2021 Mid-Atlantic Bar Conference

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Hosted by the D.C. Bar
Thursday, September 30 – Friday, October 1
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel

The Mid-Atlantic Bar Conference, a division of the National Conference of Bar Presidents, is comprised of the State Bars of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. Every year, leaders from each Bar association come together for a discussion of timely and important topics of interest regarding the law, access to justice, and the legal profession, as well as to exchange ideas on how to better serve our Bar communities.

The D.C. Bar is proud to host the 2021 Mid-Atlantic Bar Conference in our nation’s capital.

For questions about the conference or to request a special accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. In-person and virtual participation options are available.

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Explore the full schedule of events, including dinner at the International Spy Museum and a moonlight monuments tour.

Book Hotel

Book Hotel

Reserve your room at the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown by September 15.

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We are excited to welcome you to our nation’s capital! Here are some resources to help plan your trip.


Register

To register for the Mid-Atlantic Bar Conference, please select the appropriate registration option below.

Please note: The D.C. Bar recently adopted a policy concerning the return to in-person events, which includes a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all D.C. Bar visitors. Proof of vaccination will be required. More details will be provided leading up to the event.

While we hope that you will be able to join us in person, we are offering a virtual option for those who would prefer to participate remotely. Please note, virtual participation is limited to the roundtable discussions only.

Register to Attend In Person          Register to Attend Virtually


Agenda

Thursday, September 30

2:00 p.m.   Hotel Check-in and Registration
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
     
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.   MABC PROGRAMMING – Welcome & Discussion
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
Meeting Room: RedBud
 
  • Regional Address
    American Bar Association (ABA) (3:00 - 3:05 p.m.)

  • Wellness in the Legal Profession: Developing Policies for Balancing Career, Personal Health, and Well-being
    Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) & the District of Columbia Bar (D.C. Bar) (3:05 - 3:45 p.m.)
     
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.   Cocktails with Guests
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
Meeting Room: Club Lounge
     
4:45 p.m.   Coach departs the Hotel for the International Spy Museum
     
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.   Private Tour at the International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington DC 20024 (Business casual attire)
     
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Dinner at the International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington DC 20024 (Business casual attire)
     
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.   Evening Twilight Tour, “Monuments by Moonlight”
     
9:00 p.m.   Coach returns to the Hotel

Friday, October 1

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.   Hotel Early Check-out
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
     
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.   MABC PROGRAMMING – Breakfast & Discussion
D.C. Bar Headquarters, Second Floor (Casual attire)  
 
  • Diversifying the Bar: Integrating Programs to Increase Diversity
    Delaware State Bar Association (DSBA) (9:00 - 9:45 a.m.)

  • Diversity & Restructuring Committees: Bringing in Diverse Chairs
    Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) (9:45 -10:30 a.m.)
     
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.   Tour of the D.C. Bar Headquarters (Casual attire)
     
11:00 – 1:00 p.m.   MABC PROGRAMMING - Discussion
D.C. Bar Headquarters, Second Floor (Casual attire)  
 
  • Vaccine Mandates
    New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) (11:00 - 11:40 a.m.)

  • Post-Pandemic Staff & Member Protocols
    New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) (11:40 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.)

  • Post-Pandemic Hybrid Programming
    District of Columbia Bar (D.C. Bar) (12:20 - 1:00 p.m.)
    Guest Free Time (See list of suggested DC attractions)
     
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.   Lunch for Participants & Guests at Nicoletta Italian Kitchen (Casual attire)
     
3:00 p.m.   Conference Concludes

Book Hotel

Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown
999 9th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Room Rate: $209.00 per night plus taxes and fees
The special room rate will be available to MABC guests two days prior to and two days after the conference dates (based upon availability).

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Hotel reservations may also be made by contacting the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown at 202-898-9000. Ask for group reservations and refer to the “Mid-Atlantic Bar Conference.”

Learn more about the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown.

Please make your hotel reservations by Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

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