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FEBRUARY 20-22, 2025 | FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO

Welcome to the National Bar Association (NBA) Commercial Law Section (CLS) 38th Annual Corporate Counsel Conference (CCC) website! We are delighted to celebrate the NBAโ€™’s centennial year in Puerto Rico.

Our annual CCC attracts attorneys, judges, and law students from across the country, including public General Counsels from many Fortune 500 and other corporations. Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in engaging CLE Panels on cutting edge topics with industry leaders and practitioners from across the country, networking events and dine arounds, law firm/corporate counsel connections expo, and concluding with a festive awards celebration recognizing our NBA CLS Cora T. Walker Awardee. Join us on this journey to celebrating 100 years of the NBA!

Undaunted :

Rooted In Our Legacy,

Cultivating Our Future

In the changing DEI landscape, NBA-CLS remains undaunted in its commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and excellence in the legal profession. Our 2025 theme, Undaunted: Rooted In Our Legacy, Cultivating Our Future, reflects both the strength of our rich heritage and our steadfast dedication to shaping the next generation of legal leaders.

As we honor the trailblazers who laid the foundation, we also focus on cultivating new opportunities and addressing critical issues that impact our communities and the legal industry. Together, we will continue to push boundaries, elevate our mission, and create lasting change for future generations.

About the National Bar Association

Founded on August 1, 1925, 12 Black lawyers met in Des Moines, Iowa to establish a national network of Black lawyers. The NBA’s 12 distinguished founders are: George H. Woodson, S. Joe Brown, Gertrude E. Rush, James B. Morris, Charles P. Howard, Sr., Wendell E. Green, C. Francis Stradford, Jesse N. Baker, William H. Haynes, George C. Adams, Charles H. Calloway, and L. Amasa Knox. We will celebrate their legacy as we continue to โ€œconnect people, ideas, and opportunities!โ€

About the NBA CLS Annual Corporate Counsel Conference

In 1987, a small group within NBA-CLS met to consider ways for NBA members in business practice to meet with institutional corporate clients for the purpose of developing professional relationships and to create opportunities for institutional entities to seek out, meet, and refer outside legal matters to Black attorneys. The inaugural Corporate Counsel Conference in 1988 was held in Chicago, Illinois and was a resounding success because it enabled Fortune 500 companies with the ability to meet and network with NBA members who practice in areas of substantive law affecting America’s major corporations.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

CONFERENCE NETWORKING
Connect with industry leaders and peers at our conference networking sessions! Whether you're looking to build new partnerships or strengthen existing ones, this is your opportunity to share ideas, exchange insights, and grow your professional network.
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
Based on expertise and availability, you will have a chance to showcase your expertise and gain visibility with a speaking opportunity! As a sponsor, you'll have the chance to present your insights, engage with an influential audience, and position your brand as a thought leader in the industry.
CORPORATE DINE-AROUNDS
Join our Corporate Dine-Arounds for exclusive, intimate dinners with industry leaders and peers. These small-group settings offer the perfect opportunity to network, discuss business insights, and build valuable relationships over a great meal.
GOLF EVENTS
๐†๐จ๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐œ: Perfect your swing at our exclusive golf clinic! Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a beginner, join us for expert tips, hands-on coaching, and a fun networking experience on the course.โฃ๐†๐จ๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ: Tee off at our annual golf tournament! Enjoy friendly competition, networking, and a day on the green with industry peersโ€”perfect for building connections in a relaxed setting.
SPA TREATMENT
Unwind and recharge with spa treatments on the last day of the conference. Take a break before leaving Puerto Rico to relax, refresh, and return home to engage with renewed energy!
CONFERENCE NETWORKING
Connect with industry leaders and peers at our conference networking sessions! Whether you're looking to build new partnerships or strengthen existing ones, this is your opportunity to share ideas, exchange insights, and grow your professional network.
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
Based on expertise and availability, you will have a chance to showcase your expertise and gain visibility with a speaking opportunity! As a sponsor, you'll have the chance to present your insights, engage with an influential audience, and position your brand as a thought leader in the industry.
CORPORATE DINE-AROUNDS
Join our Corporate Dine-Arounds for exclusive, intimate dinners with industry leaders and peers. These small-group settings offer the perfect opportunity to network, discuss business insights, and build valuable relationships over a great meal.
GOLF EVENTS
๐†๐จ๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐œ: Perfect your swing at our exclusive golf clinic! Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a beginner, join us for expert tips, hands-on coaching, and a fun networking experience on the course.โฃ๐†๐จ๐ฅ๐Ÿ ๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ: Tee off at our annual golf tournament! Enjoy friendly competition, networking, and a day on the green with industry peersโ€”perfect for building connections in a relaxed setting.
SPA TREATMENT
Unwind and recharge with spa treatments on the last day of the conference. Take a break before leaving Puerto Rico to relax, refresh, and return home to engage with renewed energy!
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Event Venue

El Conquistador Resort

Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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