First Keynote Speaker Announced

Visionary. Trailblazer. Global authority on the future of legal services. 

We are honored to welcome Professor Richard Susskind CBE KC (Hon) as our featured keynote speaker for the 2026 Futures Conference. No name is more synonymous with the future of law than Richard Susskind’s. For over four decades, he has shaped how the legal world thinks about transformation, technology, and tomorrow. His insights into artificial intelligence, online courts, and the evolution of professional services have influenced governments, judiciaries, and legal organizations across the globe. Click here for more information about Richard and his impressive credentials. Register now!   

Second Keynote Speaker Announced

The 2026 College of Law Practice Management Futures Conference welcomes 7x Emmy-winning comedy writer and comedian Beth Sherman as its second keynote speaker. Her engaging session will highlight how humor and storytelling can elevate leadership, offering attendees practical strategies for building trust, communicating effectively, and leading with empathy and authenticity Click here for more information about Beth. Register now!

Black-Tie Gala is Back: A Night to Honor Excellence

Kick off the conference with a night of recognition and connection. Join us Monday, February 23, 2026, for an elegant evening at the "Robert," atop the Museum of Arts & Design at Columbus Circle. This stunning venue—with floor-to-ceiling views of Central Park—sets the scene for honoring the profession’s brightest innovators and newest inductees into the College. The evening includes:

• Formal Induction of the 2026 Class of College Fellows
• Presentation of the Michael Mills InnovAction Award
• Cocktail Reception with Seated Dinner and Entertainment
• Meaningful Connections with Legal Innovation Leaders

Registered attendees and their ticketed guests are invited to attend. Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so you'll want to register early for the 2026 Annual Meeting and Futures Conference! 

Futures Forum 

Empowering Justice: Harnessing AI to Expand Legal Access

The recording for this event is available here. Click here for speaker bios. 
 

In Memoriam

The College Fellows In Memoriam pages capture College Fellows’ personal memories of their friends and colleagues, and remembrances of their contributions to the profession. If you would like to contribute a message or memory to the In Memoriam pages, please write the College Administrator.

John Hanley, 1944-2025
Elizabeth Lura Turner (Betsy), 1929-2025
Paul Graham Ulrich, 1938-2025