Week-at-a-Glance: July 25–31, 2026
The Rhythm of Excellence: The Power of Promise, The Energy of Now
Overview of the major events and themes for each day to help members plan their travel. A detailed program, speakers, and room assignments will be released closer to the Convention.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
Pre-Convention Events + Wellness + Retreats
- Uncle Nearest Distillery Tour
- Unity 5K Run/Walk + Morning Wellness
- Board of Governors Meeting
- Civil Trial Advocacy Bootcamp (6-hour CLE)
- Women Lawyers Division Retreat, Men’s Retreat
- Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) Orientation
- Community Service Project
- Charity Basketball Showcase (“From the Court to the Courtroom”).
SUNDAY, JULY 26
Opening Day + Plenary + Welcome Events
- Opening Plenary / Public Meeting
- Judicial Council Convocation & Service
- Associate Advancement Academy Luncheon
- Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting
- Section & Division Meetings
- First-Time Attendee Orientation
- Progressive Nashville Welcome Reception (Evening).
MONDAY, JULY 27
Major CLE Blocks + Corporate Counsel Summit + Awards
- Corporate Counsel Leadership Summit – Part I Full
- CLE programming across 7+ tracks
- Judicial Council sessions
- Multiple ticketed luncheons (NBI, Junius W. Williams, ADR, Corporate Counsel)
- Presidential Showcase (Afternoon)
- Regions Meetings
- 16th Annual Managing Partners & General Counsel Scholarship Dinner
- 40 Under 40 Awards Gala + YLD Celebration
- Candidates’ Parties (Late Evening).
TUESDAY, JULY 28
Fraternity & Sorority Breakfasts + Voting Day + President’s Ball
- Fraternity/Sorority & Civil Rights Breakfasts
- Affiliate & Individual Member Voting
- CLE Programming (all tracks)
- Civil Rights Forum
- LGBTQ+ Awards Reception, Solo/Small Firm, Antitrust & Alumni Receptions
- President's Ball: Bridgerton - Themed aboard the legendary General Jackson Showboat
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
CLE Finale + Alumni Breakfasts + Choose Your Experience Night
- Alumni & Law School Breakfasts
- Final CLE Blocks
- Youth Enrichment Program continues
- Thurgood Marshall Awards Luncheon
- Presidential Showcase: Nashville Signature Track (Music, Sports & Entertainment Law)
- Game Night (Spades, Bid Whist, Dominoes)
- Night Out in Nashville (Karaoke + Line Dancing)
THURSDAY, JULY 30
Closing Day + Necrology + Competition + Gala
- Closing Plenary & Necrology
- MLK Drum Major for Justice Competition
- Judicial Council Final Meetings
- Fred D. Gray Hall of Fame Luncheon
- Presidential Showcase: Ethics CLE + Community Service
- Closing Gala + Installation of Officers
- Afterglow Champagne Lounge
FRIDAY, JULY 31
New Board Begins
- First Meeting of the New Board of Directors