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Annual RPTE National CLE Conference 2026

by American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law

The 38th Annual RPTE National CLE Conference, organized by the American Bar Association's Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law, is scheduled to take place from April 29 to May 1, 2026, at the Loews Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. This premier event brings together legal professionals from across the nation to engage in comprehensive continuing legal education (CLE) programs and discussions on the latest developments in real property, trust, and estate law.

Attendees can expect a diverse array of sessions covering critical topics such as affordable housing, cyber fraud in real estate transactions, commercial title insurance endorsements, and cross-border real estate investments. The conference will also address emerging issues like data center leasing, ethical challenges in legal practice, and the impact of natural disasters on insurance and liability.

Beyond the educational sessions, the conference offers numerous networking opportunities, including a welcome reception, group and committee breakouts over boxed lunches, and a ticketed conference reception. These events provide a platform for attendees to connect with peers, industry leaders, and sponsors, fostering professional relationships and collaborations.

This conference is ideal for attorneys, legal scholars, and professionals specializing in real property, trust, and estate law. Participants will gain valuable insights into current legal trends, practical tools to enhance their practice, and opportunities to earn CLE credits, making it a must-attend event for those seeking to stay at the forefront of their field.

Speakers(9)

Brandon Lee Wolff

Brian M. Balduzzi

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Bryanna Frazier

Program Chair at B. Frazier Consulting LLC

Christina Jenkins

Program Chair / Moderator at Christina Jenkins PLLC

Jane Sternecky

Speaker at Uniform Law Committee

Markus D. Reneau

Speaker at The Center for Heirs Property Preservation

Soo Yeon Lee

Mauck & Baker LLC

Thomas Mitchell

Speaker at Boston College Law School

Wendy Gibbons

Old Republic Title Insurance

Event Details

Date
April 29 - May 1, 2026
3 days
Location
🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
Loews Hotel
Pricing
$630 - $1,305
Audience
Attorneys, legal scholars, and professionals specializing in real property, trust, and estate law.
CLE Credits
The ABA will seek 12.25 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 14.7 hours of CLE credit for this program in 50-minute states, including 1 hour of Elimination of Bias CLE, and 2.25 hours of Ethics CLE credit in 60-minute states and 1.2 hours of Elimination of Bias CLE, and 2.70 hours of Ethics CLE credit in 50-minute states.
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