ELFA - Equipment Leasing and Finance Association - Investing Forward

Legal Forum

May 03 - May 05, 2026
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, Washington, DC

Legal Forum

May 03 - May 05, 2026
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, Washington, DC

Legal Forum

May 03 - May 05, 2026

Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, Washington, DC



 

Providing Legal Direction and Valuable Counsel for over 50 Years

The PREMIER EVENT for attorneys serving the equipment leasing and finance industry. The best place to OBTAIN UPDATES ON LEGAL ISSUES that impact your company UNMATCHED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES with your peers in the industry.

Attend In-Person or Virtually

ELFA is offering the Legal Forum as a hybrid event! You have the flexibility to choose the option that works best for you:

  • In-Person: Attend the Legal Forum in-person to connect with colleagues in Scottsdale. Onsite attendees will enjoy unparalleled opportunities to network, do business and uncover ideas to help your business grow. All in person attendees will also have access to attend virtually to education sessions as well.
  • Virtual: Attend the Legal Forum remotely to hear from industry experts from the comfort of your home or office. Watch livestreams of high-quality educational sessions and top-notch keynote speakers when and where it’s most convenient for you—for a discounted price.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring events and functions at ELFA meetings provides excellent exposure for your company. Contact Steve Wafalosky at 440-247-1060 or stevew@cvmpmedia.com if you are interested in sponsoring any of the conference events.

Who Should Attend?

Internal and external counsel, as well as entry and senior-level attorneys.


Registration Fees

Price Description Amount
*First Time Attendee (ELFA Member First Timer) $1160.00
*Spouse/Companion of Member $215.00
*Spouse/Companion of Non Member $215.00
Attendee (ELFA Member) $1355.00
Attendee Additional (ELFA Member) $1225.00
Committee Member $625.00
Non Member Attendee (All) $2715.00
Speaker - Member (Attending Entire Conference) $625.00
Speaker - Non Member (Attending Entire Conference) $625.00
Virtual Attendee - Member Company $595.00
Virtual Attendee - Non Member Company $595.00

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Schedule

In-Person Conference Schedule

Session descriptions and speakers are all located in the Conference Schedule.

Virtual Conference Schedule

Sessions that are offered on the virtual stage are outlined in the Virtual Conference Schedule. Interactive and discussion based sessions are not possible for the virtual stage. But don't worry, the majority of sessions will be offered virtually.

This conference qualifies for CLE credits!

ELFA is a recognized sponsor of continuing legal education by most states in the U.S. Attendance at the conference may be used to fulfill your annual continuing education requirements.

  • Knowledge Level: Intermediate, Advanced, Overview
  • Program Type: Group-live event
  • Prerequisite or Advanced Preparation Requirements: None
  • NASBA Field of Study: Management, Personal Development, Specialized Knowledge & Applications, Taxes, Ethics

Learning Objectives

After attending this conference, you will be able to:

  • Identify strategies that work best for you and recognize when to use them in your workplace.
  • Demonstrate the ability to make accurate equipment leasing decisions based on the content provided.
  • Learners will collectively have brainstormed, articulated, captured and addressed pertinent issues or concerns in their industry.

Available Functions

Speakers

Sponsors

The 2025 Legal Form will be held at the Le Meridien Sheraton , 55 S McDowell St Tower, Charlotte, NC 28204. A special conference rate of $239 plus tax is offered to attendees. The discounted room rate is available until EITHER the room block sells out OR the discounted rate expires on April 11, 2025. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00am.

Hotel Reservations

Please use this link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/ to make your hotel reservations.

IMPORTANT The discounted room rate is available until EITHER the room block sells out OR the discounted rate expires on April 11, 2025. Reservations made after this date are based on hotel availability and may be at a higher rate.

Escape to the Le Meridien Sheraton, where guests have access to Charlotte Convention Center, Bank of America Stadium, downtown businesses and uplifting nightlife. Later, reconnect at their rooftop venue, City Lights, where signature cocktails are paired with some of the best sunset views and light bites in Uptown Charlotte, NC. Hotel rooms and suites boast imaginative designs, stimulating views, and much more. Discover Uptown Charlotte, NC, from our spirited and sensorial hotel.

Relax in elegantly designed rooms and suites featuring high-speed Wi-Fi. Take advantage of the Fitness Center, open 24 hours daily, the heated indoor swimming pool, open Mon-Sun from 9am- 9pm, or the outdoor swimming pool, also open daily (weather permitting), from 10AM - 8PM.

Getting There

The Le Meridien Sheraton is 7 miles from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Approximate cost from the airport to the hotel is around $26 one-way with a Taxi and takes 15-20 minutes depending on traffic.

The Charlotte Douglas International Airport offers a website with a multitude of transportation options and information.

Parking

We have a reduced overnight self-parking rate of $15 per car/per day, while the hourly rate is $10. Valet parking is $35.00 daily.

Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
401 W Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21201

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