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NATIONAL BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

2013-2014 SPONSOR GUIDE

Road to 50:

An Evolving Legacy

Contents: Message from the National Board ! ! ! ! 3 Sponsored Programming! ! ! ! ! 4 Convention Sponsorship Opportunities! ! 5

Competition & Division Sponsorship Opportunities! 6

Advertisement & Exhibit Opportunities ! ! 7

Specialized Sponsorship Opportunities 8

Sponsor Commitment Form! ! ! ! 9

NBLSA’s Legacy:

In 1968, on the campus of New York University Law School, Algernon Johnson (“A.J.”) Cooper responded to the need for continued educational encouragement, professional development and community enrichment for Black law students.  Mr. Cooper founded the National Black Law Students Association (“NBLSA”), a non-profit organization, which currently serves nearly 6,000 student members worldwide. For nearly 46 years, NBLSA has been a valuable resource in addressing the educational needs and goals of minority law students, while encouraging their professional advancement and fostering meaningful relationships with Black attorneys, and other legal professionals.

Founder A.J. Cooper and NBLSA Past National Chairs

Greetings!

The National Black Law Students Association’s (NBLSA) 2013-2014 theme, “Road to 50: An Evolving Legacy," speaks to the history of this organization that is filled with activism, community service, leadership, academic and professional development. We invite you to participate in NBLSA’s 46th Annual National Convention taking place in Milwaukee, WI on March 12—16, 2014.

Our engaged members make NBLSA the largest student-run organization in the United States, with a presence on virtually every law school campus in the nation. In addition, NBLSA has overseas chapters in six different countries, including affiliates in Nigeria and South Africa. NBLSA has readily championed diversity in all its forms, and assisted with the formation of the National Latino/Latina Law Students Association (“NLLSA”), the National Association of Law Students with Disabilities (“NALSD”), and the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (“NAPALSA”).

Our success greatly depends on the generosity of corporate sponsors. Serving as an official sponsor is an opportunity for your organization to become an active participant with NBLSA. Moreover, your sponsorship highlights your ongoing commitment to diversity in the legal profession and advances your company as an industry leader and agent of positive social change.

Your support will enable us to execute our programming initiatives at both the national and regional levels, including our conventions throughout the nation, academic retreats, career fairs, and legislation events. In addition, we host voter education and juvenile justice community service events, professional development podcast series, and international service trips to Haiti and Nigeria.

NBLSA members are not only talented law students, but also involved community advocates. Our alumni are among the most talented and respected legal practitioners and are active and influential community leaders. NBLSA remains committed to helping minority law students think intensively and critically to foster positive change in the world. 

As NBLSA journeys toward the Road to 50, we look forward to discussing sponsorship opportunities with you in detail, and are excited about the possibility of collaborating throughout the coming year! Best regards,

Victoria Walker Shawn GreeneNational Chair! ! ! ! National Director of Corporate Relations George Mason University, J.D.|M.P.P., Class of 2014 The George Washington University, J.D., Class of 2015

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SPONSORED PROGRAMMING NBLSA is a leading national advocate for diversity in legal education and the legal profession. Below highlights the various programs our sponsors help execute. For more information on our specialized sponsorship opportunities please contact corporaterelations@nblsa.org.

EDUCATIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMINGNational and Regional Career Fairs: NBLSA’s Career Fairs/Leadership Retreats serve as unique venues for employers to personally connect with our members. Each event will be an unrivaled opportunity for organizations committed to diversity and inclusion to make their presence felt, through both participation and sponsorship.

Academic Retreats: Targeted primarily at first year students, academic retreats are held in each of NBLSA’s six regions during the fall semester. Members receive crucial academic support and tips on maximizing their law school experience.

Regional Law Journals: Our SRBLSA and MWBLSA each sponsor law journals. These student-run publications are an outlet for both talented law students and established professionals of all backgrounds to present their diverse perspectives on a range of relevant topics.

Community Service: Throughout the year, NBLSA members volunteer with elementary school children, in soup kitchens and at legal aid offices. In addition, NBLSA organizes an Innocence Project Week, chapter-based Community Service Weeks, and other important events impacting the community.

International Service Trips: NBLSA members have reinforced our strong presence abroad with community service and field research on human rights issues. The NBLSA C.A.R.E.S (Contributing through Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Service) campaign continues to expand our reach through our partnerships with the Pax Christi Haiti, LAMP for Haiti Foundation, Vincetian Family Worldwide, and Nigeria’s Women Trafficking and Child Labor Eradication Foundation (WOTCLEF).

Alumni Affairs Reception: Throughout the year, our various Alumni Affairs Receptions allow members to network with Alumni, law partners, solo practitioners, and various influential people in the legal area and community at-large. These events provide a great platform for sponsorship exposure and long-standing connections.

LEGISLATIVE & JUDICIAL ADVOCACYThe Amicus Curiae Program: The Amicus Curiae Program enables NBLSA members to submit amicus curiae briefs supporting judicial decisions that affect the Black community. Participation in this program allows students the opportunity to research current appellate cases and advocate for reform consistent with NBLSA's initiatives.

National Hill and Government Day: National Hill Day encourages NBLSA members to actively participate in the democratic process. Students will hear the perspectives of attorneys who have chosen careers in legislative advocacy and meet with legislators to discuss necessary reforms. This year's theme will center on issues relating to college affordability.

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NBLSA’s National Convention1,000 students200 chapters1 purpose Each year, NBLSA chapter delegates, competitors, and members gather to develop their advocacy and leadership skills, learn from each other, and connect one-on-one with attorneys and employers who value diversity.

• Exclusive recognition at general/plenary sessions

• Message from sponsor included in one convention email sent to all members

• Speaking opportunity and 2 seats on dais at gala

• 10 all-access Convention passes• 1 reserved tables at onsite

luncheons and gala

• Table at the Career Fair Expo• 2 workshop opportunities • Premiere logo placement in all

Convention marketing materials • 3 marketing items included in

Convention bag• Recognition on official signage• Exclusive signage at gala• Logo/link placement on homepage• Access to NBLSA Resume Bank

• Recognition in NBLSA Magazine and Annual Report

• Full page ad on inside front cover of Convention Guide

• 50% discount off additional customized opportunities

• Logo on cover of Convention Guide

• Recognition at Luncheons and in Convention Program

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CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PERKINS COIE LLP | NATIONAL CONVENTION TITLE SPONSOR

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• Two marketing item included in Convention bag• Recognition on official signage• Logo/link placement on website• Recognition in NBLSA Magazine and Annual Report• Full page ad in Convention Guide to include but not

limited to the back cover of the Convention Guide • Recognition in Luncheon Programs• Access to NBLSA Resume Book

PLATINUM SPONSOR | $25,000 • Opportunity to deliver greetings/remarks at a Luncheon or

Reception• Seven all-access Convention passes• One reserved table at gala• Table at Career Fair Expo• 1 workshop opportunity• High visibility for logo on all Convention marketing

materials• Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in Convention Program

NBLSA members at 45th Annual National Convention in Atlanta, GA

GOLD SPONSOR | $10,000

• Opportunity to deliver greetings/remarks at an appropriate event

• Three all-access Convention passes• Table at Career Fair Expo• Workshop panelist opportunities• Logo on Convention materials and website• Recognition as Gold Sponsor in Convention

Program • Recognition in NBLSA Magazine and Annual Report• 1/2 page ad in Convention Guide• Ability to provide marketing materials for

Convention attendees• Access to Resume Book

BRONZE SPONSOR | $2,500

• Recognition as Bronze Sponsor in Convention Program

• 1/4 page ad in Convention Guide• One all-access Convention pass

• Two all-access Convention passes• Table at Career Fair Expo• Workshop panelist opportunities• Logo/link placement on website• Recognition in NBLSA Magazine• 1/4 page ad in Convention Guide• Recognition as Silver Sponsor in

Convention Program

SILVER SPONSOR | $5,000

For customized sponsorship packages, please contact Shawn Greene at corporaterelations@nblsa.org or (804) 986-9417.

NBLSA hosts three competitions: the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition, the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition, and the Nelson Mandela International Negotiations Competition. These competitions provide our members with opportunities to hone their advocacy skills using feedback from practicing.

• Company logo on all NBLSA Moot Court Competition Materials

• Exclusive official NBLSA Moot Court Competition signage

• Recognition during gala• Presentation of NBLSA Moot

Court Awards at gala• 5 all-access Convention passes• Logo/link placement on website• 1/2 page ad in Convention Guide• Recognition in NBLSA Magazine

and Annual Report

• Company logo on all NBLSA Mock Trial Competition Materials

• Exclusive official NBLSA Mock Trial Competition signage

• Recognition during gala Presentation of NBLSA Mock Trial Awards at gala

• 5 all-access Convention passes• Logo/link placement on website• 1/2 page ad in Convention Guide• Recognition in NBLSA Magazine

and Annual Report

• Company logo on all NBLSA Negotiations Competition Materials

• Exclusive official NBLSA Competition signage

• Recognition during gala Presentation of NBLSA Negotiations Awards at gala

• 5 all-access Convention passes• Logo/link placement on website• 1/4 page ad in Convention Guide• Recognition in NBLSA Magazine

and Annual Report

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Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition: Since its inception in 1975, the National Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition has been the cornerstone of NBLSA programming, offering high caliber competition to showcase oral advocacy and brief writing talents among law students nationwide.

Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition: The National Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition provides law students with a platform to develop their oral advocacy skills, improve their legal research and writing ability, and enhance their knowledge of substantive and procedural law.

Nelson Mandela International Negotiations Competition: The Nelson Mandela International Negotiations Competition was created to provide NBLSA members with realistic exposure to alternative dispute resolution.

MOOT COURT | $10,000 MOCK TRIAL | $10,000 NEGOTIATIONS | $10,000

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS SPONSORSHIP

NBLSA celebrates the talent and hard work of competition winners.

One-on-one impact. NBLSA’s Career Development Center Tabling and other networking events provide an opportunity to connect directly with talented law students. Advertising in the Event Program and participating at these events ensure broad attendee exposure.

CONVENTION ADVERTISEMENT & EXHIBIT

EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT | $250-$750

Place your advertisement in the 46th Annual National Convention Program!

The Event Program allows you to:• Promote your organization’s services, products, and career

opportunities;• Celebrate your NBLSA chapter’s extraordinary accomplishments;• Show support of a local, regional, or national NBLSA member; and• Join us in celebrating 46 years of service to our communities.

Highlight your moment with an quarter-page, half-page, or full-page advertisement. See the order form for pricing details.

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NBLSA fosters professional competence for Black law students.

Exhibitor space allows you to showcase your services, products and distribute marketing materials to attendees throughout the 46th Annual National Convention.

VENDOR’S EXHIBITOR SPACE | $325

NBLSA members are dynamic leaders and gifted law students. We encourage and recognize our members’ commitment to academic excellence and community service.

SPECIALIZED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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T-Shirt sponsor | $3,500• Logo prominently displayed on official convention T-shirt

Bags| $3,500• Logo prominently displayed on outside of convention bag

Bag inserts | $2,500• Promotional item/material in all convention bags

Workshop sponsor |$2,000• Opportunity to pick topic and panelists for convention workshop

Convention breakfast |$4,000• Exclusive recognition & logo on breakfast signage

Sponsporship enhance NBLSA’s programming for our law students

☐ ! YES! I/We welcome the opportunity to participate in NBLSA’s 2013 - 2014 programming ! at the level listed below.☐ ! I/We would like to !support your efforts with an In-kind Donation. Enclosed is a tax deductible contribution of !$________.

PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP☐ Platinum Sponsor $25,000☐ Gold Sponsor $10,000☐ Silver Sponsor $5,000☐ Bronze Sponsor $2,500

SPECIALIZED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY☐ ________________________________________________________

_$______

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COMPETITIONS SPONSORSHIPFrederick Douglass Moot Court Competition $10,000Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition $10,000 Nelson Mandela International Negotiations Competition $10,000

46TH NATIONAL CONVENTION ADVERTISEMENT & EXHIBIT

COMPETITIONS SPONSORSHIPFrederick Douglass Moot Court Competition $10,000Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition $10,000 Nelson Mandela International Negotiations Competition $10,000

46TH NATIONAL CONVENTION ADVERTISEMENT & EXHIBIT

COMPETITIONS SPONSORSHIPFrederick Douglass Moot Court Competition $10,000Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition $10,000 Nelson Mandela International Negotiations Competition $10,000

46TH NATIONAL CONVENTION ADVERTISEMENT & EXHIBIT☐ Full Page Ad $750☐ Half Page Ad $500☐ Quarter Page Ad $250☐ Vendor Exhibit Space $325

Sponsor Commitment Form

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TOTAL SPONSORSHIP RESERVED: $_____________

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Company/Organization Name: _______________________________________________

Contact Name: ______________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________

City:____________________________________ State:________ Zip: _______________

Phone: ______________ Fax: _____________ Email: _______________________________

Please mail your check, payable to NBLSA, and your commitment form to:

The National Black Law Students Associationc/o Ja’net Miles P.O. Box 442338Lawrence, KS 66044

NOTE: Your commitment form, payment and materials must be received 30 days prior to the National Convention in order to secure sponsorship benefits.

TOTAL SPONSORSHIP RESERVED: $_____________

NBLSAS P O N S O R S H I P

CONTACT

SHAWN GREENE National Director of Corporate RelationsNational Black Law Students Association

Email: corporaterelations@nblsa.orgTelephone: 804-986-9417

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