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Located in the scenic Cumberland Valley of southern Pennsylvania, the Omni Bedford Springs Resort provides the ideal setting for the 2016 Solo and Small Firm Practice Section Annual Conference. Join section members and colleagues in receiving up to 11 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, including three that qualify for ethics, on a variety of timely and interesting topics designed to enhance your knowledge, skills and practice. Sessions will include tips in multiple practice areas, professional pointers in building your marketing plan and improving your business, and programs focused on e-discovery, iPad use in the courtroom and much more. You will hear from members from the bench, renowned attorneys, and specialists who practice in the digital forensics and psychiatry fields. This is a must-attend event for all solo and small firm practice attorneys from across the commonwealth. The Omni Bedford Springs Resort is just 90 minutes from Pittsburgh and Harrisburg and three hours from Philadelphia. This AAA fourdiamond rated National Historic Landmark resort features unrivaled amenities, luxurious guest room accommodations and beautiful surroundings. Attendees of the Solo and Small Firm Practice Section Conference will be able to use Thursday afternoon free time to take advantage of numerous on-site activities, including playing a round of golf on the resort’s restored historic course, enjoying a rejuvenating spa treatment or relaxing by one of the two refreshing pools or … something new this year … joining fellow members on one of the planned group tours. CLE CREDITS The Pennsylvania Bar Institute is approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Board as an accredited CLE provider. The PBA Solo and Small Firm Practice Conference has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 11.0 CLE credits. To receive credits, you must register, complete and submit the blue forms following the program. COURSE MATERIALS Covered by your registration fee, a URL secure link will be emailed to all registrants prior to the conference for you to download the CLE materials. The materials are not available for separate purchase. PREMIER SPONSORS
RESORT INFORMATION Accommodations: Omni Bedford Springs Resort guest rooms include plush bedding, 32” flat screen HD TVs, two phones (one cordless), clock radio with iPod docking station, in-room coffee, minirefrigerator, beautifully appointed bathroom with make-up mirror and vanity. Deluxe guest rooms are located throughout the resort and feature king, queen or two double beds. RESORT RESERVATIONS A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at Omni Bedford Springs Resort. Call Reservations at 1-800-843-6664 or online at www.omnihotels. com/hotels/bedford-springs/meetings/pa-barassociation-solo-and-small-firms-conference by 5:00 p.m. on June 29, 2016, to obtain the special meeting rate. Identify yourself as a participant in the Pennsylvania Bar Association Solo & Small Firm Practice Section Conference. Deluxe room rates are $195 per night plus taxes for standard (single or double occupancy) accommodations and a $10 per day discounted resort fee plus taxes (per room, per night) apply. Check in time is 4:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m. Sample the historic “Bedford Baths” using our signature indigenous product line inspired by local herbs and botanicals. Unwind with a soothing massage or beauty treatment or simply spend a few moments in the serene spa garden. For advanced spa reservations, call (814) 624-5633. GOLF The Omni Bedford Springs Golf Resort offers a fantastic golf course that has been ranked as high has #1 in Pennsylvania among public and resort courses. The course was designed by two of the most celebrated course architects in history, A.W. Tillinghast and Donald Ross. Attendees of the Solo and Small Firm Practice Section Conference can reserve discounted online golf tee times at www. omnihotels.com/hotels/bedford-springs/golf/ book-tee-time. The promo code is PBASOLO16 and must be entered on the website when making golf reservations in order to receive the discounted group rate of $145 per person. This group rate is available from July 19 – July 22. Additional services included: Unlimited high speed internet access in all accommodations; Bedford Springs bottled water; morning newspaper; local telephone calls; in-room coffee; valet parking; room safe; 24-hour indoor heated pool access; tennis court; hiking trails; afternoon tea; 24-hour room service (not included in the registration fee), 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, and five dining options. SPA Springs Eternal Spa, a 30,000-square-foot destination spa, is one of the few spas in the country utilizing natural spring water in all of its treatments. The spa’s treatments are inspired by the resort’s eight mineral springs, first used by the local Native Americans for their healing properties. Resort Golf Attire — All players must adhere to the golf attire guidelines. Gentlemen must wear long slacks or knee length shorts and a collared or mock neck golf shirt. Ladies may wear slacks, skirts, skorts or shorts. Please no shorter than just above the knee. Ladies’ shirts must have a collar
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