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NCAJ Preferred Partner Program
Established 60 years ago by leading members of the North Carolina legal community, NCAJ proudly serves professionals at every stage of their careers. We recognize the important role our sponsors, exhibitors and partners play in building and strengthening our community, supporting our continuing legal education programs and offering services to help our members in their areas of practice.
We provide the highest quality legal education and trial skills programming as well as active advocacy and legal affairs support on behalf of our members. Our network empowers a strong community of trial lawyers across our state. Nearly all NCAJ CLE and member programs are now offered in a hybrid format which will allow you an exponential return on your reach, leading to contact with more potential leads and audience segments.
Become an NCAJ Preferred Partner and maximize your visibility all year long with our members. The partnership packages below are fully integrated to ensure that your company or organization will enjoy visibility and brand awareness across NCAJ’s digital, print and in-person opportunities.
Our Preferred Partners
Empowering a strong community of trial lawyers in North Carolina would be impossible without the support of our incredible Preferred Partners. Learn more about the businesses whose investment in and commitment to NCAJ keeps our organization thriving.
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Partnership Levels
ADVOCATE | YOU are one of US, and where we go, you’ll be there too. –
All benefits and features of All below levels (CLE sponsorships from below levels not included)
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- Gold NCAJ Advocate Lapel Pin
- Convention ADVOCATE sponsor
- All marketing/speaking benefits above for DIAMOND and PLATINUM levels
- Named sponsor of ALL social events
- Choice of speaking opportunities (one social; one business) from list provided once the agenda is confirmed
- Non-exclusive sponsorship at choice of TEN hybrid NCAJ CLE programs.*
- Sponsorship benefits for each hybrid program include:
- Logo/link/description on each event registration page
- Logo/link on each marketing email send (minimum four per program over 60-90 days)
- Social media recognition on day of program across NCAJ branded accounts
- Speaking opportunity for two to three minutes during program
- Six-foot table with tablecloth
- Opportunity to provide two to three minute video to be included in on-demand production, which will be available for purchase and download for three years (potentially ~100s of views per year, depending on the program).
- Four tickets to April 2023 Leaders Forum & Circle of Advocates celebration dinner in conjunction with Spring NCAJ Board Meeting (BOG members, NEXT participants, Leaders Forum and Circle of Advocates members in attendance)
- Custom introductions by NCAJ Executive Director to two to three members
- Opportunities for custom digital ads to NCAJ members across platforms via NCAJ’s partnership with Feathr
Total Investment: $40,000
*Exclusions apply for special seminars and timely programs. See NCAJ for more details.
DIAMOND | The definition of Preferred Partner. –
All of Convention Exhibitor, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum level benefits (CLE sponsorship from previous levels not included)
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- Convention DIAMOND Level Sponsor
- All marketing and exhibit table benefits above for PLATINUM level
- Sponsorship of daytime Bloody Mary/ Mimosa bars OR VIP lounge for NCAJ sustainers and leaders with branded promotional item created in conjunction with NCAJ
- Choice of one business speaking opportunities from a list provided upon agenda confirmation
- Non-exclusive sponsor of ALL NCAJ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs, including monthly roundtables and Annual Conference in October
- Company logo and link prominently featured on all Diversity, Equity & Inclusion emails (several sends monthly and minimum four sends to full NCAJ membership list and N.C. State Bar list for Annual Conference)
- Company logo and link prominently featured on all slides
- Day-of social media promotion and shout outs across all NCAJ branded accounts
- Two to three minute speaking opportunity at hybrid Annual Conference (~50-75 attendees annually)
- Custom ads in NCAJ database TrialSmith, both on page and in daily sends of eClips e-newsletter and NCAJ section, division and caucus listserv digests
- Non-exclusive sponsorship at choice of EIGHT hybrid NCAJ CLE programs.*
- Sponsorship benefits for each hybrid program include:
- Logo/link/description on each event registration page
- Logo/link on each marketing email send (minimum four per program over 60-90 days)
- Social media recognition on day of program across NCAJ branded accounts
- Speaking opportunity for two to three minutes during program
- Six-foot table with tablecloth
- Opportunity to provide two to three minute video to be included in on-demand production, which will be available for purchase and download for three years (potentially ~100s of views per year, depending on the program).
Total Investment: $30,000
*Exclusions apply for special seminars and timely programs. See NCAJ for more details.
PLATINUM | Score our VERY best deal – SIX CLEs, Convention Sponsorship and universal promotion. –
All of Convention Exhibitor, Bronze, Silver and Gold level benefits (CLE sponsorship from previous levels not included)
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- Company logo and link featured prominently as Preferred Partner in the footer of every page of NCAJ’s award winning website (~1,200 average views per day)
- Opportunity to include up to 500 words of company-sponsored content in one issue of Trial Briefs magazine
- Convention PLATINUM Level Sponsorship
- Company logo and link prominently featured on all Convention emails (15+ over the course of four months to various segments of the full NCAJ database)
- Company logo and link prominently featured on all Convention physical signs, signage and slides
- Custom ads with company logo and link prominently featured in Convention app (Whova) during event and for three months following
- Premium choice of table location in exhibit concourse
- Week-of social media promotion and shout outs across all NCAJ branded accounts
- Non-exclusive sponsorship at choice of SIX hybrid NCAJ CLE programs.*
- Sponsorship benefits for each hybrid program include:
- Logo/link/description on each event registration page
- Logo/link on each marketing email send (minimum four per program over 60-90 days)
- Social media recognition on day of program across NCAJ branded accounts
- Speaking opportunity for two to three minutes during program
- Six-foot table with tablecloth
- AND opportunity to provide two to three minute video to be included in on-demand production of each CLE, which will be available for purchase and download for three years (potentially ~100s of views per year, depending on the program).
Total Investment: $20,000
*Exclusions apply for special seminars and timely programs. See NCAJ for more details.
GOLD | Get the biggest bang for your buck and expand your digital reach. –
All of Convention Exhibitor, Bronze and Silver level benefits (CLE sponsorship from previous levels not included)
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- Company logo and link featured prominently in every issue of biweekly Community View newsletter (2,000+ contacts per send)
- Non-exclusive sponsorship at choice of SIX hybrid NCAJ CLE programs.*
- Sponsorship benefits for each hybrid program include:
- Logo/link/description on each event registration page
- Logo/link on each marketing email send (minimum four per program over 60-90 days)
- Social media recognition on day of program across NCAJ branded accounts
- Speaking opportunity for two to three minutes during program
- Six-foot table with tablecloth
Total Investment: $15,000
*Exclusions apply for special seminars and timely programs. See NCAJ for more details.
SILVER | Enjoy access to a full suite of section CLE or a smattering of varied programs. –
All of Convention Exhibitor and Bronze level benefits (CLE sponsorship from previous level not included)
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- One-time receipt of the full NCAJ membership list (2,000+ contacts; emails not included)
- Non-exclusive sponsorship at choice of THREE hybrid NCAJ CLE programs.*
- Sponsorship benefits for each hybrid program include:
- Logo/link/description on each event registration page
- Logo/link on each marketing email send (minimum four per program over 60-90 days)
- Social media recognition on day of program across NCAJ branded accounts
- Speaking opportunity for two to three minutes during program
- Six-foot table with tablecloth
Total Investment: $10,000
*Exclusions apply for special seminars and timely programs. See NCAJ for more details.
BRONZE | Get to know NCAJ and let us show you how we can help you build your business. –
All of Convention Exhibitor level benefits (~$5,000 value)
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- Company logo/link/description featured prominently on NCAJ Preferred Partner webpage (page under construction)
- Company link posted regularly across NCAJ branded social media accounts (4-6 times per year)
- Logo featured quarterly on Preferred Partners listing in NCAJ’s award-winning print magazine Trial Briefs
- Non-exclusive sponsorship at choice of ONE hybrid NCAJ CLE program.*
- Sponsorship benefits for each hybrid program include:
- Logo/link/description on each event registration page
- Logo/link on each marketing email send (minimum four per program over 60-90 days)
- Social media recognition on day of program across NCAJ branded accounts
- Speaking opportunity for two to three minutes during program
- Six-foot table with tablecloth
Total Investment: $7,500
*Exclusions apply for special seminars and timely programs. See NCAJ for more details.
CONVENTION EXHIBITOR | Be a part of the largest gathering of trial lawyers in the Tar Heel State –
- Six-foot table with power and tablecloth in exhibit concourse
- Company logo/link/description featured prominently on Convention custom website
- Company logo/link/description featured prominently in Convention print program (all assets must be received by May 5 to ensure inclusion in print program)
- Two representatives per booth with breakfasts and lunches included (additional representatives are welcome at $125 per person)
- Two tickets to the Gala on Saturday evening (access to all other social events requires separate ticket purchases)
- Virtual exhibit booth in Whova app (all assets must be received by June 1 to ensure inclusion in app)
- Ability to participate in Whova app QR code based Passport competition to generate leads
- Virtual exhibit booth will remain open inside the app for three months after the Convention. Adoption rate of app in 2022 was over 85%.
- Thank you posts throughout the weekend on social media across NCAJ branded channels
- Sponsorship and exhibit opportunity during hybrid Summer Conference for Paralegals on June 16 in Charlotte during Convention 2023
Total Investment: $5,000
All of the above sponsorships are typically offered as co-sponsorship opportunities.
For an increased rate, NCAJ’s sponsorship team would be happy to explore exclusive opportunities for you and your business during the course of the weekend’s agenda. Exclusive sponsorship opportunities may include the ability to create custom branded swag, such as champagne or pint glasses, t-shirts, registration bags etc. that prominently feature your brand. These opportunities are extremely limited and in high demand by our Preferred Partners. Contact Hallie Kennedy today to learn more.
Examples of Exclusive Social Sponsorship Opportunities at Convention 2023
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Mimosa/Bloody Mary bar
- Coffee bar
- Social event offsite
- President’s Gala
- Entertainment
- NCAJ Annual Meeting
Preferred Partner FAQs
Are there any a la carte sponsor or exhibitor opportunities for the 2022-2023 NCAJ CLE season? –
We will no longer be offering a la carte sponsor or exhibitor opportunities for any annual programs during our CLE season for vendors who are not part of our Preferred Partner program. If you are an NCAJ Preferred Partner and would like to add additional programs to your sponsorship package, your investment will be $2,000 per program.
The only exception to this will be specialty programs that are added to the CLE calendar later in the year in response to changes in the law.
Sponsorship benefits for a la carte programs include:
- Logo/link/description on each event registration page
- Logo/link on each marketing email send (minimum four per program over 60-90 days)
- Social media recognition on day of program across NCAJ branded accounts
- Speaking opportunity for two to three minutes during program
- Six-foot table with tablecloth
Total Investment: $2,000 per program
***Please note that suitcasing and/or outboarding at NCAJ events and/or Convention is strictly prohibited. Please see NCAJ’s Suitcasing/Outboarding policy statement for more details.***
Where can I learn more about advertising in Trial Briefs magazine? –
All advertising in Trial Briefs, outside of the listing opportunities detailed in our above Preferred Partner levels, is handled through our partner Innovative Publishing. Learn more about their offerings in our media kit and please contact aran@innovativepublishing.com with questions or inquiries.
Will I receive a list of attendees for each of the programs I choose in my Preferred Partner package? –
Yes. You will receive an Excel spreadsheet of the registrants for a given program. Please note that due to privacy regulations, NCAJ does not provide email addresses of attendees.
