National Association of Women Lawyers Annual Meeting 2026

JAMS is a proud sponsor of The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Annual Meeting, taking place in Chicago on July 22–23, 2026. The program will bring together members from across its national network for educational sessions, networking opportunities, and awards presentations.

Featured JAMS Attendees and Speaker: Hon. Anna H. Demacopoulos (Ret. and Laura B. Frankel Esq.

Featured Panel Information:

Ten Things That Keep Lawyers Awake in 2026
Thursday, July 23 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET
If 2026 has proved anything, it’s that the law still has the power to surprise. From sudden privacy rules to shifting labor standards, headline-making court decisions, the year has already thrown lawyers a series of curveballs.

This session counts down the ten developments that caused the biggest stir, explains why they mattered, and highlights what they’ve taught us about adapting under pressure. By the end, participants will know which issues are fading and which are likely to define practice well into 2027.
Speakers:

• Hon. Anna H. Demacopoulos (Ret.)- Mediator, Arbitrator, Court-Appointed Neutral, JAMS
• Hon. Maura Slatterly Boyle- Circuit Judge, State of Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County