Join attorneys, academics, policymakers, industry leaders, and students from across the country for three days of timely legal education, practical insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Why Attend?

✓ Earn up to 16 CLE credits

✓ Learn from nationally recognized agricultural law experts

✓ Explore emerging issues affecting agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities

✓ Connect with colleagues and leaders from across the agricultural law profession

What’s New in 2026?

The 2026 Symposium brings exciting new opportunities for learning, networking, and engagement. This year, attendees can participate in a Career Pathways Panel hosted at SMU before joining AALA’s signature Thursday CLE Program. Connect with colleagues at a special reception at the Dallas Petroleum Club, generously sponsored by Gray Reed, and kick off the Symposium at our Welcome Reception featuring live music and dancing with Tell Runyan, generously sponsored by Dillon Law, PC. Combined with outstanding educational programming, nationally recognized speakers, and valuable networking opportunities, the 47th Annual Agricultural Law Educational Symposium promises to be one of our most exciting events yet.

Registration Is Now Open

Registration includes:

• Full access to all symposium sessions and presentations

• Meaningful networking opportunities with agricultural law professionals from across the nation

• CLE credit opportunities and practical insights you can apply immediately in your practice

Note: Members must be logged into the Member Site to access discounted member registration rates.

Symposium Agenda

The 2026 Symposium agenda is nearly complete and promises an outstanding lineup of nationally recognized speakers, cutting-edge legal topics, and practical insights on the most pressing issues facing agriculture today—from AI and data governance to food law, environmental policy, land use, and beyond.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

Attendees will have the opportunity to earn:

• Up to 3 CLE credits through Thursday Law CLE Program
• Approximately 13 CLE credits during the Friday-Saturday Symposium*

AALA will submit eligible sessions for CLE accreditation in participating jurisdictions. Credit approvals vary by state and are subject to individual state CLE requirements.

Hotel Accommodations

Fairmont Dallas

1717 North Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Room Rates: $199–$349 per night

Reservation Deadline: October 13, 2026, or until sold out.

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Check-In: 3:00 p.m. | Check-Out: 11:00 a.m.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Symposium is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and partners.

Connect with agricultural law professionals from across the country and showcase your organization’s commitment to the agricultural legal community.

View 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

For sponsorship information, please contact: Liz Icenogle, Executive Director.

General Questions?

For information regarding registration, sponsorships, accommodations, or programming, please contact: Christin Monts at christin@aglaw-assn.org

We look forward to welcoming you to Dallas for three days of education, collaboration, and connection at the 47th Annual Agricultural Law Educational Symposium.

The 2026 symposium cancellation policy is available here.

* AALA will submit sessions deemed eligible for continuing legal education (CLE) credits to symposium registrants’ states. CLE credits are granted based on individual attendance records and state CLE rules. Note that approvals will vary because each state has different CLE requirements and rules. For example, not every state calculates CLE credits based on the clock hour. Not every state will grant CLE credits for each session submitted by AALA. In all events, AALA is committed to providing top-quality, relevant CLE that will be approved for most states.

Reduced Registration Fee Requests: A limited number of reduced registration fees may be available to current AALA members who require financial assistance. Requests must be submitted to info@aglaw-assn.org by August 8 and will be reviewed confidentially on a case-by-case basis by members of the Symposium Planning Committee. Approved applicants will be notified by August 22. Nonmembers are not eligible.