Throughout the Annual Meeting, the numerous social events will provide attendees many opportunities to meet and network with other attorneys and health professionals from around the country as well as to enjoy some of what makes Seattle so great.
* Attendees, faculty and registered adult, teen and youth guests are welcome to attend.
5:00-6:30 pm | Welcome Reception*
sponsored by Applied Discovery, Inc.
Join AHLA as we welcome members to Seattle and kick-off the Annual Meeting.
As an enticing preview to the 2010 Public Interest Silent Auction, Bid!Bid!Sold!, we wil be holding a live auction during the Welcome Reception. Get your auction paddle ready and get a jump start on all the fun!
6:00-7:00 am | Exercise Class*
Attendees and their guests are invited to participate in an invigorating early morning workout. Complimentary t-shirts and refreshments will be provided for all participants. Pre-registration is required.
Participants can chose from Zumba or Total Body Shred classes. Zumba is the new exercise craze hitting the nation like wildfire! Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one of a kind fitness routine. Participants will dance, tone and sculpt their body while in this session! This fun and exciting class burns calories and keeps the body energized all day.
Total Body Shred class incorporates fast paced exercises to keep participants burning fat while sculpting muscle. The hour of high intensity workouts start at a steady pace and then work their way up to more advanced moves. Participants will work on cardio, isolated strength training, plyo-lunges, pushups and more!
7:00-8:30 am | Continental Breakfast*
For your convenience, breakfast will be available for attendees in the Sheraton and Grand Hyatt Hotels.
9:30 am-12:00 noon | Guest Walking City Tour*
Get the best view of Seattle… from the perspective of a local. Be escorted around town by a friendly and informative Seattleite who will provide historical background of the area, point out interesting landmarks, as well as give insider tips on special shopping and sightseeing areas.
This walking tour begins at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Guests will be led by a knowledgeable guide to historic Pioneer Square, Seattle's oldest residential area, now a major visitor attraction with restaurants, galleries and lively clubs. From Pioneer Square guests will walk alongside Seattle’s bustling waterfront and will explore the Olympic Sculpture Park. Guests will be amazed with the park’s art installations and landscape design. The Olympic Sculpture Park features artwork from the Seattle Art Museum’s collection of sculpture, works built into the fabric of the park and temporary installations.
Next, guests will travel through Belltown, Seattle’s trendy neighborhood. Belltown features artist lofts and new high‐rises, combined with upscale restaurants and clubs. A popular hang out for young Seattle residents, Belltown is the best of bohemian and chic!
The final stop on this walking tour is Pike Place Market. Known for its exciting sights, sounds and aromas, Pike Place Market began on August 17, 1907 and has remained a vital part of Seattle's social and economic fabric for over 100 years. This nine‐acre historic district hosts an estimated nine million visitors each year who come to experience a feast for the senses and to shop for a diverse array of products. Guests will be given time to shop and explore this fascinating area.
This tour is complimentary and open to all guests. Please sign up for this tour on the registration form. A light jacket and comfortable walking shoes are advised. The tour is 3.8 miles long.
5:30-6:30 pm | Diversity (RED) Reception
5:30-6:30 pm | New Member/First Time Attendee/Young Professionals Reception
Sponsored by Carnahan Group
6:30-9:30 pm | Reception at the Museum of Flight*
sponsored by AHLA Member Law Firms/Organizations
Don't miss the evening at this spectacular museum. Attendees and their guests will have access to the entire collection housed in the Great Gallery and the Red Barn for the most interactive air and space experience you’ll find. The Great Gallery provides an exclusive evening in one of Seattle's most spectacular settings. The six-story tall glass and steel structure gracefully suspends more than 20 full-size aircraft from its ultra-modern frame. The Red Barn, with its warm wood tones and historic exhibits, reflects the romantic early days of aviation. The two-story barn is the historic birthplace of the Boeing Airplane Company. A brand-new 58,000 square-foot addition to the museum, the two floors of the Personal Courage Wing contain dramatic, interactive exhibits highlighting twenty-eight stunning World War I and World II fighter planes.
At the Museum of Flight, you don’t have to be a passive observer, during the reception the X-Pilot simulator puts you in the pilot seat of a virtual F-18 Hornet or P-51 Mustang. These simulators are full-motion, allowing for unlimited loops, rolls, and other aerobatic gyrations. The 4D-X simulator seats 13 passengers, taking them on an exciting WWII scouting mission with special environmental effects.
The event will include a buffet dinner and drinks and provide a wonderful evening with AHLA members and friends. This event can be sponsored by any law firm or organization, if you are interested in being a sponsor of this reception contact Valerie Eshleman.
7:00-8:45 am | Continental Breakfast*
sponsored by Sullivan Cotter and Associates, Inc.
For your convenience, breakfast will be available for attendees in the Sheraton and Grand Hyatt Hotels.
7:00-8:00 am | Affinity Group Fair
Learn more about how to get involved in AHLA through participation in its Affinity Groups. Affinity Groups are created to facilitate networking opportunities with other members who share similar professional interests. There are currently twenty-four Affinity Groups that address a variety of different topics—you are bound to find one that fits your practice!
Stop by the breakfast area at the Sheraton and chat with representatives of any of these groups, pick up some informational materials, and fill out an enrollment form. Please note that some of the Affinity Groups will also hold informal discussions and you are welcome to participate.
7:00-8:00 am | Networking Discussion Group Breakfasts
These discussion groups are designed to give attendees and faculty the opportunity to network with colleagues determined by their area of interest or the state in which they practice. A list of states and topic areas are listed below. Pre-registration is not required. Each breakfast will be held separately from the main breakfast room.
8:30-11:00 pm | Taste of Seattle sponsored by Navigant Consulting, Inc. and Public Interest Silent Auction*
7:00-8:30 am | Continental Breakfast*
7:00-7:50 am | Affinity Group Fair
Tickets for some events can be purchased separately or a Family Package is available. For those who are attending the Annual Meeting and bringing multiple family members or guests to all events, the Family Package is designed for you. The package price includes one registration to the Annual Meeting, one adult guest and two or more teen and/or youth guest. Please use the registration form to register guests or purchase individual event tickets.
7:00-7:50 am | Networking Discussion Group Breakfasts
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- State and Local Hospital Associations
- Women of Color in Law Firms and Issues of Advancement