2025 MID-YEAR CONFERENCE
Thursday, May 29 - Saturday, May 31, 2025
Event Details
May 29th Opening Reception
Thu: Opening reception 6:00pm-9:00pm
LOCATION CHANGE ALERT
New Location:
The Bank Event Center
3120 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW,
Atlanta, Ga 30318
May 30th Workshops and CLE panels
Fri: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Location:
Georgia State University College of Law
(Knowles Conference Center)
85 Park Pl. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
May 31st YLD Power Breakfast Fireside Chat: Looking Back to Look Forward
Sat: 9:30am-12:00pm | Programming starts at 10am
Location: TBA
HONOREES
Beacon of Industry Award
Jonathan “Lil Jon” Smith
Grammy-Award Winning Artist + Producer + Entrepreneur
For the last two decades plus, the words “YEAHHH,” “OKAYY,” and “WHATTT” have been synonymous with multi-platinum, Grammy award winning artist Lil Jon. He has been one of the most prominent figures in music and pop culture alike, performing for hundreds of thousands of fans with Usher & Ludacris, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Pitbull, TLC (on FOX’s American Idol), Becky G, Offset, LMFAO, Too $hort and E-40 just to name a few.
Power Player Award
Matt Barnes
Retired NBA Champion + Entrepreneur
The BESLA Power Player Award recognizes an individual who has asserted influence and dominance in an area of sports, entertainment, or a related legal field. This Award highlights a person who has evidenced professional acumen and financial savvy in their business dealings. They have remained relevant regardless of transitions from one career to another and continue to excel in their new position.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Mid-Year Conference 2025 Rates
Reception & CLE Panels Registration Closes on
Wed., 5/28 10a ET/7am PT
CATEGORY | RATE | W/FEE |
|---|---|---|
Member | $250 | $259.55 |
Non member | $350 | $365.16 |
Student member | $75 | $78.22 |
Student non member | $100 | $104.12 |
Opening Reception ONLY member | $110 | $114.49 |
Opening Reception ONLY non member | $150 | $155.93 |
YLD Power Breakfast Fireside Chat: Looking Back to Look Forward | $75 | $78.22 |
Friday Streaming CLE Panels
10am-5pm ET/7am-2pm PT | $80 | $83.40 |
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
CLE Panels + Reception
Full conference registration includes the Thurs. reception + Fri. CLE panels & workshops. (Sat. YLD Brunch not included)
Reception & CLE Panels Registration Closes on
Wed., 5/28 10a ET/7am PT
Scroll down to register for the
Opening Reception Only &/or
YLD Power Breakfast Fireside Chat:
Looking Back to Look Forward Sat., 5/31 Only.
Friday Streaming CLE Panels Cost: $80
(Processing Fee: $3.40)
10am-5pm ET/7am-2pm PT
OPENING RECEPTION ONLY
YLD POWER BREAKFAST ONLY
YLD Power Breakfast Registration Closes on
Fri., 5/30 10a ET/7am PT. No walk-ins.
HOTEL DETAILS
Mid-Year Conference
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Candler Hotel Atlanta,
Curio Collection by Hilton
127 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
DATES: May 29 – 31, 2025
| Rate
Run of House
(Room Photo Example Below)
*Exclusive of taxes
| $189
• Complimentary Guestroom Wi-Fi
• Complimentary group rate two (2) days pre/post group dates
• Two (2) Complimentary Bottles of Water Per Sleeping Room
• Complimentary access to 24 Hour Fitness Center
Additional Information:
Taxes/Fees: 16.9% taxes, $5.00 Hotel/Motel Georgia State Tax, 2% Historic Preservation Fee
Check-In / Check-Out Time: 4pm Check-In / 11am Check-Out
Parking: Valet Only / $55 per day
Nearest Airport: 10 miles from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport
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