Kimberly Kocian

American Bar Association
Job Title: Director
Address: 321 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Work Phone: 3129885636 ext.
Mobile: 7089212522
Email: kimberly.kocian@americanbar.org
You do not have permission to view this form.


What is your role in the site selection process? : Recommend or influence
Are you permitted to book programs outside the continental USA?: Yes
Room Type: Single Occupancy
What types of properties/venues do you prefer? (Check all that apply): Intimate inns and lodges, Island and beach resorts
Would you ever consider planning meetings, incentives, or events on a cruise? No


Please describe a past program that you feel typifies the business opportunity you represent for our partners:

My meetings vary between leadership only (237 rooms) to joint meetings (400 rooms), so it varies year to year. Typically, all our meetings are 3-4 nights. The number of ppl. range from 79 to 250. Some past destinations have included Kauai, HI; Omaha, NE; Kansas City, MO; Carlsbad, CA; and San Juan, PR. Properties have included Royal Sonesta, Marriott, Hyatt, and La Concha. Dates vary.

Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:

The ABA Meetings & Travel Dept would provide more detailed information for my meetings; however, we are looking at Houston, TX; Seattle, WA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; US Virgin Islands; and Monterey / Carmel, CA.

In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?

New Orleans, LA; Key West, FL; Honolulu, HI; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA

Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights): 4
Level of luxury you expect for your most important programs: Mid-level Luxury: ($350-$500 per night)


If money were no object, I would: buy Tommy Hilfiger’s penthouse at the Plaza Hotel.
Something that would surprise you about me: I’ve skydived via static line.


Type of company Meeting / conference / event management
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms) 115 – 424