Hotel

The Westin Diplomat, located in Hollywood, Fla., between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, offers the ultimate in resort services and features. Stimulate your senses and indulge in the timeless opulence of its luxurious accommodations and magnificent ocean views.  Information on The Westin Diplomat can be found at http://www.diplomatresort.com/.
ABI has arranged for a special conference rate of $339 per night single/double.  To secure this special rate, reservations must be made by December 14, 2007.  You can make your reservation directly with the hotel by contacting its reservations department at (888) 627-9057 and identifying yourself with the ABI room block.

 

Travel

The Westin Diplomat is conveniently located only 15 minutes south Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport , 30 minutes north from Miami International Airport and only 30 minutes north of Miami.

 

Pricing

	Registration Rate (postmarked by 12/7/07)	Late Registration (after 12/7/07)
ABI Member	$345	$395
Non-Member *	$445	$495
Govt./Aca. Member	$195	$245
Govt./Aca. Non-Member *	$290	$340

*You must be a member to attend the Symposium. Non-member prices include a one-year ABI membership for first-time members - a $250 value!

 

Continuing Education Credit

Approval for approximately 11.75 hours of CLE credit, including 3.0 hours of ethics, is pending. CPE credit is also available; approval for 14.1 CPE credits, including 3.6 of ethics, is pending. Mark the
appropriate box on the registration form. California MCLE – ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 11.75 hours, of which 3.0
hours will apply to legal ethics.

*ABI offers intermediate-advanced level courses, which have no prerequisites for attendance. ABI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Ave. North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417, or www.nasba.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800. ABI acknowledges that in some instances there will be persons who need to attend an educational seminar for CLE credit who are not able to pay full registration fees. ABI will handle such instances on a case-by-case basis and will work with the individual on alternative solutions. For persons who cannot meet the full registration rate, ABI will offer a reduced rate based on what the individual can reasonably afford to cover of the cost of meals and materials. For persons unable to pay a reduced rate, we may allow the individual to work at our registration area for a few hours during attendee check-in, or assist in conference set-up. ABI also has reduced rates for government employees, professors, law clerks and students. For information on tuition assistance, send an e-mail to javersano@abiworld.org.

 

Cancellation Policy

All conference registration fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by December 14, 2007.  No refunds will be honored after December 14 but substitutions will be allowed.

 

Questions?

Call ABI at (703) 739-0800, or visit ABI World at www.abiworld.org.  Fax credit card orders to (703) 739-1060, or send completed registration form and payment to: ABI, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 404, Alexandria, VA 22314 ATTN: Caribbean Insolvency Symposium.