National Federation of Paralegal Associations

2013 Annual Convention and Policy Meeting in Hartford, CT

Exhibitors and Sponsors

The 2013 Exhibitor/Sponsor Prospectus is available, as are the Exhibitor Kit and Frequently Asked Questions documents. (all are PDF)  

Schedule and Registration

Advance registration closed 9/13 at 5 PM Pacific time.  Walk-up registrations are welcome during the convention.  Please print and fill in the registration form in the back of the convention brochure prior to your arrival.  The Schedule at a Glance is also available. (both are PDF) 

Air Transportation

has partnered with NFPA to offer discounted air travel for the NFPA Convention.  Discounted rates are available from September 27 through October 7.

You may book online at www.united.com and enter your Offer Code ZQBK565240  in the Offer Code box when searching for your flights.

If booking through a travel professional or United Meetings at 1-800-521-4041, please give them the following information:
Agreement Code: 565240
Z Code: ZQBK

Outside of the United States, please call your local United Airlines Reservation Office.

Ground Transportation

Bradley Flyer airport bus service information. (PDF)

Hotel

The Hartford Marriott Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT 06103

The group rate is $185 per night plus taxes/single or double

Please visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/NFPA2013 or call 877-901-6632 to make your reservation. Reservation cut-off date to guarantee a room was September 13, 2013.

Education Sessions

This year there are 16 education sessions to choose from, each worth 1.25 CLE credits.

Pro Bono Conference

This conference is held concurrently with the Annual Convention on Friday, October 4.  It is free to NFPA members; $50 for non-members and $25 for non-member students.  Lunch is not included.  Register on the Convention registration form.  Further details are in the convention brochure. (PDF)

Convention Charity

Billings Forge Community Works (BFCW) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the Frog Hollow neighborhood of Hartford that replaces disinvestment with investment, offers education and training, and creates a shared sense of mission that underscores the belief that a good place to live goes beyond simply four walls and a roof – it also requires a strong, vibrant, and authentic community. Specific goals of BFCW include:

• Fighting homelessness by improving housing opportunities for families and individuals in the Frog Hollow community.
• Encouraging economic growth through business and enterprise development in the neighborhood surrounding the Billings Forge complex
• The creation of job training, educational advancement, and employment opportunities for Frog Hollow residents
• Strengthening family health and vitality through education, counsel, and access to services
• Encouraging self help, civic engagement, and participation in every level of our community, and
• Supporting a climate that values diversity, rewards independence, nourishes creativity, and brings all of us together.

Area Attractions and Discounts

A coupon book has been provided for attendees' use and a list of Hartford area restaurants is available. (both are PDF)

 

Convention Sponsors

Convention Program Printing Sponsor Student Event Sponsor Connecticut Chapter Break Sponsor Convention Luncheon Sponsor Convention Luncheon Sponsor Paralegal Studies Program Convention Bags Sponsor The Graduate School at Bay Path College Break Sponsor

Break/Projector & Screen Sponsor Murtha Cuillina, LLP Copier Sponsor Break Sponsor Signage Sponsor Quinnipiac University Lanyards Sponsor Break Sponsor Social Event/Projectors and Screens Sponsor

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2012 Convention Recap

The recap page is available here.

 

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2011 Convention Recap

The recap page is available here.