14th Annual Meeting - CMBA Events and Programs

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Event:
Tue, July 13, 2021
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM ET

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We are looking forward to a family-friendly, summertime-evening celebration on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Join us as we welcome incoming leadership, 50 and 65-year honorees, and award recipients.

Wild For Change

CMBA President, Joseph N. Gross of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP passes the Presidential gavel to CMBA President-Elect, Rosalina M. Fini of Cleveland Metroparks.

Foundation President, Carter E. Strang of Tucker Ellis LLP passes the Presidential gavel to President-Elect, Lee Ann O'Brien of McGregor.

A special tribute will be given to CMBA Members who have reached the incredible milestones of 50 and 65 years of practicing law.

We will announce the winner of the following:

Honorable William K. Thomas Professionalism Award
Justice for All Volunteer of the Year Award
The President's Award

Our theme for this year’s Annual Meeting will be “Wild for Change,” which stands for the proposition that lawyers from various walks of law and life can work together to bring about great change here in Cleveland and beyond!

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SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES:

LARGE ANIMAL SPONSORSHIPS

Parade of Elephants: $25,000 Exclusive access to Stillwater Place. Includes 300 Tickets, full-page ad, recognition and more. Shared access available for 150 guests for ($12,500).

Troop of Kangaroos: $25,000 Exclusive access to the Australian Adventure exhibit. Includes 300 Tickets, full-page ad, recognition and more. Shared access available for 150 guests ($12,500).

Tower of Giraffes: $15,000 Exclusive access to the Waterfowl Lakefront area. Includes 180 Tickets, half-page ad, recognition and more. Shared access available for 90 guests ($7,500).

SOLD! Crash of Rhinoceroses: $10,000 Exclusive access to Wade Hall. Includes 120 Tickets, half-page ad, recognition and more.

SOLD! Pride of Lions: $7,500 Exclusive access to the Nature Nook Pavilion OR Wild Wonder Pavilion. Includes 100 Tickets, half-page ad, recognition and more. Shared access available for 50 guests for ($4,500).

SMALL ANIMAL SPONSORSHIPS (exclusive sponsor area not included)

Pack of Wolves: $2,500 Includes 25 Tickets, quarter-page ad, recognition and more.

Barrel of Monkeys: $1,500 Includes 15 Tickets, quarter-page ad, recognition and more.

Prickle of Porcupines: $1,000 Includes 10 Tickets, quarter-page ad, recognition and more.

Sponsor Benefits and Recognition:

Ad in program (see sponsorship description for ad size)
Tickets to event (see sponsorship description for quantity)
- Additional tickets may be purchased for $55 each
Designated sponsor area for your group (Large Animal Sponsors only)
Bar Journal Coverage of Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting Webpage (sponsors listed on Annual Meeting page)
Social Media (one recognition post per sponsor including logo)

Large Animal Sponsorships are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES (exclusive sponsor area and ads not included)

Branded Blanket: $10,000

Make a lasting impression as the exclusive blanket sponsor. Your firm or organization’s logo is featured on roll-up picnic blanket. Guests use this blanket to find a seat on the auditorium lawn during the presentation. Roll it up, grab the carry handle, and take it home to enjoy again!

VIP Welcome Reception: $5,000

First impressions are everything! Be the exclusive sponsor of the VIP Welcome Reception.

- VIP Reception for event honorees and special guests only
- Includes 10 Tickets (with access to the VIP reception)
- Recognition and more

Grab-and-Go Dessert: $5,000

Make a lasting impression as the exclusive sponsor of dessert to-go! As guests depart, they receive dessert and bottle of water from your firm or organization.