The Rhode Island Bar Association's Annual Meeting is a premier event that unites attorneys and members of the judiciary from across the state for two days of comprehensive continuing legal education (CLE) and professional networking. Organized by the Rhode Island Bar Association, this meeting serves as a platform for legal professionals to engage with current legal developments and enhance their practice skills.
The 2026 Annual Meeting, held on June 11 and 12 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, featured a diverse array of sessions covering family, probate, criminal, trial, and commercial law. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in workshops on ethics, law practice management, and emerging issues shaping the legal profession. Notably, the event included plenary sessions on AI in legal practice and a panel discussion with sitting and retired federal judges on civics, professionalism, and public trust.
In addition to the educational sessions, the meeting offered ample networking opportunities. The Thursday evening reception provided a casual setting for attendees to reconnect with colleagues and engage with sponsors and exhibitors. The Annual Meeting Luncheon on Friday recognized the year's Bar Award recipients and celebrated attorneys marking 50 years in the profession. Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell delivered remarks on the State of the Judiciary, and incoming Bar Association President Dana M. Horton addressed the assembly.
This event is ideal for legal professionals seeking to fulfill CLE requirements, stay informed about recent legal developments, and connect with peers and leaders in the Rhode Island legal community.
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Speakers(12)
Brooks R. Magratten
Partner at Pierce Atwood
Brooks Magratten has over 30 years of experience in insurance and commercial litigation, defending more than 200 ERISA benefit and breach of fiduciary cases across 12 states.
Gareth Orsmond
Attorney at Pierce Atwood
Gareth Orsmond focuses on commercial real estate, land use, environmental, and energy matters in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, serving as lead transactional and environmental counsel for a major U.S. operator and developer of utility-scale battery energy storage systems.
Hon. John R. Tunheim
Senior United States District Judge
Judge Tunheim serves as a Senior United States District Judge for the District of Minnesota, bringing a national perspective to legal discussions.
Hon. Melissa R. DuBose
Judge
Hon. William E. Smith
Judge
Katie Kohm
Attorney at Pierce Atwood
Katie Kohm focuses her practice on business dispute resolution and construction law, representing various stakeholders in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings throughout New England.
Laura J. Bottaro
Attorney at Law Offices of Laura Bottaro
Lisa Romeo
Representative at American Arbitration Association
Mitch Jackson
Trial Lawyer, Author, Legal Technology Thought Leader
Mitch Jackson is an award-winning trial lawyer, author, and nationally recognized legal technology thought leader, known for his work at the intersection of law and emerging technology.
Mitchell R. Edwards
Attorney at Hinckley Allen
Stacey P. Nakasian
Attorney at Duffy & Sweeney, a division of Stevens & Lee
Stephen MacGillivray
Attorney at Pierce Atwood
Stephen MacGillivray has over 20 years of experience advising companies, high-net-worth individuals, and organizations on complex litigation and real property disputes, including zoning, land use, and title issues.
Event Details
- Date
- June 11-12, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Providence, United States
- Rhode Island Convention Center
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Attorneys and members of the judiciary
- CLE Credits
- Up to 15 CLE credits, including ethics and DEI
- Attendees
- Over 6,000 members