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July 24–28 | Chicago, IL

AAJ 2026 Annual Convention

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Opening Reception

About the AAJ Annual Convention

Join us for the American Association for Justice® (AAJ®) 2026 Annual Convention July 24–28 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. This is the place where trial lawyers come together to sharpen their skills, strengthen their practices, and stand united in the fight for justice.

WHY ATTEND

Experience It All

Conversation
Trial Lawyer Homecoming
Network with thousands of your peers over the course of four days.
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Earn CLE Credits
Attend cutting-edge CLE programs designed to help you better represent your clients.
Get Advocacy Updates
Discuss the latest developments in trial advocacy and specialized topics.

2026 Schedule at a Glance

THURSDAY, JULY 23

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Leadership Academy
Evening
Melvin M. Belli Society’s Dinner (Not an AAJ Sponsored Event)

FRIDAY, JULY 24

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Mass Torts Litigation Seminar
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Leadership Academy
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Melvin M. Belli Society (Not an AAJ Sponsored Event)
12:00 – 3:00 PM
AAJ Caucuses & TLC Joint Service Project
1:00 – 6:00 PM
AAJ Leaders Forum® and President's Club Hospitality Suite
1:00 – 6:00 PM
AAJ PAC Booth
1:00 – 6:00 PM
Registration
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC) Welcome Reception
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Opening Reception

SATURDAY, JULY 25

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
AAJ Leaders Forum® and President's Club Hospitality Suite
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
AAJ PAC Booth
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AAJ Business and Caucus Meetings
8:30 – 10:00 AM
AAJ PAC Eagle Breakfast Reception
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
CLE Programs
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
National Civil Justice Institute Forum (Not an AAJ Sponsored Event)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
AAJ Booth
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Leadership Luncheon
5:30 – 7:30 PM
New Lawyers Division (NLD) & Law Students Welcome Reception
9:00 – 11:59 PM
The Groove, hosted by the Minority Caucus

SUNDAY, JULY 26

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
AAJ Leaders Forum® and President's Club Hospitality Suite
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
AAJ PAC Booth
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
AAJ Business and Caucus Meetings
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
CLE Programs
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Signature Brunch, hosted by the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus (WTLC)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
AAJ Booth
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
5:15 – 6:00 PM
Membership Business Meeting & Elections
9:00 – 11:59 PM
New Lawyers Division (NLD) Party

MONDAY, JULY 27

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
AAJ Leaders Forum® and President's Club Hospitality Suite
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
AAJ PAC Booth
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
AAJ Business and Caucus Meetings
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
CLE Programs
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
AAJ Booth
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Membership Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
6:30 – 9:00 PM
Past Presidents Dinner
9:00 – 11:00 PM
Incoming President’s Party for John Bey

TUESDAY, JULY 28

7:30 – 11:00 AM
AAJ PAC Booth
7:30 – 11:00 AM
Registration
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
AAJ Leaders Forum® and President's Club Hospitality Suite
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AAJ Business and Caucus Meetings
8:30 AM – 11:40 PM
CLE Programs
1:00 – 5:00 PM
AAJ Board of Governors Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 PM
AAJ Board of Governors Reception
777 6th Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001
800.424.2725 202.965.3500
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