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2026 AK Bar Convention

April 29, 2026 - May 01, 2026


Date(s)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - Friday, May 01, 2026

Time

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Early Bird Discount Prior To:

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

Registration Deadline

Friday, April 10, 2026

Location

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2026 AK Bar Convention

April 29 - May 1, 2026
Centennial Hall Convention Center, Juneau

 

 

 Nationwide Changes and Alaskan Impacts

 

Featured Topics:
 

  • U.S. Supreme Court Opinions Update - Dean Chemerinsky & Professor Levenson
     
  • Alaska Appellate Law Update  -  Dean Chemerinsky
     
  • AI in the Legal Practice - Paul Unger
     
  • Lawyers & Civic Engagement - Jason DeSanto
     
  • Mitigating the Impact of Workplace Trauma - Robert VandePol

 

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For agenda and more information 
 

 

2026 AK Bar Convention Website

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Sponsorship
 

 

Interested in Sponsoring? 

Please contact Clarice Ruhlin-Hicks, CLE & Sections Coordinator 
@ 907-272-7469 or clarice@alaskabar.org.   

 

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Questions
 

 

Alaska Bar Association
907-272-7469
cle@alaskabar.org

 


Registration Fees

Attend all days of the convention
Early Standard Late
$350.00
Attend the convention day 1 (Thursday only)
Early Standard Late
$275.00
Attend the convention day 2 (Friday only)
Early Standard Late
$275.00
New Lawyer & QLSP Registration Fee
Early Standard Late
$100.00
Attend all days of the convention
Early Standard Late
$425.00
Attend the convention day 1 (Thursday only)
Early Standard Late
$350.00
Attend the convention day 2 (Friday only)
Early Standard Late
$350.00
New Lawyer & QLSP Registration Fee
Early Standard Late
$175.00
Attend all days at the convention
Early Standard Late
$350.00
Attend the convention day 1 (Thursday only)
Early Standard Late
$275.00
Attend the convention day 2 (Friday only)
Early Standard Late
$275.00
New Lawyer & QLSP Registration Fee
Early Standard Late
$100.00
Attend all days at the convention
Early Standard Late
$425.00
Attend the convention day 1 (Thursday only)
Early Standard Late
$350.00
Attend the convention day 2 (Friday only)
Early Standard Late
$350.00
New Lawyer & QLSP Registration Fee
Early Standard Late
$175.00
Hotel/Meal Package

Agenda

  OPENING RECEPTION (not included in registration fee) - Join us for the Opening Reception, where you can connect with colleagues in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy light appetizers and great conversation. A cash bar will be available. Sold Out! 0 Slots Left
Location: Hangar on the Wharf 2 Marine Way, 106
$30.00
  OPENING RECEPTION GUEST TICKETS - You may purchase additional tickets for guests to join you at the opening reception. Please indicate the number of guest tickets you wish to purchase. Sold Out! 0 Slots Left
$30.00
  THURSDAY LUNCH - Lunch is included but must be reserved. Please check the box if you would like to receive lunch. Sold Out! 0 Slots Left
Location: Centennial Hall
  AWARDS RECEPTION TICKET - Join us for light appetizers and a cash bar as we celebrate the 2024 & 2025 awards winners. Entry is included with registration but must be reserved. Please check the box to confirm your attendance. Sold Out! 0 Slots Left
  AWARDS RECEPTION GUEST TICKETS - You may purchase additional tickets for guests to join you at the awards reception. Please indicate the number of guest tickets you wish to purchase. Sold Out! 0 Slots Left
$30.00
  FRIDAY LUNCH - Lunch is included but must be reserved. Please check the box if you would like to receive lunch. Sold Out! 0 Slots Left
Location: Centennial Hall
  Friday, May 1 Concurrent Sessions (1:30 - 3:00 p.m.) Sold Out! 0 Slots Left
  Friday, May 1 Concurrent Sessions (3:15 - 4:15 p.m.) Sold Out! 0 Slots Left
  Dietary Restrictions Sold Out! 0 Slots Left
  PRINTED HARD COPY OF MATERIALS - An electronic copy of the materials is available to all registered participants. A printed hard copy may be purchased separately. Sold Out! 0 Slots Left
$75.00

Speakers

Name Organization Speaking At
Erwin Chemerinsky
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Jamie McGrady
Federal Defender Agency  -
Jason DeSanto
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law  -
Laurie Levenson
Loyola Law School  -
Michael Heyman
Us Attorneys Office  -
Nancy Meade
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Paul Unger
Affinity Consulting Group  -
Robert VandePol
VandePol Crisis Response Services LLC  -
Sharon Gleason
US District Court  -

Sponsors

Continuing Education

Hotel

 

 

 

Nationwide Changes and Alaskan Impacts

2026 AK Bar Convention

April 29 – May 1, 2026

Centennial Hall Convention Center, Juneau

 

CONVENTION MEETING SITE

Convention Registration, CLE programs, and Awards reception will be held at the Centennial Hall Convention Center, 101 Egan Dr, Juneau.

Opening reception will be held at the Hangar on the Wharf Ballroom, 2 Marine Way, Juneau.

 

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton Juneau, 51 Egan Drive, Juneau.

Book your group rate for Alaska Bar Association

Discounted Room Rate: $309/night plus taxes

Reservations must be made by March 29, 2026 to get the group rate.

 

AIR TRAVEL TO THE CONVENTION

Alaska Airlines has provided a 7% discount on all travel to Juneau between April 20 and May 4, 2026.  Make your reservation online at www.alaskaair.com and provide discount code ECMO820.

 

 

Packages

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