International Section 2024 Global Conference in Seoul

International Section 2024 Global Conference in Seoul

Wednesday, October 16 to Friday, October 18, 2024

HIT (Hanyang Institute of Technology), Hanyang University, HIT, 222, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea 04764

HOW TO REGISTER:

Option 1: Click the blue Register Here button towards the top right corner of the website. 

• Important: There is a system power outage from Tuesday, September 10th to Friday, September 13th. During this time, online registration is not possible, but you may do Option 2 below as an alternative in the meantime.)

Option 2: Download this fillable registration form and submit it to our Member Resource Center (MRC) at [email protected] or at 800-582-2452 or at +1 (518) 463-3724.

Cancellation Notice: Notice of cancellation must be received by Monday, September 30, 2024, in order to obtain a full refund of fees.

Registration Deadline: Last day of registration is Friday, October 11, 2024. if anyone wants to register after that, please email Carra Forgea at [email protected].

Note: We do NOT accept on-site registrations.

Who are we? 

New York State Bar Association and the International Section 

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is the largest voluntary state bar organization in the United States. NYSBA’s International Section has over 1,500 members and chapters in more than 70 countries around the world. The International Section brings members together to learn from one another, advocate for the rule of law, and contribute to the development of a truly international legal community. 

What is the Global Conference? 

Each year, NYSBA’s International Section hosts a conference in a different city outside of the United States to provide American and foreign colleagues the opportunity to meet, network, and expand their international practices. Our most recent conferences have been held in Mexico City, London, New York City, Tokyo, Montréal, Antigua, Guatemala, Paris, São Paulo, Vienna, Hanoi, Lisbon, Panama, Sydney, and the list goes on! 

This year, the conference will consist of three days of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) panels and plenaries, including, various hot topics in international law. The meeting also offers networking opportunities in the form of extended breaks, luncheons, receptions, dinners, including our traditional gala dinner, and social and cultural events. 

AGENDA

A) DETAILED AGENDA

Download the program brochure here.

B) DAILY SCHEDULE (Full detailed agenda coming soon):

• Wednesday, October 16, 2024
  • Whole-day programming with plenaries and simultaneous breakout sessions, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, and lunch at Hanyang University.
  • Welcome Reception at Hanyang University (2-hour open bar with light buffet)
• Thursday, October 17, 2024
  • Whole-day programming with plenaries and simultaneous breakout sessions, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, and lunch at Hanyang University.
  • Cocktail Reception at The Griffin at the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square (2-hour open bar with light buffet)
• Friday, October 18, 2024
  • Whole-day programming with plenaries and simultaneous breakout sessions, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, and lunch at Hanyang University.
  • Gala Reception and Dinner at the Floating Island Convention

ACCOMMODATION

JW MARRIOTT DONGDAEMUN SQUARE SEOUL

Address: 279, Cheongyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 03198

Booking link: Book your group rate for NYSBA Global Conference 2024

Important Information

• You can make a reservation individually through the link above.
• Please note that the card information provided at this link is for guarantee purposes only, and the actual payment will be made at check-in.
• Non-cancellable
• Cut-off date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
• Rates:

DATE	RATE WITHOUT BREAKFAST	WITH BREAKFAST
Tues, Oct. 15, 2024	399,300  KRW	Add 36,300  KRW
Wed, Oct. 16, 2024	399,300  KRW	Add 36,300  KRW
Thurs, Oct. 17, 2024	399,300 KRW	Add 36,300  KRW
Fri, Oct. 18, 2024	399,300 KRW	Add 36,300  KRW
Sat, Oct. 19, 2024	411,400 KRW	Add 36,300  KRW

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

Hon. Jennifer Choe-Groves  United States Court of International Trade (Keynote Speaker)	Hon. Sidney H. Stein  United States District Court, Southern District of New York	Commissioner Hester M. Peirce U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Virtual Appearance)

REGISTRATION

Main Registration*	Full 3-day conference	Rate per day
NYSBA Member (law firm lawyer) or Seoul Bar Association Member	❑ $ 750	❑ $ 350
Non-NYSBA member (law firm lawyer)	❑ $ 850	❑ $ 400
Speaker (whether NYSBA or non-NYSBA member)	❑ $ 450	❑ $ 250
In-house Counsel  (whether speaker or not)	❑ $ 400	❑ $ 200
Young Lawyer  (admitted within the past 3 years)	❑ $ 400	❑ $ 200
Government Official	❑ $ 250	❑ $ 150
Graduate student, law student, etc.  (Must present valid ID)	❑ $ 250	❑ $ 100

*Main registration fee is in US Dollars and includes 3-day CLE programming, lunch and coffee breaks, Wednesday Welcome Reception, and Thursday Cocktail Reception only.

Tickets to the Friday Gala Reception and Dinner are separate from the main registration fee. 

Add-ons for Conference Registrants:

❑ $0 Welcome Reception** | Hanyang University | Wednesday, October 16, 2024

❑ $0 Cocktail Reception** | The Griffin at JW Marriott | Thursday, October 17, 2024

❑ $100 Gala Reception & Dinner | Floating Island Convention | Friday, October 18, 2024

Ala Carte Tickets for Guests and Spouses:

❑ $80 Welcome Reception** | Hanyang University | Wednesday, October 16, 2024

❑ $80 Cocktail Reception** | The Griffin at JW Marriott | Thursday, October 17, 2024

❑ $100 Gala Reception & Dinner | Floating Island Convention | Friday, October 18, 2024

**Tickets to the Wednesday Welcome Reception and Thursday Cocktail Reception include a 2-hour open bar and light buffet!

Cancellation Notice: Notice of cancellation must be received by Monday, September 30, 2024, in order to obtain a full refund of fees. 

Registration Deadline: Last day of registration is Friday, October 11, 2024. if anyone wants to register after that, please email Carra Forgea at [email protected]. 

Note: We do NOT accept on-site registrations. 

THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE PARTNERS

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Download the sponsorship brochure here.

For questions regarding sponsorship, reach out to Carra Forgea at [email protected] or at +1 (518) 487-5521.