Bench Bar Conference 2025

The Bench Bar Conference 2025 is a collaborative event organized by the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, with support from the Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Scheduled for September 11-12, 2025, at the Boston Marriott Newton in Newton, MA, this conference aims to foster dialogue and cooperation between the judiciary and legal practitioners.

The conference agenda includes a variety of sessions covering critical legal topics. Highlights include a plenary session featuring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in conversation with Senior U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris, discussing the Supreme Court's recent and upcoming terms. Breakout sessions will address challenges in higher education, complex civil litigation, developments in artificial intelligence, and international law issues, among others.

Attendees will have opportunities for networking during the opening reception and luncheon. Notable speakers include Melissa Murray, Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, and Michael J. Klarman, Charles Warren Professor of American Legal History at Harvard Law School. The event also features roundtable discussions and panels with esteemed judges and legal experts.

This conference is ideal for legal professionals seeking to stay informed on current legal developments, engage with peers, and gain insights from leading figures in the judiciary and academia.