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2025 MID-YEAR CONFERENCE

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Thursday, May 29 - Saturday, May 31, 2025

Details
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
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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
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HONOREES

Honorees
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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.

Lil Jon
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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.

Matt Barnes

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. 
Member Cost: $250 (Processing Fee: $9.55)
Non-Member Cost: $350 (Processing Fee: $15.16)
Student-Member Cost: $75 (Processing Fee: $3.22)
(Includes the bar writing readiness prep)
Student Non-Member Cost: $100 (Processing Fee: $4.12)
(Includes the bar writing readiness prep)
Friday Streaming CLE Panels Cost: $80
(Processing Fee: $3.40)
10am-5pm ET/7am-2pm PT
Register
Opening Reception Only
Member Cost: $110
(Processing Fee: $4.49)
Opening Reception Only
Non-Member Cost: $150 (Processing Fee: $5.93)
YLD Power Breakfast Fireside Chat:
Looking Back to Look Forward
Location: TBA
Cost: $75.00
(Processing Fee: $3.22)

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

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Mid-Year Conference
HOTEL INFORMATION

The Candler Hotel Atlanta,

Curio Collection by Hilton
127 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Reservation Closed
 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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