2026 AAML Annual Meeting - Loews Chicago Hotel Nov 4-7 2026

Schedule at a Glance

Please note all times are in Central Time. Schedule is subject to change.

To learn more about CLE session topics, view the CLE Program page. 

Tuesday, November 3

Evening         Dine Arounds for New Fellows and First-Time Attendees*

Wednesday, November 4

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.         Registration Open
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.         New Fellows Orientation with Board and Membership Committee**
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.         New Fellows Luncheon with Membership Committee at Electric Shuffle**
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.         Registration Open
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.         Chapter Leaders Committee Meeting**
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.         Unhitched Happy Hour, sponsored by AAML Foundation's Forensic Business & Valuation Division
4:45 p.m.         Communities of Practice Early Access to Welcome Reception
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.         President's Welcome Reception, sponsored by MPI
Evening         Dine Arounds*

Thursday, November 5

6:30 a.m. - 7:20 a.m.        Yoga*
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.        Friends of Bill W
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.        Networking Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.        Legal Grounds Barista Bar, sponsored by EisnerAmper
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.         Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.        AAML Remarks
8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.        CLE Program
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.        Networking Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.        Annual Business Meeting + AAML Bounds of Advocacy
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.        CLE Program — Keynote
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.        Amicus Committee Meeting**
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.        Cultural Competency in Family Law Committee Meeting**
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.        Journal Editorial Board Committee Meeting**
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.        Membership Committee Meeting**
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.        Legislation Committee Meeting**
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.        Mentorship Committee Meeting**
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.        National Test Committee Meeting**
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.        Newsletter Committee Meeting**
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.        Scholars Program Committee Meeting**
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.        Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Meeting**
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.        Happy Hour, sponsored by Settlemint
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.        Foundation Reception at the University Club of Chicago
Evening        Dine Arounds*

Friday, November 6

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.        Friends of Bill W
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.        Networking Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.        Legal Grounds Barista Bar, sponsored by EisnerAmper
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.        Registration and Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.        AAML Remarks
8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.        CLE Program
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.        Networking Break - Wine Tasting and Charcuterie with Broken Trust Cellars
10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.        CLE Program
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.        Foundation Lifetime Members Luncheon**
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.        Obama Presidential Center Museum Tour* SOLD OUT
Evening        Dine Arounds*

Saturday, November 7

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.        Friends of Bill W
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.        Registration Open
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.        Networking Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.        Legal Grounds Barista Bar, sponsored by EisnerAmper
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.        Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.        AAML Remarks
8:45 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.        CLE Program 
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.        Networking Break
10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.        CLE Program 
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.        House of Governors Meeting and Lunch**
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.        President’s Dinner: A 007 Affair*

*Requires additional registration and any associated fees (per experience)

**Invite-only event