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2023 Annual Meeting FAQs
General
Who do I contact if I need
special accommodations?
If you need special accommodations to participate in Annual
Meeting, please contact the State Bar at 512.427.1515 prior to Friday,
May 19, 2023.
WiFi Access
Free Wi-Fi access will be available in the Lobby area, as well as the
general meeting areas, which include: pre-function space, hallways, and
meeting rooms. If your meeting or exhibit setup requires a reliable
internet connection, we still recommend ordering a hardwired connection
to guarantee steady service. Our complimentary Wi-Fi will be good for
checking emails and light web browsing.
What is the address of the JW Marriott?
110 East 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
Hotel Reservation Policy
The deadline to book your hotel room at the discounted rate in the State Bar of Texas room block was May 30, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. Our room block is now closed. If you need to cancel an existing reservation, please contact the JW Marriott in Austin at 888. 236.2427. A no-show fee will be charged to the credit card on file for any reservations not canceled at least 48-hours in advance of the reservation arrival date.
What is the recommended
attire?
Attire at the meeting is business casual. Feel free to be
comfortable in slacks, polo shirts, sweaters, blazers, blouses, and
most importantly, comfortable shoes! Suits, ties, nine-to-five dresses,
and high heels are not required. Attire for the President’s Party
on Thursday, June 22nd, is cocktail attire.
Where can I park?
The JW Marriott offers on-site parking for $51 per day per vehicle and
Valet parking for $56 per day per vehicle. Parking rates do not include
tax. In/out privileges are granted to hotel guests who valet. Please
allow at least 15 minutes for the valet staff to retrieve your vehicle.
There is public, self-parking available at the Austin Convention Center
parking garage located at 201 East 2nd St, Austin TX 78701. However,
there is no overnight parking available offsite, and this location does
not accept cash payments.
Where can I get a shuttle or taxi from the
airport?
Directions and transportation information from Austin-Bergstrom
International Airport (AUS) to the JW Marriott:
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 7
miles (15 minutes) from the JW Marriott. Head east on Presidential
Blvd. and go for 0.6 miles. Keep right onto Presidential Blvd. toward
Airport Exit. Go for 0.4 miles. Continue on Cardinal Loop. Go for 207
ft. Turn left onto Bastrop Hwy. toward Downtown/Austin. Go for 0.2
miles. Take the left ramp onto TX-71 W (Bastrop Hwy.) Go for 1.2 miles.
Take the ramp onto US-183 N Toward Downtown. For 0.6 miles, continue on
US-183-TOLL. Go for 1 mile. Take the exit on the right toward Cesar
Chavez St./5th St./6th St./7th St. – Go for 0.8 miles. Continue on E
1st St. Go for 177 ft. Keep Left on E. 1st St. toward Cesar Chavez
St. Go for 2.9 miles. Turn right onto Brazos St. Go for 354 ft. Turn
left onto E 2nd St. Go for 203 ft. End at 110 E. 2nd St., Austin, TX
78701
Both Uber and Lyft are currently available in Austin.
Taxi cabs are also available at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and fare to the JW Marriott is approximately $33.00, one way.
*All parking and transportation information is subject to
change.
If you have any additional questions regarding transportation and
parking, please call the JW Marriott
at 888. 236.2427.
Directions and Links to Maps and Visitor Information
JW Marriott Maps and Transportation Information
Where
can I get a copy of the complete event guide?
You may download the Event Guide for the 2023 State Bar of
Texas Annual Meeting here. It
will be updated regularly. The final event guide will be included with
all other registration materials onsite.
When can I pick up my name badge and
registration materials?
Registration will take place at the JW Marriott on the 2nd
level inside of Griffin Hall.
Registration booth hours: Wednesday, June 21, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 22, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, June 23, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
When
and where will the Annual Meeting be held in 2024?
June 20-21, 2024 – Hilton Anatole – Dallas, TX
Please visit the Future
Dates page for other upcoming Annual Meeting dates
and locations.
Registration
Law Student Division
Members
As a member of the Law Student Division, you can attend the 2023
Annual Meeting at a discounted rate of $200 for a full 2-day
registration. Show up on site and register at the State Bar of Texas
Registration Desk. Click here to
join the Law Student Division now.
I want to attend
the Annual Meeting but am not an attorney or a member of the Law
Student Division or Paralegal Division. May I
register?
Yes, you may. Pre-registration has closed. Registration will be
available on site.
I don't want to pay by
credit card. Can I still register online and pay later or pay by
check?
Pre-registration has closed. Registration will be available on site.
Can I fax my registration form and payment
information?
Pre-registration has closed. Registration will be available on
site.
I just registered online but did not
receive a confirmation email.
Please call our office (512.427.1515) if you do not receive a
confirmation email within 15 minutes of pressing the “Check
Out” button at the end of your registration process.
I faxed or mailed in my registration form but have not
received
a confirmation.
If you faxed or mailed in your registration form, you should receive a
confirmation email within 10 days of receipt of your registration
form.
If you did not receive a confirmation email, please call our office
at
512.427.1515.
I pre-registered for the Annual Meeting. Is there anything
else
I need to do?
Stop by the registration desk located on the 2nd level in the Griffin
Hall to pick up your badge and other meeting materials.
Can I register for the Annual Meeting onsite?
Yes! Stop by the registration desk located on the 2nd level in the
Griffin Hall to register onsite.
I registered online but forgot to purchase tickets for the
special events. What should I do?
If you have already registered for this event and need to modify your
registration, please contact Annual Meeting at 512.427.1515 or
email annualmeeting@texasbar.com.
Remember that breakfasts (continental on Thursday and Bench Bar on
Friday) and luncheons (Bar Leaders Recognition on Thursday and
General
Session on Friday) are part of the registration. If you want to buy a
ticket for a guest, those tickets are available. Don't forget to
purchase tickets to the
President's Party!
I’m only going to attend my section’s membership
meetings. Do I have to register for the Annual Meeting?
If you are attending only your
section's council or membership meetings, you do not have to register
for the Annual Meeting. However, if you plan to attend any of the CLE
programs, including your section's CLE programming, you must register
for the Annual Meeting. You will need your registration badge for
access to the meeting rooms. CLE will be filed only for
registrants.
I have registered for the Annual Meeting but would like to
make
changes to my name on my badge. How do I do this?
If you have already registered for this event and need to modify your
registration, please contact Annual Meeting at 512.427.1515 or
email annualmeeting@texasbar.com.
If I have to change my plans and can’t attend the
meeting,
can I get a refund?
The deadline for a full refund with a written cancelation request was
Monday, May 22, 2023. Cancelations will not be refunded once the
meeting begins. Refunds received prior to the cancelation
deadline will be processed after the Annual Meeting.
Education
How do I request CLE
credit for attending the Annual Meeting?
All CLE events will use the same MCLE number. Total the time for all the
CLE you attend, and then turn in just one MCLE card at one of the
designated drop boxes onsite as you leave the Annual Meeting. MCLE
cards will be available at several places throughout the meeting.
Annual Meeting MCLE cards will only be accepted onsite. If you are
unable to turn in your MCLE card onsite, CLE hours may be self-reported
on your My Bar Page.
Will a hard copy of the CLE materials be available for
purchase?
All available materials from Annual Meeting presentations are
available to attendees here, on the Annual Meeting app, and on the
web app. Hard
copies of the CLE materials
will not be available for
purchase.