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TO THE FELLOWS OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRIAL LAWYERS

LeAnn and I invite you to attend the 58th Annual Meeting of the American College of Trial Lawyers at the Sheraton Centre Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, beginning Thursday, September 25 through Saturday, September 27, 2008.

President-Elect Jack Dalton has planned an outstanding professional program. A list of our speakers is provided on the next page.

We are pleased to announce we will be presenting two Honorary Fellowships during our Annual Meeting. This year’s recipients include the Honourable Marshall E. Rothstein of the Supreme Court of Canada and the Honorable Samuel A. Alito, Jr. of The Supreme Court of the United States. These two presentations will complete the induction of all justices of the Supreme Court of Canada and The Supreme Court of the United States.

Our Opening Reception will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25 at the historic Osgoode Hall, located across the street from the Sheraton Centre Toronto.As the primary focus of Ontario’s legal activity for over 170 years, Osgoode Hall is the venue of the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Superior Court of Justice and the Law Society of Upper Canada. Following Thursday evening’s reception, Fellows and their spouses and guests are encouraged to explore various dining options and to discover Toronto.

On Friday night, we will be treated to a sampling of the foods and culture of the various Canadian provinces. Traditional sights, sounds and tastes of the country’s diverse backgrounds will be recreated as we enjoy the camaraderie of our Fellows.

On Saturday night, the Annual Banquet will be held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto. Attendance is limited to registered Fellows, Inductees, and their spouses or guests. The induction of new Fellows is the traditional highlight of the evening.

Following the professional programs on Friday and Saturday, many activities and tours will be available to highlight the “best of Toronto.” Details can be found in the Optional Tours Section of your brochure. We hope you can take advantage of our post-tour to Niagara-on-the-Lake from Sunday, September 28 to Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Enjoy the surrounding wine country and a trip to the Shaw Festival in Ontario’s “loveliest town.” Space is limited, so register early.

Registration may be accomplished online at www.actl.com, by mail to the National Office, or by fax to (949) 752-1674. If paying by credit card, please provide your credit card information, including expiration date, or include your check with the completed registration form found in the meeting brochure. As always, please contact any member of our College staff with questions.

We look forward to seeing you in Toronto.

Sincerely,

Mikel L. Stout, President
American College of Trial Lawyers