Join us on Friday, May 1st 2026, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM for the Austin Bar Association’s premier event of the year. The Annual Bench Bar Conference offers a full day of CLE, connection, and community with judges, colleagues, and legal leaders.

The day kicks off with a welcome and a diverse lineup of sessions. Hear directly from the bench on critical updates like Changes Affecting the Central Docket and get practical guidance on Effectively Using AI in Your Legal Practice.

Choose your path with three concurrent tracks, covering everything from What Judges Want from Legal Writing to navigating probate and criminal procedure. 

Cap off the day celebrating with colleagues at the Happy Hour, Awards, and Networking event.

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn CLE, gain insights from the bench, and connect with the Austin legal community.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous donations in helping us put on this great event. Sponsors of each level are featured on the event sponsor poster, are listed on the event webpage, are featured in the physical edition of Austin Lawyer, and are featured on the sponsor thank-you slide of the event’s slideshow.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Contributor- $500
With this level, you will have your name or your firm's name printed on the sponsor poster and in Austin Lawyer. 

Silver - $750
With this level, you will have your name or your firm's name printed on the sponsor poster and in Austin Lawyer. 

Gold - $1,000
With this level, you will have your name or your firm's name printed on the sponsor poster, in Austin Lawyer, and receive one sponsored ticket to the event. If you will not use the event tickets you may donate them back. 

Platinum - $1,500
With this level, you will have your name or your firm's name printed on the sponsor poster, in Austin Lawyer, and receive 2 sponsor tickets to the event. If you will not use the event tickets you may donate them back. 

Agenda below is subject to change. To download a printable copy of the agenda, click here.

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