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Admissions & Preparation Conference and Law School Recruitment Fair 2013

Sponsorship OpportunitiesConnect your brand to the nearly $1 trillion dollar African American consumer market with tremendous purchasing power

The nation’s premier information-sharing and networking empowerment event for aspiring Black lawyers!

www.blackprelawconference.com

The Westin Houston, Memorial CityHouston, Texas

Friday, November 15, 2013 andSaturday, November 16, 2013

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2 P.O. Box 631234 • Houston, Texas 77263 • Phone/Fax: 281-247-4026 • [email protected] • www.blackprelawconference.com

Q U I C K F A C T SDURING THE PAST EIGHT (8) YEARS, THE CONFERENCE HAS:

Registered over 2,200 pre-law students representing 36 states, 1 U.S. territory (U.S. Virgin Islands), 1 foreign country (Canada)

Registrants have represented over 284 colleges and universities Attracted 180 ABA-approved law schools, the majority of U.S. law

schools (There are 202 ABA-approved law schools.) Hosted over 215 mock law school classes, clinics, workshops, panels,

and other sessions Featured 32 keynote speakers, 35 special guest speakers, and 359

community leaders, law students, lawyers, law school administra-tors, and judges who have served as featured panelists, moderators, and workshop presenters.

Earned the support of over 59 local, state and national elected of-ficials, and key leaders of influential bar associations

3P.O. Box 631234 • Houston, Texas 77263 • Phone/Fax: 281-247-4026 • [email protected] • www.blackprelawconference.com


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mission Statement .................................................3About The National Black Pre-Law Conference .........4The Necessity of the Conference ..............................5Accolades for the Conference ..................................6The Story Behind the Conference ............................7About the Founder .................................................8Registrant Demographic Information ......................9Why Sponsor? ......................................................10Past Sponsors ......................................................11Past Media Partners .............................................12Past Community/Organizational Partners ..............12Testimonials ........................................................13Schedule At-A-Glance ...........................................16Sponsorship Levels and Benefits ...........................18Sponsorship Commitment Form ............................21

Mission Statement

The Mission of The National Black Pre-Law Confer-ence and Law Fair is to provide a comprehensive national event, free to registrants, designed spe-cifically for aspiring Black lawyers for the purpose of providing them with access to empowering in-

formation, resources, and contacts that will assist them in becoming more strategic and competitive college stu-dents, law school applicants and law students. It also en-ables participants the opportunity to speak face-to-face with law school representatives sincerely interested in reaching out to prospective Black applicants.

The bottom line: We genuinely want to help them prior to beginning their law school careers so they can have the “insider” information and encouragement they need to help them to better understand what it takes to be successful in their quest to become lawyers.

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About The National Black Pre-Law Conference

The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair offers the following opportunities to participants:

• Keynote and special guest speakers• Numerous workshops and panel discussions cov-

ering everything someone considering law school would need to know, including: law school admis-sion, personal statements and diversity statements, financial aid and the impact of student loan debt, law school selection, the law school value proposi-tion, law school preparation, the law school experi-ence, academic support programs, non-traditional career options, career choice, creating one’s own opportunities, the legal job search, diversity issues, the bar exam, life as a lawyer, and career advance-ment

• Power sessions on networking, relationship build-ing and mentorship, character and reputation, and professional business image and etiquette

• Special forums/town hall meetings

• Introduction to the Socratic method and case method

• Mock law school classes• Law School Recruitment Fair• Networking/Making Connections socials• LSAT preparation and test-taking strategies ses-

sions• Diagnostic LSAT administrations• Law School Admissions & Preparation Help Advice

Clinic™• Personal Statement, Diversity Statement, Resume,

and Addendum Practical Assistance Sessions™• Certificate of Participation• Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony• Access to potential mentors, accountability part-

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The Necessity of the ConferenceWhy is a conference specifically for African American/Black law school aspirants so greatly needed?

We strongly believe that with good, credible information and the ability to network and make connections with knowledgeable law students, law school administrators, and attorneys that conference attendees don’t have to be a part of the negative statistics. With the right information and mentors, they can do well in undergrad and on the LSAT, get into law school, get through law school, pass the bar, and become lawyers.

• According to a recent study that analyzed Law School Admission Council (LSAC) admission statis-tics from 2003 until 2008 conducted by Columbia Law School professor Conrad Johnson, 61% ( a solid majority) of African American/Black law school ap-plicants are not getting admitted into ANY of the law schools that they are applying to.

• Despite the rise in the number of available seats in American law schools, which is up almost 4,000 seats in the last fifteen years, African American/Black law school enrollment has actually fallen.

• According to 2009-2010 LSAC statistics, African Americans/Blacks are doing less well in terms of the

“numbers” for gaining entry into law school than all other ethnic groups, with the exception of Puerto Ricans.

• From fall 2006 to fall 2009, African Americans/Blacks made up only 6.4% of minority enrollment in predominantly White law schools.

• African Americans/Blacks make up approximately 7% of all law students.

• African American/Black representation among Un-tied States lawyers is only 4%.

• African Americans/Blacks make up almost 13% of the U.S. population.



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Congressional RecognitionSheila Jackson Lee

U.S. House of Representatives18th Congressional District

The Houston Lawyers Association and the Houston

Lawyers Foundation’sRoberson L. King Excellence in

Education Award

Everett Bellamy (left), Evangeline Mitchell, Donald Temple (Charles Hamilton Houston Law School Prep Institute), Chibundu Nnake (NBLSA Chair 2011-2012) (right)

ACCOLADES FOR THE CONFERENCE

Leadership Empowerment Award

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The Story Behind the ConferenceWhy was the National Black Pre-Law Conference created?

When Evangeline was a college student, she knew that she wanted to go to law school. Although she was clear about her goal, she didn’t receive any true pre-law advisement, had very little information on the realities of what law school would be like, had few chances to meet any real-life lawyers, and did not have any mentors to assist her. She was left to navigate the daunting law school admissions process alone.

As she looks back on those years, she recalls having a great desire to attend

law school and assumed that she was doing everything right (working hard in all of her class-es and making straight As), but at the same time, feeling lost. She recognizes that although she was on the right track, because she didn’t have the correct knowledge or mentorship, she wasn’t doing all that she could have to make herself a truly well-pre-pared, and more competitive, standout applicant.

She is adamant that ability and drive were not the is-sue, but simply not knowing any better. She is pas-sionate about the fact that she could have greatly ben-efitted from real assistance. She knew there was infor-mation she was missing, but didn’t know where to find it, and the few lawyers she encountered stated that law school was tough, but were unwilling to provide the necessary mentorship to help fill in the missing pieces.

“Although I was a serious straight A student, always studying and focused on the future, no one really ex-plained to me that I had to have a strategy and a writ-ten success action plan to effectively compete and that I would be competing on a national level with lots of other straight A students with the same goals I had. I could have been in a better position to be a much more sophisticated and ultra-competitive candidate had I had good information, mentoring, and the op-portunity to network with law students and lawyers who cared about my success. You can be bright and a hard worker, but without the right information and mentors, you are at a tremendous disadvantage,” she adds.

As a college undergrad, she made a promise to herself that once she graduated from law school and became a lawyer, she would never forget what it felt like to be the first in her fam-ily to pursue a law degree. She vowed to remain committed to doing everything in her power

to help others in her situation. Through creating the conference, she kept that promise.

There was nothing like the National Black Pre-Law Con-ference when Evangeline was in college or law school - nothing that addressed the issues that she and other African Americans faced. She knew it was time for a change. She had tried other avenues on her own to address the issue - writing and publishing books, es-tablishing a national Black pre-law organization, cre-ating an informational website, and an e-mentorship program - which were all helpful in their own way. But nothing could replace the dynamics of an event and in-person connections - networking and opportunities for mentorship - with so many different law students, administrators, professors, and lawyers on a national level.

Now, hundreds of future Black lawyers, law school rep-resentatives, law students, and lawyers from all over the country converge in Houston to participate in the country’s largest and most comprehensive pre-law conference – The National Black Pre-Law Admissions & Preparation Conference and Law Fair – now entering its ninth successful year. And Evangeline plans to not only continue, but to make it bigger and better and ul-timately - through greater outreach and technology - reach as many people as possible..

“I knew there was so much I didn’t know. And there really was a great deal of information that I didn’t real-ize I didn’t know. What made matters worse is that we didn’t have the Inter-net back then, and the library on my college campus had extremely lim-ited resources, especially related to law school,” she reminisces.



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About the Founder

Evangeline M. Mitchell Esq., Ed.M., Founder & Executive Director

Evangeline was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Houston, Texas. She graduated magna cum laude from Prairie View A&M University, a historically Black university. She went on to earn her doctorate of jurisprudence from the University of Iowa College of Law. At Iowa, she earned membership on the Iowa Law Review.

She studied international and comparative law abroad with the University of Iowa Bor-deaux Summer Program and participated

in the London Law Consortium Semester Study Abroad Program and in their British Legal Ex-ternship Program, where she served as a legal extern to barrister (trial lawyer) Elroy Claxton. She also spent a semester as a visiting student at the University of Houston Law Center. As a law student, she interned in the legal tax depart-ment at Shell Oil Company (Houston, Texas), participated in the Minority Judicial Clerkship Program (Johnson County Courthouse, Iowa City), and served as a research assistant to Dean N. William Hines and Professor Herbert Hoven-kamp. Further, she clerked at a complex busi-ness litigation boutique law firm in Houston.

Evangeline earned a master of education with a concentration in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University, and gained higher education research experi-ence through the Harvard University National Campus Diversity Project, and practical experi-ence working in the Harvard Medical School’s Office of Recruitment and Multicultural Affairs and at Brown University in student affairs. Fur-ther, she taught English and American culture abroad for two years at various high schools

and to adult learners through the Japan Ex-change and Teaching Programme. She is a stu-dent of the Spanish language and has studied Spanish and Mexican culture at various institu-tions and through family home stay programs throughout Mexico.

After graduating from Harvard, Evangeline pub-lished her first book The African American Pre-Law School Advice Guide. Since that time, Evan-geline made the risky and courageous move to forego opportunities and her own original plans to pursue a Ph.D. and international/mul-ticultural/diversity leadership in higher educa-tion, and chose to follow the uncommon path of becoming a passionate and driven “social entrepreneur.”

Evangeline has been doing this work for well over a decade. She is dedicated to creating accessible educational resources, events, and programs centered on helping Blacks and oth-er minorities become more excellent, strategic, and competitive law school applicants and law students. In addition to founding The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair in 2005, Evangeline founded Black Pre-Law Magazine, BlackPreLaw.com, The National Black Pre-Law Network, The National HBCU Pre-Law Project,

The Black Lawyers Legacy Project, and The Fu-ture Legal Eagles Flight School.

She has written or edited, and published four books including The African American Pre-Law School Advice Guide, Profiles & Essays of Success-ful African American Law School Applicants, The African American Law School Survival Guide, and Conquering the Bar Exam. She is currently work-ing on several book projects including Conquer the LSAT!, African Americans and the Law School Experience, Creating Your Personal Strategic Suc-cess Plan for Law School Admission and Lessons from 100 Successful African American Lawyers. She is also working on video and film projects, as well as other national events.

Evangeline is a licensed attorney, certified me-diator, speaker/trainer, and strategic planning coach. She is a fellow of the Texas Bar Founda-tion, twice a Houston Bar Association Equal Ac-cess Champion, and a Harvard University alum-na interviewer. She takes on pro bono cases for the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program. She also consistently mentors students from high school to post-law school.

Evangeline has been quoted in U.S. News & World Report, been featured in several publi-cations, and contributed to the Harvard Black Alumni Society’s Law School Application Guide.



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GENDER MIX* AGE RANGE*

Female - 73% Male - 27%

Registrant Demographic Information

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WHO REGISTERS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL BLACK PRE-LAW CONFERENCE AND LAW FAIR?

Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin

District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kansas

What is the purchasing power of African Americans?African Americans have a collective buying power of nearly $1 trillion per year.

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Under 25 - 57.7% 25-34 – 26.9% 35-44 – 10.6%

45-54 – 4.6% 55-64 – 0.1% 65+ - 0.2%



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O U R C U R R E N T N AT I O N A L M E D I A PA R T N E R Radio One is the largest radio broadcasting operation that

primarily targets African-American and urban consumers in the nation.

They currently own and/or operate 53 broadcast stations located in 15 urban markets in the United States.

Radio One stations reach 82% of African Americans.

Our pre-conference promotional campaign will reach millions.

The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair is the only national event of its kind in the country focused on helping to ensure the success of future Black lawyers by giving them the information, contacts, and tools they need prior to applying to law school. In its almost eight years in existence, it has developed an excellent reputation as “the” major event specifically targeting African Americans interested in pursuing law school.

Throughout the years, over 2,200 people have registered for this event, and hundreds of African Americans with law school aspirations have been helped to better understand how to properly prepare for the challenges they will encounter on the journey to becoming a lawyer. This year, attendance is expected to exceed 500.

Sponsorship of The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair provides its sponsors with the unmatched opportunity to:

Reach the nearly $1 trillion market of African-American buyers with tremendous purchasing powerReach hundreds of thousands through our pre-event promotional campaign (radio, Internet including social

media, print)Grow their customer base by driving interest in their products and services, and ability to obtain sales leadsClosely interact with hundreds of aspiring Black law students (college students, college graduates, working

professionals), as well as current law students, law school administrators, law professors, lawyers and judges Enhance their cause-related marketing by associating with an event that benefits the community and em-

powers minoritiesShowcase their community responsibility as good corporate citizens, and highlight their organization’s com-

mitment to diversity Create awareness and visibility in order to gain positive exposure, and connect their brand to a dynamic na-

tional audience made up primarily of rising Black professionals seeking to increase their educational and income levels

Make direct connections and forge new links with representatives of other organizations with a common commitment to diversity

The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair is deeply committed to developing long-term, mutually bene-ficial relationships with our sponsors. We realize we can’t do the important work that we do without their support. We greatly value our partnerships and want to make sure that we provide excellent benefits to those organiza-tions that sponsor us so that they can feel that they’ve made an excellent investment but make no mistake, we not only want you to support our important work, but we genuinely want to positively impact your bottom line and make this a win-win relationship.

Why Sponsor The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair?



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PAST SPONSORS

Corporate Sponsors

Small Business Sponsors

Law Firm Sponsors

Law School Sponsors Corporate In-Kind Sponsors

Access Group, Inc.

Recruit for Law School, Inc.

Andrews Kurth LLP Baker Botts LLP Ballard Spahr LLP Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Dickstein Shapiro LLP Faegre & Benson LLP Hunton & Williams Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP

Mayer Brown LLP McGuireWoods LLPShook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P. Thompson & Knight LLP

BarBri

Law Preview Princeton Review Macy’s

Avalon Massage & Bodyworks

McDonald’s Starbucks Coffee

Sonesta ES Suites

Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau

SuperShuttle

Kaplan Bar Review - 1L Edge Semester Success Program

Phoenix School of Law

Veritas Prep

Citi Microsoft Proctor & Gamble

Sidley Austin LLP

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP

Finnegan

Jackson Walker L.L.P.Steptoe & Johnson LLP

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Huron Consulting Group



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PAST LOCAL MEDIA PARTNERS

PAST NATIONAL MEDIA PARTNERS

PAST COMMUNITY/ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

Black Star News Dallas Weekly Houston Forward Times i10 Media Group The Choice 90.9 FM

Black Legal Issues HBCU Connect HBCU Network Radio One

Black Summit Weekend/Foundation for Student Leadership and Success

Council on Legal Education

Opportunity

Empowered Entrepreneurs

Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals

National Urban League Young Professionals

National Bar Association

Houston Lawyers

Association

State Bar of Texas

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, University of Houston, Eta

Lambda (Space City) Chapter

National Association of Future Black Law

Students

National Black Law Students Association – National Pre-Law Division

National Black Law Students Association – Rocky Mountain Region

Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center and Book Store

100 Black Women Houston

Tri-County Black Chamber of Commerce

Houston Young Lawyers Association Tomorrow’s

Attorneys Pipeline Program

National Association of Black Female Entrepreneurs

University of Houston Downtown – Black Student Alliance

Texas Business Alliance

100 Black Men of Houston Metropolitan

Chapter, Inc.

Association of Law Firm Diversity

Professionals

Houston Style Magazine Rolling Out Magazine D-MARS.com



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Success Stories

I attended the conference and it has by far been the best pre-law event that I’ve attended. Being surrounded by so many African American judges, lawyers, and administrators was a breath of fresh air and an assurance that I too could join the

ranks of Black lawyers. Had it not been for the conference, I don’t think that I would have walked away with the confidence I needed to navigate the admissions process nor would I have met a judge which led to me joining a local non-profit and a research opportunity for this summer. I was accepted to the University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Pennsylvania, Duke, Georgetown, Cornell, and University of Southern California. None of that would be possible without the encouragement, amazing advice and instruction, and hope I received after attending the National Black Pre-Law Conference.”

Chayla C. JacksonFirst-Year Law Student, Georgetown University Law Center Washington, DC

T he National Black Pre-Law Conference truly is the preeminent event for minorities who are contemplating the study and practice of law. The conference is very well organized and yields SO much information that will help to guide you on

your journey. I personally attended the conference and the wealth of information and contacts that I had access to were invaluable. … Because of the skills and concepts that I gleaned from conference, I was able to successfully make my way through the admissions process. I was ultimately accepted to the University of Maryland, University of Baltimore, and Howard University Schools of Law. Bottom Line: GO! Be Inspired! Rise to the Challenge! And SUCCEED!”

Vincent BrownFirst-Year Law Student, University of Maryland School of Law Baltimore, Maryland

I didn’t know many people that were on the same path as me and I didn’t have anyone to turn to for guidance and felt that I would find some sense of relief by attending the conference. . . .Of the 14 or so schools that I applied to, I got accepted

to all but about 4 of them, some of which offered awesome scholarships!. . . I really don’t feel that I would have the confidence in myself or the motivation that I have if it wasn’t for The National Black Pre-Law Conference. Before the conference, I was only thinking inside the box, but now I feel that I can accomplish anything that I really work hard for and put my all into. I urge anyone who is interested in law school to attend the conference.”

Ashley CloudFirst-Year Law Student, Howard University School of LawWashington, DC



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T his conference was organized, detailed, informative and most importantly, relatable. Actual attorneys headed different seminars and workshops. They were personable, knowledgeable, and answered all inquiries. If you are even slightly

interested in the legal field, attendance at this conference is a MUST!

Jessica C. SmithSecond-Year Law StudentThurgood Marshall School of LawTexas Southern UniversityHouston, Texas

I attended the National Black Pre-Law Conference and learned a million and one things about the legal education process, from when and even where to apply, to when to take the LSAT, and even more priceless, are the connections I made

with other like-minded aspiring lawyers from all over the country. This event is truly a treasure for aspiring lawyers who often are challenged with finding information, especially information specific to ethnic minorities.

Ayomide ShittuFirst-Year Law StudentUniversity of Texas at Austin School of LawAustin, Texas

T hank you so much for dedicating so much time and effort into making the National Black Pre-Law Conference a great success! The conference inspired me to reapply to law schools because the first time around I was completely on my

own, and my pre-law advisor was not of much help to me. The tips that the panelists gave during the different seminars were very helpful to me and I was able to put them into good use during the application process. I sent out the applications much earlier this time around, and instead of getting outright “Nos” from schools, I was given opportunities to prove myself at NCCU Law, Florida Coastal and Widener. I chose to do the Trial Admissions Program (TAP) at Widener, and though it was great leap of faith and a great sacrifice of my time and money, by the grace of God I was successful with the program and got great news that I have been accepted at Widener University School of Law. I can honestly say that your work is not in vain and I will do whatever I can do help you to continue to make this a success.”

Jasmine HarringtonFirst-Year Law Student, Widener University School of LawHarrisburg, Pennsylvania

Testimonials



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T he National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair played an integral role in why I [attend] the University of Houston Law Center. I would encourage aspiring Black law students to also take part in this amazing and professional event as it is a

rare opportunity in which you can learn how to make yourself a more well-rounded applicant, as well as network with successful black attorneys who are willing to have an open dialogue concerning the issues we as minority students may face in applying, financing, and conquering law school.

Ariell HardySecond-Year Law StudentUniversity of Houston Law CenterHouston, Texas

T his conference is a must for any pre-law student of color. I had performed years of legal research and preparation before I attended the conference and I thought I was ready to start my legal journey. Once I did attend, I realized that even through

my individual diligence, I’d missed a lot of things that I needed to know. That’s the gist of this conference - it will answer the questions that you have and the questions you didn’t know to ask.

Chris Oliver Second-Year Law StudentSouth Texas College of LawHouston, Texas

T he conference and the educational experience I received there greatly impacted my acceptance to my law school of choice, as well as acceptance to five other prestigious institutions. The networking opportunities at the National Black Pre-

Law Conference are countless and the relationships I have developed are priceless. Jennipher V. Williams Third-Year Law StudentSouthern University Law CenterBaton Rouge, Louisiana

God has truly used this organization to make an impact on my life, and I pray that it will continue to help young aspiring attorneys accomplish their goals and dreams. I have to just say that many of the contacts I made in Houston are still

my friends to this day. I was able to have so much wisdom and discernment because of the things I learned in the conference. You should see how I was able to help some of my friends out because I gained so much information from your program.

Ricky Armand , J.D. Law Graduate/AttorneyVermont Law SchoolSouth Royalton, Vermont

See numerous additional testimonials on our website and live video testimonials on our YouTube Channel!

Website: http://www.blackprelawconference.com/testimonials-supportersYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Blackprelaw



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The 9th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2013

Friday, November 15, 2013 to Saturday, November 16, 2013

The Westin Houston, Memorial CityHouston, Texas

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTSFriday, November 15, 2013

TIME EVENT

8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Registration

8:45 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. Opening Keynote Ceremony

9:45 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Mock Law School Admissions Committee

11:15 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Diversity in the Legal Profession

12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. LUNCH – On Your Own

1:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. LAW SCHOOL RECRUITMENT FAIR

5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Signature Event: Law School Admission and Preparation Advice Help Clinic™

Signature Event: Personal Statement, Diversity Statement, Resume, and Addendum Practical Assistance Session™



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TIME EVENT

5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. ATTORNEY CLESEarn two (2) hours of FREE Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit

7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Oratorical Competition/Essay Writing Competition

9:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. Networking and Making Connections Mixer/Meet and Greet Social

Saturday, November 3, 2012

TIME EVENT

8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Registration

8:45 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. Keynote Ceremony

9:45 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Mock Law School Class

10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. JOB AND RESOURCES FAIR

11:15 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. African Americans and the LSAT: The Truth About What It Really Takes for Us to Conquer This High-Stakes Entrance Exam

12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. LUNCH – On Your Own

1:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Mock LSAT Administration

1:30 P.M. – 2:45 P.M. How to Minimize Student Loan Debt and Plan for Your Financial Future

3:00 P.M. – 4:15 P.M. Preparing for and Making the Most of the Law School Experience

5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. LSAT Test-Taking Strategies Session

4:30 P.M. – 5:45 P.M. African American Lawyers: Different Career Paths and Possibilities

7:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Networking and Red Carpet Photos

8:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony

Legacy Builder and Bridge Builder AwardsAnnouncement of Oratorical and Essay Writing Competition Winners

* Some aspects of this schedule are subject to change without notice.



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THE 9TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BLACK PRE-LAW CONFERENCE AND LAW FAIR 2013

THE WESTIN HOUSTON, MEMORIAL CITYHOUSTON

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013 AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2013

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITSPREMIUM SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

SPONSORSHIP LEVEL – INVESTMENT

BENEFITS

Diamond Sponsor $10,000 • 15-minute speaking opportunity• Special verbal recognition at opening keynote ceremony AND Special

verbal recognition at the Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony

• One (1) full-page, full-color ad in premium space (inside front cover, inside back cover or back cover) or two-page spread in the conference’s Official Souvenir Program Guide

• Space to display Corporate Banner in prime space• Exhibitor table in prime space• Fifteen (15) “VIP All-Access” conference passes • Two (2) reserved tables with premier seating at the Awards Banquet &

Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony • Diamond sponsorship recognition on event signage• “Diamond Sponsor” ribbons on name tags• Sponsor Special Recognition Award commemorative plaque • Listing on press releases distributed nationally• Access to VIP lounge• Your logo and website hyperlink on www.blackprelawconference.com• Your organization’s video added to “Sponsors & Partners” page



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Platinum Sponsor $7,500 • 10-minute speaking opportunity• Verbal recognition at opening keynote ceremony OR Verbal recognition

at the Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony • One (1) full-page, full-color ad in the conference’s Official Souvenir

Program Guide• Space to display Corporate Banner • Exhibitor table • Ten (10) “VIP All-Access” conference passes• One (1) reserved table with premier seating at the Awards Banquet &

Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony • Platinum sponsorship recognition on event signage• “Platinum Sponsor” ribbons on name tags• Sponsor Special Recognition Award commemorative plaque • Listing on press releases distributed nationally• Access to VIP lounge• Your logo and website hyperlink on www.blackprelawconference.com• Your organization’s video added to “Sponsors & Partners” page

Gold Sponsor $5,000 • One-half (1/2) page, full-color ad in the conference’s Official Souvenir Program Guide

• Exhibitor Table• Five (5) “VIP All-Access” conference passes• Five (5) tickets/seats (half-table) at a reserved table at the Awards

Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony • Gold sponsorship recognition on event signage• “Gold Sponsor” ribbons on name tags• Sponsor Recognition Award commemorative plaque • Listing on press releases distributed nationally• Your logo and website hyperlink on www.blackprelawconference.com

Silver Sponsor $3,500 • One-fourth (1/4) page, full-color ad in the conference’s Official Souvenir Program Guide

• Two (2) “VIP All-Access” conference passes• Two (2) tickets/seats at a reserved table at the Awards Banquet &

Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony • Silver sponsorship recognition on event signage• “Silver Sponsor” ribbons on name tags• Sponsor Recognition Award commemorative plaque • Your logo and website hyperlink on www.blackprelawconference.com

Bronze Sponsor $2,500 • Name and logo as “Bronze Sponsor” included in the conference’s Official Souvenir Program Guide

• 10% discount on any size ad in the souvenir program guide• One (1) “VIP All-Access” conference pass• One (1) ticket/seat at a reserved table at the Awards Banquet & Aspiring

Lawyers Pinning Ceremony • Bronze sponsorship recognition on event signage• “Bronze Sponsor” ribbons on name tags• Sponsor Recognition Award commemorative plaque • Your logo and website hyperlink on www.blackprelawconference.com



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OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESSPONSORSHIP –INVESTMENT BENEFITS

Making Connections Networking Reception $5,000

• Brief remarks at the Making Connections Networking Reception

• Verbal recognition at the Making Connections Networking Reception

• Special signage indicating that your organization is the exclusive sponsor of the Making Connections Networking Reception

• Exhibitor table at Making Connections Networking Reception

• Complimentary one (1) full-page ad in the conference’s Official Souvenir Program Guide

• Five (5) seats (half-table) at a reserved table at the Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony

• Sponsor ribbons• Sponsor Recognition Award commemorative plaque • Your logo and website hyperlink on www.

blackprelawconference.com

Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony and Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony$10,000

• 10-minute speaking opportunity at the Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony

• Verbal recognition at the Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony

• Special signage indicating that your organization is the exclusive sponsor of the Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony

• Space to display Corporate Banner at Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony

• Organization’s logo featured in the Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony program

• Complimentary full-page ad in the Official Souvenir Program Guide

• Two (2) premier reserved tables at the Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony

• Sponsor Recognition Award commemorative plaque• Listing on press releases distributed nationally• Your logo and website hyperlink on www.


Awards Banquet and Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony Table Sponsor $1,500

• One reserved table at the Awards Banquet and Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony (10 seats)

• Your logo and website hyperlink on www.blackprelawconference.com

SPONSORSHIP - INVESTMENT BENEFITS

Oratorical Competition $7,500 • Naming rights for the Oratorical Competition. For example, The National Black Pre-Law Oratorical Competition Presented by YOUR COMPANY/ORGANIZATION

• 10-minute speaking opportunity at competition• Verbal recognition at the Oratorical Competition and the

Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony• One (1) full-page, full-color ad in the conference’s Official

Souvenir Program Guide and Oratorical Competition Program

• Space to display Corporate Banner at Oratorical Competition• Exhibitor table

• Ten (10) “VIP All-Access” conference passes• One (1) reserved table with premier seating at the Awards

Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony• Oratorical Competition recognition on event signage• “Sponsor” ribbons on name tags• Sponsor “Special Recognition Award” commemorative

plaque• Special press release announcing sponsorship distributed

nationally• Access to VIP lounge• Your logo and website hyperlink at www.


Essay Writing Competition $7,500 • Naming rights for the Essay Writing Competition. For example, The National Black Pre-Law Essay Writing Competition Presented by YOUR COMPANY/ORGANIZATION

• 10-minute speaking opportunity at competition• Verbal recognition at the Essay Writing Competition and the

Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony• One (1) full-page, full-color ad in the conference’s Official

Souvenir Program Guide and Essay Writing Competition Program

• Space to display Corporate Banner at Essay Writing Competition

• Exhibitor table

• Ten (10) “VIP All-Access” conference passes• One (1) reserved table with premier seating at the Awards

Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony• Essay Writing Competition recognition on event signage• “Sponsor” ribbons on name tags• Sponsor “Special Recognition Award” commemorative

plaque• Special press release announcing sponsorship distributed

nationally• Access to VIP lounge• Your logo and website hyperlink at www.



Exhibitor Table in Lobby/Foyer $3,000

• One exhibitor table in the lobby/foyer area (prime space) for both days of the conference

• Your logo and website hyperlink on www.blackprelawconference.com


Conference Bag Insert$1,000

• Inclusion of an insert in each attendee’s conference bag – may be a brochure, portfolio, note pad, pen or other promotional premium.

• One per conference tote bag.

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SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORMPlease use this form to order your sponsorship for The Ninth Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair 2013, held live at The Westin Houston, Memorial City from Friday, November 15, 2013 to Saturday, November 16, 2013. Once completed, immediately e-mail this form to [email protected] or fax it to 281-247-4026 in order to reserve your sponsorship space.

SPONSOR INFORMATION

Company or Organization Name ________________________________________________________________

Contact Name ________________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________________________

Phone/Fax ___________________________________________________________________________________

E-Mail _______________________________________________________________________________________

Website Address ______________________________________________________________________________

PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

___ Diamond Sponsor ..................................................................................................................................................................$10,000

___ Platinum Sponsor.....................................................................................................................................................................$7,500

___ Gold Sponsor ............................................................................................................................................................................$5,000

___ Silver Sponsor ...........................................................................................................................................................................$3,500

___ Bronze Sponsor ........................................................................................................................................................................$2,500



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ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Networking Reception and Awards Banquet Sponsorships___ (Friday) Making Connections Networking Reception Sponsor ...........................................................................................$5,000___ (Saturday) Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony Sponsor ............................................................ $10,000___ (Saturday) Awards Banquet & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony Table Sponsor (10 seats per table) ...........$1,500

Oratorical and Essay Writing Competitions

___ Oratorical Competition (Sponsored by YOUR COMPANY) High School and College/Graduate Level Competitions ........................................................................................................................................................................................ $7,500

___ Essay Writing Competition (Sponsored by YOUR COMPANY) High School and College/Graduate Level Competitions ........................................................................................................................................................................................$7,500

Exhibitor Tables___ Exhibitor Table in Lobby/Foyer ...................................................................................................................................................... $3,000

Conference Bag Inserts___ Conference Bag Insert ...........................................................................................................................................................$1,000

MULTI-YEAR SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT

Can you commit to sponsoring in 2014 (for our 10th anniversary)? ____________ At what level? ____________

Can you commit to sponsoring in 2015? ____________ At what level? ____________

PAYMENT INFORMATION

___ Pay by Check: Total Amount to be Invoiced $ _________

Fax this form to 281-247-4026 and we will e-mail you an invoice.

___ Pay by Credit Card via PayPal®: Total Amount to be Invoiced $___________

Fax this form to 281-247-4026 and we will e-mail you an electronic invoice.

SPONSOR SIGNATURE

I, (please print) _______________________________, as the duly authorized representative of my company, wish to reserve and pay for the sponsorship. I have read and agree to all terms and conditions contained in the Sponsorship Terms and Conditions.

____________________________________________________ _______________________________ Sponsor Signature Date

SUBMISSION ADDRESS AND CONTACT

Please FAX this form and submit payment to this number and address:

National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law FairP.O. Box 631234Houston, Texas 77263Phone: 281-247-4026 or 281-944-LAW4 (5294)FAX: 281-247-4026 Email: [email protected]



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SPONSORSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Payment If you indicate that you would like to pay by check, we will e-mail you an invoice which must be paid within 30

days. You may also pay by credit card. If this is your payment method of choice, we will send you an electronic invoice via PayPal® so that you can pay using their secure online payment system at your convenience.

Deadlines All sponsorships must be reserved no later than Friday, June 14, 2013. Sponsorships are granted on a first-

come, first-served basis, contingent upon full payment. The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair does not process or commit to order requests until full payment is received.

Liability Sponsors assume all responsibility for compliance with governmental ordinances and regulations covering fire,

safety, and health. Sponsors agree to make no claim, regardless of cause or fault, for any reason whatsoever, against The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair or its representatives or contractors, The Westin Houston, Memorial City, conference attendees, or any other party for loss, theft, damage or destruction of property, or for any injury or death to self or employees.

Sponsors agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair, its owners, managers, agents, contractors, employees, and affiliates from any damages or charges resulting from or arising from or out of the Sponsors’ participation in the event.

Sponsors understand that The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair and the Hotel do not maintain insurance covering the Sponsors’ property and that it is the sole responsibility of the Sponsors to obtain such insurance. Sponsors must also obtain any necessary insurance to cover its officers, agents, representatives, guests or employees.

In setting up their exhibition table, sponsors are liable for any damage caused to building floors, carpets, walls, columns or tables or to any other exhibitors’ or hosts’ property. Sponsors, who set up an exhibition table, may not apply paint, lacquer, adhesive or any other coating to building columns, floors, walls or tables.

Acceptability of Exhibits, Signage and Handouts We reserve the right to require sponsors to remove signage, handouts, exhibits, or other promotional materials

from the conference lobby area, exhibition area, or conference rooms that are deemed objectionable or disruptive to traffic flow or safety. All exhibits must comply with the public accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 (ADA). No music or selling of merchandise is allowed unless exhibitor receives written permission from The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair; however, orders may be taken for post-event fulfillment.

Cancellations All sponsorships are non-refundable. No transfer of fees or refunds will be made to any other event. Any

violation of these Terms & Conditions shall result in the Sponsor’s forfeiture of all monies paid or due.

Questions? Contact Evangeline M. Mitchell at 281-247-4026 or 281-944-LAW4 (5294).

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P.O. Box 631234 • Houston, Texas 77263 • Phone/Fax: [email protected] • www.blackprelawconference.com

Sign Up to Become a Sponsor Today!There are three (2) easy options to register. Choose the option that works best for you!

(1) Fax the sponsorship commitment form to 281-247-4026, or(2) Scan and e-mail it to [email protected]

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