Aloha CAL-ABOTA Friends:

We look forward to being back at Mauna Lani this year for another incredible conference week and celebrating this year’s Trial Lawyer of the Year, John E. Sweeney of the Los Angeles Chapter.

Nestled along the stunning Kohala Coast and in the spiritual center of five great mountains, Mauna Lani is a sacred oasis. Among Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 Hotels in the World as well as Top 15 Beach Resorts in the U.S., Mauna Lani underwent a complete reimagination and reopened in January of 2020 after closing its doors for two years. The new Mauna Lani is fresh and contemporary but still retains its old Hawaiian spirit. The royal ancient fishponds and the iconic and beloved CanoeHouse Restaurant remain. New are the guestrooms, which have been completely remodeled, an impressive open-space lobby, additional dining outlets, boutique shops and two pools with one catering only to adults.

Activities abound right at the resort with two award-winning golf courses, tennis, pickleball, snorkeling, pools, a swimmable beach protected by a cove, cultural talks by a resident historian (Uncle Danny), healing and wellness rituals at the spa, the Sunrise Canoe Paddle (outrigger canoe), a signature experience at Mauna Lani, and so much more!

The 5-night conference package is offered in a few different room categories for you to select from including Mountain View, Partial Oceanview, Garden View (these rooms walk out to the lawn), Oceanview and Oceanfront plus a limited number of suites. The conference package includes accommodations in the category you select, daily resort fee, full daily breakfast, two special evening events including cocktails, dinner and live musical entertainment, one evening cocktail reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and live musical entertainment and an educational program featuring speakers that will appeal to both members and guests alike.

We hope you will make plans with friends and family to join us for this week of relaxed fun, connection and famed ABOTA tradition and camaraderie.

Mahalo,

Joe McMonigle, CAL-ABOTA President
Bob Morgenstern, CAL-ABOTA President-Elect/Conference Chair