NAPABA 2026 Convention Registration is Now Open!

November 12-14, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA

This November, we are convening in Los Angeles for what is shaping up to be the largest Convention in NAPABA history. We invite you to join thousands of attorneys, judges, law professors, law students, and industry professionals for three days of dynamic programming, meaningful connections, and inspiring experiences. The Convention offers something for every stage of your professional journey.

Become a member to save!

Members can save up to $675 on Convention registration. In addition to Convention savings, members enjoy year-round benefits such as access to Convention scholarships, exclusive programming, meaningful connections that move your career forward, and leadership opportunities.

If you’re planning to attend, now is the perfect time to renew or become a member and maximize your benefits. Become a member today. AABANY members can contact main@aabany.org to get your discount code (if you have not already done so).

Early-bird registration ends August 24. Join NAPABA and register to save!

Housing Information

This year’s host hotel is the JW Marriott L.A. LIVE located at 900 W. Olympic Blvd. NAPABA has negotiated discounted sleeping room rates at the host hotel as well as five additional nearby properties. Discounted rates are only available for registrants. Complete your registration to get access to the booking links. View more information about our housing block here.

Speakers Announcement

NAPABA is thrilled to announce that Emmy Award-winning The Daily Show correspondent, stand-up comedian, and actor Ronny Chieng, and Min Jin Lee, acclaimed author of Pachinko, Free Food for Millionaires, and the forthcoming American Hagwon, will join us as headliners at the 2026 NAPABA Convention. With backgrounds in law, Ronny and Min Jin have become leading voices in entertainment and literature, respectively. They will share their distinctive perspectives on the intersections of immigration, culture, and the law.

RONNY CHIENG

MIN JIN LEE

Questions?

Additional information, housing details, and registration rates can be found on the NAPABA website. For further questions, email NAPABA at convention@napaba.org.

NAPABA ADR Institute & Prospective Partners Program Applications Now Open

NAPABA is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for two of their premier professional development programs: the ADR Institute and the Prospective Partners Program (PPP). These programs offer unmatched opportunities to advance your career, develop meaningful relationships, and cultivate leadership.

ADR Institute

The ADR Institute is a two-day career and skills development program designed to provide participants with both a broad overview of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and substantive, hands-on training for careers in mediation and arbitration. Led by experts in the mediation and arbitration field, the program seeks to diversify the pool of mediators and arbitrators in the United States and expand the use of ADR among program participants.

  • Dates: November 11–12, 2026, in Los Angeles, CA
  • Cohort Size: Limited to 20–25 participants
  • Program Fee: $500 for NAPABA members | $750 for non-members

Apply for the ADR Institute by clicking here

Prospective Partners Program (PPP)

The Prospective Partners Program provides strategic mentorship and leadership development for senior associates and of counsel who are on track for partnership consideration within the next 12–18 months. Join a powerful network of senior in-house counsel and law firm partners who are committed to helping you navigate this important career transition with confidence.

  • Dates: November 12–13, 2026, during NAPABA’s Convention in Los Angeles, CA
  • Cohort: Highly selective, limited to 10 participants
  • Program Fee: $400 for NAPABA members | $650 for non-members

Apply for the Prospective Partners Program (PPP) by clicking here

Questions? Contact programs@napaba.org