Sponsorship Opportunities

March 26-29, 2015 Renaissance Hotel Downtown St. Louis

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A Letter From the President Dear Colleague:

National Bar Association Officers Pamela J. Meanes President St. Louis, MO Benjamin Crump President-Elect Tallahassee, FL Carlos E. Moore Vice President, Membership Grenada, MS Charles G. Byrd, Jr. Vice President, Finance Baltimore, MD Bernice L. Walker Vice President, Sections & Divisions Cincinnati, OH Rozenia Cummings Vice President, Regions & Affiliates San Pablo, CA Juan R. Thomas Secretary Aurora, IL Michael A. Thompson Treasurer Vallejo, CA Grasford Smith Parliamentarian West Palm Beach, FL Yolanda Jackson General Counsel San Francisco, CA The National Bar Association 1225 11th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 822-3900 nationalbar.org

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I am honored to invite you and your law firm or legal department to join us on the occasion of the National Bar Association’s (“NBA”) 35th Annual Mid-Year Conference and Gertrude E. Rush Award Dinner. Your support of this signature event on March 28, 2015 will enable the NBA to continue its history and purpose of advancing the science of jurisprudence, upholding the honor of the legal profession, promoting social intercourse among members of the bar and protecting the civil and political rights of all citizens. In 1925, when the NBA was founded, Gertrude E. Rush was the sole-woman co-founder. Gertrude Rush was a leader and lawyer who epitomized the determination and will to better the legal profession and the communities we serve. Each year the NBA awards the Gertrude E. Rush Award to well-deserving persons who exemplify the spirit and commitment of Gertrude E. Rush. Additionally, this year we seek to increase our support of law students by awarding scholarships to 10 deserving candidates. I ask you to consider being a level sponsor and to contribute to our scholarship efforts. The details of the sponsorship levels and scholarship participation are found in the attachments to this letter. The NBA has a rich history of being a thought-leader in the diversity field. We have pioneered new approaches to diversity and inclusion for the betterment of the legal profession and corporate America. These efforts have resulted in significant strides in the development of partnerships focused on business development, law camps, diversity training and continuing legal education. Your participation in our 35th MidYear Conference and Gertrude E. Rush Award Dinner will enable us to continue promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The partnerships we have developed thus far will continue to flourish with your assistance. Please support the NBA through sponsorship of this signature event.

Pamela J. Meanes

President, National Bar Association

the national bar association 35th Annual Mid-Year Conference, Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner & Gala

Annual Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner

The History of the National Bar Association During the first quarter of the Twentieth Century, twelve African Americans, with a mutual interest in and dedication to justice and civil rights for all, helped structure the struggle of the African American race in America. The National Bar Association (NBA), which was formally organized in Des Moines, Iowa on August 1, 1925, was conceived by such legal pioneers as George H. Woodson, S. Joe Brown, Gertrude E. Rush, James B. Morris, Charles P. Howard, Sr., Wendell E. Green, C. Francis Stradford, Jesse N. Baker, William H. Haynes, George C. Adams, Charles H. Calloway, and L. Amasa Knox. The purpose is “to advance the science of jurisprudence, uphold the honor of the legal profession, promote social intercourse among members of the bar, and protect the civil and political rights of all citizens of the several states of the United States.” When the NBA was organized in 1925, there were fewer than 1,000 African American lawyers in the nation, and at that time, only one of every 86 African American lawyers belonged to the NBA. By 1945, there were approximately 250 dues-paying members of the bar. Over the past 81 years, the NBA has grown enormously in size and influence. Our network of over 40,000 lawyers, judges, law faculty and administrators, and students has made significant strides. Today, the NBA Board of Governors formulates the Association’s policies. It consists of the eleven officers, twelve regional directors, five former NBA Presidents, six members-at-large, nine division representatives, five representatives from each of the special interest sections and seven representatives of the eighty NBA affiliate chapter. 3

Annual Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner

Gertrude E. Rush (1880 - 1962) Gertrude E. Durden Rush, composer, playwright and attorney, was the only woman co-founder of the National Bar Association. She attended high schools in Kansas and Illinois. She later studied at the Westerman Music Conservatory in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1907, she married James B. Rush. In 1910, she entered Des Moines College, and in 1914, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She taught school for many years and began the study of law under the tutelage of her husband. She became a lecturer in 1911 and started her career as a playwright when she staged: ‘Paradise Lost’ under the title ‘Satan’s Revenge.’ Her other writings include ‘Sermon on the Mount’ (1907), ‘Uncrowned Heroines’ (1912), and ‘Black Girls Burden’ (1913). A devoted church worker, songs written by Rush include: “If You But Knew,” “Jesus Loves the Little Children,” and “Christmas Day.” In 1918, just 25 days after her husband’s death, she was admitted to the Iowa Bar, becoming the first African American woman admitted to practice law in the state of Iowa. Mrs. Rush practiced law in Des Moines and Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Rush assumed a leadership role in the Des Moines community with her participation in many civil rights groups. Mrs. Rush formed the Charity League, organized the Woman’s Law and Political Study Club, was a delegate to the half-Century Exposition of Negro Emancipation in Philadelphia, chaired departments for the National Bar Association of Colored Women, and helped to form the Des Moines chapter of the NAACP. In 1920, she was appointed Chair of the Citizenship Department of the Woman’s Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention; and in 1924, she was elected attorney for the Women’s Convention Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention. Gertrude E. Rush used her God-given talent and professional skills to better the condition of African Americans. Her life is a symbol of the quest of minorities in the legal profession for full participation in the American system of jurisprudence. 4

the national bar association 35th Annual Mid-Year Conference, Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner & Gala

The Standard

The Occasion

Under the leadership of its 39th President, Arnette R. Hubbard, the National Bar Association designated its Mid-Year Conference Dinner as the Gertrude E. Rush Dinner in honor of the only woman co-founder of the National Bar Association. The Rush Award stands as an award of merit expressive of the spirit and commitment of Gertrude E. Rush in particular and the founders in general.

Institutions are the embodiment of civilization and the collective spirit and will of men and women passing on from generation to generation the heritage of people; insuring the continuity of education, religion, and commerce; preserving the mores, culture and laws of a nation; and, giving viability and substance to the continuum of life. Whether institutions are for good or evil is determined largely by the intrinsic fairness and justice of their purpose and motivation, but ultimately by their operation and interpretation as composites of action.

The Rush Award standards demand that the recipient should: . Manifest the pioneering spirit epitomized by Gertrude E. Rush

. Demonstrate leadership in the community and in his or her The Gertrude E. Rush Award commemorates the life and uniqueness profession of Gertrude E. Rush in particular and the lives of other founders of . Demonstrate concern for human and civil rights the National Bar Association and their commitment to law and . Be a model for excellence in legal education and perseverance service. It gives credence to the import and force of coalitions and institutions for the betterment and progress of a people. And so, in the law, public policy and social activism this ceremony, in the context of the deeds of Gertrude E. Rush, Any person who meets the above qualifications without regard to occasions an opportunity to recognize and honor those among us race, color, creed, sex, religion, or national origin, whether lawyer who have by, through and within institutions in their communities, or non-lawyer may qualify for the Gertrude E. Rush Award. states and this nation extracted and demanded the greater good for all.

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Annual Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri Thurgood Marshall & Charles Hamilton Houston Scholarships

GENERAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES A General Sponsorship offers the following opportunities for access and interaction with leaders and decision makers across the country.

Platinum Sponsorship - $35,000

Silver Sponsorship - $10,000

Companies that sponsor at the PLATINUM level will receive the following:

Company that sponsors at the SILVER level will receive the following:

. Designation as a Platinum Sponsor

. Designation as a Silver Sponsor

. Speaking Opportunities: Deliver greetings and/or remarks and Scholarship Presentation

. Listing to appear on Dinner Program

. Logo to appear prominently on all marketing collateral including: Website, Dinner Program & On-site Signage

. One-Half page Advertisement in the Mid-Year Conference Program Book

. Two (2) Reserved Premium Tables at the Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner . Full Page Premium Advertisement in the Commemorative Dinner Program & Mid-Year Conference Program Book Gold Sponsorship - $25,000 Companies that sponsor at the GOLD level will receive the following: . Designation as a Gold Sponsor . Speaking Opportunities: Scholarship Presentation

. One (1) Reserved Table at the Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner

Bronze Sponsorship - $5,000 Company that sponsors at the BRONZE level will receive the following: . Designation as a Bronze Sponsor . Listing to appear in the Mid-Year Conference Program Book . One-Half (1/2) Reserved Table at the Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner . One-Quarter page Advertisement in the Commemorative Dinner Program or Mid-Year Conference Program Book

. Logo to appear prominently on all marketing collateral including: Website, Dinner Program& On-site Signage

Scholarship Sponsorship - $2,500

. One (1) Reserved Preferred Table at the Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner

Companies that sponsors at the Scholarship level will receive the following:

. Full Page Preferred Advertisement in the Commemorative Dinner Program or Mid-Year Conference Program Book

. Designation as a Patron Sponsor . Listing to appear on Dinner Program . Two tickets to the Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner

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the national bar association 35th Annual Mid-Year Conference, Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner & Gala

Annual Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri Thurgood Marshall & Charles Hamilton Houston Scholarships

Sponsorship Packages At-a-Glance

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Scholarship

$35,000

$25,000

$10,0000

$5,000

$2,500

Sponsor Designation

Designation as Platinum Sponsor of the Event

Designation as Gold Sponsor of the Event

Silver Sponsor Designation

Bronze Sponsor Designation

Scholarship Sponsor Designation

Speaking

Greetings/ Remarks during Dinner Scholarship Presentation

Scholarship Presentation

Listing on Dinner Program

Listing in Mid-Year Conference Program Book

Listing on Dinner Program

One (1) Preferred Table of 10

One (1) Table of 10

One-Half Table of 5

Two Tickets to The Gertrude E. Rush Award Dinner

Full-Page Premium Full-Page Ad in the Preferred Ad in the Commemorative Commemorative Dinner Program & Dinner Program & Ad in Mid-Year Ad in Mid-Year Conference Book Conference Book

One-Half Page Ad in Mid-Year Conference Book

One-Quarter Page Ad in Mid-Year Conference Book

Signage

Table Reservations

Advertising

Logo on website, Logo on website, Dinner Program, Dinner Program, collateral; On-site collateral; On-site signage signage

Two (2) Premium Tables of 10

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Annual Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner Tentative Calendar of CLE Events

Thursday, March 26 Attendees will have the opportunity to attend professional development and networking events with leading legal experts and scholars through CLE offering and forums. The evening will be capped with the President’s Welcome Reception. You will have the opportunity to meet and greet key corporate, political and legal figures from Ferguson, Missouri—the modern day Mississippi of the new Civil Rights Movement against Police Brutality. More importantly, you will also have the opportunity to join the National Bar Association in recognizing legal pioneers and their commitment to civil rights during the Heman Marion Sweatt Awards presentation. 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. Morning Session Litigation Masters Trial Demonstration 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. morning Break Out Sessions CLES Can African American Women Work Like A Man and Play Like A Woman The Dynamics and Changing Role of Corporate Counsel The Cost of the Job CLE ½ Day FORUM Police Brutality Institute 11:45 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. NBA GOVERNANCE TRAINING Leadership Institute 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. Afternoon Session The Power of the African American Vote: The Potential Historical Impact of the Ferguson & St. Louis County April Election 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. afternoon Break Out Sessions CLES How To Effectively Do Human Resources In A Small Firm The National Bar Associations Affective Partnerships with South Africa and Mozambique ½ Day FORUMS Lobbying Forum Bridging The Gap: A Law Student’s Guide to The Practice of Law 6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Presidential/Welcome To St. Louis Reception Including Heman Sweatt Awards Presentation Late Night Activities House Party featuring DJ Ben Hop Casino

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the national bar association 35th Annual Mid-Year Conference, Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner & Gala

Annual Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner Friday, March 27 Additional CLE courses and panel discussions will be offered. In addition, a Legislative Training will be held to prepare members for the National Bar Association’s Day on the Hill on April 21-22, 2015 and a half day Young Lawyers Symposium featuring the following: 1) Community Service event 2) interactive networking panel/event 3) Civil Rights CLE) President Meanes’ Salute To Young Lawyers The evening will be capped with late night party featuring DJ Ben Hop. 8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Morning Session Navigating the Minefield of the Federal Judiciary Selection Process 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. morning Break Out Sessions CLES I Am My Sister’s Keeper: She ain’t Heavy She Just My Sister I Am My Brother’s Keeper: If I Don’t Carry Him Who Will Data Breach? Cyber Attack? Stay Calm and Call a Lawyer: The Lawyer’s Role in Data Breaches 11:45 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. NBA GOVERNANCE TRAINING Legislative Day On The Hill Training 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. Afternoon Session The Dred Scott Presentation by The St. Louis Black Repertory Theater 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. afternoon Break Out Sessions CLES/Panel Discussions The NBA Writer’s Guild: A Round Table Discussion with Literary Writing Book Signing Disappearing Act: The Decline of African Americans On The Bench Corporate Social Responsibility: Impacting Our Communities ½ Day FORUMS Young Lawyers’ Symposium 6:00 P.M. Presidential Salute To Young Lawyers Reception Invitation Only Late Night Activities Late Night Rap/Bonding Sessions President’s Sister Court: My Sister’s Keeper Champagne Sip Why It’s Good To Know My Brother Young Lawyer Night Out The After Party featuring DJ Ben Hop Casino 9

Annual Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner Saturday, March 28 For the first time, members will attend Presidential Showcase and participate in a community service project. The evening will be capped with Gertrude Rush Dinner. 8:00-11:00 A.M. Presidential Showcase The Unfinished Business of Charles Hamilton Houston: Ferguson Where Do We Go From Here Featuring Ferguson Youth Organizers and Leaders 11:30 A.M - 3:00 P.M. Ferguson Community Service Project 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Gertrude Rush Dinner After Glow featuring DJ Kidd Capri

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the national bar association 35th Annual Mid-Year Conference, Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner & Gala

Annual Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner Please return this form with your payment to: National Bar Association | 1225 11th Street, NW | Washington, D.C. 20001

Thank you for your support! Mid-Year Conference Registration and Individual Dinner Tickets *Mid-Year Conference registration includes all conference & Dinner. Full Conference Registration Package - on or before March 2, 2015 Member Registration* - $300 Non-Member Registration* - $375

Student* - $200

After March 2, 2015 Member Registration* - $350

Student* - $200

Non-Member Registration* - $425

Dinner Ticket Only (Advance ticket and/or table purchase is required prior to the Gertrude E. Rush Award Dinner. No tickets will be sold on-site.) Individual Member Dinner Ticket - $200 Individual Non-Member Dinner Ticket - $250 Dinner Table (Includes 10 individual seats) - $2000 Sponsorship Pledge Form Name Company Firm Address City State Zip Telephone Fax E-mail Address Administrative Contact E-mail Phone Sponsorship Level Platinum Sponsorship $35,000 Bronze Sponsorship $5,000

Gold Sponsorship $25,000 Scholarship Sponsorship $2,500

Silver Sponsorship $10,000

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