It was great spending some memorable days together in the vibrant city of Chicago. This IR ‘On the Road’ Americas event was a sold out event, attended by over 150 members coming from 60+ jurisdictions around the world (including members from 30+ US states).
The conference incorporated an extensive professional programme, in which we launched our inaugural speed networking session, had working lunches on topics from practice management, cyber security, to cannabis law. We also hosted numerous practice area break-out sessions and high profile speakers.
Socially, there was a variety of events including the opening drinks reception, member hosted dinners and a walking tour of the city prior to the event. The gala networking dinner was hosted at the Art Institute of Chicago and we also shared a memorable afternoon boat cruise together on the Friday. Attendees staying over the weekend, also had the opportunity to join us for a crime & mob tour of the city and a trip to the 360 observation deck and ‘Tilt’ experience.
Within the post event pack, you will find details of all presentations, along with links to photos and video galleries. If you would like a high-resolution copy of any image, please let us know and we will happily send it on to you.
Our final event for 2019 is our Annual Conference in Amsterdam 26th–29th October, we hope to see many of you there. This is our largest event of the year and one not to be missed. Tickets are also now on sale for our first event of 2020 in Miami. This will again be limited to just 150 tickets, so please inform us if you wish to attend ASAP to avoid missing out. Please contact [email protected] to ensure your tickets are reserved.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Yours sincerely
Tom Wheeler, Founder
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Event Schedule
Wednesday July 10th
Wednesday 10th July 2019
09:00 – 10:30, HOTEL LOBBY, FAIRMONT MILLENIUM PARK
Pre-Registration
Early registration for those who wish to collect their name badge prior to going on the walking tour.
10:00 - 12:00 HOTEL LOBBY - FAIRMONT
MILLENIUM PARK
Walking Tour
Pre-registration required. (Members will meet in the lobby of the Fairmont Millennium Hotel and head off for a guided tour around Chicago to explore the sights and architecture the city has to offer.)
14:00 - 16:30 BURNHAM BALLROOM B, MID
AMERICA CLUB
Speed Networking Session
See page 10 of the Schedule Brochure for more information.
17:30 - 18:30 BUCKINGHAM BOARDROOM,
MID AMERICA CLUB
Ten Club Meeting
Closed Session – By Invitation Only – Please refer to your personal itinerary.
19:00 - 22:00, BURNHAM BALLROOM OF MIDAMERICA CLUB
Drinks Reception
Sponsored by RM Partners Law LLC and Densborn Blachly LLP.
Thursday July 11th
Thursday 11th July 2019
09:30, BURNHAM BALLROOM A, MID AMERICA CLUB
Arrival/Open Networking
Refreshments available.
10:00 - 17:00, BURNHAM BALLROOM, MID AMERICA CLUB
Presentation Day
See page 12 for more information.
18:30 - 22:00 THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Luxury Networking Dinner
Sponsored by N.W.Bernstein & Associates, LLC and L J Soldinger Associates, LLC. (Sponsored by N.W.Bernstein & Associates, LLC and L J Soldinger Associates, LLC, the gala dinner will be hosted at The Art Institute of Chicago. Guests will meet in the hotel lobby of the Fairmont Millennium Park at 18:30 and walk to the venue (approx. 15 minutes). During the evening there will be a welcome reception and guides available to take you around the museum. This will be followed by a three-course meal. Guests will depart the venue at approx. 22:00).
Friday July 12th
Friday 12th July 2019
09:00 - 12:30, INSOLVENCY / DISPUTES SESSION
Off-site
Please refer to your personalised itinerary for more information.
09:30 - 12:30, VARIOUS ROOMS, MID AMERICA CLUB
Breakout Sessions
See page 13 of the Schedule Brochure for more information
12:45 - 14:00, VARIOUS ROOMS, MID AMERICA CLUB
Working Lunch
LATAM, Cannabis Law, Practice Management working lunches and general networking lunch.
See page 13 of the Schedule Brochure for more information
15:00 - 18:00, ODYSSEY RIVER CRUISE
Closing Reception
After lunch, attendees and spouses are invited to join for an afternoon cruise along the Chicago River.
Saturday July 13th
Saturday 13th July 2019
10:00 - 16:00 CHICAGO EXPERIENCE OPTIONAL DAY EXCURSION
Optional Day Excursion
Join us on this optional excursion for a true Chicago experience. Including a crime and mob tour, 360 Chicago observation deck and lunch.
Please note this excursion is an additional cost with limited places available
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