The AALL Annual Meeting & Conference 2026, organized by the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL), is scheduled for July 18-21, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This premier event brings together legal information professionals from across the nation to explore the latest developments in the field.
Attendees can look forward to over 65 dynamic programs addressing key challenges in legal information, including hands-on preconference workshops such as the PLLIP Summit. The conference will feature insights from more than 300 industry experts and thought leaders, covering topics like emerging trends in legal research, knowledge management, and the impact of artificial intelligence on law libraries.
The event offers numerous networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build new collaborations. The exhibit hall will showcase the latest AI tools, legal research platforms, eDiscovery solutions, and more from over 50 exhibitors, providing attendees with a comprehensive view of current technologies and services available in the industry.
This conference is ideal for legal information professionals, including law librarians, knowledge managers, and legal technologists, seeking to stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging trends, innovative strategies, and best practices shaping the future of legal information. It provides a platform to discover new tools and solutions tailored to support organizational goals and to expand professional networks by connecting with peers and industry leaders.
Speakers(1)
Judge Micah W. J. Smith
Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai'i
Judge Micah W. J. Smith has served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai'i since January 2024. Prior to his appointment, he held senior leadership roles in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Hawai'i, including deputy chief of the Criminal Division and chief of appeals and legal strategy. His career also includes private practice at O'Melveny & Myers in Washington, DC, and clerkships with Justice David H. Souter on the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Guido Calabresi on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He earned his JD, magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School and his BA, summa cum laude, from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.
Event Details
- Date
- July 18-21, 2026
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States
- Huntington Convention Center
- Pricing
- $895 - $1,395
- Audience
- Legal information professionals, including law librarians, knowledge managers, and legal technologists.