The U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is evaluating updates to its reporting framework under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (“AFIDA”), as part of a broader trend of increased federal scrutiny of foreign investment in U.S. agricultural and forest lands. This webinar will look at the potential changes and the interaction with other […]
Burnout has reached critical levels in the legal profession—nearly 80% of legal professionals report experiencing burnout, and 40% have considered leaving the profession entirely due to stress. This presentation examines the occupational phenomenon of burnout, distinguishing it from everyday stress. Attendees will learn to recognize burnout warning signs in themselves and colleagues, understand the key […]
47th Annual Agricultural Law Educational Symposium Co-Hosted by the American Agricultural Law Association and the National Agricultural Law Center November 5-7, 2026, at the Fairmont, Dallas, TX. Our sponsors make this symposium happen—thank you for investing in the future of agricultural law as we celebrate 47 years. To learn more about available opportunities, please […]
Explore our committees and let us know where you’d like to get involved or if you’d like to contribute articles to the Farm to Firm newsletter. Sign up here! Committee Descriptions: Awards Committee Recognize excellence in agricultural law by coordinating AALA’s annual awards. Review nominations and select recipients for the Excellence in Agricultural Law Award, […]
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted significant tax provisions that impact farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners. In this one-hour webinar, agricultural tax expert Kristine Tidgren, Director of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, will break down the key tax changes introduced by the OBBBA legislation, explaining how these provisions may affect your operation as […]
AALA Thanks You for the Generous Contributions!
AALA members may now vote in the 2025 election for president-elect and AALA directors until 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, August 18, 2025. President-Elect Tiffany Dowell Lashmet Tiffany Dowell Lashmet is a Professor & Extension Specialist in Agricultural Law with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Tiffany’s work focuses on legal issues impacting Texas landowners and agricultural […]
Volunteer Interest Form Click Here to View the Agenda Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 3 CLE credits on Wednesday and 13 CLE credits Thursday – Friday.* 2025 AALA Annual Educational Symposium Dates: Thursday & Friday, November 5–7, 2025 (Pre-conference Wednesday, November 5)Location: Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. Key […]
Food industry policy and legal experts provide insights into the Making America Healthy Again agenda, including an update on the MAHA Commission, reforms to the GRAS regulations, banning of food dyes, and more. Our speakers come with a wealth of policy and legal experience, representing some of the most major food manufacturing brands in the […]