Download The Hamilton Law Association exists to enable its members to

The Hamilton Law Association exists to enable its members to
become successful, respected and fulfilled in their profession.
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he Hamilton Law Association’s affairs are governed by trustees and officers who ensure that Association
undertakings are within the mandate and in the best interests of our legal community. The many valued
volunteers who are members of the numerous committees within the structure of the HLA strive to
represent our membership consistently and effectively. The Anthony Pepe Memorial Law Library, operated within
the scope of the HLA, is one of the largest law libraries in Ontario and houses over 30,000 volumes.
Our membership is comprised of over 990 members of the legal community in the Hamilton and surrounding areas. We offer a wide variety of educational programs ranging from small one-hour lunch seminars held in our
courthouse to full-day events at downtown Hamilton banquet facilities. Most programs are geared towards a
particular area of the bar and often attract professionals from other organizations, such as the financial and
insurance industries. Several organizations in our community have found that our programs provide an excellent
opportunity to promote their products and services, and numerous organizations sponsor many of our events year
after year.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Estates & Trusts Seminar
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HLA Annual Dinner
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Commercial Litigation Seminar
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Solicitors’ Dinner
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Advocacy Skills Workshop
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Annual General Meeting
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Family Law Seminar
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Articling Reception
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The 31th Annual Joint Insurance Seminar*
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CPD Professionalism Session
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Welcome Dinner
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New Lawyers’ Seminar
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Commercial Litigation Practice Group
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Corporate Commercial Seminar
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Employment Law Seminar
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Emerging Issues in Real Estate Seminar
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16th Annual Advocacy Conference*
Dinner
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Members’ Appreciation Lunch
* Premier Events
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The Hamilton Law Association
The John Sopinka Courthouse
45 Main Street East, Suite 500
Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7
The HLA offers a wide variety of educational and social events throughout the year: from one-hour roundtable
sessions, to large award dinners, to 350 attendee educational conferences. We have numerous opportunities for
companies to sponsor events as well as exhibit at them. Each event is unique and gives sponsors a chance to
network with our members and make new connections. The benefits of each sponsorship category are listed below:
Exhibitor Benefits
Sponsorship Benefits
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Two (or more) representatives to attend seminar
(depending on event)
6 foot table/booth space with a table and two chairs
Booths located in conference room where space
permits
Opportunities throughout the seminar to interact
with seminar participants (registration, breaks,
lunches, etc.)
Company logo on all event flyers and posters
(distributed to membership through fax and e-mail on
a bi-weekly basis)
All flyers featured on our website
(www.hamiltonlaw.on.ca); linked to our Facebook
and Twitter accounts
Company logo featured on ‘Exhibitor Slideshow’
during breaks and lunches
Advertising material featured in seminar binders; a
copy of the materials from the seminar will be
catalogued and kept in our library, and a copy will be
forwarded to our two local Administrative Justices of
the Superior Court and the Ontario Court.
A copy of the materials will be sent to the County of
Carleton Law Association in Ottawa, the Middlesex Law
Association in London, and the Great Library at the Law
Society of Upper Canada in Toronto for inclusion in
their collections
Access to final attendee list for seminars
Company logos featured on signage at event
Company name mentioned and thanked during the
event
The Hamilton Law Association
The John Sopinka Courthouse
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Two representatives to attend event
Company logo featured on invitations (distributed to
membership and other associations through fax and
e-mail on a bi-weekly basis)
Invitation with company logo featured on our
website; invitation linked to our Facebook and
Twitter accounts
Company logo featured on all signage at event
Company name mentioned and thanked during the
event
An excellent opportunity to interact with our HLA members!
45 Main Street East, Suite 500
Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7
T: 905.522.1563
F: 905.572.1188
New Lawyers’ Seminar
An introductory seminar for articling students and new calls.
September 8, 2016
60 + Attendees
The John Sopinka Courthouse | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
$ 840 (+ HST)
Commercial Litigation Practice Group
Dinner
September 29, 2016
A networking and educational dinner for commercial litigators.
70 + Guests
Design Annex | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
$ 900 (+ HST)
HLA & HLC Welcome Dinner
September 8, 2016 A ‘Welcome to Hamilton’
dinner organized by the Hamilton Law Association and
the Hamilton Lawyers’ Club.
90 + Attendees
The Hamilton Club | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
$ 1,000 (+ HST)
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The Hamilton Law Association
The John Sopinka Courthouse
45 Main Street East, Suite 500
Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7
T: 905.522.1563
F: 905.572.1188
Corporate Commercial Law Seminar
October 6, 2016
HLA 4th Annual Advocacy Workshop
January 26, 2017
An annual seminar organized by the Corporate Commercial
Subcommittee.
130 + Attendees
The Crowne Plaza Hamilton | 9:00 am to 1:35 pm
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
$ 841 (+HST)
A workshop for advocates to enhance their written and oral
advocacy knowledge and skills. Networking Reception to follow.
70 + Attendees
John Sopkina Courthouse | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
$ 857 (+ HST)
Emerging Issues in Real Estate Seminar
November 3, 2016
14th Annual Estates & Trusts Seminar
February 9, 2017
One of the HLA’s annual seminars that focuses on emerging
issues in real estate law.
160 + Attendees
The Sheraton Hotel | 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
$ 857 (+ HST)
This seminar can include topics such as estate planning, pension
and retirement benefits and investments.
170 + Attendees
The Sheraton Hotel | 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
$ 857 (+ HST)
The 13th Annual Employment Law
Seminar
November 17, 2016
12th Annual Commercial Litigation
Seminar
February 22, 2017
This half day seminar educates labour law lawyers on topics
relating to employment contracts and other key issues.
60 + Attendees
The John Sopinka Courthouse | 1:00 pm to 4:15 pm
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
$ 857 (+ HST)
A seminar focused on current issues that interest commercial
litigators.
90 + Guests
Sheraton Hotel Hamilton | 9:00 am to 1:45 pm
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
$ 857 (+ HST)
Members’ Appreciation Lunch
December 9, 2016
Solicitors’ Dinner
March 2, 2017
A lunch to celebrate the holiday season with our valued
members and friends of the Hamilton Law Association.
100 + Attendees
HLA Lawyers’ Lounge | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
$ 1,000 (+ HST)
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The Hamilton Law Association
The John Sopinka Courthouse
An evening of great food and networking for corporate
commercial and real estate lawyers.
60 + Attendees
The Sheraton Hotel | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
$ 797 (+ HST)
45 Main Street East, Suite 500
Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7
T: 905.522.1563
F: 905.572.1188
Family Law Seminar
Thursday April 6th, 2017
An annual seminar organized by the Family Law Committee
80 + Attendees
The Crowne Plaza | 1:00pm to 4:30 pm
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available
$ 530 (+ HST)
HLA Annual Dinner
March, 30 2017
A dinner for the membership and surrounding legal community .
170 + Attendees
The Art Gallery of Hamilton | 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Multiple Sponsorship Opportunities Available
*Please contact Mackenzie Faus at
[email protected] to discover the opportunity that
suits you!
OTHER EVENTS …
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Mentoring Night
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New Lawyers’ Meet & Eats
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New Lawyers’ Pub Nights
CPD Lunchtime
Roundtables
Monthly
20-50 attendees (varies depending on topic)
The John Sopinka Courthouse
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
$ 500 (+ HST)
The HLA and its Continuing Professional Development Committee organize a variety of lunchtime
roundtable sessions each year. Topics vary and aim to
reach every area of the Bar. Each session runs from
12:15 pm to 1:30 pm and are held in the courthouse, to make it easy for our members to attend.
Lunch and refreshments are also provided to give the
attendees an extra chance to mingle and
network with each other!
For more information on our roundtables, including
upcoming sessions, please visit our website or contact
Mackenzie Faus at [email protected]!
.. & new events are added each year!
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The Hamilton Law Association
The John Sopinka Courthouse
45 Main Street East, Suite 500
Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7
T: 905.522.1563
F: 905.572.1188
16th Annual Advocacy Conference
December 1, 2016
31th Annual Joint Insurance Seminar
May 2, 2017
A conference for advocates that features topics on crossexamination, fatality claims, and structured settlements. Also
includes a one-hour Professional Workshop.
A joint seminar between the HLA and the OIAA that focuses mainly
on personal injury cases; a mix of personal injury lawyers, insurance
and medical professionals.
300 +
Attendees
The Hamilton Convention Centre | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
325 +
Exhibition/Trade Show Event
A chance to interact with all conference attendees!
Exhibition/Trade Show Event
A great way to meet professionals from the legal, medical and
insurance industries of Hamilton and the surrounding area.
Level 1: Premier $ 2,780 (including HST)
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Attendees
The Hamilton Convention Centre | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Level 1: Premier $ 2,780 (including HST)
Up to three representatives per booth
3 pages of advertising materials in seminar binder
Company logo featured on all marketing materials
(flyers, posters, postcards, faxes, e-mails and website)
Logo featured in advertisement in Ontario Reports and
two issues of The HLA Journal
Preferred booth selection
Company logo featured on seminar slideshow
Level 2: Regular $ 1,650 (including HST)
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Up to two representatives per booth
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1 page of advertising materials in seminar binder
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Company logo featured on seminar slideshow
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Up to three representatives per booth
3 pages of advertising materials in seminar binder
Company logo featured on all marketing materials
(flyers, posters, postcards, faxes, e-mails and website)
Logo featured in advertisement in Ontario Reports and
OIAA’s ‘Without Prejudice’ Magazine and two issues of
the HLA Journal
Preferred booth selection
Company logo featured on seminar slideshow
Level 2: Regular $ 1,650 (including HST)
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Up to two representatives per booth
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1 page of advertising materials in seminar binder
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Company logos featured on seminar slideshow
These premier events have their own exhibitor packages. Further
information is available at
www.hamiltonlaw.on.ca/events-cpd/sponsorship including
detailed benefits, booth layout and assignment guidelines, and the
exhibitor contract.
Please contact Pamela Argue at [email protected]
for more information.
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The Hamilton Law Association
The John Sopinka Courthouse
45 Main Street East, Suite 500
Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7
T: 905-522-1563
F: 905-572-1188
We look forward to hearing from you!
If you have any questions or concerns
about sponsoring or exhibiting at an
event, please contact one of our staff
members.
Rebecca Bentham, Executive Director
[email protected]
905.522.7992
Mackenzie Faus, Manager of Events
[email protected]
905.522.1563 ext. 233
Pamela Argue, Events Coordinator & Financial Assistant
[email protected]
905.522.1563 ext. 225
www.hamiltonlaw.on.ca
www.facebook.com/HamiltonLawAssociation
www.twitter.com/hlalibrary
www.linkedin.com/company/1366533
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The Hamilton Law Association
The John Sopinka Courthouse
45 Main Street East, Suite 500
Hamilton, ON L8N 2B7
T: 905.522.1563
F: 905.572.1188