author of Girl Walks Out of a Bar, her memoir of high-functioning addiction and recovery in the world of New York City corporate law. Her writing has been published in The Washington Post,Chicago Tribune,Women’s Health, Refinery29, A Women's Thing, AfterPartyMagazine.com, and Addiction.com. She has also appeared on Megyn Kelly TODAY and BBC World News discussing alcoholism and addiction. Lisa is passionate about breaking the stigma of addiction and mental health issues.

Prior to beginning her more than 15-year legal marketing career, Lisa practiced law in the Corporate Finance group of a leading international firm. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and Rutgers School of Law, where she served on the Editorial Board of the Rutgers Law Review.Lisa serves on the Board of Directors of The Writers Room in New York City.

More on Lisa’s writing can be found at www.lisasmithauthor.com.

 

Early Bird Registration(on or before October 5, 2018)

Practice Area:

AWLA Member:

Non-member:

Private practitioner

$160

$210*

Public lawyer, judiciary or private practitioner making < $50,000/year

$140

$180*

Law student or judicial law clerk

$ 75

$ 85*

Collaborative Bar Member   $160

Regular Pricing (after October 5, 2018)

Practice Area:

AWLA Member:

Non-member:

Private practitioner

$180

$230*

Public lawyer, judiciary or private practitioner making < $50,000/year

$160

$200*

Law student or judicial law clerk

$ 85

$99*

Collaborative Bar Member   $180



Interested in becoming an AWLA Event Sponsor this year? We have sponsorships of all sizes to meet your needs. Please click on the links below to learn more.

2018 AWLA Sponsorship Request Letter 
 AWLA 2018 Corporate Sponsorship Form
AWLA 2018 Law Firm Sponsorship Form 
 Credit Card Authorization Form Sponsorship







   

GOLD SPONSORS

 
   
   
   
   
       
   

SILVER SPONSORS

 
   
   
 


The Judges of Pima County Superior Court 

 


PRINTING SPONSOR

 
     
       
   

CHAMPION OF AWLA

 
   
     
       
   

LORNA LOCKWOOD SPONSOR - MARICOPA WINE AND CHEESE

 
       
       
       
   

MARICOPA WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION
WINE GLASS SPONSOR

 
     
       
   

MARICOPA WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION
BUFFET SPONSOR

 
     
       
   

MARICOPA WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION
SPECIALTY DRINK SPONSOR

 
     
 

ALICE TRUMAN SPONSOR - SOAZ WINE AND CHEESE 

 

 
  Hon. Margaret Houghton (Ret.) 
 
     
   Waterfall Logo  
   

BRONZE SPONSORS

 
       
       
      The Burgess Law Group Logo 2023 
       
 


SUPPORTER OF AWLA SPONSORS
 

 
     
     
 


SMALL FIRM SPONSORS
 

 
   
     
 


SOLO SPONSORS
 

 
 
Heather Zapata, Esq.

NEUFELD LAW FIRM PLC  
   Robbin M. Coulon, Esq.