2018 OACTA Annual Meeting

November 15-16, 2018
Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
 

 

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Online registration has closed. Onsite registrations will be accepted. 

The Hyatt Regency in Columbus will be the site for this year’s Annual Meeting on November 15 and 16! The Hyatt is located in downtown Columbus, within walking distance of the Arena District and Short North Art District. Join us for valuable information from nationally and locally recognized speakers and presentations addressing the Reptile litigation strategy, how GPS’s and other technology, including Alexa and smart thermostats, can impact litigation, and the importance of diversity in your practice. Hear from Insurance Claims Executives about their file handling expectations, a Supreme Court Justice discussing recent cases and statistics, a dynamic and thought-provoking speaker on implicit bias and how it impacts negotiations, and choose from several break-out sessions ranging in topics from mediation strategy to an update on medical marijuana. This will be an exceptional CLE program and networking opportunity with up to 9.0 hours of CLE, including 1.5 hours of attorney professional conduct instruction. The OACTA Legal Excellence Awards Luncheon and Annual Business Meeting will provide an opportunity to recognize your esteemed colleagues for their contributions! Join your colleagues at a Social & Networking Event on Thursday evening at Pins Mechanical! REGISTER TODAY and PLAN NOW to attend this year’s OACTA Annual Meeting!  

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HOTEL RESERVATION & PARKING INFORMATION

Hyatt Regency Columbus: 

To make your reservation and receive the group rate ($165 single-quad occupancy), call the Hyatt Regency at 888-421-1442 and reference the group code G-CIVT. All guest rooms reserved in the block include complimentary internet.  Reservations must be made by 5:00pm on October 26th to receive the group rate.

If you missed the October 26th deadline to book your hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Columbus, nearby hotels are listed below. 

Crowne Plaza
Phone: 614-461-4100

Drury Inn & Suites
Phone: 855-213-0582 

Hilton
Phone: 614-384-8600

Parking: 

Valet parking is available for $20 or overnight for $30 per day.

Self-parking is available at the Chestnut Street Garage for $12 or overnight for $18 per day. Overnight guests can receive a 20% discount on parking at the Chestnut Street Garage.

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CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION

This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 9.0 total CLE hours, with 1.50 of attorney professional conduct instruction. The course has been approved by the Kentucky Bar Association.

REGISTRATION FEES:

  • Member $325
  • Non-member $525
  • New Attorney* (Member) $275
  • New Attorney* (Non-member) $375
  • Claims Executives** $150
  • In-House or Corporate Counsel*** $150
  • Office Administrator $100
  • Law Student Member Complimentary
  • Judge Complimentary

* New Attorneys are those practicing 5 years or less.

**Claims Executives are individuals employed as a claims professional by a corporation or insurance co., who spends a substantial portion of his or her professional time hiring or supervising outside counsel in the representation of business, insurance companies or their insureds, associations or governmental entities in civil litigation.

***In-House or Corporate Counsel are licensed attorneys, who are employed exclusively by a corporation or other private sector organization for the purpose of providing legal representation and counsel only to that corporation, its affiliates and subsidiaries. These lawyers act in a legal capacity for insurers or corporations but do not appear in court as defense counsel.

Groups of 4 or more from the same firm will receive a $25 discount off each “member” or “non-member” registration when registering together. Not applicable to Claims Executives, In-House Counsel, and New Attorneys. (Use code: 4ORMORE)