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2013 HNBA Annual Corporate Counsel Conference Post-Event Survey
1.
Please select the option that best describes your occupation:
Academia
Government
In-house Counsel/Corporate
Judge
Law Firm
Law Student
Non-Profit
Solo Practitioner
Other
2.
Please indicate your age range:
Under 30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61 and over
3.
Which state did you travel from?
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
International
4.
OPTIONAL: Please provide your name.
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5.
Did the HNBA Annual Corporate Counsel Conference meet your expectations?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Please explain:
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6.
What was your reason for attending the Annual Corporate Counsel Conference?
(Required.)
CLE Programming
HNBA Business
Networking
Other
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7.
Please indicate whether the items below are or are not important to you:
(Required.)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
CLE Programming
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Committee Meetings
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Exhibits
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Keynote Speakers
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Meal Events
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Networking Opportunities
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Off-site Evening Events
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
8.
Please rate the value of each of the following:
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 13: HNBA YLD/GHBA Joint Community Service Project
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: Welcome Breakfast/ Plenary Session: Latinas on the Rise - A Discussion Regarding Leadership, Sponsorship and Career Success
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 9:30 - 10:45 am, CLE Track A/Panel 1: Managing Your IP Portfolio - Current Trends and Best Practices
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 9:30 - 10:45 am, CLE Track B/Panel 1: Defending "Bet the Company" Cases
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 9:30 - 10:45 am, CLE Track C/Panel 1: Overcoming Obstacles to Successful Careers in the Legal Profession
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm, CLE Track A/Panel 2: Commercial Real Estate Transactions - The Art of the Deal
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm, CLE Track B/Panel 2: The Hot Bench - Tips from the Judiciary
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm, CLE Track C/Panel 2: Beyond the Pitch - The Art & Science of Becoming the Trusted Advisor
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: Latina Commission "Public Interest" Leadership Program Day 1
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: Light Lunch and Networking Reception
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Session A: Ethical Pitfalls for In-House Counsel
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Session B: Mergers & Acquisitions in the New Millennium
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Session C: Employee Privacy Rights - Blogging, E-mail, and Social Networking
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Session D: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - What You Need to Know About the Law and Supreme Court's Decision
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Session E: Cross-Border Employment Best Practices - Navigating the Immigration Landscape and Expatriate Assignments and Legal Issues
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Session F: IP Litigation - Practical Aspects of Litigating IP in District Courts, at the International Trade Commission, and in the Appellate Level
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 14: HNBA Corporate Speed Networking and Corporate Connection Program and Reception
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 15: Breakfast Plenary Session: General Counsel Discussion - Beyond the Diversity and Inclusion -Top Down, Real-World Approaches to Achieving a More Diverse and Inclusive Legal Profession
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 15: Latina Commission "Public Interest" Leadership Program Day 2
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 15: 9:30 - 10:45 am, CLE Track A/Panel 3: Advising Distressed Businesses and Business Bankruptcy
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 15: 9:30 - 10:45 am, CLE Track B/Panel 3: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - What You Need to Know About SEC and DOJ Enforcement
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 15: 9:30 - 10:45 am, CLE Track C/Panel 3: Managing Your Legal Career
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 15: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm, CLE Track A/Panel 4: Cross Border Transactions - Doing Business in Latin America
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 15: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm, CLE Track C/Panel 4: Trying the Case - Practical Tips for the Trial Lawyers
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 15: Luncheon/Roundtable Discussion - Latinos in the Media and in the Court of Public Opinion
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 15: 2:15 - 3:20 pm, CLE Track A/Panel 5: Corporate Governance in a Post-Dodd Frank World
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 15: 2:15 - 3:20 pm, CLE Track B/Panel 5: Alternate Dispute Resolution - The Pros and Cons of Mediation and Arbitration
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
March 15: 2:15 - 3:20 pm, CLE Track C/Panel 5: Roadmap to Success - How to Develop and Maintain a Personal Operating Plan
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
Comments
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9.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Please rate the value of each of the following:
(Required.)
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
HNBA/MetLife Mentoring Kickoff & Law Student Division Welcome Reception (Wed. at W Hotel)
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
HNBA/GHBA Joint Welcome Reception (Wed. at Greenberg Traurig)
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
HNBA LGBT Section Meeting "Champagne Reception" (Wed. at Grand Hyatt)
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
HNBA Evening Reception and Awards Presentation (Thur. at World of Coca-Cola Museum)
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
HNBA LEF Fundraiser and Reception (Fri. at Grand Hyatt)
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
Closing Reception/Gala Dinner (Fri. at Georgia Aquarium)
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A - Did Not Attend
Comments
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10.
This year's Conference concluded with the Gala Dinner on Friday rather than the traditional Saturday night Gala Dinner. Please indicate if you prefer a Friday Night Gala or Saturday Night Gala.
(Required.)
Friday Night Gala
Saturday Night Gala
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11.
EXHIBIT DISPLAYS: Please rate.
(Required.)
Valuable
Not Valuable
N/A
Comments:
12.
Would you like to continue to see an Exhibit Hall incorporated into future Conferences?
Yes
No
Please explain:
13.
Did you participate in HNBA's Moot Court Competition?
Yes
No
14.
If so, please rate your overall experience.
1 - Excellent
2 - Good
3 - Fair
4 - Poor
Additional comments or suggestions to improve the Moot Court Competition:
15.
What topics would you like covered at future HNBA Events?
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16.
Please rate the following items to describe your experience at the HNBA Annual Corporate Counsel Conference.
(Required.)
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
N/A
Overall value of experience for price
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
N/A
Quality of keynote speakers
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
N/A
Quality of CLE session speakers
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
N/A
Quality of hotel property & accommodations
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
N/A
Quality and organization of transportation provided
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
N/A
Organization of on-site registration process
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
N/A
Communication of conference info
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
N/A
Additional comments:
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17.
Please rate the online registration process (was it user-friendly?).
(Required.)
1 – Excellent
2 – Good
3 – Fair
4 – Poor
Additional comments:
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18.
Were the registration fees appropriately priced?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Additional comments:
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19.
Please rate the HNBA Annual Corporate Counsel Conference website.
(Required.)
1 – Excellent
2 – Good
3 – Fair
4 – Poor
Additional comments:
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20.
Please rate the Conference Journal.
(Required.)
1 – Excellent
2 – Good
3 – Fair
4 – Poor
Additional comments:
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21.
Did you stay at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta Hotel in Buckhead?
(Required.)
Yes
No
If no, why not and where did you stay?
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22.
Do you plan on attending HNBA’s Annual Convention, Sept. 4-7, in Denver, CO?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Unsure
If no, why not?
23.
What other destinations would you like to see the Annual Corporate Conference travel to?
24.
What new experiences or topics should we consider adding to increase the value of the Annual Corporate Counsel and Moot Court Competition?
25.
If you enjoyed this year’s Annual Corporate Counsel Conference & Moot Court Competition, we would be most appreciative of a one- or two-sentence testimonial that we could use in our marketing materials for next year’s annual event. Thank you!