2025 AILA Midwinter Conference and Webcast

2025 AILA Midwinter Conference and Webcast

2025 AILA Midwinter Conference and Webcast - In Person
01/17/2025 07:00 AM CT - 06:00 PM CT
$725.00
2025 AILA Midwinter Conference and Webcast - Virtual Webcast
01/17/2025 07:00 AM CT - 06:00 PM CT
$675.00
2025 AILA Midwinter Conference - In Person (Not Staying at Conference Hotel Day Pass Fee)
$135.00
Live Event Date: 01/17/2025
Format Length CLE Eligible
Conference 1 Day Yes

Cross the border and join us for the 2025 AILA Midwinter Conference and Webcast in sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! Sharpen your skills while warming up on the beach or by the pool. This year’s conference features an advanced level Business Track and an advanced level Removal/Family Track. Each track showcases a lunch panel dedicated to the outcome of the 2024 Election and how the results might affect immigration practitioners. Highlights of the Business Track include panels on case planning for client success; PERM processing under the Flag system; and visa solutions for early career professionals. The Removal/Family Track features sessions on trial skills and a special 90-minute panel on advanced humanitarian relief. As always, your registration includes recordings of both tracks. Come network and learn with your colleagues as we enjoy everything Puerto Vallarta has to offer!

View the Midwinter Conference program.

In-Person Attendees Not Staying at the Conference Hotel  

Please note the conference venue charges a day pass fee for all conference participants not staying at the Sheraton. AILA encourages conference attendees to book their accommodations early with the Sheraton to take advantage of AILA’s special group pricing.   

Those staying at the Sheraton do not have to pay the $135 day pass fee. Those not staying at the Sheraton must also add the $135 day pass fee to their cart when registering.  AILA will periodically monitor the hotel and registration lists and will be contacting those not staying at the Sheraton who have not paid the fee.

Live Conference CLE Credit

AILA will file for CLE credits in appropriate jurisdictions. Eligible participants can receive up to 8.0 total credits, including up to 1.0 ethics credit in 50-minute jurisdictions; and up to 7.0 total credits, including up to 1.0 ethics credit in 60-minute jurisdictions. To receive CLE credit, attorneys must record sessions attended and CLE codes provided at each session via webCLE. Live attendance must be recorded by Friday, January 24, 2025. This deadline does not apply to the download format.

Please Note: CLE credits not reported on webCLE by the published deadline will be subject to an administrative late fee to cover incurred costs.

On-Demand Conference CLE Credit

AILA will administer CLE credit to individuals who download this recording through AILA Shop only; the invoice is used as a form of CLE verification.

AILA has filed for CLE and specialized credit in appropriate jurisdictions. To receive CLE credit, attorneys must record session attendance and the CLE codes provided via webCLE. Eligible participants can receive up to 16.0 total credits, including up to 1 ethics credit in 50-minute jurisdictions; and up to 13.5 total credits, including up to 1.0 ethics credit in 60-minute jurisdictions.

Please note that your jurisdiction may limit the number of OnDemand credits that may be applied in a compliance period and may also limit OnDemand credits based on the date of the original presentation. Please be aware of your state's expiration dates for OnDemand credits, please view the OnDemand Expiration Chart for more details or confirm with your state's bar association.

Not eligible for CLE credit in the following states: MO and PR.

  Early Bird
Rate

(Through 12/11/24)
Regular Rate
(After 12/11/24)
Members (In-Person)
AILA Members $525 $725
AILA Affiliated Paralegal* $525 $725
AILA Law Student Members $325 $525
AILA Nonprofit Members $375 $575
Nonmembers (In-Person)
Nonmember Attorneys $725 $925
Nonmember Law Students $425 $625
Government $545 $745
Nonprofit Attorneys $545 $745
Members (Webcast)
AILA Members $475 $675
AILA Affiliated Paralegal* $475 $675
AILA Law Student Members $275 $475
AILA Nonprofit Members $325 $525
Nonmembers (Webcast)
Nonmember Attorneys $675 $875
Nonmember Law Students $375 $575
Government $495 $695
Nonprofit Attorneys $495 $695

You can register for this event quickly and securely online by adding this item to your cart before the deadline and paying by credit card. We encourage you to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration and register by December 11, 2024. Once you register online, the registration system will auto-generate a receipt to your paid registration.

In-Person Attendees Not Staying at the Conference Hotel
Please note the conference venue charges a day pass fee for all conference participants not staying at the Sheraton. AILA encourages conference attendees to book their accommodations early with the Sheraton to take advantage of AILA’s special group pricing.

Those staying at the Sheraton do not have to pay the $135 day pass fee. Those not staying at the Sheraton must also add the $135 day pass fee to their cart when registering. AILA will periodically monitor the hotel and registration lists and will be contacting those not staying at the Sheraton who have not paid the fee.

COVID-19 Health and Safety Information and Protocols
AILA no longer requires proof of vaccination status to attend the AILA in-person conferences, meetings, or events. Mask-wearing is optional, at the discretion of each attendee. Please act responsibly and with consideration for the health and safety of others. For more information, please read the full protocols at: https://www.aila.org/conferences/covid-19-health-and-safety-information.

Tuition Assistance
Full and partial tuition assistance will be offered for AILA National Conferences and Seminars based on need and availability. Please complete the tuition assistance application for consideration.

*Paralegals
To qualify for registration, all paralegals or law office support staff must have an AILA online account and attest that they work for an AILA member attorney. AILA Affiliated Paralegals (AAPs) receive member pricing. Signing up as an AAP must be completed before checkout for a conference to take advantage of the preferential pricing. To become an AAP, go to the My AILA application and select the AILA Affiliated Paralegal membership type. Paralegals who are not AAPs pay nonmember prices.

AILA’s Meeting Code of Conduct:
AILA is committed to providing a professional and productive learning environment for all participants and staff. As a result, all participants are expected to follow all stated meeting and event instructions and guidelines in order to maintain an atmosphere of professionalism, mutual respect, and collegiality. AILA members in particular are expected to adhere to the principles set forth in AILA’s civility code. The guidelines herein apply to all AILA in-person, virtual, webcast and online programming including but not limited to AILA conferences, seminars, online courses, and roundtables. All participants must comply with the following guidelines to participate in the meetings and events:

  • All participants are expected to maintain a professional and civil discourse throughout AILA’s in-person/virtual meeting and event space. Participants are prohibited from using any defamatory, abusive, profane, discriminatory, harassing, threatening, and/or offensive language during the sessions or events including but not limited to Q&A, chat rooms or any activity that takes place in the virtual space.
  • All participants must comply with the instructions of the moderators and/or any event staff.
  • Disruption of sessions, events or any activity that takes place in-person or in virtual space is prohibited.
  • Presentations, postings, and messages should not contain promotional materials, special offers, job offers, product announcements, or solicitation for services unless preapproved by AILA. AILA reserves the right to remove any such communications that have not been preapproved.
  • Participants may not record, transmit, copy, or take screen shots of any sessions or events including but not limited to Q&A, chat rooms or any activity that takes place in the event space without prior approval from AILA. Participants who do not comply or are in violation of any of AILA’s meeting guidelines may be denied further access and participation at the discretion of event organizers. AILA is not responsible for reimbursement or refund if you are denied access or participation due to violation of AILA’s Meeting Code of Conduct.

Participants can contact conferences@aila.org with any questions or concerns related to AILA’s Meeting Code of Conduct.

Registration Approval
All registrations and reservations are subject to approval. Registrations and reservations received without payment will be returned. Registrations are NOT transferable and cannot be split among conference attendees. Cancellations must be received by the cancellation deadline date in writing to be eligible for the full refund (less $50 processing fee). Exceptions to the cancellation deadline will be made for emergencies and valid medical issues submitted with supporting documentation. Any and all liability of AILA with respect to registration, reservations, cancellations, changes in the location or content of the program, and refunds is limited to a sum no greater than the registration fee paid. Under no circumstances shall AILA be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, the cost of transportation or lodging. Submission of registration and payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein.

Non-member Registration
Attendance at in-person, virtual, webcast and online programming including but not limited to AILA conferences, seminars, online courses, and roundtables is solely restricted to AILA members and their employees, government employees, and nonmember attorneys. Non-attorney attendance is limited to the employees of AILA members in good standing, to HR professionals who have an AILA member reference, employees of accredited educational institutions providing support to international student and scholar services at their employing institutions, and accredited representatives under 8 CFR §292.2. AILA will reject conference registrations from persons who provide representation without authorization in violation of 8 CFR §292.1, such as for-profit "immigration consultants" and "notarios."

Registration Details
I understand that AILA will collect and store the data provided by the conference registrant to be included on the conference attendee list, and to provide me with information on AILA products and services. I may limit dissemination of information by AILA by updating communication preferences in my personal record at http://www.aila.org/myaila. I understand that AILA is based in the United States and that the European Commission does not consider United States laws to provide an adequate level of data protection. If I am a resident of a country of the European Union, I understand that my consent is the lawful basis for transfer of my personal data to the United States and that I can withdraw my consent at any time. I also understand that the transfer of my personal data to the United States in the absence of adequate protection and without safeguards deemed appropriate by the European Commission may pose certain risks, including that United States law may not provide for data processing principles, data subject rights, or enforcement of those rights analogous to those in the European Union. For a full description of AILA’s data collection and privacy policy, visit http://www.aila.org/privacy-policy.

Attendance Reporting on webCLE
You must sign in and timely submit attendance using webCLE in order to receive CLE credits. The total number of credits available for AILA events is determined by state bodies and may vary by jurisdiction.

Use of Photographic Images
Registration and attendance at the AILA conferences and events constitute an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant's image, voice, and/or electronic communication in photographs, video recordings, electronic reproductions and video/audio recordings of such events by AILA. Your registration may include technology that monitors your activities throughout the meeting, such as session attendance and booths visited.

ADA Request
AILA will provide ADA assistance if requested. Please e-mail conferences@aila.org with your special needs at the time of conference registration. Assistance may not be available if an adequate notice period is not provided.

Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center
Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio No 999
Zona Hotelera Las Glorias
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Mexico

Important: AILA group rate at the conference hotel has been reserved for conference participants only. Please register for the conference first before reserving your hotel. AILA will be cross checking the list and your hotel reservation maybe cancelled if you are not registered for the conference.

AILA Room Rate: $294 Single/$312 Double/$378 Triple, Deluxe Oceanview Room (Bed & Breakfast rate).

AILA room rate includes all room taxes (16% VAT & 3% TOT), buffet breakfast at the restaurant (including 16% tax & 15% service), bellman gratuity ($7 per person), and maid gratuity ($4/day). NOTE: The buffet breakfast cycle begins the next morning after the arrival date and ends with the buffet breakfast on the departure date.

To Make Reservations : call +52-322-226-0400 (extension: Hotel Reservations), email reservas@sheratonvallarta.com, or reserve online: Book Here.  Please refer to Group Code:  AILA25.  (When reserving online, click Cancel button when you get the pop up, “Are you sure you want to delete this group?”  If you click Continue, you will need to enter the group code by choosing Group Attendee from pull down menu and entering AILA25 below it). 

Deposit Process: Sheraton will charge 2 nights deposit at the time of the reservation if they are made over the phone. Please note that you cannot get AILA rate through general Marriott reservations phone number. You will need to call the hotel directly at the above phone number. For email and online reservations, you will get a separate email from Multipagos Mail Order by Flap <neko@flap.com.mx> to securely pay for the Sheraton Buganvilias deposit (owned by Vallarta Internacional) through Bbva Bank (one of the most trusted banks in Mexico).

Payment Method: Payment by Mastercard or Visa is preferred, and you will be charged in USD (Tip: Use a credit card that does not charge for international transaction fee). If you need to pay by American Express, please call or email the same contacts provided above and they will send you a different link to pay by American Express. You will be charged in Pesos at the current hotel conversion rate which is 18 Pesos to $1 USD. You may get a better conversion rate if you pay with Mastercard or Visa.

Bringing Children: If you are bringing children, inform the reservation agent the # of children and their ages if you are reserving by phone or email. If you are making your reservation online, please enter the # of adults only and do not add any children. After the online reservation is completed, email reservas@sheratonvallarta.com the # of children and ages.

Modify or Cancel: You can modify or cancel your reservation by phone, email, or through the online link provided above. For online, you will see the modify/cancel your reservation at the bottom of the main page. Cancellations made after January 3, 2025, will be charged for the full stay.

Any questions about new or existing reservations: Email Paola Gonzalez at reservas@sheratonvallarta.com

The specially discounted AILA group rate has been contracted for room nights reserved from January 15, 2025 to January 19, 2025. The AILA group rate is not guaranteed for any other dates and will be based on availability.

Hotel Cut-off Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, or earlier if the room block fills up.

Hotel reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms at the AILA rate will sell out before the deadline, so we advise you to make your reservation as early as possible. AILA will not be able to get additional rooms at the AILA rate after the AILA block of rooms fills up.

In-Person Attendees Not Staying at the Conference Hotel

Please note the conference venue charges a day pass fee for all conference participants not staying at the Sheraton. AILA encourages conference attendees to book their accommodations early with the Sheraton to take advantage of AILA’s special group pricing.

Those staying at the Sheraton do not have to pay the $135 day pass fee. Those not staying at the Sheraton must also add the $135 day pass fee to their cart when registering.  AILA will periodically monitor the hotel and registration lists and will be contacting those not staying at the Sheraton who have not paid the fee.

In-person and webcast cancellations received by December 11, 2024, entitle registrants to a full refund (less $50 processing fee). Cancellation requests will not be accepted after December 11, 2024, but the conference materials will be made available to all registrants in their AILA Agora Digital Libraries. Exceptions to the cancellation deadline will be made for emergencies and valid medical issues submitted with supporting documentation. All cancellations must be submitted by email to conferences@aila.org. 

Notice: All registrations and reservations are subject to acceptance. Registrations and reservations received without payment will be returned. Registrations are not transferable and cannot be split among conference attendees. Any and all liability of AILA with respect to registration, reservations, cancellations, changes in the date, location or content of the program, and refunds is limited to a sum no greater than the registration fee paid. Under no circumstances shall AILA be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, the cost of transportation or lodging. Submission of registration and payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein.