2026 ABA Section of Taxation May Meeting
The 2026 ABA Section of Taxation May Meeting is the premier annual gathering for tax professionals, organized by the American Bar Association's Section of Taxation. Scheduled for May 7-9, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., this event brings together leading tax attorneys, government officials, and industry experts to discuss the latest developments in tax law and policy.
This year's meeting will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a series of sessions themed "Taxes, The Declaration of Independence & American Democracy." Key topics include the evolution of American tax law, landmark Supreme Court decisions in tax jurisprudence, and the interplay between tax policy and democratic principles. Additionally, the conference will cover a broad spectrum of tax-related subjects, such as artificial intelligence in tax practice, employee benefits, and state and local tax issues.
Attendees can participate in over 120 programs, including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions, panel discussions, and pro bono workshops. Notable speakers include Jeh C. Johnson, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who will address the state of American democracy. The event also offers ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships.
This meeting is ideal for tax attorneys, accountants, policymakers, and other professionals interested in staying abreast of current tax issues and enhancing their practice through education and networking.
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Speakers(11)
Ajay Mehrotra
Research Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Ajay Mehrotra is the Stanford Clinton Sr. and Zylpha Kilbride Clinton Research Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Andrea Louise Campbell
Professor of Political Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Andrea Louise Campbell is the Arthur and Ruth Sloan Professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Brant Helwig
Faculty Director at New York University School of Law
Brant Helwig is the faculty director of the Graduate Tax Program at New York University School of Law.
Fran0ois Furstenberg
Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Fran00ois Furstenberg is a professor at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on early American history.
Jeh C. Johnson
Former Secretary at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Jeh C. Johnson served as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and co-chaired the Task Force for American Democracy.
Joseph Thorndike
Director at Tax History Project, Tax Analysts
Joseph Thorndike is the director of the Tax History Project at Tax Analysts.
Lawrence Zelenak
Professor at Duke University School of Law
Lawrence Zelenak is a professor at Duke University School of Law, specializing in tax law.
Rosemarie Zagarri
Professor at George Mason University
Rosemarie Zagarri is a professor at George Mason University and former president of the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic.
Ruth Braunstein
Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University
Ruth Braunstein is a professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University's SNF Agora Institute.
Sarah Pearsall
Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Sarah Pearsall is a professor at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in early American history.
Vanessa Williamson
Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution
Vanessa Williamson is a senior fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution and a senior fellow at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center.
Event Details
- Date
- May 7-9, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C.
- Audience
- Tax attorneys, accountants, policymakers, and tax professionals.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending