
Join us for a heartwarming Friendsgiving celebration hosted by The National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals in the vibrant city of Washington, DC on November 18th. This special evening is dedicated to wedding and event professionals who have worked tirelessly throughout the year. It’s a time to reflect on our successes, express gratitude for our achievements, and unwind over a delightful dinner and engaging conversations. Come together with your peers to celebrate the spirit of community, collaboration, and thankfulness. Oh, and we are going to have some legal talk!
SEATED 3-COURSE DINNER | ENTERTAINMENT | LEGAL TALK!
CHIC COCKTAIL DRESS ATTIRE!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: “Client Service Agreements: Legal Must-Haves and Missteps”
- Why client service agreements are so fundamental to your business
- How your force majeure, rescheduling, and cancellation provisions must all work together
- Common mistakes wedding professionals make in their client service agreements
- Use your client service agreement to prepare for the unexpected
WHY ATTEND:
- Celebrate Success: Take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of the past year with fellow professionals who understand the unique challenges and triumphs of the industry.
- Network and Connect: Build and strengthen relationships with other wedding and event professionals. This is a perfect opportunity to expand your network, share insights, and foster collaborations that can elevate your business.
- Relax and Unwind: Enjoy a well-deserved break in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Savor a delicious meal, engage in meaningful conversations, and recharge your spirit for the year ahead.
REGISTRATION:
MEMBERS – $65.00
NON-MEMBERS – $85.00
(NACE and ILEA Members attend at the Member rate)
$10 Late Fee after 5pm, August 20th
All ticket sales are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event.
OUR SPONSORS:

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
LEAH WEINBERG – co-founder of Oduberg Law, LLP – is an attorney, a recovering wedding planner, and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster. After nearly a decade in the wedding industry as the owner of Color Pop Events, a New York City-based wedding planning company, Leah is returning to her roots as an attorney to assist her former colleagues in the events industry, along with other entrepreneurs and business owners.
Her work and insights have been published online and in print with Vogue, the New York Times, Bravo, and Martha Stewart, among others.
A WeddingPro Educator with The Knot + WeddingWire since 2020, Leah travels throughout the country and internationally sharing insight with her peers at conferences such as DWP Congress, Be Sage Conference, Coterie Retreat, Alt Summit, NACE Experience, and The Special Event.



