National Bar Association presents its 2015
40 LAWYERS UNDER 40
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
AND EVENT COMMITTEE Pamela Meanes
Aubrey “Nick” Pittman
William Jolley
Judge Yvette Mansfield Alexander
NBA President
Chair 40 Under 40 Awards Luncheon Committee
Vice-Chair, 40 Under 40 Awards Luncheon Committee
Chair, NBA Awards Committee
Dennis Blunt
Judge Arnette Hubbard
Sharon Bridges
Ayanna L. Jenkins Toney
Phelps Dunbar Baton Rouge, LA
Cook County Circuit Court Chicago, IL
Bridges Law Group PLLC Jackson, Mississippi
Law Offices of Ayanna L. Jenkins Toney, San Francisco, CA
2015 NBA Nation’s Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40
THE NBA’S 40 LAWYERS UNDER 40 The NBA’s 40 Under 40 Awards program recognizes the nation’s top lawyers under 40 who exemplify a broad range of high achievement, including in innovation, vision, leadership and legal and community involvement. The awardees typically represent a cross-section of legal professionals, including big firm, solo and industry practitioners, government lawyers, judges, academicians, corporate counsels, young elected officials, and various other lawyers, all of whom are using their degree in innovative and community impacting ways. An independent panel reviewed hundreds of nominees, from which the panel selected the 40 individuals to receive the prestigious awards, which will be presented at the National Bar Association’s illustrious 40 Under 40 Awards luncheon on Thursday, July 23, 2015 during the NBA’s 90th Annual Convention in Los Angeles, CA.
1. Brandes Ash, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia 2. Lonita Baker, Office of the Jefferson County Attorney 3. Chasity Boyce, Office of Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner 4. Shara Chang, Buckley Sandler Law Firm 5. Jessica Childress, Proskauer Rose LLP 6. Jason Clark, Office Of New York State Attorney General 7. RaShelle Davis, Office of Washington Governor Jay Inslee 8. Jana J. Edmondson-Cooper, Georgia Legal Services Program 9. Karen Eneas, Jackson Lewis, P.C. 10. Tiffany Harper, Polsinelli PC 11. Brandon Harrell, Legal Counsel, Seattle Seahawks 12. Andrew Houston, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit 13. Shannon Humphrey, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office 14. Lamonika Hurst, Geokinetics 15. Meliah Bowers Jefferson, Wyche, P. A. 16. Ellaretha Jones, E. Jones & Associates 17. Antonio K. Kizzie, Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt 18. Kennedy K. Luvai, Parsons Behle & Latimer 19. Kristi D. Matthews, Newell Rubbermaid 20. Marie Maurice, Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt 21. Kasheica McKinney, S.F. Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure 22. Haniyah Miller, Amec Foster Wheeler 23. Shayne O’Reilly, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 24. Jody Owens, Southern Poverty Law Center 25. Richard Lewis Richardson, The Law Office of Joel Siegal 26. Karl O. Riley, Snell & Wilmer LLP 27. Dorothy Russ, Sulzbacher Center 28. Nate Saint-Victor, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management 29. Ibiere Seck, The Cochran Firm – California 30. Karelia R. Stewart, Judge, First Judicial District Court, Shreveport, LA 31. Verona Swanigan, Swanigan Legal Services 32. Benjamin Taylor, The Law Office of Benjamin Taylor 33. Danielle Turnipseed, America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) 34. Ronnivashti Whitehead, Law Office of Ronni Whitehead 35. Will Wilder, The Groom Law Group, Chartered 36. Bari A. Williams, Facebook, Inc 37. Marjorie Williams, Viacom 38. Michelle K. Wilson, Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City 39. Ronnie “Ron” Wotorson, The Wotorson Firm, LLP 40. Betselot Zeleke, United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
ABOUT NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION The National Bar Association was founded in 1925 and is the nation’s oldest and largest national network of predominantly African-American or Black attorneys and judges. It represents the interests of approximately 60,000 lawyers, judges, law professors and law students. The NBA is organized around 23 substantive law sections, 9 divisions, 12 regions and 80 affiliate chapters throughout the United States and around the world.
As executives and decision makers, the NBA constituency controls millions in procurement and consumer dollars. While some members are corporate or government executives, many represent large, small, and solo firms all of whom are interested in a wide variety of products and services. Whether in the public or private sector, African American attorneys are constantly seeking opportunities for professional and personal growth
NBA CONVENTION OVERVIEW The stellar week of the National Bar Association conference will include the following activities: • Over 30 Continuing Legal Education Seminars • Career Fair • Educational Initiative Spotlight • Diversity on the Bench Initiative Spotlight • 40 under 40 Awards Luncheon • Fred David Gray Hall of Fame Luncheon • 90th Annual Awards Banquet • Youth Enrichment Program (camp) • Presidential Showcase and Dinner • Prayer Breakfast • Women Lawyers Division Breakfast • Law School Alumni Breakfasts • Special Distinguished Guests and Speakers • Public Events involving matters of importance to the public • NBI Golf Tournament • Charitable Tennis Tournament • Exhibit Hall (for attendees, friends, and the general public) • Miscellaneous: Major Entertainment (some open to the public), other receptions and meetings
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Not many national organizations get to celebrate 90 years of a thriving existence. As a sponsor during the 90th Anniversary of the National Bar Association, you will have the opportunity to be part of something bigger, something that will have a lasting impact on our communities, the United States and the world, as thousands will help us observe the historic nature of this convention. This is an exciting time and presents a unique opportunity to be part of history. In general, the higher the level of sponsorship the more prominence and better visibility you will receive for your preconvention marketing and on-site signage and product or services display. In addition, the number of credentialed event tickets, VIP access and other benefits increases as your sponsorship increases. As a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to receive the following additional benefits: Public Relations Exposure:
Professional Recruitment:
Marketing Exposure:
Community Involvement:
Sponsors benefit from the substantial media attention accompanying the NBA Convention as well as the 40 Under 40 Luncheon. By being connected with this prestigious group of emerging leaders from across the country, your business will benefit from the name recognition associated with these accomplished leaders through national and local coverage.
The 40 Under 40 Luncheon highlights the best and the brightest members of young professionals from every area of the country and every walk of life. Sponsors will receive the opportunity to interact with and impress top-notch candidates from whom sponsors can recruit stellar candidates if the need presents itself.
Your sponsorship provides marketing opportunities in the areas of media promotion in the NBA’s newsletter (which has a readership of over 50,000), products or services information distributed to attendees, recognition at the general convention, and recognition at the 40 Under 40 Luncheon.
By sponsoring the 40 Under 40 Luncheon, you will have the opportunity to assist the NBA in fulfilling one of its core missions - community service. You will also have an opportunity to partner with various recipients in helping the communities in which you do business.
40 UNDER 40 LUNCHEON (TABLE ONLY SPONSORSHIPS) Platinum - $15,000 Table in Platinum section at Luncheon Opportunity to network with Luncheon attendees Special listing in the event printed program One (1) full-page advertisement in the Luncheon program Special on-screen recognition during Luncheon Microphone recognition by emcee at Luncheon Recognition on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 web site
Gold - $10,000 Ten (10) tickets in the Gold section Opportunity to network with Luncheon attendees One (1) full-page advertisement in the Luncheon program Special listing in the Luncheon printed program Advertisement space in the Luncheon printed program Special on-screen recognition during Luncheon Recognition on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 web site
Silver - $5,000 Ten (10) tickets in the Silver section opportunity to network with dinner attendees one (1) full-page advertisement in the Luncheon program Special listing in the Luncheon printed program Special on-screen recognition during Luncheon Recognition on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website
Bronze - $2,500 Ten (10) tickets in the Bronze section One (1) full-page advertisement in the Luncheon program Opportunity to network with Luncheon attendees Special listing in the Luncheon printed program Recognition on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website
DONATION LEVELS
There are various levels of sponsorship to accommodate individuals, local, state, national and corporate organizations that wish to contribute. The National Bar Association is a 501(c)(7 ) organization and contributions or gifts to it may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Please consult your tax advisor for advice. TITLE SPONSOR OF AWARDS LUNCHEON $75,000 Designation as Title Sponsor of the N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 event Table in Platinum section at Luncheon One (1) full-page, premium placement advertisement in the event program Greetings or remarks by representative at Luncheon Physical and electronic signage at the event (including promotional banner) Branding via electronic and hardcopy invitations to Luncheon Premier placement on all electronic blasts for Luncheon Logo reflected on wall Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 page Opportunity for advertisement on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website Opportunity to include handouts and/or product samples in NBA Convention registration packet Full page advertisement in Convention Brochure Four (4) complimentary registrations for the Convention
SHAREHOLDER – $25,000
TRAILBLAZER - $15,000
Designation as a Shareholder Sponsor of the N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 event Three (3) complimentary registrations for the 90th Annual Convention One full-page ad in the Convention Souvenir Program One (1) full-page advertisement in the Luncheon program Opportunity to include handouts and/ or product samples in NBA Convention registration packet Logo placement on all electronic blasts for N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 event Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website Opportunity for advertisement on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website Physical and electronic signage at the event (including promotional banner)
Designation as Trailblazer Sponsor of the N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 Luncheon One half-page ad in the Convention Souvenir Program Three (3) Complimentary registrations for the 90th Annual Convention One (1) full-page advertisement in the Luncheon program Logo placement on all electronic blasts for N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 Luncheon Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website Physical and electronic signage at the Luncheon Opportunity to include handouts and/or product samples in Convention registration Package
ADVOCATE - $10,000
ASSOCIATE - $5,000
Designation as an Advocate Sponsor of the N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 Luncheon Two (2) Complimentary registrations for the 87th Annual Convention One half-page ad in the Convention Souvenir Program One (1) full-page advertisement in the Luncheon program Opportunity to include handouts and/or product samples in Convention registration Package Logo placement on all electronic blasts for N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 Luncheon Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website Physical and electronic signage at the Luncheon
Designation as an Associate Sponsor of the N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 Luncheon One (1) full-page advertisement in the Luncheon program Logo placement on all electronic blasts for N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 event Logo and hyperlink on N.B.A.: 40 Lawyers Under 40 website Physical and electronic signage at the Luncheon Opportunity to include handouts and/ or product samples in each Convention registration
NO PERSON WAS EVER HONORED FOR WHAT HE RECEIVED. HONOR HAS BEEN THE REWARD FOR WHAT HE GAVE.
NBA 40 LAwyErS UNdEr 40 July 23, 2015, Los Angeles, CA
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION FORM Company Name
Title
Contact Person
Address
City, State, Zip
Fax
Phone
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Exclusive Title Sponsorship $100,000 Title Sponsor of Awards Luncheon $75,000 Shareholder $25,000 Trailblazer $15,000 Advocate $10,000 Associate $5,000
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Platinum $15,000 Gold $10,000 Silver $5,000 Bronze $2,500
PAYMENT INFORMATION Visa
Mastercard
Credit Card Number
Name on card
American Express Amount Enclosed
Diners Club
Discover Exp. Date
Signature
All Payments are due now. Form should be emailed to: 40Under40@nationalbar.org. Make check payable to: National Bar Association, 1225 11th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Check
NBA 40 LAwyErS UNdEr 40 July 23, 2015, Los Angeles, CA
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION FORM AD RATES
TRIM SIZE
LIVE AREA
PRICE
Full Page (4/C)
8.5” x 11”**
7.25” x 9.75”
$ 1,250
Full Page (B&W)
8.5” x 11”**
7.25” x 9.75”
$ 1,000
1/2 Page (Horizontal & 4/C)*
8.5” x 5.5”**
7.25” X 4.75”
$ 750
1/2 Page (Horizontal, B&W)*
8.5” x 5.5”**
7.25” X 4.75”
$ 500
Inside Back Cover
8.5” x 11”**
7.25” x 9.75”
$ 1,500
Inside Front Cover
8.5” x 11”**
7.25” x 9.75”
$ 1,750
Back Cover
8.5” x 11”**
7.25” x 9.75”
$ 2,500
*Add $200 for spot color **Add 1/8” Bleed (example: full page bleed=11.25” x 8.75”) **Add $400 for 4 color
PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS • • • • •
Publication trim size is 8.5”x 11” Live matter should be no larger than 7.25” x 9.75” or “7.25 x 4.75” depending on the ad size. Include 1/8 bleeds where necessary. 4 color ads must be CYMK, not RGB.
DEADLINE All ads should be submitted camera-ready immediately
REQUIRED REPRODUCTION MATERIALS For optimal resolution, please ensure that all graphics are at least 300 dpi. Adobe InDesign CS3 or higher Files with all supporting Links and Fonts. High resolution PDF and EPS Files with embedded or outlined fonts, and JPEG or TIFF files are acceptable. It is recommended that ads be submitted in a PDF format using the Adobe Acrobat Distiller job options settings required for proper output. Camera-ready art is acceptable, and will be scanned to an electronic format. A maximum 100 line screen is accepted for halftones.
NBA 40 LAwyErS UNdEr 40 July 23, 2015, Los Angeles, CA
ADVERTISING INFORMATION Company Name
Contact Person
Address
Billing Address (if different)
City, State, Zip
Phone
Fax
Signature of Person Requesting Space
PAYMENT INFORMATION Visa
Mastercard
Credit Card Number
Name on card
American Express Amount Enclosed
Diners Club
Discover Exp. Date
Signature
Check
THANK YOU If you are interested in sponsoring the NBA or 40 Under 40, or need additional information, contact: Aubrey “Nick” Pittman, Chair NBA 40Under40 Program Committee 40Under40@nationalbar.org