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USFN LEGAL ISSUES SEMINAR
Everything You Need to Know (and do!) Before You Go |
Thank you once again for registering to attend USFN’s popular Legal Issues Seminar in Chicago, IL, featuring a remarkable lineup of learning and networking opportunities, including an all-attendee networking dinner at The Signature Room at the 95th the evening prior! The seminar will be held at The Drake Hotel on July 15. USFN is excited to bring you this conference where you will walk away refreshed with practical ideas and takeaways to address the rapidly changing economic and regulatory climate facing our industry. As we get closer to the event, each section below will contain important information as you prepare to engage with thought leaders, colleagues, and friends — be sure to read through it all!
Want to invite a colleague to join you? Online and on-site registration are available this year. If you have any questions, or need assistance prior to arriving, please contact the Registration Team by email or by calling the USFN office at 817-770-0818.
See you soon!
Want to invite a colleague to join you? Online and on-site registration are available this year. If you have any questions, or need assistance prior to arriving, please contact the Registration Team by email or by calling the USFN office at 817-770-0818.
See you soon!
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Before Leaving HomeWhat to pack: Business attire is appropriate for the majority of this event. Keep in mind that the session rooms are air conditioned, so a light sweater/jacket may be needed. A high of 85 and a low of 69 are the expected temperatures in Chicago during our event. Transportation: Depending on your mode of transportation into Chicago, these resources should assist in getting you to the final destination!
Your learning plan: Setting your goals and priorities in advance is the key to making the most out of your experience at the meeting. Download and use the mobile app to browse the schedule and access session outlines onsite. The full program is also available on the website. Mobile app download: Download the mobile app in just a couple of simple steps:
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Upon ArrivalTime Change: The time zone in Chicago is Central Time (CT). All conference times are listed in CT. Parking: Overnight Valet Parking at The Drake is $75 with 24 hour vehicle access available. Overnight Self- Parking is available at The Drake's parking partner's covered garage across the street at the 900 N. Michigan shops. Cost is $53 per night with in and out privileges and validated for up until 2pm day of check-out with validation of your self-parking ticket at the front desk. Housing: Check-in at the hotel front desk is available beginning at 3:00 PM with check-out at 12:00 PM. Guests using the Hilton Honors app can skip the front desk and use the mobile app for contactless, digital check-in and check-out. WiFi: In our meeting space, wifi is available by accessing the wifi network "Drake Meeting." When prompted for the password, enter "drakemeeting22." Registration Desk: Come see us in the French Room Foyer (near Grand Ballroom) to pick up your name badge, which we’ll ask you to wear to all events, or to ask us a question! Onsite registration hours are as follows:
Things to do: Arriving early or staying late and looking for something to do? Discover things to do in Chicago near The Drake. |
Unite for Networking
Networking – both formal and informal – is a vital component of any education experience. That’s why you can expect a variety of networking opportunities at this event designed to reinforce and grow your professional network.
See who’s coming: Members can login to the website and view the current attendee roster (click on Education & Events in the top navigation bar of our main website).
Offsite Networking Dinner: We are dining at The Signature Room at the 95th on Thursday, July 14. We invite all attendees to walk over together by joining us in the lobby of The Drake at 6:15 PM. We'll stroll over for drinks, an incredible view of the city and a delectable dinner. If you miss the group walk, please join us at the historic 875 North Michigan Ave building (formerly the John Hancock Center) no later than 7:00 PM.
Networking breaks: Throughout the conference we’ve scheduled a number of short networking breaks. Check email or voicemail, grab something to drink, or tag up with other conference attendees in the French Foyer while enjoying the down time.
See who’s coming: Members can login to the website and view the current attendee roster (click on Education & Events in the top navigation bar of our main website).
Offsite Networking Dinner: We are dining at The Signature Room at the 95th on Thursday, July 14. We invite all attendees to walk over together by joining us in the lobby of The Drake at 6:15 PM. We'll stroll over for drinks, an incredible view of the city and a delectable dinner. If you miss the group walk, please join us at the historic 875 North Michigan Ave building (formerly the John Hancock Center) no later than 7:00 PM.
Networking breaks: Throughout the conference we’ve scheduled a number of short networking breaks. Check email or voicemail, grab something to drink, or tag up with other conference attendees in the French Foyer while enjoying the down time.
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Our group block is fully booked over our dates; availability at the hotel overall is very restricted. Should you need to adjust your existing reservation with the hotel, please call them directly at 800-233-1234. Note that our group rates may not be available now that we are past our reservation deadline.
Refuel with USFN
As part of your registration we’ve included the following meals and breaks:
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
July 14 |
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
Offsite Dinner |
The Signature Room at the 95th |
July 15 |
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM |
Breakfast |
Walton Ballroom |
July 15 |
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
Refreshment Break |
French Foyer |
July 15 |
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Luncheon |
Walton Ballroom |
July 15 |
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM |
Refreshment Break |
French Foyer |
Engage with Content Leaders
Questions: Our learning sessions are most beneficial to you and your colleagues when you ask questions. Whether you leverage the mobile app or simply raise your hand, please speak up when something is unclear or nuanced.
Evaluations: At the conclusion of each learning session, please locate the session within the USFN mobile app. After tapping on the session name, a page will appear with the session details and five (5) gray stars at the top. Use our simple 5-star rating (1=low quality, 5=high quality) to share instant feedback about the session. Tap on the stars to turn them yellow - this submits your session evaluation to us and helps us make improvements for next time and share kudos with our presenters. To evaluate a specific presenter, click on their name and adjust the 5-star rating on their profile. A complete event evaluation will be sent via email AFTER Legal Issues concludes.
Audience polls: Some of our content leaders may use polling as part of their sessions. It will help to have your smartphone ready and the mobile app downloaded just in case they do.
Evaluations: At the conclusion of each learning session, please locate the session within the USFN mobile app. After tapping on the session name, a page will appear with the session details and five (5) gray stars at the top. Use our simple 5-star rating (1=low quality, 5=high quality) to share instant feedback about the session. Tap on the stars to turn them yellow - this submits your session evaluation to us and helps us make improvements for next time and share kudos with our presenters. To evaluate a specific presenter, click on their name and adjust the 5-star rating on their profile. A complete event evaluation will be sent via email AFTER Legal Issues concludes.
Audience polls: Some of our content leaders may use polling as part of their sessions. It will help to have your smartphone ready and the mobile app downloaded just in case they do.
A special THANK YOU to our presenters for their time, energy and expertise!
You can learn more about our presenters on our Speaker Leaders page.
You can learn more about our presenters on our Speaker Leaders page.
Kudos to the Legal Issues Section. The USFN Legal Issues Section takes on a heavy load pulling this event together and we appreciate their dedication to creating high quality content for the Seminar! Special thanks to each of them:
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Robert Rappe Aaron Schuckman Reggie Corley Daniel Cox Eva Massimino Paul Weingarden Staff Liaison Tracy Vecchio |
Administrative Details
COVID Policy
The health and safety of everyone attending in-person USFN events is our highest priority. At this time, based upon current CDC guidelines, as well as current state, city, and venue regulations, no vaccine, negative test, or mask requirements will be established for this event. All attendees are encouraged to exercise whatever precautions their discretion dictates as it relates to hand washing, social distancing, masking, or other preventative measures.
Registered attendees who exhibit signs of COVID-19 in the 10 days prior to the conference should self-isolate and test negative prior to attending. Anyone who exhibits signs of COVID-19 onsite should immediately quarantine, alert both the USFN and venue staff, and coordinate a COVID-19 test.
Every attendee acknowledges and agrees they voluntarily assume COVID risks inherent in public interaction and agree to release, waive, and discharge USFN, the venue(s), and all related and affiliated individuals and entities from all claims directly or indirectly arising from their event attendance.
Finally, USFN reserves the right to institute more rigorous COVID-19 safety protocols leading up to the event and/or onsite should circumstances warrant, including but not limited to an uptick in cases or changes to local, state, or federal requirements or recommendations.
Substitutions
All requests for registration substitutions must be made in writing by 5 p.m. CT on July 8, 2022. Additional fees may be required based on the replacement’s membership status. After July 8, 2022, registration substitutions will be processed onsite.
Hosted Events
USFN members and associate members are not permitted to host events that conflict with scheduled USFN seminar activities, including but not limited to sessions, networking events and meal functions.
Content Disclaimer
All content, presentations, handouts, emails, website content, mobile app content, etc. provided by USFN in its publications, in connection with USFN events and otherwise (“Content”) is for educational purposes only, and should not be considered legal advice or a legal opinion. Every matter is different and poses a unique set of facts and circumstances. Legal advice can only be provided after analysis of all the facts and circumstances of a particular matter. In addition, all Content is current only through the date it is provided, and may change after that date due to changes in the law, custom, industry standards or best practices. We suggest that you consult with your USFN local counsel if you wish to retain a firm to provide legal advice on a particular issue or matter. Please do not hesitate to contact USFN for contact information for our firms for that purpose.
The health and safety of everyone attending in-person USFN events is our highest priority. At this time, based upon current CDC guidelines, as well as current state, city, and venue regulations, no vaccine, negative test, or mask requirements will be established for this event. All attendees are encouraged to exercise whatever precautions their discretion dictates as it relates to hand washing, social distancing, masking, or other preventative measures.
Registered attendees who exhibit signs of COVID-19 in the 10 days prior to the conference should self-isolate and test negative prior to attending. Anyone who exhibits signs of COVID-19 onsite should immediately quarantine, alert both the USFN and venue staff, and coordinate a COVID-19 test.
Every attendee acknowledges and agrees they voluntarily assume COVID risks inherent in public interaction and agree to release, waive, and discharge USFN, the venue(s), and all related and affiliated individuals and entities from all claims directly or indirectly arising from their event attendance.
Finally, USFN reserves the right to institute more rigorous COVID-19 safety protocols leading up to the event and/or onsite should circumstances warrant, including but not limited to an uptick in cases or changes to local, state, or federal requirements or recommendations.
Substitutions
All requests for registration substitutions must be made in writing by 5 p.m. CT on July 8, 2022. Additional fees may be required based on the replacement’s membership status. After July 8, 2022, registration substitutions will be processed onsite.
Hosted Events
USFN members and associate members are not permitted to host events that conflict with scheduled USFN seminar activities, including but not limited to sessions, networking events and meal functions.
Content Disclaimer
All content, presentations, handouts, emails, website content, mobile app content, etc. provided by USFN in its publications, in connection with USFN events and otherwise (“Content”) is for educational purposes only, and should not be considered legal advice or a legal opinion. Every matter is different and poses a unique set of facts and circumstances. Legal advice can only be provided after analysis of all the facts and circumstances of a particular matter. In addition, all Content is current only through the date it is provided, and may change after that date due to changes in the law, custom, industry standards or best practices. We suggest that you consult with your USFN local counsel if you wish to retain a firm to provide legal advice on a particular issue or matter. Please do not hesitate to contact USFN for contact information for our firms for that purpose.
