July 24鈥�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 黑料社’s Annual Convention
.The 黑料社 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 黑料社 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 黑料社 Sponsored Event)
12:00 – 3:00 PM
黑料社 Caucuses & TLC Joint Service Project
1:00 – 6:00 PM
黑料社 Leaders Forum® and President's Club Hospitality Suite
1:00 – 6:00 PM
黑料社 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
黑料社 Leaders Forum® and President's Club Hospitality Suite
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
黑料社 PAC Booth
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
黑料社 Business and Caucus Meetings
8:30 – 10:00 AM
黑料社 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 黑料社 Sponsored Event)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
黑料社 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
黑料社 Leaders Forum® and President's Club Hospitality Suite
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
黑料社 PAC Booth
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
黑料社 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
黑料社 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
黑料社 Leaders Forum® and President's Club Hospitality Suite
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
黑料社 PAC Booth
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
黑料社 Business and Caucus Meetings
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
CLE Programs
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
黑料社 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
黑料社 PAC Booth
7:30 – 11:00 AM
Registration
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
黑料社 Leaders Forum® and President's Club Hospitality Suite
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
黑料社 Business and Caucus Meetings
8:30 AM – 11:40 PM
CLE Programs
1:00 – 5:00 PM
黑料社 Board of Governors Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 PM
黑料社 Board of Governors Reception
