2026 Sponsor Resource Center

Please use the below to find information about deadlines, regulations, ordering furniture, F&B, and other services. The information on this page is for current sponsors/exhibitors only.

If you are interested in sponsoring/exhibiting, please click here.

Freeman is our preffered decorator for Legalweek 2026 for any of your furnishings, flooring, graphics, & booth accessories needs for Legalweek 2026. To take advantage of advance order discount rates, place orders on FreemanOnline by February 9, 2026.

EventSphere is our official housing provider for Legalweek and has negotiated special room rates to make your trip affordable. We encourage all attendees and sponsors to take advantage of the special discounts by booking as soon as possible. 

We’ve secured room blocks at 11 exceptional hotels. Click the link below to explore all available options. Please note, rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Legalweek Hotel Reservations

We do not endorse booking hotel reservations through any source other than EventSphere. Beware of housing poachers! If you are unsure, you may reach out to Sydney Jacoby sjacoby@alm.com

*At this time, we have not received a date for the opening of the new Marriott Tribute. We are actively working with Marriott to secure rooms once it is available, and will send out an update once we are able to confirm room availability.

If your company plans to use an EAC other than Freeman for any builds, please complete the EAC form using the link above by December 8, 2025.

If your company plans to use an EAC, please note that the Javits Center has an approved EAC list allowing companies to utilize labor.

Click here for additional details on EACs and insurance requirements.

Javits EAC Approved Vendor List

Legalweek requires each exhibiting company and Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) to carry general liability insurance.

Click here for additional details on EACs and insurance requirements.

Additional insured should be listed as follows: ALM, Legalweek, Freeman, and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

If you have a 10x20 booth or larger, you must submit a booth schematic including dimensions of objects in your booth by December 8, 2025 using our online form.

Included

  • 8' high white drape along all back
  • 3’ high side rails
  • 1 Identification sign
  • A complimentary booth package (6’ long table, 2 x chairs and wastebasket) will be provided by Show Management. Advanced ordering is required! Please refer to the "Booth Package" form in the Exhibitor Kit to order your complimentary booth package


Notations

  • All booths do not come with carpet.
  • Corner booths will not have drape on the cross-aisle.
  • Peninsula booths will not have side rails.
  • Island booths will not have pipe and drape.
  • The pipe and drape that is supplied as your booth divider is not designed to support anything heavier than 10 lbs.

Cultivated handles all F&B requests at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Please place your order with Cultivated by December 8,2025.

*Please note that the online order form is a limited menu. If you wish to order additional items, please reference the Extended Menus.

Email: services@cultivatedny.com
Phone: 212-216-2400 

We are excited to partner with Metro Multimedia for Legalweek 2026. Please be sure to place any orders by February 20, 2026 to take advantage of any discounts

Email: info@metromultimedia.com

Phone: 201-340-2290

Order lighting and electrical using the Javits Exhibitor Portal (JAKE) by February 9, 2026. For details on how to use JAKE, please reference their User Guide below.

Jake User Guide

To learn what Sponsors/Exhibitors may do themselves vs what requires union labor, please reference the Javits Center Policies by clicking here or review our helpful at a glance chart here.

We are once again proudly partnering with American Tradeshow Services for our registration and lead retrieval scanners at Legalweek. We encourage sponsors to purchase scanners by February 6, 2026 to take advantage of their advanced discounts.

Website: www.american-tradeswho.com

Email: orders@american-tradeshow.com

Phone: 985-809-0600

Move In

Sunday, March 8              8 am - 5 pm

Monday, March 9            8 am - 1:30 pm

Move Out

Thursday, March 12        12 pm - 9 pm

Friday, March 13              8 am - 12 pm

Dismantle and Move Out Details

  • Exhibitors must be packed and have their Material Handling Agreement turned into the Freeman Service Center by 10 am on Friday, March 13.
  • All carriers must be checked in by 10 am on Friday, March 13.
  • All exhibitor materials must be removed from the exhibit facility by Friday, March 13, at 12 pm.

Please note that the Javits Convention Center - Noth side - has a very strict NO hand carry policy. All items during move in and out must go through Freeman. 

DEADLINE: March 2, 2026

Warehouse shipping information

  • The Freeman warehouse will be closed on November 27 & 28, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving.
  • Ship early to avoid delays and save money.
  • Freeman will accept crated, boxed or skidded material beginning November 10, 2025 at the above address.
  • Material arriving after December 01, 2025 will be received at the warehouse with an additional after deadline charge.
  • Please note that the Freeman Warehouse does not accept uncrated freight (loose, pad-wrapped material and/or unskidded machinery), COD shipments, hazardous materials, freight requiring refrigerated or frozen storage, a single piece of freight weighing more than 5,000 pounds or a single piece of freight beyond the dimensions of 108"H x 93"W.
  • Warehouse materials are accepted at the warehouse Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
  • Certified weight tickets must accompany all shipments.
  • If required, provide your carrier with this phone number: (888) 508-5054.

DEADLINE: March 8, 2026

Show site shipping information

  • Freeman will receive shipments at the exhibit facility beginning December 08, 2025.
  • Shipments arriving before this date may be refused by the facility.
  • Any charges incurred for early freight accepted by the facility will be the responsibility of the exhibitor.
  • Certified weight tickets must accompany all shipments.
  • Ensure your driver has the following information to expedite unloading and delivery to your booth: Show Name, Exhibitor Name, Booth #.
  • If required, provide your carrier with this phone number: (888) 508-5054.

To locate details on what falls under union labor and what exhibitors can do, please visit the Javits Center Policies page and our task approval chart below. Each section outlines any parameters.

Javits Center Policies

Exhibitor Task Approval Chart

North Javits Center
445 11th Ave
New York, NY 10001

Legalweek Venue Information

Javits Center Getting Here Information
 

Any lounges located on the 4th floor foyer are required to submit a schematic by December 8, 2025. All renderings are subject to approval by Show Management and Javits Center. Please note, approvals can take up to 60 days. 

If you have purchased Thought Leadership, a member of our programming team will be in touch with you to discuss your speaking session(s). If you have questions in the meantime, please contact Legalweek Programming at LWProgramming@alm.com.

Please check back for additional details.

BEFORE THE SHOW

How do I find out my booth number and/or where I am located on the show floor?
Your booth number can be found on your signed IO, welcome email, or you can locate it on our exhibitor map using the link below:
https://legalweek2026.expofp.com/

Can I set up my own booth?
You are allowed to set-up and dismantle your own booth up to 250 square feet without union labor, provided the staff utilized is full-time company personnel of the exhibiting company and the work can be done without tools or fasteners.

Please contact to Freeman to order any booth set up labor. We strongly recommend that you place labor order prior to the show to take advantage of the advance discount rates. Please see Exhibitor Service Manual for discount deadline dates.

Can I provide samples of food and/or beverages in my booth?
Each exhibitor distributing food and/or beverage samples from their booth must receive approval in advance of the show. Samples of packaged food and beverages manufactured and distributed by the exhibitors can be permitted, but must be submitted to Cultivated for approval. All other distribution of food and beverages must be arranged and purchased with the caterer for the Javits Center, Cultivated.

Email: services@cultivatedny.com
Phone: 212-216-2400 

Can I have a hanging sign over my booth?
For an additional charge, exhibitors that are 400 square feet or larger may have a hanging sign over their booth. Please contact your sales representative if interested in exploring.

Please reference our Booth Guidelines

Can I use my own dolly/hand truck and move my materials into my booth?
The North Javits lobby atrium may not be used to access any part of the Center for the purpose of delivering or removing exhibitor products or materials. No dollys/hand trucks will be permitted into the North Javits. 

How do I order items for my booth (i.e. carpet, electrical, furniture)?
You can find information on set-up and how to order items on our Exhibitor Resource Center:
[insert link]. To receive a discounted rate, please be sure to order your items by February 9, 2026.

How do I find out if my booth meets all regulations?
Exhibitors should first reference the Booth Guidelines for your type of booth. 

Where do I check in to get my truck unloaded?
Please reference the Freeman Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Marshalling Yard Map & Directions located in the Freeman Online Portal.

What equipment and services are included with my booth?
As part of your exhibit space reservation, your booth comes with a basic booth package that consists of:

  • 10’ deep x 10’ wide booth with 10’ high black back drape – allowing for 12’ high backs for perimeter booths (100 even numbers and 600 odd booth numbers)
  • 3’ high black side dividers
  • One 7" x 44" one-line identification sign with the exhibitor company name
  • A complimentary booth package (6’ long table, 2 x chairs and wastebasket) will be provided by Show Management. Advanced ordering is required! Please refer to the "Booth Package" form in the Exhibitor Kit to order your complimentary booth package
     

What insurance coverage do I need and who should be listed as additional insured?
Legalweek requires each exhibiting company and Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) to carry general liability insurance, Details will be available in the Exhibitor Set-up Manual.

Additional insured should be listed as follows: ALM, Legalweek, Freeman, and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Does my booth come with internet?
The exhibit hall will not have open wi-fi for exhibitors. To purchase internet for your booth, please click here. 

How to I purchase lead retrieval?
We are partnering with ATS again for all registration and lead retrieval needs. To order scanners or their mobile app for scanning attendee badges, please click here. Be sure to order your lead retrieval by February 6, 2026 to take advantage of the early discount rates!


MOVE IN

Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC)
All EACs must be approved by the Javits. To view their approved list, please click here. If your EAC is not on the list, please follow the instructions below to getting your vendor approved:

Can I request early move-in access?
Booths that are 400 square feet or larger can request earlier move in access. If you feel you need more time to move in, please complete the form below as soon as possible for review and approval: https://wkf.ms/4f2VsnB

Please note, early move in is not guaranteed but will be evaluated and determined if approved.

Will late access to the exhibit hall be allowed?
We encourage all exhibitors to complete set-up work during scheduled hours when all staff is available for immediate assistance. If you think you may need extra time, please contact legalweekny@alm.com for approval. 

For security reasons, we cannot allow exhibitors to enter or leave and re-enter the exhibit hall after hours. You must be in your booth by the close of normal access hours, to stay late for continued set-up. 

Does Legalweek have a “clean floor policy?” When do my crates and skids need to be clear form the exhibit floor?
Certain aisles will be designated as “No Freight” aisles. A “No Freight” aisle must be kept clear at all times of crates and boxes in order for all freight to be delivered in a timely fashion and on target for all booths. The following aisles are to remain clear: 400 and the cross aisle starting at booth 130.

All crates and skids must be tagged and removed from the exhibit hall floor no later than 1:30 PM on Monday, March 9 before the exhibit hall opens. 


REGISTRATION

Can I register on-site?
We highly recommend registering you and those working in your booth or thought leadership in advance to avoid delays when you arrive on-site. Registration will open onsite on the 3rd floor of the North Javits Center on Sunday, March 8 to obtain your staff/speaker badge.  
If you register in advance, you can quickly pick up your badge here. If you did not register in advance, you can still register by visiting one of the desks on site. 

When will I receive my badge?
You will pick up your badge and lanyard on-site at one of the kiosks or desks labeled “Badge Pick Up”.
If you need to register on-site or need to make changes to your registration, you can do this on-site at the “Registration” counters. Badges will not be mailed. 

How do I register my staff?
Sponsors received a welcome email that included details on how to register your staff. Including special codes and links for staff and for clients. 
If you would like to register additional staff outside of the allotted amount, you can do this by using the link below (no code required), to receive the sponsor discounted rate:

Full Conference Sponsor Pass

Exhibitor Plus Sponsor Pass


GETTING TO LEGALWEEK

Book Your Hotel With Our Preferred Vendor For A Discounted Rate! Hotel arrangements can be made online through the Exhibitor Housing Reservations page.

With EventSphere you will receive descriptions, photos, and maps to help you choose the perfect hotel. An acknowledgment of your hotel reservation will be sent to you immediately via email upon completion of the online process or within 24 hours for reservations received via phone, fax, or mail.

Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and require a first night's room and tax deposit guaranteed by check or credit card. All deposits are due when the initial reservation is made. All new reservations, changes, substitutions, and cancellations must be made through EventSphere. Please refer to your hotel confirmation for individual cancellation policies.

Parking
Parking Information can be found here.

Shuttles
Shuttle Service is not provided.

Bus / Subway
7 Line Service / Hudson Yards

Rideshare / Taxi
Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are available for anyone choosing to use their services. Drop-off and pick-up will be in designated areas at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.


SPONSOR ROOM RENTALS

What comes with my room rental?
5th Floor Draped Meeting Room – (1) draped round of 10; (1) 6ft table
4th Floor – no furniture

HELPFUL LINKS

Legalweek Booth Guidelines

Legalweek Exhibit Hall Floor Plan

Javits Center Policies


Show Policy:

No one under the age of 18 is allowed on the exhibit floor. Badges must be worn at all times to access any part of Legalweek.