2023 INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Elevating Lawyers To Global Success

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica

1-4 June, 2023

About The Conference

The National Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (“NBA YLD”) 2023 International Leadership Conference is an opportunity for lawyers to elevate their legal and leadership skills by participating in relevant and timely continuing legal education sessions and connecting with legal colleagues from around the United States.

Conference Details

Come Experience Costa Rica with NBA YLD.

Continuing Legal Education

Networking opportunities

Professional Development

Attorney Wellness

Speaking opportunities

Beautiful Costa rica

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Conference Agenda

Day 1: June 1, 2023

9:00am -10:00am

Conference Check-In

10:00am – 3:00pm

Community Service Activity

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Free Time

5:00pm – 6:00pm

CLE Panelists Meet & Greet

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Welcome Reception

Day 2: June 2, 2023

9:00am -10:00am

Conference Check-In

10:00am – 5:00pm

Continuing Legal Education

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Free Time

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Dine Arounds

9:00pm – 11:00pm

Late Night Mixer with YLD Chair

Day 3: June 3, 2023

9:00am -10:00am

Wellness Session

10:00am – 5:00pm

Experience Costa Rica on Your Own

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Free Time

8:00pm – 10:00pm

YLD Game Night

10:00pm – 11:00pm

Late Night Mixer with YLD Chair

Day 4: June 4, 2023

Departure Day

Registration

The NBA YLD 2023 International Leadership Conference will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, through Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica at the Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, an autograph collection all-inclusive resort.

Registration is open to all lawyers.

Early Registration Deadline: March 31, 2023

Regular Registration Deadline: April 14. 2023

*Additional fees will be included during registration through EventBrite.

Regular

Member Registration

$399*

Early NBA

Member Registration

$299*

Regular Non-NBA

Member Registration

$450*

Early Non-NBA

Member Registration

$350*

hotel information

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica

Guanacaste Province, Culebra, Costa Rica

Phone: +506 4703 1000

All Conference attendees, speakers, & guests are responsible for making and paying for their own hotel arrangements. Registered attendees will receive a discounted Group Room Rate, which is exclusive of applicable state and local sales taxes, resort fees and occupancy fees. 

To reserve your hotel accommodations at Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, please use Group Code: GZ148G & visit https://bit.ly/nbayld2023hotel. Please register for the Conference as early as possible. The Group Room Rate will be available until April 15th, or until we have reached capacity.

Please note the following regarding your hotel accommodations at Planet Hollywood Costa Rica: 

  • Group Rate: The group room rate is a per person/per night rate and will be honored three (3) days before and after the Conference dates, subject to room availability.

  • All-Inclusive: Planet Hollywood Costa Rica is an all-inclusive resort with a few limitations. There is a difference between the Junior Class Suites and the Star Class Suites. Star Class upgrades will provide you with more exclusive amenities such as premium bar labels at Star Class bars, exclusive access to Star Class Lounge, an upgraded room service menu, a pool exclusive to Star Class guests, and more. 

  • Required Reservation Deposit: (1) One-night deposit per person (Non-Refundable)

  • Cancellation Policy: Up to 15 days prior to arrival, clients can cancel without penalty and the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellations 14 days or less, the full stay per person will be charged.

  • No Shows & Early Departures: The full stay will be charged.

  • Minimum Length of Stay: (2) night-minimum stay required

  • Last Day to Book: April 15, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

All lawyers can attend the Conference.

The Conference events will start on Thursday, June 1, 2023 and will conclude on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

All attendees should refer to the Center for Disease Control for guidance. Masks are optional.

Guanacaste (LIR) Airport is the recommended airport for the Conference.

Yes. Sponsorship opportunities are available. You may contact as at info@nbayld.org or view the sponsorship brochure on the sponsorship information page.

The following items are included in the rate:

All-Inclusive Meal Plans (Type Varies by Room Category), Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Type Varies by Room Category), Access to Fitness Centers, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Pool & Beach Services, Non-Motorized Watersports, In-Room Minibar (restocked daily with select soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and snacks)

We recommend that Conference attendees wear business casual attire during the CLE portion of the Conference.

For More Information

Email Address: info@nbayld.org

Monette M. Davis

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. New Orleans, Louisiana

Monette M. Davis is an associate attorney at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is a New Orleans native. She currently assist clients with fiduciary litigation, insurance defense, and family law matters. Monette joined Stone Pigman in 2019 and serves as a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association, the New Orleans Chapter Federal Bar Association, and GNO Louis A. Martinet Legal Society.

Monette attended Dillard University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice in May 2013, and attended Southern University Law Center where she received her Juris Doctor degree in May 2019. She was inspired to become an attorney by her father when she was a teenager. However, when her oldest sister was murdered in New Orleans in 2011 as a result of domestic violence, her desire for the legal profession increased. With this travesty, Monette’s continuous aspiration is to be a change in Louisiana and provide a space
where people can rely and believe that they won’t be failed by the justice system.

Congratulations, Monette M. Davis