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(20)
Alex Cleghorn
Attorney at Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP
Alex Cleghorn specializes in tribal law and serves as General Counsel for the Alaska Native Justice Center.
Bonnie Paskvan
Of Counsel at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Bonnie Paskvan advises on corporate governance and nonprofit organizations, with a focus on ethical considerations.
Daniel Winfree
Chief Justice at Alaska Supreme Court
Chief Justice Daniel Winfree serves as the head of the Alaska Supreme Court, overseeing the state's judicial system.
David Elkanich
Partner at Buchalter
David Elkanich specializes in legal ethics and professional responsibility, advising law firms on compliance and risk management.
Elie Mystal
Justice Correspondent at The Nation Magazine
Elie Mystal is a legal analyst and writer known for his commentary on law, politics, and social justice issues.
Erwin Chemerinsky
Dean at University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky is a prominent constitutional law scholar and the founding dean of the University of California, Irvine School of Law.
Kevin Higgins
Assistant Attorney General at Alaska Department of Law
Kevin Higgins represents the state in legal matters, focusing on government ethics and compliance.
Lane Tucker
Assistant U.S. Attorney at U.S. Attorney's Office
Lane Tucker prosecutes federal crimes and represents the United States in civil litigation in Alaska.
Laurie Levenson
Professor of Law at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Professor Laurie Levenson is a renowned legal scholar and former federal prosecutor, specializing in criminal law and procedure.
Liz Medicine Crow
President/CEO at First Alaskans Institute
Liz Medicine Crow leads initiatives to advance Alaska Native peoples through community engagement and leadership development.
MacKenzie McNaughton
Associate at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
MacKenzie McNaughton practices in nonprofit law, assisting organizations with compliance and governance issues.
Martin Latz
Founder at Latz Negotiation Institute
Martin Latz is an expert in negotiation strategies, providing training and consulting to legal professionals.
Marty Latz
Founder at Latz Negotiation Institute
Marty Latz is a negotiation expert, author, and educator, providing training to legal professionals worldwide.
Philip Shanahan
Bar Counsel at Alaska Bar Association
Philip Shanahan oversees disciplinary matters and provides ethics guidance to members of the Alaska Bar.
Renee Wardlaw
General Counsel at Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Renee Wardlaw oversees legal affairs for Bristol Bay Native Corporation, focusing on corporate governance and compliance.
Sean Carter
Humorist at Law at Mesa CLE
Sean Carter is a legal humorist and speaker, delivering engaging presentations on legal ethics and professionalism.
Sharon Gleason
Chief Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska
Chief Judge Sharon Gleason presides over federal cases in Alaska, bringing extensive experience in both state and federal courts.
Stephanie Everett
CEO at Lawyerist
Stephanie Everett leads Lawyerist, a company dedicated to helping small law firms build successful practices.
Stuart Teicher
Professional Legal Educator at Teicher Professional Growth
Stuart Teicher is a legal educator focusing on ethics and professional responsibility for attorneys.
Victoria Nourse
Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Professor Victoria Nourse is a constitutional law expert and former counsel to the Vice President of the United States.
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.