Thursday Specialty Program - 2026 NAPABA Convention

Don't miss the pre-convention Thursday Specialty Programs, intentionally designed sessions that create dedicated spaces for attendees with shared identities, career stages, or professional interests. This year's Specialty Programs offer a more intimate, focused environment where participants can build meaningful relationships, exchange experiences, and strengthen networks within their communities. Thursday programming lays a strong foundation for the Convention experience – fostering connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging before transitioning into the wider, content-driven sessions that follow.

Registration Information: Thursday Specialty Programs are included in Convention Registration. If you are only interested in attending the Thursday programming you may register for just one day.

Women's Leadership Workshop

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM - Fireside Chat and Luncheon
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Keynote Address - Strategies for success in New Roles
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM - Leading Your Next Chapter

International Law Symposium

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM - From Shanghai to Mumbai and Beyond: Comparative Workplace Protections for Women
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - Trump 2.0 Effect on Trade and Travel - Is it Legal?

Public Sector Network Workshop

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM - Holding the Line: Leadership, Wellness, and Resilience in Public Service
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - Public Interest Lawyering in the Age of Trump 2.0

Solo & Small Firm Boot Camp

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM - Scaling Your Practice: Partnerships, Mergers, and Exit Strategies for Solor & Small Firm Lawyers
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - Cutting Through the Hype: Practical AI Implementation for Solo & Small Law Firms

Young Lawyers Workshop

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM - Communicate Smarter, Not Harder
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - Making the Most of the NAPABA Conference: How New Lawyers Can Skip the Awkward and Stand Out

To learn more about each program and speakers view the 2026 Convention Agenda.