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EVENT AND ROOM REGISTRATION COSTS AND POLICY
The early bird conference registration rate is $1,895 for Defense Lawyer members and $850 for guests. The early bird registration date ends
on January 9, 2023. Thereafter, the rate is $2,095 for Defense Lawyer members and $850 for guests.
registration details agreed upon when you register. Many activities may be full and closed prior to the conference. You may wish to be a stand- by in this case and should meet at the appropriate time and location for the activity. We will accommodate you if a spot becomes available. All prices include gratuity.
For Corporate and Industry members, the first 60 members to register
PLENARY AND SECTION MEETINGS
for the meeting attend gratis with guests paying $850. The free
Plenary and Substantive Section Meetings are open to all FDCC
registration is only available on a “first come - first served basis” for
members and guests. Materials related to the presentations of the
the first 60 to register. Thereafter, the rate for Corporate and Industry
plenary and substantive law sections will be timely posted on the FDCC members is $695.
website in advance of the meeting and available for your perusal at the meeting and thereafter.
The rate for Emeritus Members and their guests is $800
For the hotel rooms at The Omni, our group room rate is $329 for a “run
WEATHER AND WHAT TO WEAR
of house” room. Our room rate is guaranteed until January 16, 2023 or
The way to go for weather in February is layers. The average daytime
until our room block is filled. We anticipate that the room block will fill
temperature in Nashville in February is mid-50s, but some afternoons
quickly, so we encourage you to make your room reservations promptly.
can get up to the low-70s. The average low nighttime temperature is
In order to reserve a room at The Omni, you must first register for the
between the high-30s and low-40s.
conference as an FDCC member. Once registered, you will receive a link
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that will allow you to reserve your room. You will be able to edit your
We recommend business casual for the meetings and education
meeting registration up to 30 days in advance of the meeting, adding or
sessions. Recommended attire for the evening events and specific
editing your optional activities or adding guests.
activities is identified with each event. Definitely bring your hat, boots
and blue jeans!
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We invite you to register online to guarantee your selection of
afternoon activities. Visit the FDCC website for the online link. You
CHARM
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may also use the “hard copy” registration form included at the end of
The FDCC started selecting gold charms to commemorate its meetings
Keep Calm and Stay Count
She’s Whisky In a Teacup
this brochure or that can be downloaded from the FDCC website and
in 1960. Over the years, our tradition has been to select a
City Lights Got Nothin’ on Country
printed. Registrations that are mailed will be processed in the order
specially designed charm that will bring to mind fond
that they are received, and selected activities may not be available.
memories of the venue or theme of the meeting. The
Registrations may also be faxed or scanned and emailed with credit
charm for this meeting is an Acoustic Guitar, to symbolize
card payment. Registrations cannot be processed without payment,
all of the legendary music that originated in Nashville.
including afternoon activities.
Charms are specifically ordered so please be sure to
purchase your charm when you register.
OPTIONAL RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES/TOURS
The Convention Team has planned a variety of afternoon activities, most
KIDS
of which are within walking distance of the hotel, unless transportation
While we do not have any specific activities planned for kids, many of is noted. All prices, except where noted, are per person and an
the offside activities are “kid friendly,” and the hotel does have some FDCC host will accompany groups and the activity group, unless bus
childcare options. The FDCC does not endorse the hotel’s childcare transportation is noted. Group sizes are limited so please book early.
services or any representations about their quality, standards or Cancellations and/or changes can only be made in accordance with the
fitness. Please use at your own risk.
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