ILTACON 2026
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When: August 23–27, 2026
Where: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee
About The Trade Show:
ILTACON is the premier legal technology conference for professionals working in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and legal technology companies. Hosted annually by the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), the event brings together legal IT leaders, innovation professionals, CIOs, knowledge managers, cybersecurity experts, and software providers to explore the latest trends shaping the legal industry.
The conference features 80+ educational sessions, keynote presentations, hands-on training, networking events, and one of the largest legal technology exhibit halls in North America. Attendees can discover solutions in artificial intelligence, document management, cybersecurity, cloud computing, eDiscovery, legal operations, contract lifecycle management, knowledge management, and workflow automation. The exhibit hall provides opportunities to meet leading technology vendors, compare products, and explore innovative tools designed to improve the delivery of legal services.
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ABA Annual Meeting 2026
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When: August 2026 (official dates announced by the ABA)
Where: Chicago, Illinois
About The Trade Show:
The American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting is one of the largest gatherings of legal professionals in the United States. Attorneys, judges, law professors, law students, and legal service providers attend to participate in continuing legal education (CLE), policy discussions, committee meetings, and networking events.
The meeting also features an exhibit hall where attendees can explore legal technology, legal research platforms, publishing services, litigation support, cybersecurity solutions, eDiscovery tools, and practice management software. It is an excellent event for legal professionals looking to stay current on legal developments while connecting with peers and industry leaders.
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NALA Conference & Expo 2026
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When: July 16–18, 2026
Where: Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey
About The Trade Show:
The NALA Conference & Expo is the premier annual event for paralegals and legal support professionals. Hosted by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), the conference offers continuing education sessions, leadership training, certification preparation, and networking opportunities.
The Expo features legal technology vendors, litigation support providers, legal research companies, court reporting services, document management software, eDiscovery solutions, and legal education organizations. Attendees gain valuable insights into emerging legal technologies and best practices while earning CLE credits.
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ClioCon 2026
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When: October 26–27, 2026
Where: Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts
About The Trade Show:
ClioCon is one of the world’s leading legal technology conferences, bringing together thousands of lawyers, law firm owners, legal professionals, and technology innovators. Hosted by Clio, the conference focuses on helping law firms improve client experiences, streamline operations, and grow their practices through technology.
The event features keynote speakers, educational sessions, workshops, and an exhibit hall with 90+ legal technology vendors showcasing AI-powered legal tools, practice management software, document automation, billing systems, client intake platforms, cybersecurity solutions, and cloud-based legal applications.
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ABA Labor & Employment Law Conference 2026
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When: November 4–7, 2026
Where: Washington, DC
About The Trade Show:
The ABA Labor & Employment Law Conference is one of the nation’s leading events for attorneys practicing employment, labor, and workplace law. Hosted by the American Bar Association, the conference offers extensive CLE programming covering employment litigation, workplace compliance, labor relations, discrimination law, wage and hour issues, employee benefits, and workplace investigations.
Attendees include attorneys, corporate counsel, HR professionals, judges, and legal service providers. The conference also features networking events and exhibits from legal publishers, employment law technology companies, legal research providers, and compliance solution vendors.
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AIPLA Annual Meeting 2026
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When: October 29–31, 2026
Where: Washington, DC
About The Trade Show:
The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Meeting is one of the premier conferences for intellectual property professionals. Patent attorneys, trademark attorneys, corporate counsel, judges, government officials, and IP professionals attend to discuss developments in patent, trademark, copyright, licensing, and intellectual property law.
The conference features educational sessions, networking receptions, committee meetings, and an exhibition highlighting IP management software, patent research tools, legal databases, docketing systems, AI-powered legal technology, and litigation support solutions.
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National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Annual Meeting 2026
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When: November 2026 (official dates to be announced)
Where: United States (location to be announced)
About The Trade Show:
The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Annual Meeting brings together attorneys, judges, corporate counsel, law firm leaders, and legal professionals committed to advancing women in the legal profession. The conference features leadership development, diversity initiatives, mentoring programs, professional development sessions, and networking opportunities.
Attendees can connect with legal service providers, legal technology companies, recruiters, and organizations supporting career advancement within the legal industry.
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Legalweek 2027
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When: March 2027 (official dates announced on the event website)
Where: New York Hilton Midtown, New York, New York
About The Trade Show:
Legalweek is one of the largest legal technology and innovation conferences in the world. The event attracts law firm leaders, corporate legal departments, legal operations professionals, judges, technology providers, and consultants to explore the future of legal services.
The conference features hundreds of educational sessions, keynote presentations, networking events, and a massive exhibition showcasing AI, legal research platforms, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, contract lifecycle management, document automation, legal analytics, and cloud-based legal software. It is widely recognized as one of the industry’s premier events for discovering new legal technologies and connecting with decision-makers.
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ABA TECHSHOW 2027
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When: Spring 2027 (official dates to be announced)
Where: Chicago, Illinois
About The Trade Show:
ABA TECHSHOW is one of the legal industry’s leading technology conferences, hosted by the American Bar Association. Designed for attorneys, legal administrators, and law firm professionals, the conference focuses on practical solutions for improving legal practice through technology.
Attendees can participate in CLE sessions, hands-on workshops, product demonstrations, and networking events while exploring an exhibit hall featuring legal AI, practice management software, cybersecurity, cloud computing, eDiscovery, document automation, billing systems, legal research platforms, and client communication tools.
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Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) Global Institute 2027
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When: Spring 2027 (official dates to be announced)
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
About The Trade Show:
The CLOC Global Institute is the premier conference for legal operations professionals and corporate legal departments. The event attracts general counsel, legal operations directors, procurement professionals, legal technology leaders, and service providers focused on improving legal department efficiency.
The conference includes educational sessions, workshops, networking events, and a large exhibit hall featuring contract lifecycle management platforms, legal AI, workflow automation, spend management, eBilling, eDiscovery, legal analytics, and legal operations software.
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Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Annual Meeting 2027
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When: October 2027 (official dates to be announced)
Where: United States (location to be announced)
About The Trade Show:
The ACC Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of in-house legal counsel in the world. The conference brings together corporate attorneys, chief legal officers, compliance professionals, and legal service providers for continuing legal education, leadership development, and networking.
The exhibit hall features legal technology providers, compliance software, contract management platforms, cybersecurity solutions, litigation support services, legal research providers, and consulting firms serving corporate legal departments.
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Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Annual Conference 2027
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When: Spring 2027 (official dates to be announced)
Where: United States (location to be announced)
About The Trade Show:
The Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference is the leading event for legal marketing, business development, communications, and client experience professionals. Law firm marketing leaders, consultants, attorneys, and technology providers gather to discuss marketing strategies, branding, AI, digital transformation, and client engagement.
The conference features educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall showcasing CRM platforms, marketing automation software, website solutions, analytics tools, public relations services, and legal business development technologies.
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IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2027
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When: Spring 2027 (official dates to be announced)
Where: Washington, DC
About The Trade Show:
Hosted by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the Global Privacy Summit is the world’s largest conference focused on privacy, data protection, AI governance, cybersecurity, and digital trust.
Thousands of attorneys, privacy officers, compliance professionals, government officials, and technology leaders attend to learn about evolving privacy regulations, artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity frameworks, and international data protection laws. The exhibit hall features privacy management software, cybersecurity solutions, consent management platforms, legal technology, AI governance tools, and consulting services.
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ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting 2027
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When: 2027 (official dates to be announced)
Where: United States (location to be announced)
About The Trade Show:
The ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting is one of the leading conferences for attorneys specializing in construction law. The event brings together lawyers, contractors, engineers, architects, owners, insurance professionals, and dispute resolution experts to discuss legal developments affecting the construction industry.
Educational sessions cover contract drafting, construction litigation, project delivery, arbitration, risk management, infrastructure, insurance, and regulatory compliance. Networking events and sponsor exhibits provide opportunities to connect with legal service providers and construction industry experts.
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National Trial Lawyers Summit 2027
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When: January 24–27, 2027
Where: Miami Beach, Florida
About The Trade Show:
The National Trial Lawyers Summit is an exclusive conference for plaintiff and criminal defense trial attorneys. The event features nationally recognized trial lawyers presenting advanced strategies in litigation, jury selection, courtroom technology, trial advocacy, case management, and law firm growth.
Attendees can participate in continuing legal education, networking events, and an exhibit hall featuring litigation support services, legal technology providers, case management software, expert witness services, legal funding companies, trial presentation software, and digital evidence solutions.
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