The 2026 ABA Intellectual Property Law Section Annual Meeting (IPLSPRING) is scheduled for April 15–17, 2026, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Organized by the American Bar Association's Intellectual Property Law Section, this premier event brings together hundreds of IP professionals for three days of education, networking, and industry collaboration.
The conference will feature over 20 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions and more than 100 speakers, covering recent developments in patent, trademark, and copyright law. Attendees will gain insights from expert practitioners worldwide, with sessions designed to address the evolving landscape of intellectual property law.
Networking opportunities are integral to IPLSPRING, including multiple receptions, dine-around dinners, continental breakfasts, keynote lunches, and dedicated networking breaks. These events provide a platform for IP professionals to build meaningful connections and strengthen industry relationships.
IPLSPRING is ideal for attorneys, corporate counsel, academics, policymakers, and IP specialists seeking high-quality CLE, access to government leaders, and engagement with a dynamic IP community. The event offers a comprehensive program to stay current and competitive in the field of intellectual property law.
Speakers(6)
Aaron B. Rabinowitz
Partner at BakerHostetler
Aaron B. Rabinowitz is a partner at BakerHostetler, focusing on intellectual property law. He will be participating in a panel at IPLSPRING 2026.
Chris Parsonson
Co-Founder at Solve Intelligence
Chris Parsonson is the co-founder of Solve Intelligence, focusing on AI solutions. He will be speaking on the 'AI & Ethics Roundup' panel at IPLSPRING 2026.
Emil Ali
Partner at McCabe & Ali LLP
Emil Ali is a partner at McCabe & Ali LLP, focusing on legal ethics and professional responsibility. He will be speaking on the 'AI & Ethics Roundup' panel at IPLSPRING 2026.
Matthew J. Rizzolo
Partner at Morgan Lewis
Matthew J. Rizzolo is a partner at Morgan Lewis, specializing in intellectual property law. He will be speaking on the panel 'Coordinating Global Litigation: Aligning the ITC with the UPC, UK, Germany, District Courts, and the USPTO' at IPLSPRING 2026.
Paul Morico
Partner at Baker Botts
Paul Morico is a partner at Baker Botts, specializing in intellectual property law. He will be speaking on the 'AI & Ethics Roundup' panel at IPLSPRING 2026.
Tammy Pennington Rhodes
CEO at Supercharger AI
Tammy Pennington Rhodes is the CEO of Supercharger AI, specializing in AI technologies. She will be speaking on the 'AI & Ethics Roundup' panel at IPLSPRING 2026.
Event Details
- Date
- April 15-17, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Omni Shoreham Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Attorneys, corporate counsel, academics, policymakers, and IP specialists.
- CLE Credits
- Over 20 CLE sessions offered.
- Attendees
- Approximately 550 attendees, including over 45 in-house practitioners and participants from more than 150 firms worldwide.