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USFNspire 2027

Thursday, January 28, 2027 at 8:00 AM (CST) to Friday, January 29, 2027 at 12:00 PM (CST)

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

921 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.

1. Member and Associate Member Registration

Ensure you are logged into your Member Compass before registering. First, select the types of tickets you would like to purchase (member registration, guest registration, and CLE by state) and indicate the quantity needed for each. On the next screen, you will enter attendee information for each ticket.

2. Guest Registration

Please provide each guest's own email address and cell phone number so we can communicate important onsite updates, if needed. Event guests cannot be firm members or individuals employed in the industry.

3. Mardi Gras World Group Experience

Your USFNspire registration includes a special group experience at Mardi Gras World. Go behind the scenes to discover how New Orleans' legendary parade floats and props come to life, then get creative during a hands-on mask-making workshop led by a Mardi Gras World artist. All materials are provided so you can design your own personalized Mardi Gras mask.

This experience is included with your event registration at no additional cost.

Questions about registration?
Please email register@usfn.org .

Credits Price
Member Registration
$1,999.00
Price will increase to $2,299.00 on 12/24/26 12:00 AM CST
Guest Registration
This ticket includes Thursday breakfast, Thursday lunch, Mardi Gras World group activity, Thursday Legacy & Leadership Dinner, and Friday breakfast.
$999.00
Dinner Only - Guest
This ticket includes the Thursday Legacy & Leadership Dinner only.
$299.00
Credits Price
CLE - Alabama
$99.00
CLE - California
$99.00
CLE - Colorado
$99.00
CLE - Connecticut
$99.00
CLE - Florida
$99.00
CLE - Georgia
$99.00
CLE - Hawaii
$99.00
CLE - Idaho
$99.00
CLE - Illinois
$99.00
CLE - Indiana
$99.00
CLE - Iowa
$99.00
CLE - Kansas
$99.00
CLE - Kentucky
$99.00
CLE - Louisiana
$99.00
CLE - Minnesota
$99.00
CLE - Mississippi
$99.00
CLE - Missouri
$99.00
CLE - Nebraska
$99.00
CLE - New Jersey
$99.00
CLE - New Mexico
$99.00
CLE - New York
$99.00
CLE - North Carolina
$99.00
CLE - Ohio
$99.00
CLE - Oklahoma
$99.00
CLE - Pennsylvania
$99.00
CLE - South Carolina
$99.00
CLE - Tennessee
$99.00
CLE - Texas
$99.00
CLE - Utah
$99.00
CLE - Vermont
$99.00
CLE - Washington
$99.00
CLE - Wyoming
$99.00
States
Based upon application requirements, those states for which members typically seek CLE, and registered attendee requests up to 30 days prior to the event, USFN will apply for CLE in the following states for USFNspire. 
Alabama (AL) California (CA) Colorado (CO) Connecticut (CT) Florida (FL) Georgia (GA) Hawaii (HI) Idaho (ID)
Illinois (IL) Indiana (IN) Iowa (IA) Kansas (KS) Kentucky (KY) Louisiana (LA) Minnesota (MN) Mississippi (MS)
Missouri (MO) Nebraska (NE) New Jersey (NJ) New Mexico (NM) New York (NY) North Carolina (NC) Ohio (OH) Oklahoma (OK)
Pennsylvania (PA) South Carolina (SC) Tennessee (TN) Texas (TX) Utah (UT) Vermont (VT) Washington (WA) Wyoming (WY)
Provider Applications
After November 20, 2026, USFN is not able to submit applications for CLE in other states. Most states require a minimum of 30 days (but some can require as many as 60 days) prior to the program to receive and process provider applications.
Attorney Applications
Some states do allow attorneys to apply directly to the appropriate MCLE Bar, Board, or Commission for CLE in a shorter timeframe, including post-event. Should you need appropriate supporting paperwork to complete an application to a state for which USFN has not already applied, please contact the USFN team at cle@usfn.org for help with your request.
Registration & Payment
During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to add and pay for ($99/state) the states for which USFN has submitted CLE applications. Should you need to modify your current registration to add one or more of the states listed above, please send an email to cle@usfn.org or stop by the onsite USFN Registration Desk for assistance.
Pending Approvals
Most but not all states usually grant CLE approval prior to the event. Those states that have neither been approved or denied CLE at the time of the event will be listed as “pending approval” on the Certificate of Attendance, along with the anticipated credits.
Refunds
USFN cannot guarantee CLE credit will be approved in every state for which an application is submitted. Every jurisdiction's requirements and review processes are different. CLE are nonrefundable except should you have paid for any states that are subsequently not approved. In that case, USFN will refund the CLE portion of your registration only. To request a refund, or to ask questions about CLE, please email cle@usfn.org.
Certificate of Attendance
Onsite at the USFN Registration Desk, be sure to pick up a blank Certificate of Attendance for each state in which you’re seeking CLE. You must complete a separate certificate for each state in which you are required to file.
Alphanumeric Codes
During each of the eligible general sessions on January 28 & 29, two different alphanumeric codes will be embedded in the PowerPoint slide deck – one near the beginning and one near the end. Be sure to capture each of these codes and record them on your Certificate(s) of Attendance throughout the day. This process replaces the sign-in sheets we’d previously layout at the USFN Registration Desk. 
Post-event
Before you depart, fill out and sign the balance of your Certificate(s) of Attendance. Completed forms may be turned in at the USFN Registration Desk. USFN recommends taking a photo of each form prior to submission for your records.
Deadline
Should you forget to turn in your Certificate(s) of Attendance before you depart the hotel, simply return any completed certificates to cle@usfn.org no later than Friday, February 5, 2027, at 5 p.m. CT. As a reminder: You must complete a separate certificate for each state in which you are required to file and incomplete/illegible forms cannot be processed.
Attendance Reporting
Each Certificate of Attendance should be filed with the appropriate MCLE Bar(s), Board(s), or Commission(s) within 30 days of activity. Rules for CLE in some states require USFN to file attendance with the regulator as a service to lawyers; however, other states require the lawyers to do so. Please confirm jurisdictional reporting requirements with your state regulator.
Questions
Should you have any questions about CLE, please email them to cle@usfn.org or stop by the USFN Registration Desk.

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

921 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

Make The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans your home base for USFNspire 2027. Located on historic Canal Street, our host hotel provides a convenient setting for the event's education, networking, and special experiences.

USFN Room Rate: $299 per night, plus applicable taxes

Discounted Rate Deadline: Dec. 23, 2026

Hotel Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to check-in.

Reserve Your Room Early

USFNspire takes place during New Orleans' Carnival season, when hotel demand can be high. We strongly encourage attendees to book their accommodations early through the USFN room block to take advantage of the discounted rate.

The discounted rate is available through Dec. 23, 2026, subject to availability. Reservations made after this date may be subject to prevailing hotel rates.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Save $300

Register by Dec. 23, 2026, to take advantage of early bird rates for USFNspire.

Deadline: Dec. 23, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
YOUR HOST HOTEL
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

USFNspire takes place during New Orleans' Carnival season, when hotel demand can be high. We encourage members to reserve their accommodations early through the USFN room block.

USFN Room Rate: $299/night + tax
Discounted Rate Deadline: Dec. 23, 2026

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