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Legal Conferences in 2021: A Comprehensive Guide to Trial Organization Gatherings

By Melissa Walker | Apr 19, 2021 | Resources

Legal Conferences in 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape our world and make changes in the legal industry, it’s paramount to focus on continuing our education as trial attorneys and maintaining and creating connections with our peers.

No matter how long you’ve been a practicing trial lawyer, you can always benefit from the experience of other attorneys. Conferences let us brainstorm solutions, discuss trial strategies, and strengthen our skills and abilities.

In 2020, many conferences were canceled or moved online. For a lot of us, it’s been too long since we’ve connected. If you’re ready to attend the best legal conferences, we’re got the list for you. Keep reading to find out about many of the virtual and in-person legal conferences, seminars, and conventions 2021 has to offer.

Virtual Legal Conferences

While many conferences in the second half of 2021 plan to be in-person, a lot of organizations are holding off for the first half of the year. Below, you’ll find a list of the biggest virtual legal conferences for this year.

MTLA Spring 2021 Seminar: Pre-Litigation

  • Date: April 23, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: This year’s Montana Trial Lawyer Association Spring Seminar will cover topics on pre-litigation strategies and more.
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50th Spring Conference on Environmental Law

  • Date: April 27-30, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: This year’s ABA Environmental Law Conference will celebrate 50 years of the conference’s positive influence on environmental law and the stories and experiences that contribute to its legacy.
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WSAJ 2021 Spring Conference

  • Date: May 5-7, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: This three-day conference with the Washington State Association for Justice will focus on brain injuries, workers’ compensation, and insurance law.
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MAJ Annual Trial Advocacy Seminar

  • Date: May 7, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: This online event from the Michigan Association for Justice will offer sessions on wrongful death cases, research, and more.
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PAJ 39th Annual Auto Law Seminar

  • Date: May 11-19, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: TBD
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KBA Virtual Annual Convention

  • Date: May 12-14, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: At the Kentucky Bar Association Virtual Annual Convention, you’ll be able to watch on-demand CLE programming from your desk or laptop with the provided online event guide.
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WVAJ 63rd Annual Seminar

  • Date: June 3-4, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: The West Virginia Association for Justice Annual Seminar will feature CLE sessions, special pandemic-themed sessions, and live seminar programs with question and answer periods.
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ISBA 2021 Annual Meeting – Live Webinar Series

  • Date: June 7-22, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: The Iowa State Bar Association Annual Meeting will feature discussions and presentations on business law, family law, ethics, judges, elder law, and more.
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DTLA 2021 Convention

  • Date: June 10-11, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: TBD
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NCAJ Virtual Convention 2021 

  • Date: June 10-12, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: North Carolina Virtual Convention 2021 will feature 6 hours of CLE as case law updates, a legislative panel, a virtual 5K run/walk, an evening social, and the NCAJ Annual meeting.
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WTLA 2021 Annual Convention “The Road Back to Justice”

  • Date: June 24-25, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: The two-day online event from the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association will feature sessions on family law, criminal law, client-preparing, and more.
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NJAJ Boardwalk Seminar 2021

  • Date: June 28-30, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: The New Jersey virtual Boardwalk Seminar will feature 28 programs presented in 102 separate webinars for trial attorneys. There will also be a virtual Exhibit Hall with products and services for the legal community.
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WAJ 2021 Summer Seminar

  • Date: July 9, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: TBD
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PAJ 2021 Annual Summer Retreat

  • Date: July 15-23, 2021
  • Location: Online
  • Description: TBD
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In-Person Legal Conferences

If you’re up to attending in-person conferences this year, events are happening all over the country. It’s important to note that many in-person conferences are providing virtual options for guests as well. Check with conference organizers to learn more about your options.

NATA Spring Seminar “Representing the TBI Client”

  • Date: April 23, 2021
  • Location: Omaha, Nebraska
  • Description: The Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys is holding its Spring Seminar online and in person. This year’s seminar focuses on identifying mild TBI injuries, neuropsychic testing concerns, and TBI patients’ rehabilitation.
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ATLA 2021 Annual Convention

  • Date: April 29-30, 2021
  • Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Description: The Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association conference will cover various topics, including, but not limited to, jury trials, courtroom visuals, personal injury damages, and more.
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GTLA 2021 Annual Seminar & Trial Practice Manual

  • Date: April 29-30, 2021
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Description: The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association will release the Trial Practice Manual and CLE education seminars that focus on procedural points, closing arguments, pre-trial organization and evidence, and more.
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Trial Lawyers Summit

  • Date: May 4-7, 2021
  • Location: Miami, Florida
  • Description: The 10th annual Trial Lawyers Summit brings together civil plaintiff and criminal defense lawyers from around the country. Attendees can network and attend informative sessions that will improve their trial and business management skills.
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NDAJ Annual Spring Seminar

  • Date: May 5-7, 2021
  • Location: Fargo, North Dakota
  • Description: This three-day seminar, hosted by the North Dakota Association for Justice, will feature speakers from all over North Dakota.
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VTLA 2021 Tort Law Seminar

  • Date: May 11, 2021
  • Location: Richmond, Virginia
  • Description: This year’s Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Tort Law Seminar will focus on “Protecting Your Client’s Recovery” and the complexities clients face when transitioning back to the routine of daily life after the conclusion of their settlement or trial.
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WTLA Summer Seminar

  • Date: June 7-11, 2021
  • Location: Wailea, Hawaii
  • Description: The Western Trial Lawyers Association Summer Seminar will take place at Hawaii’s only all-suite and villa luxury oceanfront resort. Registration covers CLE, discounted hotel rooms, and free breakfast, dinner, and cocktail parties.
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FJA 2021 Annual Convention

  • Date: June 9-12, 2021
  • Location: Orlando, Florida
  • Description: The Florida Justice Association is a premier CLE event that offers different prices and packages for FJA members.
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2021 OAJ Annual Convention

  • Date: June 14-18, 2021
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Description: The Ohio Association for Justice is holding the biggest event in Ohio plaintiff’s law, the Annual Convention. Attendees can earn up to half their biennial CLEs while networking and building connections with other attorneys.
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TTLA Annual Convention “Hear from the Experts”

  • Date: June 16-18, 2021
  • Location: Memphis, Tennessee
  • Description: This year’s Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention will be held at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis and feature speakers like John Griffith, TTLA President, and Phillip Miller, TTLA Convention Chair.
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2021 ITLA Annual Meeting, Conference, & Seminar

  • Date: June 18-19, 2021
  • Location: Sun Valley, Idaho
  • Description: At the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association annual conference, attendees can expect a top-notch seminar program with nationally recognized speakers.
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NATA 2021 Summer Meeting

  • Date: June 24-26, 2021
  • Location: Okoboji, Iowa
  • Description: Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys Summer Meeting will offer planned events and socialization time with colleagues. In addition to the conference, Okoboji offers water sports, shops, and restaurants.
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Alabama State Bar 2021 Annual Meeting

  • Date: July 14-17, 2021
  • Location: Point Clear, Alabama
  • Description: The 144th Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Bar will provide the ultimate environment to network with colleagues, judges, and friends. There will be opportunities for CLEs, Section and Committee meetings, and special events.
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Utah State Bar 2021 Summer Convention

  • Date: July 28-31, 2021
  • Location: Sun Valley, Idaho
  • Description: TBD
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SCAJ 2021 Annual Convention

  • Date: August 5-7, 2021
  • Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
  • Description: The South Carolina Association for Justice Annual Convention will feature more than a dozen seminars from leading experts. This year, topics will include ethics, torts and negligence, workers’ compensation, and more.
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VTLA 2021 Advanced Paralegal Retreat

  • Date: August 20-21, 2021
  • Location: Wintergreen, Virginia
  • Description: TBD
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WAJ Women’s Caucus Retreat and Seminar

  • Date: September 16-17, 2021
  • Location: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
  • Description: The Wisconsin Association for Justice will hold the Women’s Caucus Retreat and Seminar at the Sundara Inn & Spa.
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VTLA 2021 Long-Term Care Litigation Retreat

  • Date: September 24-25, 2021
  • Location: TBD
  • Description: TBD
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2021 ALA Annual Conference & Expo

  • Date: October 3-6, 2021
  • Location: Austin, Texas
  • Description: This year’s ALA conference will celebrate 50 years of professional development, collaboration, and connection among legal professionals. At the conference, you’ll have the opportunity to network with others in your specialty.
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VTLA 2021 Annual Paralegal Seminar

  • Date: November 10, 2021
  • Location: Richmond, Virginia
  • Description: TBD
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WAJ 2021 Winter Seminar

  • Date: December 3-4, 2021
  • Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Description: TBD
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Have Something to Add?

If you have something to add, or we’ve missed an important conference, let us know! Contact us, and we’ll look into getting the event added to our list.

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