25th Annual TBA Academy

TennBarU presents …
25th Annual TBA Academy

December 14-15 • Washington D.C. at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel

A limited number of Tennessee attorneys this year will experience the honor of being admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court as part of the 25th Annual TBA Academy.

The Tennessee Bar Association has arranged a private Swearing-in Ceremony at the Supreme Court on Monday, Dec. 15. Only a limited number of attorneys will be able to participate in the ceremony and this honor. In addition to the Swearing In Ceremony, participants in the TBA Academy will be invited to a Welcome Reception hosted by TBA President Buck Lewis, breakfast and a tour of the Supreme Court, lunch at a Capitol Hill landmark, and three hours of CLE. A Welcome Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 14, and a Celebration Dinner on Monday, Dec. 15, are optional.

The Basics

Court admissions: To participate in the Admissions Ceremonies at the Supreme Court, you must register for the Academy and complete your admission filings by Monday, Nov. 3, to meet Supreme Court deadlines. Go to http://www.tba.org/tennbaru/academyguide.html for more information and necessary forms.

CLE: Included in your registration are three hours of CLE. TBA President Buck Lewis will present a one-hour appellate practice program on Monday from 5 to 6 p.m. In addition, attendees will have access to the full TennBarU online catalog for the additional two hours of CLE. If you are unable to attend the live presentation, you may take three hours from the online catalog.

Program: Opens with Reception on Sunday evening, with admission on Monday.

Date and location: Dec. 14-15 in Washington D.C. at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel

Guests: Bring along a guest to share in the experience. The $125 guest fee covers attendance at the President's Welcome Reception and other activities.

The Schedule

Sunday, December 14
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Welcome reception – Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
7:00 p.m.	Dinner (Location to be determined, Dutch treat)
Monday, December 15
7:30 a.m.	Meet in Mayflower hotel lobby
7:45 a.m.	Depart in cabs for Supreme Court
8:00 a.m.	Arrive at the U.S. Supreme Court (Maryland Avenu entrance, go through security, proceed to breakfast in the Conference Room located in the Lawyers Lounge)
10:00 a.m.	Court convenes with admissions
11:00 a.m.	Group picture on steps of Supreme Court to follow admissions
11:30 a.m.	Lunch at The Monocle – A Capitol Hill landmark since 1960, 107 D Street, NE
1:00 p.m.	Tour of U.S. Supreme Court (Group meet at John Marshall statue)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.	Live CLE with Buck Lewis – Mayflower Hotel
7:00 – 7:30 p.m.	Reception
7:30 p.m.	Dinner (Location to be determined, Dutch treat)

The Hotel

Make your reservations now at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave., NW, to receive our special rate of $229 for single or double rooms. Call (202) 776-9165 or fax (202) 466-9083 to make reserve your room. All reservations must me made by Monday, Nov. 21, to receive the special rate. Visit the hotel's web site for more information.

Registration: 25th Annual TBA Academy: U.S. Supreme Court Admission

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Registration
Includes admission to U.S. Supreme Court, President's Welcome Reception and other activities

$495 for TBA members

$650 for non-member attorneys (includes TBA membership through June 2009)

Additional Fees

$125 Guest Registration, includes President's Reception

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Questions?
Call the TBA office: (800) 899-6993 or in Nashville at 383-7421 or email cle@tnbar.org.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received up until 4 p.m., Central time three days prior to the seminar will receive a refund, less a $25 administrative fee, unless otherwise noted. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after three days before the seminar. However, a voucher may be requested for use within six months on a future TBA seminar for the value of the seminar, less a $25 administrative fee. This voucher must be attached to the registration for the future seminar, in order to be redeemable.