45th Annual Midyear Conference
March 20-23, 2025
Des Moines, IA
Marriott Des Moines Downtown
700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
In honor of our centennial year, join the National Bar Association March 20-23, 2025 for our 45th Annual Mid-Year Conference and Gertrude E. Rush Awards Gala in Des Moines, Iowa, where the NBA was founded 100 years ago. This event pays homage to two of our most devoted civil rights leaders, Gertrude E. Rush and Heman Sweatt.
Member Registration: $450
Non-Member Registration: $550
Regular Registration ends 3/14/2025
Guestroom Reservations
Marriott Des Moines Downtown
700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
The NBA's last date to make a guestroom reservation at the rate of $149 was Monday, March 10th. Rooms may still be available at a higher rate. Please contact the hotel directly at 515-245-5500 to make your reservation.
NBA Dine-A-Rounds
Experience Des Moines’ Local Cuisine
Thursday, March 20, 2025
7:00PM-9:00PM
Local Representatives from Catch Des Moines, the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be onsite at the Marriott Des Moines Downtown Hotel Wednesday, March 19th and Thursday, March 20th, 2:00pm-6:30pm, to answer your questions and assist you in making reservations at the restaurant of your choice or you may contact each restaurant directly to make your reservations.
Bubba
Southern Fare with a Local Flair
https://www.bubbadsm.com/
Location: 200 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Getting There: 8-minute walk; 2-minutes by car
Centro
An Urban Italian Eatery
https://www.centrodesmoines.com/
Location: 1003 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Getting There: 6-minute walk; 2-minutes by car
Fresko
Fresh, Natural Foods from Iowa Farms
https://www.freskodsm.com/
Location: 909 Locust St. Suite 103, Des Moines, IA 50309
Getting There: 5-minute walk; 1-minute by car
801 Chophouse
Iconic steakhouse experience enhanced by renowned GreenCoat Hospitality
https://801chophouse.com/
801 Grand Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50309
Getting There: 4-minute walk; 1-minute by car
NBA Conference Spades Night
Friday, March 21, 2025
9:00 PM-11:00 PM
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Windows on 7th, Lobby Level
700 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309
Join Faegre Drinker Partner Vanessa Tabler and our colleagues for an evening of cocktails, connections and spades in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Learn about the firm, expand your network, and explore new opportunities for collaboration and growth. We look forward to seeing you!