The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) will host its 2026 Annual Meeting on July 22-23 at the Hilton Chicago. This premier event brings together a national network of legal professionals to foster community, engage in educational sessions, and celebrate the achievements of women in law.
The agenda features a variety of workshops and panel discussions addressing current trends and challenges in the legal profession. Attendees can expect interactive conversations designed to foster engagement, collaboration, and real-world solutions.
Beyond the formal sessions, the Annual Meeting offers numerous networking opportunities, including small group dine-arounds, facilitated receptions, and break activities. These events are designed to maximize in-person relationship-building that lasts beyond the conference. Additionally, community-hosted events throughout Chicago provide further avenues for connection and learning.
The Annual Meeting is ideal for legal professionals at all stages of their careers who are interested in advancing their knowledge, expanding their networks, and celebrating the achievements of women in law.
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Speakers(5)
David B. Wilkins
Lester Kissel Professor of Law; Vice Dean for Global Initiatives on the Legal Profession; Faculty Director of the Center on the Legal Profession at Harvard Law School
David B. Wilkins is the Lester Kissel Professor of Law, Vice Dean for Global Initiatives on the Legal Profession, and Faculty Director of the Center on the Legal Profession at Harvard Law School. He is the recipient of the Lead by Example Award at the 2026 NAWL Annual Meeting.
Deb Haaland
Former United States Secretary of the Interior
Deb Haaland is the former United States Secretary of the Interior. She is the recipient of the Public Service Award at the 2026 NAWL Annual Meeting.
Elizabeth B. Prelogar
48th Solicitor General of the United States; Partner at Cooley LLP
Elizabeth B. Prelogar is the 48th Solicitor General of the United States and a Partner at Cooley LLP. She will participate in a fireside chat with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson at the 2026 NAWL Annual Meeting.
Jan Kang
Vice President of Legal and People Operations at Taara
Jan Kang is the Vice President of Legal and People Operations at Taara and the Founder of the Women's General Counsel Network (WGCN). She is the recipient of the M. Ashley Dickerson Diversity Award at the 2026 NAWL Annual Meeting.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Associate Justice at Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson serves as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. She is the recipient of the Arabella Babb Mansfield Award at the 2026 NAWL Annual Meeting.
Event Details
- Date
- July 22-23, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Hilton Chicago
- Audience
- Legal professionals at all career stages