2025 AK Bar Convention
Annual Bar Convention (in-person only)
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - Friday, April 25, 2025
8:20 AM
- 5:00 PM
Early Bird Discount Prior To: Thursday, April 03, 2025
Registration Deadline:Wednesday, April 09, 2025
General Credits: 10.25
Ethics Credits: 3.00
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2025 AK Bar Convention April 23-25, 2025 Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage |
Across from Sheep Mountain by Lynn Brautigam Boots
Keynote Address
The Modern Supreme Court and the Rule of Law Neal Katyal |
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Featured Topics:
- U.S. Supreme Court
Opinions Update - Dean Chemerinsky & Professor Levenson
- Alaska Appellate Law
Update - Dean Chemerinsky
- Succession Planning (Ethics) - Mark Bassingthwaighte
- Thinking Ethically
About AI (Ethics) - Jason Brandeis & Phil Shanahan
- How to Make Pro Bono a Part of Your Practice - Neal Katyal, Ben Hofmeister, Chelsea Riekkola, & Leslie Need
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For more information
2025 AK Bar Convention Website
2025 AK Bar Hotel & Travel Information
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Sponsorship
Interested in Sponsoring?
Please contact Lynn Whittingham, CLE & Sections Coordinator @ 907-272-7469 or lynn@alaskabar.org.
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Convention Artwork
Across from Sheep Mountain
Lynn Brautigam Boots
Across the road from Sheep Mountain Lodge and down the Glenn Highway there is a road pullout with a commanding view of the valley below and in the distance a series of mountains and glaciers. This road has some of the most spectacular vistas in Alaska and one we always recommend it to visitors and locals alike as it is not as traveled as the Parks highway. Anytime is a great time to travel this way but my favorite time is in late July with the fireweed blooming. Enjoy our Alaska and appreciate what we have.
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Questions
Alaska Bar Association
907-272-7469
cle@alaskabar.org
2025 Annual Bar Convention
April 23-25, 2025
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage
REGISTRATION FEES
Pre-registration required and open through April 9th. After April 9th, registration will be subject to availability and managed onsite at the convention.
$350...................................
2 Day access to all CLEs, meals & awards reception
$275 ……………………………….. 1 Day access (Thursday or Friday)
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Hard copy of course materials
$75………………………………….. Late Fee; registration after April 2, 2025
TICKETED EVENTS
Opening Reception ……………………………. $30
Wednesday, April 23, 6:00 p.m.
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, The Summit (15th floor)
Awards Reception ……………… Price included in registration fee
Guest Tickets $30
Thursday, April 24, 5:00 p.m.
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, Howard Rock Ballroom (2nd Floor)
NEW LAWYER & QUALIFIED LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS REGISTRATION FEE
- New lawyers (admitted to the Alaska Bar five years or less) can attend convention for a reduced rate of $100.
- Late fee of $75 will be applied after April 2nd.
There is a $50 cancellation fee on your registration. No refund of registration fees can be made for cancellations after April 9, 2025.
FREE CLE CERTIFICATES
Free CLE Certificates do not apply to the convention.
Ticketed Events and Options
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Opening Reception 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. Please indicate the number of tickets needed when registering. |
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Thursday Lunch Lunch is included but must be reserved. Please check the box if you would like to receive lunch. |
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Friday Lunch Lunch is included but must be reserved. Please check the box if you would like to receive lunch. |
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Awards Reception 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 you attendance. |
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Award Reception Guest Ticket GUEST TICKETS ONLY - 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. |
$30.00 | |
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Printed Hard Copy of Materials An electonic copy of the materials is available to all registered participants. A printed hard copy may be purchased separately. |
$75.00 |
Speakers
| Name | Organization | Speaking At |
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| Erwin Chemerinsky | ||
| Laurie Levenson | Loyola Law School | |
| Justice Susan Carney | Alaska Supreme Court | |
| Mark Bassingthwaighte | Alps Property & Casualty Insurance Company | |
| Jason Brandeis | Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot | |
| Philip Shanahan | Alaska Bar Association | |
| Lea McKenna | Alaska Bar Association | |
| Benjamin Hofmeister | ||
| Chelsea Riekkola | ||
| Leslie Need | Landye Bennett Blumstein, LLP | |
| Neal Katyal | Milbank |