The Alaska Bar Association Annual Meeting 2026 is a premier event organized by the Alaska Bar Association, dedicated to advancing the legal profession in Alaska. This annual convention brings together legal professionals from across the state to engage in continuing legal education (CLE), discuss pertinent legal issues, and foster professional relationships.
The 2026 convention will cover a range of critical topics, including updates on U.S. Supreme Court opinions presented by Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Professor Laurie Levenson, an Alaska Appellate Law Update by Dean Chemerinsky, and a session on AI in the Legal Practice led by Paul Unger. Additional sessions will address Lawyers & Civic Engagement with Jason DeSanto and Mitigating the Impact of Workplace Tragedy with Robert VandePol.
Attendees can look forward to various networking opportunities, including a welcome reception at the Hangar on the Wharf Ballroom and an awards reception at the Centennial Hall Convention Center. These events provide a platform for legal professionals to connect, share insights, and celebrate achievements within the community.
This convention is ideal for attorneys, legal scholars, and law students seeking to stay informed about recent developments in the legal field, earn CLE credits, and engage with peers in a collegial environment.
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Speakers(9)
Erwin Chemerinsky
Dean at University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Erwin Chemerinsky is the Dean of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and a renowned constitutional law scholar.
Jamie McGrady
Attorney at Federal Defender Agency
Jamie McGrady is an attorney with the Federal Defender Agency, representing clients in federal criminal cases.
Jason DeSanto
Senior Lecturer at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Jason DeSanto is a Senior Lecturer at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, specializing in advocacy and public communication.
Laurie L. Levenson
Professor of Law at Loyola Law School
Laurie Levenson is a Professor of Law at Loyola Law School, specializing in criminal law and procedure.
Michael Heyman
Assistant U.S. Attorney at U.S. Attorney's Office
Michael Heyman is an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorney's Office, prosecuting federal criminal cases.
Nancy Meade
Paul J. Unger
Partner at Affinity Consulting Group
Paul Unger is a partner at Affinity Consulting Group, focusing on legal technology and practice management.
Robert VandePol
President at VandePol Crisis Response Services LLC
Robert VandePol is the President of VandePol Crisis Response Services LLC, providing crisis response and behavioral health services.
Sharon Gleason
Judge at U.S. District Court
Sharon Gleason is a Judge at the U.S. District Court, presiding over federal cases in Alaska.
Event Details
- Date
- May 1, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Anchorage, United States
- Centennial Hall Convention Center
- Pricing
- $350 - $425
- Audience
- Attorneys, legal scholars, law students
- CLE Credits
- Up to 10.25 General CLE credits and 3.5 Ethics credits, depending on sessions attended.