July 24–28
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Chicago, IL
Schedule
Plan your convention experience with ease. Explore the full lineup of sessions, workshops, and networking events to make the most of your time at AAJ’s Annual Convention
.The AAJ 2026 Annual Convention schedule is currently in development.
Note: All times are Central Time (CT). Schedule subject to change without notice.
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
