2008 FSMB Board Attorney Workshop | December 5-6, 2008

InterContinental New Orleans enjoys one of the city's most coveted locations: two blocks from the French Quarter, four blocks from Harrah's New Orleans, six blocks from the river from the riverfront and - come Mardi Gras time - a front row spot on the St. Charles Avenue parade route. The Morial Convention Center, Uptown and the Louisiana Superdome are also nearby.

Hotel Rates & Reservations

The 2008 FSMB Board Attorney Workshop will be held at:

InterContinental New Orleans (25 minutes from the airport)
444 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-5566 local
504-523-7310 fax

Reservations can be made by calling 800-235-4670 or https://resweb.passkey.com/go/FSMB

Single/Double Occupancy: $119
These rates are subject to a 13% tax and a $2.00/day occupancy fee.

Cutoff for the FSMB Board Attorney Workshop room block is Thursday, November 13, 2008. Please specify the FSMB Board Attorney Workshop when booking your reservation.

Check-In Time: 4:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM

Ground Transportation

Plan on approximately 25 minutes travel time from the airport to the hotel. If you are flying into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, you can choose from:

1. Airport Shuttle New Orleans - $15 per person one-way; $30 per person roundtrip. Service is available on a continuous basis with van departing every 30 minutes. http://www.airportshuttleneworleans.com/; phone 504-522-3500.

2. Taxi pick-up is available on the lower level outside the baggage claim areas in the airport and outside downtown hotels. The cost of a one-way taxi service to downtown from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is approximately $30.

Registration & Cancellations

To register online, click Register Now. You may also complete the Registration Form and fax to (817) 868-4117. For medical board legal counsel and staff, there is no registration fee. The non-board legal staff fee is $375. The CLE processing fee for both board and non-board attendees is $15. Registration may be paid by credit card or check. Accepted credit cards include: Visa and MasterCard. If paying by check, please make your check payable to FSMB and write "2008 Board Attorney Workshop" on your check. If paying for multiple registrations via check, list the full name of each attendee.

Payment is expected prior to December 3, 2008. Payments should be sent to:

FSMB
Attn: Education Coordinator
P.O. Box 619850
Dallas, TX 75261-9850
(817) 868-4007 phone
(817) 868-4117 fax

Attire

Business-casual attire is appropriate for all meeting functions. December temperatures in New Orleans, Louisiana range from 45-65 degrees.

Program Materials

Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop computer with them, as materials and presentations for this year's event will be provided electronically.