DAY ONE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
DAY TWO
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
DAY THREE
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
DAY FOUR
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Registration for Litigation Academy hosted by Future USLAW Leaders
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2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Litigation Academy Sessions (Part 1)
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7:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M.
Dinner for Litigation Academy Participants at Renata's Hearth at the Arizona Biltmore
For Attendees and Their Guests Participating in the Litigation Academy.
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast for Litigation Academy Participants
For Participants of the Litigation Academy and Their Guests.
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Litigation Academy Sessions (Part 2)
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12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Litigation Academy Lunch Activity
For Participants of the Litigation Academy and Their Guests.
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Quarterly Meeting of the USLAW NETWORK Foundation Board of Directors (Invitation Only)
For Members of the USLAW NETWORK Foundation Board of Directors or USLAW Diversity Council.
11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Spring 2024 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference Registration Open
Registration Required for All Attendees.
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors Meeting (Invitation Only)
For Members of the USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors.
2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Invited Client/Member Attorney/Corporate Partner One-On-One Meetings
We have set aside time to have invited client guests host one-on-one meetings with USLAW member attorneys and corporate partners. These meetings provide an opportunity to learn more about firms/attorneys in jurisdictions clients may be seeking assistance or relationships. As well, introductions can be made at the outset of the conference before the activities/sessions begin. Conference attendees will receive a survey in advance with more details and information regarding how to schedule these meetings.
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
USLAW NETWORK Member and Corporate Partner Meeting
Open to USLAW Member Attorneys and Corporate Partners.
6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Welcome Reception at the Painted Desert
At Paradise Garden
Welcome to Arizona and the Spring 2024 USLAW NETWORK Client Conference. Enjoy our Welcome Reception at the Biltmore’s Paradise Garden. As you get into the “meeting mood,” take this opportunity to say hello to the rest of your USLAW friends and please be sure to make some new acquaintances as well. Tonight, retreat to a vibrant oasis where you’ll experience the art of a great gathering first-hand. A technicolor palette and bold brushstroke patterns mix with funky furnishings and fun interactive elements for a robust evening that will ignite your creativity. Enjoy the evening air on a beautiful palette of colors! Attire: Resort Casual.
7:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Conference Information Desk Open
7:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Breakfast for All Conference Attendees
Open for All Conference Attendees.
8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Spouse/Significant Other Spa
8:15 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
Conference Opening Remarks by Oscar J. Cabanas, USLAW Chair
8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
Keynote Address by Florent Groberg
Opportunities Earned & Leadership Learned: An American Hero's Journey
Keynote Speaker, Florent Groberg, is head of Microsoft Azure’s Global Government Mission, Former Captain in the U.S. Army, and Congressional Medial of Honor recipient.
9:45 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Concurrent Practice Group Discussions (See Schedule for Detailed Session Information)
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Retail and Hospitality
- Transportation and Logistics
12:45 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Optional Afternoon Social Activities for All Conference Attendees
7:00 P.M. - 10 P.M.
USLAW's Steampunk Saloon
Arizona Biltmore Ballroom
Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction that incorporates retro futuristic technology and aesthetics inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. Steampunk works are often set in an alternative history of the Victorian era or the American “Wild West”, where steam power remains in mainstream use, or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power. Tonight, enter USLAW’s take on the Steampunk Saloon. Participate in interactive entertainment and enjoy the food and libations that were only dreamed of in the 19th century. Attire: Resort Casual.
7:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
USLAW NETWORK Conference Information Desk Open
7:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Breakfast
Open for All Conference Attendees.
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Spouse/Significant Other Spa
8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Concurrent Practice Group Discussions
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Retail and Hospitality
- Transportation and Logistics
12:45 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Optional Afternoon Social Activities for All Conference Attendees
7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
USLAW Jazz Fest 2.0
At the Spire Lawn
Nothing compliments a gorgeous desert evening like the soulful, restful sounds of Jazz. And what better acoustic venue than the base of Squaw Peak on the Biltmore’s Spire Lawn. Listen as the musical notes dance across the valley. The stars are out, and the night is alive with music! A spacious patchwork of blankets dots the lawn. Each adorned with low-rise tables and chairs and soft candlelight. Pick up a picnic basket and stroll the market-style eateries, building your own gourmet picnic as you go. Fine wines and other libations await you. A comfortable, relaxing evening of fine food, beautiful music, and friends. Attire: Resort Casual.