Top Notch Legal Education • Invaluable Networking Opportunities
Enjoy World-Class Skiing and Luxurious Resort Accomodations!
• Live programs with top-notch speakers
       — among the best lawyers in the country
• Cutting edge topics
• 16-22 CLE credits, plus ethics credits
       — accredited in all MCLE states
• Opportunities for open discussions
• Networking with fellow attorneys
• Outstanding resort location
• Early morning and late afternoon CLE schedule
• Special lodging and lift-ticket discounts

Location Details

We are pleased to announce that the 28th Annual National CLE Conference® will be held at the Vail Marriott Resort & Spa.

General Information

Top-Notch Legal Education - 8 Substantive Areas of the Law
All presentations are live, and feature some of the best lawyers, judges and professors from throughout the country. Our early morning and late afternoon schedule provides 16-22 hours of continuing legal education credit per program, while at the same time allowing you ample time to enjoy Vail Village on the best ski mountain in the world!

Network with Other Lawyers
Breakfast and Après Ski are more than just meals. They provide you with an opportunity to meet and network with outstanding lawyers from across the country. Make new contacts and new friends!

Savings
We expect to bring over 1,500 people to Vail, including lawyers, spouses, children and guests. The result is a significant savings for you on rooms, transportation, ski lift tickets, equipment rentals, and more.

Testimonials


"I was a first time attendee at the Conference. It surpassed my greatest expectations! I thank you so much for all of your hard work, for the wonderful and informative programs, friendly and helpful staff, great organization, luscious food and for the courtesy extended to me to allow me to attend. Thank you, thank you!"

"Everything was VERY organized, staff was very friendly and helpful!"

"Expertise of the presenters is the best aspect of the program."

"Broad range of information, quality of content."

"Incredibly well-prepared speakers and excellent program organization."

"Collegiality of attendees is the best part."

"Interaction with other attendees is invaluable."

"I love it here in Vail!"

The Law Education Institute


The Law Education Institute was established in 1980 by Attorneys James J. Podell and Peggy L. Podell for the purpose of presenting outstanding continuing legal education programs. Long active in Bar activities, Jim and Peggy developed the National CLE Conference® into one of the preeminent programs in the country.
Their insistence on high quality speakers and programming has resulted in five ABA sections and numerous State Bar organizations co-sponsoring the programs.

Jim Podell was surrounded by family and friends when he passed away on January 29, 2005 at the age of 64 after a courageous four-year battle against cancer. He had served as Chair of the Family Law Sections of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Bar. He also served as Chair of the Taxation Committee and was the first Chair of the ABA Trial Advocacy Institute. Jim was the founding editor of the Wisconsin Journal of Family Law and has been listed in all ten editions of The Best lawyers in America and by the Milwaukee Magazine as one of the best divorce lawyers in Milwaukee. It is in Jim's memory that Colorado Bar Association CLE continues the tradition of this conference.