The American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting is a premier gathering of legal professionals, organized by the ABA to address pressing issues in the legal field. The 2024 meeting is scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 6 in Chicago, Illinois.
Attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda covering a wide range of topics, including discussions on critical public policy issues, advancements in legal practice, and emerging trends affecting the profession. The meeting will feature sessions led by top legal professionals, providing insights into various areas of law and policy.
In addition to educational sessions, the event offers numerous networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, share experiences, and collaborate on initiatives. Notable speakers from diverse legal backgrounds will share their expertise, contributing to the enrichment of attendees' knowledge and professional development.
This meeting is ideal for legal practitioners, policymakers, academics, and law students seeking to stay informed about the latest developments in the legal field, engage in meaningful discussions, and earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits.
Speakers(30)
Albert J. Zervas
Judge at Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Albert J. Zervas is a judge at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board who participated in a live hearing during the ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting.
Bob Keatinge
Attorney at Denver, CO
Bob Keatinge is an attorney from Denver, Colorado, who participated in the panel discussion on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence during the ABA Science & Technology Law Section's Spring Meeting.
Carolyn Lamm
Attorney at Washington, D.C.
Carolyn Lamm is an attorney who participated in the panel discussion on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence during the ABA Science & Technology Law Section's Spring Meeting.
David K. Heasley
Judge at Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
David K. Heasley is a judge at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board who participated in a live hearing during the ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting.
Elizabeth Bogle
Council Member at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Elizabeth Bogle serves as a Council Member of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, with a term ending in 2027.
Glenn S. Bacal
Attorney at Bacal Law Group
Glenn S. Bacal is an attorney at Bacal Law Group in Scottsdale, Arizona, who represented the Opposer in a live TTAB hearing during the ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting.
Gregory L. Koeller
Attorney at Minnetonka, Minnesota
Gregory L. Koeller is an attorney from Minnetonka, Minnesota, who represented the Applicant in a live TTAB hearing during the ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting.
J.B. Pritzker
Governor at State of Illinois
J.B. Pritzker is the 43rd governor of Illinois, elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022. He is also a prominent business leader and philanthropist in Chicago, and a lawyer, having earned a juris doctor degree in 1993 from Northwestern University.
Jeffery S. Dennis
Immediate Past Chair at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Jeffery S. Dennis is the Immediate Past Chair of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources for the 2024–2025 term.
John F. Gullace
Secretary at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
John F. Gullace serves as the Secretary of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources for the 2024–2025 term.
Jonathan Cole
Chair at ABA House of Delegates
Jonathan Cole is a Shareholder with Baker Donelson in its Nashville office and serves as the Chair of the ABA House of Delegates for the 2024–2026 term.
Jonathan O. Nwagbaraocha
Section Chair at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Jonathan O. Nwagbaraocha is the Section Chair of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources for the 2024–2025 term.
Joshua Ash
Council Member at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Joshua Ash is a Council Member of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, with a term ending in 2027.
Kathleen M. (Kate) Whitby
Budget Officer at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Kathleen M. (Kate) Whitby continues her role as Budget Officer of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources for a second year.
Kyle H. Landis-Marinello
Education Officer at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Kyle H. Landis-Marinello is the Education Officer of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources for the 2024–2025 term.
Leonard P. Stark
Circuit Judge at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Leonard P. Stark is a circuit judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit who delivered remarks during the keynote luncheon at the ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting.
Lisa Decker
Council Member at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Lisa Decker is a Council Member of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, with a term ending in 2027.
Maram Salaheldin
Council Member at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Maram Salaheldin is a Council Member of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, with a term ending in 2027.
Marisa E. Blackshire
Vice Chair at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Marisa E. Blackshire is the Vice Chair of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources for the 2024–2025 term.
Martha B. Allard
Judge at Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Martha B. Allard is a judge at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board who participated in a live hearing during the ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting.
Pamela E. Barker
Delegate to the House of Delegates at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Pamela E. Barker is the Delegate to the House of Delegates for the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, serving a three-year term starting in 2024.
Paul Smith
Attorney at Washington, D.C.
Paul Smith is a Washington, D.C., lawyer who spoke on Resolution 801 during the ABA House of Delegates session at the 2024 Annual Meeting.
Rachel White-Domain
Director, Women & Survivors Project at Illinois Prison Project
Rachel White-Domain serves as the Director of the Women & Survivors Project at the Illinois Prison Project, focusing on the intersection of criminalization and domestic violence within the broader movement against mass incarceration.
Scott G. Ulbrich
Attorney at Minnetonka, Minnesota
Scott G. Ulbrich is an attorney from Minnetonka, Minnesota, who represented the Applicant in a live TTAB hearing during the ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting.
Sean D. Garrison
Attorney at Bacal Law Group
Sean D. Garrison is an attorney at Bacal Law Group in Scottsdale, Arizona, who represented the Opposer in a live TTAB hearing during the ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting.
Sean Thomas Dixon
Publications Officer at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Sean Thomas Dixon serves as the Publications Officer of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources for a second year.
Seth A. Davis
Delegate to the House of Delegates at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Seth A. Davis continues his role as Delegate to the House of Delegates for the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources.
Susan Margaret Floyd
Chair-Elect at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Susan Margaret Floyd serves as the Chair-Elect of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources for the 2024–2025 term.
Telsula Morgan
Council Member at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Telsula Morgan serves as a Council Member of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, with a term ending in 2027.
Tracy Y. Williams
Membership and Inclusion Officer at ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Tracy Y. Williams serves as the Membership and Inclusion Officer of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources for the 2024–2025 term.
Event Details
- Date
- July 31 - August 6, 2024
- 7 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Chicago, IL
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, policymakers, academics, and law students.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending