2009 LMA New England Service Provider Partnership Opportunities

Gold Level Conference Partner Benefits ($6000) includes the Bronze level benefits (below) plus:

• Exhibit location priority—you have first rights to prime traffic locales in exhibit hall
• Three complimentary registrations—additional representatives attend at LMA NE Member rate (three maximum)
• Recognition as a sponsor in all of LMA NE’s all pre   and post-conference promotional marketing materials
• Two-time use of the LMA NE database for mailing our members (restrictions apply)
• 10-second spot ad on video announcement prior to conference

Silver Level Conference Partner Benefits ($3000) includes the Bronze level benefits (below) plus:

• Exhibit location priority—you have first rights to prime traffic locales in exhibit hall after Gold Level sponsors have chosen
• Two complimentary registrations—additional representatives attend at LMA NE Member rate
• Recognition as a sponsor in all of LMA NE’s all pre and post-conference promotional marketing materials
• One-time use of the LMA NE database for mailing our members (restrictions apply)
• Opportunity to post two blog items on pre-conference blog 

Bronze Level Conference Partner Benefits ($1250)

• One complimentary registration—additional representatives attend at LMA NE Member rate
• Skirted six-foot exhibit table to display products and/or services
• Logo on LMA New England Annual Conference page, which will be hosted on the LMA NE Web site, prior to, during and after the conference
• Your company’s logo  displayed in conference program/invitation if contract received by
  August 31, 2009
• Ability to participate in drawing/raffle during the event
• Ribbons identifying your company representatives as sponsors
• Company and contact information included on the flash drive containing all conference materials*
• Prominent signage and promotion throughout the conference
• Registration list sent electronically

Special Service Provider Opportunities

Reception Partner ($5,000) – TWO AVAILABLE
This year’s LMA New England Annual Conference will host two receptions—one on Thursday after the evening General Counsel Roundtable program and one on Friday afternoon at the end of the conference program. Both receptions are available to be “branded” for interested service providers, with the opportunity to make short introductory comments regarding your product or service at the beginning of the reception.

Flash Drive Partner ($3,000) – ONLY ONE AVAILABLE
The LMA New England has focused this year’s conference not only on the future of the law firm, but also the growing trend of “going green.” All presentation handouts, documented best practices and service will be put on a flash drive to given to each attendee after the conference. As the flash drive partner, your company’s logo will appear on one side of the flash drive. The LMA NE logo will appear on the other side. The LMA NE Conference Committee will coordinate the selection and production of flash drives.

Computing Station Partner ($2,000) – ONLY ONE AVAILABLE
With a conference focus on technology and social media, the computing station will be created for attendees to check email, “tweet” to colleagues unable to attend, and quickly use the computers to go online. The computing station partner’s logo will appear on the computing station and the service provider partner will be able to leave materials or hand-outs at the computing station.

Conference Bag Partner ($2,000) – ONLY ONE AVAILABLE
Your logo will  travel with attendees throughout the conference and back to their office. Your logo will be displayed with the LMA NE logo and will be distributed to all attendees at registration. The LMA NE Conference Committee will coordinate the selection and production of the conference bags.

Name Badge Partner ($1,500) – ONLY ONE AVAILABLE
Have your logo prominently displayed with the LMA NE or Conference logo. Name badges will be worn by attendees at all times during the conference. Your logo will be a walking advertisement and seen throughout the conference. The LMA NE Conference Committee will coordinate the selection and production of the name badges.

Pens Partner ($1,000) – ONLY ONE AVAILABLE
Put your logo directly in the hands of decision makers. Your logo will be displayed with the LMA NE or Conference logo and will be distributed to all attendees. The LMA NE Conference Committee will coordinate the selection and production of pens.

Pre-Conference Video Partner ($500) – LIMITED AMOUNT AVAILABLE
New this year, service providers will have the opportunity to partner with LMA NE in securing 10-second advertising spots in pre-conference videos emailed to all LMA NE members. Video Partner Service Providers will deliver a logo and ten seconds of text to the LMA NE Conference Committee who will coordinate the production and placement of advertising spots.

Your Ideas Welcome
LMA NE welcomes the discussion of alternative partnership proposals with potential service provider partners. The LMA NE reserves the right to create alternative arrangements outside of this model as they see fit. Contact Adam Eckart at adam.eckart@ropesgray.com with your ideas.