The Alaska Bar Association Annual Convention is a premier event organized by the Alaska Bar Association, bringing together legal professionals from across the state to engage in continuing legal education (CLE), professional development, and networking opportunities. The 2022 convention was held from October 26 to October 28 at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska.
The convention featured a diverse range of sessions covering critical topics such as U.S. Supreme Court opinions, Alaska appellate law updates, negotiation strategies for litigators and transactional lawyers, legal writing, strategic planning for law firms, and ethics in the legal profession. Notable speakers included Dean Erwin Chemerinsky from the University of California Berkeley Law School, Professor Laurie Levenson from Loyola Law School, and Elie Mystal from The Nation Magazine.
Attendees had the opportunity to participate in various networking events, including a welcome reception at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and a banquet dinner featuring keynote speaker Professor Victoria Nourse from Georgetown University Law Center. The convention also offered a companion fare program, allowing new lawyers to pair with more experienced attorneys to attend CLE sessions at a reduced rate.
This convention was ideal for legal professionals seeking to stay updated on recent developments in the law, enhance their skills through CLE sessions, and connect with peers and leaders in the Alaska legal community.
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Speakers(23)
Alex Cleghorn
Attorney at Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP
Alex Cleghorn is an attorney at Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP, specializing in Alaska Native law.
Bonnie Paskvan
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Bonnie Paskvan is a partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, focusing on corporate law and governance.
Daniel Winfree
Chief Justice at Alaska Supreme Court
Chief Justice Daniel Winfree serves as the Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court, overseeing the state's highest court.
David Elkanich
Partner at Buchalter
David Elkanich is a partner at Buchalter, specializing in legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Elie Mystal
Justice Correspondent at The Nation Magazine
Elie Mystal is the Justice Correspondent for The Nation Magazine, known for his commentary on legal and political issues.
Erwin Chemerinsky
Dean at University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky is a prominent constitutional law scholar and the Dean of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
Kendri Cesar
Kevin Higgins
Assistant Attorney General at Alaska Department of Law
Kevin Higgins is an Assistant Attorney General at the Alaska Department of Law, focusing on government ethics.
Lane Tucker
Assistant U.S. Attorney at U.S. Attorney's Office
Lane Tucker is an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorney's Office, handling federal prosecutions in Alaska.
Laurie L. Levenson
Professor of Law at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Professor Laurie Levenson is a distinguished legal educator and former federal prosecutor, teaching at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.
Liz Medicine Crow
President/CEO at First Alaskans Institute
Liz Medicine Crow is the President and CEO of the First Alaskans Institute, dedicated to advancing Alaska Native communities.
MacKenzie McNaughton
Associate at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
MacKenzie McNaughton is an associate at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, practicing in the area of nonprofit organizations.
Martin Latz
Founder at Latz Negotiation Institute
Martin Latz is the founder of the Latz Negotiation Institute and an expert in negotiation strategies for litigators.
Marty Latz
Latz Negotiation Institute
Phil Shanahan
Bar Counsel at Alaska Bar Association
Phil Shanahan serves as Bar Counsel for the Alaska Bar Association, advising on ethical issues and professional conduct.
Philip Shanahan
Bar Counsel at Alaska Bar Association
Philip Shanahan serves as Bar Counsel for the Alaska Bar Association, overseeing ethical compliance among members.
Renee Wardlaw
General Counsel at Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Renee Wardlaw serves as General Counsel for the Bristol Bay Native Corporation, overseeing legal affairs.
Sean Carter
Humorist at Law at Mesa CLE
Sean Carter is a legal humorist and founder of Mesa CLE, delivering engaging and entertaining legal education.
Sharon Gleason
Chief Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska
Chief Judge Sharon Gleason presides over the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, handling federal cases in the state.
Sr. Justice (Ret.) Daniel Winfree
Alaska Supreme Court
Stephanie Everett
CEO at Lawyerist
Stephanie Everett is the CEO of Lawyerist, offering resources and coaching to help lawyers build successful practices.
Stuart Teicher
Professional Educator at Teicher Professional Growth
Stuart Teicher is a professional educator focusing on legal ethics and writing, providing guidance to attorneys nationwide.
Victoria Nourse
Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Professor Victoria Nourse is a law professor at Georgetown University Law Center, specializing in constitutional law.
Event Details
- Date
- May 19-21, 2022
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Anchorage, United States
- Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
- Pricing
- $129 - $350
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and law students.
- CLE Credits
- Up to 15 CLE credits, including 4.5 ethics credits.