Capital: Mastering Hotel Contracts & Event Planning

Thursday, September 10 | Noon - 1 p.m. ET

Join us for an engaging Q&A session featuring Allison Goldmann, Director of Meeting Services for the American Bar Association and Sara Wilshire, Director of Meetings for the Section of Taxation with the American Bar Association. 

The American Bar Association is one of the largest associations, planning over 400 meetings annually worldwide, resulting in substantial buying power with its hotel partnerships.Our panel features knowledgeable women who have extensive years of experience in the meetings and travel industry. 

Today, Allison and Sarah will share their best practices for sourcing and planning law firm retreats and client conferences, focusing on the process of sourcing hotels, negotiating key contract terms, budgeting,  logistics, and on-site management. 

What is your firm doing on risk mitigation, force majeure and attrition? 

What are the key contract terms that hotels will or will not negotiate?

Don't miss the chance to learn actionable items from distinguished women who know how to avoid risk and liability avoidance with their meetings.

LMA Body of Knowledge: Client Services, Communications

Our Speakers:

Sara Wiltshire
Director of Meetings-Section of Taxation, American Bar Association

Sara Wiltshire, CEM is the Director of Meetings for the Section of Taxation at the American Bar Association.  She currently manages 8-10 domestic and international meetings with attendance ranging from 300 – 2,000.  Being in the meeting industry for over 30 years, Sara has extensive experience in the RFP process, contract negotiations, exhibitions, and meeting planning logistics. 

Allison Goldmann
Director of Meeting Services Department, American Bar Association

Location:
Additional details regarding the location will be provided soon.

Cost:
LMA Members: $25
Prospective LMA Members: $50

For questions or concerns about your event registration, please contact lmamidatlantic@legalmarketing.org