FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ATTENDANCE
How much does it cost to attend the Conference?
Expenses to consider:
- Registration fee = $350, includes CLE, breakfast on Monday (if arriving early), Tuesday, and Wednesday, and the Chief Judge's Welcome Reception Monday evening. You may register a plus-one at no additional registration fee.
- 1 conference luncheon Tuesday (optional) = $35 per person
- 1 conference social Tuesday night (optional) = $65 per person
- Lodging for 2 or 3 nights
- Airfare
- Ground transportation
- Meals not provided/offered
- Tips
May I bring my spouse or a "plus-one" to the Conference? Yes, there is no additional charge to register a spouse or companion.
May he/she attend CLE sessions and claim the hours? Yes, at no additional charge.
May he/she attend the luncheon and socials? Yes, appropriate charges will apply for ticketed events.
Be sure to include your spouse/companion when you register online (begins in April) so that a name badge is generated for him/her.
A name badge must be shown for admittance to every session, meal, and event.
ATTIRE
What should I/my spouse/companion wear to the Conference and socials?
- Business Casual attire is appropriate for all Conference meetings and events.
CLE
Will CLE credits be awarded for attending the Conference?
Yes, credit hours for this program will be determined by the State Bars of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
When the credit hours are approved, the appropriate forms will be available on this website at the CLE Tab, and during the conference, the forms will be available in the Conference Headquarters Room in the Rio Grande Ballroom, North Wing, Second Floor.
The Conference does not apply for accreditation in states other than Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Please have your Bar Card Number with you at the Conference. Incomplete forms will not be processed.
TO RECEIVE CLE CREDIT FOR THE CONFERENCE, ATTENDEES MUST SUBMIT A FULLY COMPLETED ATTENDANCE FORM TO CONFERENCE STAFF BEFORE DEPARTING/AT THE CLOSE OF THE CONFERENCE.
MEALS AND SOCIALS
What meals/socials are planned for the Conference? How much do they cost?
- Chief Judge Reception, Monday evening, May 4. There is no charge, but you must select tickets during online registration to confirm your attendance (max. allowed is 2 tickets).
- Hot breakfast buffets, Monday, May 4 (for conferees who arrive early), Tuesday, May 5, and Wednesday, May 6. There is no charge, but you must select the option during online registration to confirm your attendance (max. allowed is 2 tickets per breakfast).
- Conference Luncheon, Tuesday, May 5. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased during online registration (max. allowed is 2 tickets).
- Conference Social, Tuesday night, May 5. Tickets are $65 per person, including dinner and entertainment, and may be purchased during online registration (max. allowed is 2 tickets).
REGISTRATION
How do I register for the Conference?
You will receive an email in April when registration is added to this website. At that time, you will confirm your badge information and select sessions and social events you wish to attend. There is no additional registration fee for your "plus one" to attend conference sessions and receive CLE credit. Appropriate charges will apply for ticketed social events.
The deadline to complete or modify online registration and pay all fees is 5:00 p.m. CT Wednesday, April 22.
No refunds will be issued after this date.
Once onsite at The Woodlands Resort, you may pick up your meeting materials and credentials in the Conference Headquarters Room in the Rio Grande Ballroom, North Wing, Second Floor.
Conference staff will be available to assist you beginning Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m. through 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Laptops and printers, as well as charging stations for your portable devices, will be arranged in the Conference Headquarters Room for your convenience.
Which credit cards are accepted?
You may purchase registration and social event tickets with your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.