Planning an Event
The Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education (SECLE) provides support with planning, organization, marking and registration for a range of exciting and unique programs, workshops and seminars at Washington College of Law. These programs increase the visibility of WCL and provide quality programs for students, alumni and outside participants.
SECLE continues to reinforce WCL’s mission to provide the legal community with a variety of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses presented by the foremost experts in their field of practice. WCL is an accredited provider for Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York and will seek accreditation from all other states as requested by attendees. SECLE works with program organizers to ensure programs reach the criteria necessary for accreditation in the various states.
The SECLE staff includes: Jennifer Dabson,
Director,
(202) 274-4077,
jdabson@wcl.american.edu; Amir Tejani,
Assistant Director,
(202) 274-4003, atejani@wcl.american.edu; Hirfa Denise Hussey,
Senior Administrative Assistant,
(202) 274-4075,
dhussey@wcl.american.edu
For further information please contact:
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS & CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION
Phone: 202.274.4075
Fax: 202.274.4079
E-mail: secle@wcl.american.edu
Website: www.wcl.american.edu/secle/
To register for programs go to the website and click on registration
SECLE is located in the 4910 Massachusetts Ave. building, Suite 16
What SECLE can offer
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Working with WCL faculty, students, and staff, the Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education (SECLE) offers efficient, flexible program management and registration services designed to maximize the attendance at programs and events.
SECLE can assist with the following:
Planning and development of program content
- Advertising/Marketing Outreach (including Brochures, Flyers, ListServ Postings, Signage)
- Website Management
- Budget development and Management
- Applying for CLE Accreditation
- Development & Collation of CLE Material
- Room selection and facility requests
- On-line Registration set-up
- Logistical Coordination
- Audio and visual requirements
- Travel and hotel arrangements for speakers in certain circumstances
- On-site Registration
- Preparation of name badges and tent cards for speakers
- Preparation of name badges for attendees
- Catering selections
Whether organizing a large conference or small events, SECLE provides assistance with a variety of event planning needs. Contact SECLE to begin planning an event today.
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