Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost to attend this event?
This event is offered free of charge to our McGlinchey clients and prospective clients. There is no cost to attend! As such, we do require a corporate email address when registering, and registration requests will be reviewed before approval.
Will continuing education credit be available?
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager Credit (CRCM) will be available for most requested states; however, please note that due to state bar requirements, some states may not approve this course. Please indicate your state(s) and bar number(s) on your registration form and we will request credit accordingly. Learn more.
When does registration close?
Online registration for in-person attendance will close at noon on Wednesday, October 15.
Will the event be recorded?
Select portions of the event may be recorded. Recordings will not be eligible for CLE credit.
Will presentation materials be made available?
Presentation materials will be posted to the conference app.
Who else is attending the conference? Can I get a list of attendees?
A list of conference registrants will be available to attendees on the conference app.
Where should I check for updates?
Updates will be emailed to registrants as the conference date draws nearer.
Are guests welcome?
Guests are welcome to attend the Welcome Reception and the small group networking dinners. If your guest plans to attend any events with you, please contact Tucker Plunkett at tplunkett@mcglinchey.com or (615) 762-9081 so that we may plan to accommodate them.
What's the dress code?
We suggest business casual dress for all events, including cocktail receptions and Networking Dinners. Some New Orleans restaurants require gentlemen to wear jackets; we will notify Networking Dinner attendees of any restaurant-specific dress requirements.
What should I bring with me?
We will provide charging stations for electronics, and laptops and tablets are welcome. We will provide notepads and pens, but encourage attendees to bring their own notebooks and writing instruments if they prefer. Be sure to bring business cards for networking events.
October in New Orleans is generally pleasant with temperatures in the 70s or 80s. You may want to bring a small umbrella with you.
We do our best throughout the sessions to ensure a comfortable environment for our guests, but we suggest bringing a sweater or jacket with you in case the ballrooms are colder than normal.
How do I get to conference hotel from the airport?
Airport Shuttle
Shuttle service is available from the airport to hotels and various other locations in New Orleans for $24.00 (per person, one-way) or $44.00 (per person, round-trip). These fares include three (3) bags per person. Additional baggage may be subject to additional fees. Passengers can purchase tickets at the Airport Shuttle ticket booth located on Level 1 Baggage Claim between Doors 3 and 4, or online at https://www.airportshuttleneworleans.com/.
Ride-Hailing Services
Ride app services pick up passengers outside of Level 1 Baggage Claim on the middle curb.
Detailed Instructions for Uber
Detailed Instructions for Lyft
Taxi
Taxis pick up passengers in a dedicated taxi loading zone on the Arrivals Curb outside of Level 1 Baggage Claim Door 7. Taxi rides cost $36.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) or French Quarter (west of Elysian Fields) for up to two (2) passengers. For three (3) or more passengers, the fare will be $15.00 per passenger. Taxis are required to accept credit card payments.
Rental Car
Nine rental car companies operate at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The MSY Consolidated Car Rental Center is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year. Learn more.
What are the transportation options in the city?
Pedicabs
Offering an environmentally friendly form of transportation, pedicabs are available in the Central Business District, French Quarter, and surrounding neighborhoods. Eco-friendly, efficient, and fun, a pedicab is a great way to get across the Quarter, go to and from your hotel, or just make a trip across town in style and comfort, all while avoiding the frustration of traffic and parking. Hail a pedicab on the street or through the hotel concierge. Friendly drivers will tell you their rates and get you where you need to go.
Need a Ride New Orleans, (504) 488-6565 or www.needaridenola.com.
NOLA Pedicabs, (504) 274-1300 or www.nolapedicabs.com.
Streetcar
Take a ride on the city’s olive-green, historic landmark streetcars, which have been serving the city for 165 years on the St. Charles Avenue line spanning from Uptown New Orleans to the Central Business District. The Canal Street streetcar line, with its trademark red streetcars, also runs from Harrah’s at the riverfront to New Orleans City Park in Mid-City. Fares are $1.25 each way (exact change, cash only for all fares; streetcars and buses do not make change). Jazzy Passes, offering unlimited rides on all streetcar and bus lines, are available for purchase from streetcar and bus drivers, online at www.norta.com, at local Walgreens stores, at RTA ticket vending machines, and at any CVB Visitor Center. Single-day passes are $3.00 and three-day passes are $9.00.
New Orleans RTA, (504) 248-3900 or www.norta.com.
Have Another Question?
Tucker Plunkett
McGlinchey Stafford
tplunkett@mcglinchey.com
(615) 762-9081