Sixteenth Annual

APIS Conference and Retreat

Please join us at the 16th Annual APIS Conference and Retreat, which will be held at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Austin, March 30-31, 2012. 

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Please see below for a current schedule of events.  Additional information on specific CLE panels and speakers will be posted to the APIS website soon. 

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012

3:30 – 5:00 pm   
Asian Pacific American Bar and Law Student Leadership Meeting
Meet with statewide leaders of local Asian bar associations and Asian law student organizations.  Please email APIS Chair Zeena
Angadicheril at zeena.angadicheril@gmail.com if you or your group would like to participate in this discussion.

5:30 – 7:00 pm
APIS Retreat & CLE Welcome Reception
Kick-off the 16th Annual APIS Conference and Retreat by meeting and mingling with other APA lawyers, corporate counsel, and law students across Texas.

7:30 – END
Informal Dine-Arounds
Grab a group and have dinner at one of the many great restaurants close to the Hilton Hotel.  APIS will make reservations at nearby restaurants and sign-ups will be available at the Welcome Reception.  For more information contact APIS Vice-Chair Alice Cook at acook@winstead.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012

8:30 – 3:15 pm
CLE Conference – 5 hours CLE pending 
Hear practical and informative CLE presented by leading attorneys from across the State.  Please visit the APIS website again soon for more details on the CLE panels and panelists.

12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon and Awards Ceremony 
The CLE Conference will feature a Keynote Luncheon with a panel of prominent General Counsel from the public and private sectors.  

Please join us as Paul Bae (St. Jude USA), Barry Burgdorf (The University of Texas System), Suzy Fulton (SoftLayer Technologies), and Jonathan Perkel (Travelocity) share their expertise.  

Additional tickets for the Luncheon may be purchased for $25 per adult ticket.

4:00 – 6:00 pm
Family Social 
APIS is planning a family friendly event that will let us enjoy Austin’s natural beauty.  More details coming soon!

6:30 – 9:30 pm
Saturday Evening Social
The NCAA’s March Madness nears its end this weekend. Cheer on your favorite college basketball team and unwind with new and old friends.  
Additional tickets for the Saturday Evening Social may be purchased for $25 per adult; $12 per child (under 12).

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HOTEL: Conference fees do not include lodging. APIS attendees may take advantage of a discounted hotel rate of $189.00 per room, per night (before taxes) at the conference site, Hilton Austin. Please make reservations at www.austin.hilton.com or by calling 1-800-236-1592. Enter your arrival and departure dates, and Group Code: BAR.  Reduced rates are subject to availability; please reserve as soon as possible to ensure reduced rates.

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GOLF: Golfers – please contact APIS Chair-Elect Bill Richmond (bill.richmond@ghjhlaw.com) if you are interested in forming a group and playing of a round of golf on Friday March 30, 2012 or April 1, 2012.

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SPONSORSHIPS:  If you or your firm/company are interested sponsoring the retreat, please click here or contact Zeena Angadicheril for information.  We appreciate your support!

For questions or additional information, contact:
Zeena Angadicheril, APIS Chair | Phone: (512) 579-5187 | apischair@texasapis.org