Conference-wide sponsorship opportunities

The Missouri Bar/Missouri Judicial Conference Annual Meeting

Sept. 13-15, 2023
Westin Crown Center, Kansas City

Step 1 – Review and choose one of the major programs or events
Step 2 – Choose your sponsorship level

Plenary sessions

Sponsor one of two plenary sessions – Thursday morning, Sept. 14 – presented in person and streamed live to the virtual attendees. No other programming takes place while these 75-minute sessions are underway, so all attendees can focus on the thought-provoking programs on broader issues facing the justice system, the legal profession, rule of law and democratic society.

Review and choose a plenary	Choose the sponsorship level
Each plenary is presented in person and virtually	Platinum	Gold	Silver
Plenary #1 – Leading a productive, fulfilling life in the law ...	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500
Plenary #2 – Innovation, change and the future of the profession	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500

CLE tracks

Help deliver relevant, timely, skill-building education to lawyers and judges through four different practice-focused tracks. Each track features six, 50-minute CLE programs giving attendees information to positively impact their practices and help lawyers to even better serve their clients. Knowledgeable attorney practitioners and many judges or former judges serve as faculty for the 24 track sessions. These tracks are presented in person Thursday - Friday, Sept. 14-15 and virtually Tuesday - Thursday, Sept. 26-28.

Review and choose a track	Choose the sponsorship level
Each track is presented in person and virtually	Platinum	Gold	Silver
All About Business track (six CLE sessions)	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500
Family Law track (six CLE sessions)	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500
Probate, Trust & Elder track (six CLE sessions)	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500
All About Litigation track (six CLE sessions)	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500

New lawyer or ethics series

YLS New (and Not So New) Lawyer Practice series – three 50-minute sessions
Make a difference for a new lawyer or a lawyer who is exploring other areas of practice by sponsoring this three-program CLE series taught by YLS leaders and experienced practitioners. This series is presented in person on Wednesday, Sept. 13 and virtually Tuesday - Thursday, Sept. 26-28. 

CLE “After Sunrise” Ethics series – two one-hour sessions
Is ethics and professionalism important to your firm or company? Sponsor this very popular morning series of ethics – presentations by Missouri’s Chief Disciplinary Counsel and Missouri’s Legal Ethics Counsel programs. This series is presented in person on Thursday - Friday, Sept. 14-15 and virtually Friday, Sept. 29.

Review and choose a series	Choose the sponsorship level
Each series is presented in person and virtually	Platinum	Gold	Silver
YLS New (and Not So New) Lawyer Practice series (three CLE sessions)	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500
CLE “After Sunrise” Ethics series (two CLE sessions)	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500

Reception and luncheons

President's and Chief Justice's Opening Night Welcome Reception
Relationship-building and camaraderie begin in the relaxed, casual atmosphere of the Annual Meeting’s first reception, offering an early glimpse of the networking opportunities that are the hallmark of the Annual Meeting gathering. Featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres, a host of beverage choices, and plenty of time to connect with old friends and make new ones.

Opening Luncheon – an opportunity to celebrate as a profession
Swearing-in of Missouri Bar president, Chief Justice's Address and recognition of senior counselors
This event brings all of the lawyers and judges together to enjoy lunch, hear an update from Missouri’s chief justice, recognize senior counselors and the President’s Award recipients, and includes the swearing-in and passing of the gavel to the next bar year’s Missouri Bar president.

Missouri Bar Foundation and Public Service Awards Luncheon
This popular luncheon kicks things off on Wednesday and focuses attention specifically on Missouri Bar Foundation award recipients, YLS award recognition, presentation to the Prosecutor of the Year and Defender of Distinction awardees, and gives everyone an opportunity to celebrate lawyers and judges who through their work on behalf of the bar, their communities, and their clients epitomize the finest traditions of public service and professionalism.

Review and choose an event	Choose the sponsorship level
	Platinum	Gold	Silver
President’s and Chief Justice’s Opening Night Reception	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500
Opening Luncheon and Chief Justice’s Address	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500
Missouri Bar Foundation and Public Service Awards Luncheon	$5,000	$3,500	$2,500
Best of Missouri Reception	Exclusively sponsored, not available

Missouri Bar Annual Meeting major sponsorship recognition

Annual Meeting sponsors are gratefully acknowledged before, during and after the conference.     When you become a sponsor you will receive:	Platinum	Gold	Silver
Recognition on video screen(s) and/or signage at CLE component/major luncheon events*
Recognition in two exclusive banner ads on conference website with link to your website both for in person    programs and events – and also for the virtual “lunch and learn” delivery to attendees
Recognition on one banner ad on conference website with link to your website
Complimentary registration package (three registrations)
Complimentary registration package (two registrations)
Complimentary registration package (one registration)
Recognition on Annual Meeting in person and virtual websites “all sponsors” page
Recognition on “all sponsors” video screens
Recognition on Annual Meeting conference signage
Opportunity to provide firm/company information, promotional flyer or gift at attendee information table**
Recognition in pre- and post-conference publicity in ESQ. and the Journal of The Missouri Bar

             
             *If program/special event venue does not support video display, recognition will be provided with signage.
             **Promotional items to be included on information table are needed by Sept. 1.

Conference-wide sponsorship form