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Request for 2011 Programming Speakers
About Legal Marketing Association Southwest Chapter
The Legal Marketing Association Southwest Chapter, referred to as SWLMA, is accepting proposals to present programs to our members in 2011. The chapter has an active membership of legal marketers and regularly attracts non-members including: attorneys, professional services companies, legal service vendors and others based in Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada. The SWLMA chapter includes Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.
About Proposals
The SWLMA requests proposals for monthly chapter meetings in 2011. The meetings take place in Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada. SWLMA meetings are luncheon programs from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm: networking from 11:30 to 11:50 am and presentation from 11:55 am to 1:00 pm, often on Thursdays and Fridays. Attendees desire skills and tools with immediate usability. The ideal program includes practical advice, tips, shortcuts and real world examples. Model programs will include value-added reference takeaways such as checklists, outlines, presentations and articles or further reading suggestions that support the presentation and can help attendees implement concepts presented.
Submission Guidelines
1. Contact info
Name, title, firm/company, phone number, email address, and website URL.
2. Program pitch
Along with the presentation title, provide a brief overview of the program. Describe why the program would be of interest to SWLMA members and what attendees can expect to receive from the session. Please note the level of audience experience best suited for the program: Entry-Level Overview, Mid-Level, Senior/Experienced, or All Levels.
When drafting your proposal, please include:
- Presentation content
- Goals and objectives
- Benefits to participants
- Opportunities for participant interaction and reflection
- Handouts
- Format: panel discussion, interactive workshop, multimedia presentation, Power Point, etc.
- Expected travel costs. Travel reimbursements are limited to $500. Speaker fees are at the discretion of the Chapter Board.
3. Background info
Include a brief resume or biographical sketch for all of the proposed presenters. General marketing materials, if appropriate, may also be included. Provide names and contact information for at least two references who would recommend the program.
4. Invitation Text
Include a one to two paragraph description of the program and the speaker's background, specifically drafted for including in the program invitations. The SWLMA reserves the right to edit text, based on membership demographics, for optimal audience turnout.
5. Submit by Email
E-mail your proposal, in Microsoft Word format, to Kim Fowee-Perera, SWLMA Programming Chair at kim.fowee-perera@finnegan.com. Supporting marketing materials may be attached in PDF format. Label the subject line of your submission "Response to SWLMA Call for Presenters." Questions? Please contact Kim Fowee-Perera by email.
6. Submission Deadline
The deadline for submissions is October 8, 2010.
The Legal Marketing Association Southwest Chapter Program Committee and Board will select presenters by the last week of November and will notify all presenters by early December.
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Kim Fowee-Perera
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Marketing Events and Projects Specialist
SWLMA Board Member and Programming Chair
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