Launch Your Career, Expand Your Network, and Shape Your Future

The NALP Newer Professionals' Forum (NPF), taking place February 3-5, 2027, in Seattle, is the premier educational event created exclusively for professionals with fewer than four years of experience in legal recruitment, lawyer professional development, career services, or inclusion.

Over two and a half dynamic days, you'll connect with peers from across the country, learn from experienced industry leaders, and gain practical skills you can immediately apply in your role. Whether you're new to the profession or transitioning into a new area, NPF provides the knowledge, confidence, and professional connections needed to accelerate your success.

From foundational training and interactive discussions to a hands-on AI workshop and dedicated networking opportunities, NPF is designed to help you build both expertise and lasting professional relationships. The experience begins with a special Welcome Reception and Dinner, where you'll meet fellow attendees in a relaxed setting and start building a network that can support your career for years to come.

What to Expect

At NPF, you’ll:

• Build a strong foundation through our signature Management Foundations courses, customized for your role:
  • Career Development Professionals at Law Schools
  • Recruiting Professionals at Legal Employers
  • Lawyer PD Professionals at Legal Employers
  • Inclusion Professionals at Legal Employers or Law Schools
• Develop essential professional skills in areas such as well-being, inclusion, time management, communication, and career success.
• Strengthen your networking abilities through interactive sessions and peer engagement opportunities designed to help you build meaningful professional relationships.
• Participate in a hands-on AI workshop that will introduce practical tools and strategies to help you work more efficiently and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving profession.
• Learn about emerging industry trends and discover how NALP can support your continued professional growth throughout your career.
• Expand your network with peers and experienced professionals from across the legal industry, creating connections that extend well beyond the      conference.

Why Attend?

NPF equips participants with the skills, insights, and relationships needed to thrive in today's legal profession. Attendees leave with increased confidence, stronger job proficiency, actionable takeaways, and an expanded professional network. Organizations benefit immediately from employees who are better prepared to contribute, collaborate, and succeed.

The NALP Newer Professionals' Forum is more than a conference. It's your opportunity to learn, connect, innovate, and launch the next stage of your professional journey.