Program Chair Survival Guide
The Program
Chair Survival Guide includes a variety of
information that will be important for you as you prepare your program
for the annual convention.
CLE program tracks
We have scheduled the CLE programs in "tracks." The
"track" concept is an attempt to allow attendees to attend
portions of various programs throughout the day. Please see the 2009
Convention Schedule (available September 5, 2008) for the day and time
of
your program and the current list of all programs.
| Wednesday and
Thursday afternoon tracks: |
| Track One |
1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. |
| Track Two |
1:50 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. |
| Break |
2:40 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. |
| Track Three |
2:55 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. |
| Track Four |
3:45 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. |
| Friday morning
tracks: |
| Track One |
10:25 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. |
| Track Two |
11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. |
Spotlight Programs
One Spotlight Program will be offered this
year.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
CLE program schedule
We will publish a detailed schedule for each CLE program in
convention promotional pieces. It is helpful to have accurate
information about your CLE program in the promotional pieces, since it
is the most complete mailing regarding the convention. Please provide a
detailed program schedule complete with times, speakers and topics to
Reggie Driscoll. Please
note
if you would like us to submit for EPR credits for any portion of your
program. See the Ethics tab for more information.
The deadline for submitting your speakers and topics
is NOVEMBER 7, 2008.
Publicity of your program
We highlight some CLE programs in our convention promotional
pieces. The programs that we tend to highlight are nationally known
speakers, or topics of special interest. If you feel that you have such
a speaker or program, please forward information on the program, as
well as a photograph and bio of any non-member speaker or speakers, by
December 12, 2008 to Reggie Driscoll.
Outlines
Outlines from the speakers are due March 20,
2009. Any outlines submitted after the MARCH 20th
deadline will NOT be included in the convention materials.
All outlines MUST be submitted in electronic form via
email to Reggie
Driscoll.
In order to have the outlines searchable on the CDs, we must receive the
outlines in Word, Excel®, or PowerPoint® format. Please
do not submit your materials as PDF files.
The cost of printing any outlines not submitted in time for
publishing will be charged back to the section, committee or division
sponsoring the CLE program.
Please keep in mind that the BOARD OF BAR
EXAMINERS will not approve programs for credit unless written
materials
are provided.
Ethics credit approval
Provided below is information on Ethics
topics by the Board of Bar Examiners regarding EPR credits. The
list includes topics that are generally approved, as well as a listing
of topics that are not approved for ethics credits. If any portion of
your program covers ethics and is at least 50 minutes long, please let
Reggie Driscoll know when
submitting
your speakers and topics. We will complete the required application and
forward it to the Board of Bar Examiners for their approval.
Unlike CLE credits, we must apply for ethics credits PRIOR TO
THE CONVENTION.
