EXHIBITOR, SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Join Us in New Orleans to Connect with the Best Plaintiffs’ Employment Lawyers in the Field
NELA is the only nationwide professional organization in the country whose membership is exclusively comprised of lawyers who represent workers in cases involving employment discrimination, wrongful termination, illegal workplace harassment, wage theft, and other employment-related matters.
Our Annual Convention draws more than 500 attorneys, paraprofessionals, law students, and workers’ rights advocates for three days of education, networking, and fun. Our signature event of the year, NELA’s Annual Convention provides a great opportunity to showcase resources and connect with leaders and decisionmakers in the plaintiffs’ employment bar.
LEADING WITH VISION. ROOTED IN JUSTICE.
June 24–27, 2026
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel New Orleans, LA
For more information about exhibiting at or sponsoring our continuing legal education programs:
Alicia Battle, Events Manager abattle@nelahq.org
www.nela.org
At-a-Glance
3DAYS 10NETWORKING EVENTS
100+SPEAKERS 500+ATTENDEES
EXHIBITOR OPEN HOUSE
Immediately following the opening plenary, Convention attendees will have 45 minutes to explore the Exhibitor Area, discover your products, and enjoy a snack or grab a coffee.
PASSPORT TO SUCCESS
Attendees are invited to complete a Passport to Success by visiting each exhibitor and having a representative initial their Passport. Completed Passports will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary registration to a 2027 CLE of choice!
OUR MEMBERS
Years in Practice
EXHIBITOR HOURS & SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 25
Friday, June 26
Saturday, June 27
7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, June 24
Convention Registration
Law Student and New Practitioners Program
President’s Welcome Reception
Thursday, June 25
2:00–8:00 p.m.
4:30–6:30 p.m. 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
Breakfast
Roll Call of the States and Welcome
Opening Plenary Session
Exhibitor Open House
Concurrent Sessions
Annual Lunch
Concurrent Sessions
Coffee Break
Plenary Session
Annual Reception
Tobias 5K
Breakfast
Plenary Session
Coffee Break
Concurrent Sessions
Friday, June 26
Lunch/Practice Group and Committee Meetings
Concurrent Sessions
Coffee Break
Concurrent Sessions
Gala Fundraiser
Breakfast
Concurrent Sessions
Coffee Break
Closing Plenary Session
Saturday, June 27
7:00–9:00 a.m. 7:00–8:30 a.m. 8:30–9:15 a.m.
9:15–10:30 a.m. 10:30–11:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
12:30–2:00 p.m.
2:15–3:15 p.m. 3:15–4:00 p.m. 4:00–5:15 p.m. 6:00–7:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m. 7:30–8:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 12:00–12:30 p.m. 12:30–1:30 p.m. 1:30–2:45 p.m.
3:00–4:00 p.m.
4:00–4:30 p.m. 4:30–5:30 p.m. 8:00–11:00 p.m.
7:30–9:00 a.m. 9:15–10:15 a.m. 10:15–10:40 a.m. 10:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Schedule subject to change.
Premium Exhibitor | $6,000
Nonprofit Rate | $5,000
Regular Exhibitor | $5,000
Nonprofit Rate | $4,000 Advertising Package | $1,500 Nonprofit Rate | $1,000
RATES & BENEFITS
NELA Annual Convention Registration
Includes admission to all sessions and food functions
Premium Exhibitor Location
Mailing List of Annual Convention Attendees for one-time use per list. List will be provided once before the Convention and once after the Convention.
Six-foot Tabletop Exhibit Space
NELA’s Discounted Hotel Room Rate
Name Recognition Benefits
Ad in the Annual Convention Program Guide
Recognition on NELA Social Media Platforms
Inclusion in Convention marketing emails to full membership
Inclusion in Convention information emails to attendees
Product description and logo on Convention website
Listing in the Annual Convention Program Guide
Recognition during Convention Opening Remarks
Signage at the Annual Convention
Logo in slideshow as attendees gather Thursday and Friday mornings
CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
NELA offers sponsorship opportunities to increase your visibility within our community of plaintiffs’ employment attorneys, particularly at the Annual Convention. Sponsorships are designed to help to you stand out from the crowd and are available on their own or as add-ons to our exhibitor packages.
Convention sponsorships begin at $2,500. Our staff will work with you to create the right mix of recognition opportunities that deliver the visibility you desire at a cost that fits within your budget.
Convention sponsorships include the opportunity to be named as a sponsor or co-sponsor of networking events during the Convention as well as certain other activities.
Depending on the level of support, your sponsorship package might include:
• Registrations for NELA 2026 Convention, including admission to all sessions and food functions (except for NELA’s Gala Fundraiser)
• Mailing list of 2026 Convention Attendees (subject to the Exhibitor Mailing List Benefits Rules)
• NELA’s discounted hotel room rate
• Recognition on NELA social media platforms
• Full-color advertisement in the 2026 Annual Convention Program Guide (print and digital)
• Inclusion in select Convention marketing emails to the full NELA membership and informational emails to Convention attendees
• Recognition on the Convention website pages
• Listing as a sponsor in the 2026 Annual Convention Program Guide and logo recognition as a sponsor of your named activity or event in the detailed Convention Program section of the Convention Program Guide
• Logo recognition on special signage at the Convention for your named activity or event
• Verbal recognition during the Convention
For questions about sponsorships, please contact Leah A. Hofkin, Director of Development, at lhofkin@niwr.org.
Coffee Break Sponsor: $2,500 Each
• NELA offers morning and afternoon coffee breaks each day throughout the Convention.
• Partial sponsorships for individual coffee breaks are not available.
Breakfast Sponsor: $5,000 Each
• NELA offers three buffet breakfasts on each day of the Convention.
• Partial sponsorships for individual breakfasts are not available.
Law Students & New Practitioners Program: $10,000
Wednesday, June 24
• Includes a two-hour panel discussion at 4:00 p.m. followed by a networking reception from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. for program participants, speakers, and NELA Board members and other leaders.
• Your sponsorship will allow NELA to provide two drink tickets to each law student and new practitioner attendee which they may also use at the President’s Welcome Reception.
• Exclusive opportunity at $10,000. Partial sponsorships welcome with a limit of 2.
President’s Welcome Reception: $10,000
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• Opening reception for all Convention attendees and their guests.
• No-host bar.
• Exclusive opportunity at $10,000. Partial sponsorships welcome with a limit of 2.
Convention Technology & Wi-Fi Sponsorship: $25,000
• Logo on wi-fi tent cards displayed during all sessions.
• Includes verbal recognition at the start of each Plenary session.
• Logo placement on session Q&A app.
• Exclusive opportunity at $25,000. Partial sponsorships with a limit of 2.
Annual Reception: $30,000
Thursday, June 25, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
• Networking reception for Convention participants and their paid guests.
• Exclusive Opportunity at $30,000. Partial sponsorships welcome with a limit of 3.
Annual Luncheon: $40,000
Thursday, June 25, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
• Sit down luncheon for all Convention participants with guest tickets available for purchase.
• Keynote Address takes place during the Annual Luncheon.
• Includes verbal recognition during the luncheon.
• Exclusive opportunity at $40,000. Partial sponsorships welcome with a limit of 4.
NELA GALA SPONSORSHIPS
NELA’s Gala Fundraiser, Vision. Justice. Community., will take place on Friday, June 26 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. It will be a fun and festive event with music, dancing, savory snacks, and dessert. Every Gala attendee also receives two complimentary drink tickets.
The Gala is NELA’s primary fundraiser supported by 200-250 sponsors. Convention sponsorships are distinct from sponsorships of NELA’s Gala Fundraiser. Tickets are not included with exhibitor packages but are available with a separate Gala sponsorship or purchased individually.
