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CORPORATE COUNSEL CONFERENCE

Where Connections Create Opportunity

For nearly four decades, the National Bar Association Commercial Law Section's Corporate Counsel Conference has brought together corporate counsel, law firm attorneys, legal professionals, and industry leaders to cultivate meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and advance opportunities within the legal profession.

More than an annual gathering, the Corporate Counsel Conference is a space where professional development, thought leadership, mentorship, and collaboration converge. Through engaging educational sessions, dynamic discussions, and intentional networking experiences, the conference fosters connections that extend well beyond the event itself.

Rooted in the National Bar Association's legacy of advocacy, excellence, and expanding opportunities for Black legal professionals, the conference continues to serve as a platform for strengthening relationships, sharing knowledge, and shaping the future of the legal profession.

Connecting People. Ideas. Opportunities.

40th Annual Corporate Counsel Conference

February 25 - 27, 2027
Oralndo, Florida

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The Conference Experience

A dynamic multi-day experience designed to inform, connect and inspire.

Professional Education & Thought Leadership

Engage in continuing legal education, insightful discussions, and thought-provoking programming addressing emerging issues, trends, and opportunities in corporate and commercial law.

Corporate Counsel Engagement

Connect with corporate counsel, law firm attorneys, and industry leaders through meaningful dialogue, shared perspectives, and opportunities for professional collaboration.

Professional Networking

Cultivate valuable relationships through intentional networking experiences that foster connections, encourage mentorship, and create opportunities extending beyond the conference.

Community &
Wellness

Experience fellowship, wellness activities, and shared moments that promote personal well-being, strengthen community, and celebrate the relationships that enrich our professional lives.

Our Conference Legacy

Explore the conferences, connections, and milestones that have shaped our history and continue to inspire our future.

2026 Corporate Counsel Conference

39th Annual NBA-CLS CC Conference
February 19 - 21, 2026
Dana Point, California

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2025 Corporate Counsel Conference

38th Annual NBA-CLS CC Conference
February 20 - 22, 2025
Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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The 38th Annual NBA-CLS Corporate Counsel Conference: Undaunted: Rooted in Our Legacy, Cultivating Our Future was in Fajardo, Puerto Rico at the El Conquistador Resort.

From February 20-22, 2025, participants enjoyed the celebrated General Counsel Roundtable, the always energizing Signature Panel & Luncheon, an array of educational sessions, the Men’s and Women’s Wellness Forums, Dine-Arounds, and the signature Law Firm Expo.

The 2025 conference numbers included:

- 460 registered attendees
- 61 sponsors
- 76 speakers
- 199 connections lounge participants
- 2 wellness sessions
- 10 CLEs
- 100 rum tasting participants
- 41 golfers
- 2 golf clinics

2024 Corporate Counsel Conference

37th Annual NBA-CLS CC Conference
February 15 - 17, 2024
San Antonio, Texas

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From February 15-17, 2024, participants enjoyed the celebrated General Counsel Roundtable, the illustrious Judicial Panel, an array of educational sessions, the Men’s and Women’s Wellness Forums, Dine-Arounds, the always popular Headshot Lounge, and the signature Law Firm Expo.

The 2024 conference numbers included:

- 500 attendees
- 58 sponsors
- 65 speakers
- 3 law firm expo hours
- 99 law firm expo participants
- 2 wellness sessions
- 10 CLEs
- 2 signature panels
- 40 bourbon tasting participants
- 165 dine around participants
- 32 golfers

Explore Our Conference History

The Corporate Counsel Conference has a longstanding tradition of bringing together legal professionals to foster connections, advance professional development, and strengthen the legal community.

Explore previous conferences, including their themes, locations, and agendas, as we celebrate the experiences and milestones that have shaped our legacy.

2023 Corporate Counsel Conference

36th Annual NBA-CLS Corporate Counsel Conference
February 2023
Orlando, FL

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2022 Corporate Counsel Conference

35th Annual NBA-CLS Corporate Counsel Conference
February 24 - 26, 2022
Miami, FL

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The 35th Annual NBA-CLS Corporate Counsel Conference: Turn Up the Heat held at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura, Florida. As this was the first conference since COVID-19 began, safety was of the utmost importance.

From February 24-26, 2022, participants enjoyed the celebrated General Counsel Roundtable, the illustrious Judicial Panel, an array of educational sessions, the gender-focused Men’s and Women’s Wellness Forums, the re-imagined Dine-Arounds, the always popular Headshot Lounge, and the signature Law Firm Expo.

When it was all over and done, we had the following:

- 375 attendees
- 53 sponsors
- 3 law firm expo hours
- 2 wellness sessions
- 9 CLEs
- 2 signature panels
- 34 golfers
- 50 headshots

2021 Corporate Counsel Conference

34th Annual NBA-CLS Corporate Counsel Conference
February 2021
Virtual

This year's conference was a unique one. Due to COVD-19 restrictions, we could not gather together in person so participants were treated a total virtual experience. All of the elements of our in-person conference, we built into a virtual conference center that each participant...and sponsor could enjoy from their personal location.