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National Arab American Bar Association · Inaugural CLE / Conference
NAABA 2026 CLE / Conference
Rooted in Heritage, Leading with Purpose
▣ September 24–25, 2026
● Chicago, Illinois
Join Arab American attorneys, judges, law students, and allies from across the country for NAABA’s inaugural national CLE / Conference — featuring 6 CLE credits, national networking, and the National Leadership Dinner celebrating our growing legal community.
Conference at a Glance
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Thursday, Sept 24
Welcome Reception · 5:30 PM
Hosted at McAndrews · 500 W Madison St, Chicago
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Friday, Sept 25
CLE / Conference · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
6 CLE credits planned · networking lunch
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Friday, Sept 25
National Leadership Dinner · 6:30 PM
Remarks & honoree recognition
20+States represented
30+Speakers
6CLE credits planned
—Days until conference
Why you should be in Chicago
Connection. Education. Impact.
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High-quality CLE programming
6 CLE credits planned across timely sessions led by 30+ speakers from across the profession.
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National networking opportunities
Attorneys from more than 20 states — the largest national gathering of Arab American legal professionals.
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National Leadership Dinner
An evening of remarks, honoree recognition, and celebration of our growing national community.
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Career & leadership growth
Build community, grow professionally, and help drive change in the legal profession.
Schedule
Conference agenda
Thursday, September 24
5:30 – 7:30 PMWelcome ReceptionHosted at McAndrews · 500 W Madison St, Chicago
Friday, September 25 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 – 8:30 AMRegistration & Breakfast
8:30 – 9:45 AMOpening Remarks & Morning PlenaryCLE Session 1
9:45 – 10:05 AMNetworking Break
10:05 – 11:45 AMMorning SessionsCLE Sessions 2 & 3
11:45 – 1:00 PMNetworking Lunch
1:00 – 2:40 PMAfternoon SessionsCLE Sessions 4 & 5
2:40 – 3:00 PMNetworking Break
3:00 – 5:00 PMClosing Session & RemarksCLE Session 6
6:30 PMNational Leadership DinnerRemarks, honoree recognition, and celebration
Approximately 6 hours of CLE programming. Full session topics and speakers will be announced soon. Agenda subject to change.
Support the conference
Sponsorship opportunities
NAABA’s inaugural conference is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to reach a national network of Arab American attorneys, judges, and law students from more than 20 states — one of the fastest-growing communities in the legal profession.
Legacy
$10,000
10 tickets · premier recognition · logo on projection throughout
Leadership
$7,500
8 tickets · name & logo at dinner
Justice
$5,000
5 tickets · verbal recognition
Community
$2,000
2 tickets · listing in program
Individual
$1,000
1 ticket · listing in program
| Benefit | Legacy | Leadership | Justice | Community | Individual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment | $10,000 | $7,500 | $5,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
| Tickets to CLE + National Leadership Dinner* | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Listing in conference program | ✦ Priority | ✦ | ✦ | ✦ | ✦ |
| Logo placement on sponsor board | ✦ Prominent | ✦ | ✦ | — | — |
| Verbal recognition at dinner | ✦ | ✦ | ✦ | — | — |
| Name & logo displayed at dinner | ✦ On projection | ✦ | — | — | — |
| Email, website & social media acknowledgement | ✦ | ✦ | ✦ | — | — |
| Distribute promotional materials at conference | ✦ | ✦ | ✦ | — | — |
* Tickets available upon request with each package. To discuss options, logo submission, or a customized package, contact Sponsorship Chair Ramie Shalabi — rs@dsblawfirm.com. Sponsorships accepted via Zeffy, Zelle, or check.
National Leadership Dinner — SOLD (Dyson Shalabi Burkett)
Welcome Reception — SOLD (McAndrews)
Lunch Sponsor · $5,000 · two available
Breakfast Sponsor · $3,000 · one available
Coffee Sponsor · $2,000 · two available
Recognition
Thank you to our sponsors
Hotel & Travel
Where to stay
Three room blocks are reserved for attendees, all at $249/night. Blocks are limited — please book as early as possible.
◆ Conference Hotel
voco Chicago Downtown
350 W. Wolf Point Plaza, Building 1
Chicago, IL 60654 · On the Riverwalk
Chicago, IL 60654 · On the Riverwalk
$249 / night
$25/day destination fee waived for our block
BOOK AT VOCO
River North
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown / River North
Chicago Downtown / River North
$249 / night
Book by Thursday, August 27, 2026
BOOK AT MARRIOTT
The Loop
Allegro Hotel
171 W Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Chicago, IL 60601
$249 / night
Boutique option in the Loop
BOOK AT ALLEGRO
Room blocks are limited and filling quickly — attendees are encouraged to book as soon as possible. Once a block sells out, additional rooms may not be available at the group rate.
Questions
FAQ
Who should attend?
Attorneys, judges, law students, legal professionals, and allies — NAABA membership is not required to attend.
Is CLE credit available?
Yes — 6 CLE credits are planned for Friday’s programming. Details on jurisdictions and credit types will be provided as they are finalized.
When does early bird pricing end?
Early bird pricing ends August 15, 2026. Space is limited, so attendees are encouraged to register early.
Can I attend only the National Leadership Dinner?
Ticket options are available on the registration page.
How do I become a sponsor?
Review the packages above or download the prospectus, then purchase on Zeffy or contact Ramie Shalabi at rs@dsblawfirm.com.
Be part of history in Chicago
NAABA’s first national CLE / Conference · September 24–25, 2026 · Space is limited
REGISTER NOW