Networking at Legal Conferences in 2023

January, 04, 2023 - By Rachel Reynolds

It’s always a great idea for attorneys to get out there and network with peers and industry leaders to learn more about legal marketing trends, technology, and social media platforms that may influence your law firm’s lead generation and conversion rates going forward. One of the best ways to do that is to attend legal marketing conferences.

So, Gladiator Law Marketing has put together this list of upcoming conferences in 2023, and we hope it is useful. As always, if you need help with your law firm marketing efforts, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 888-683-3212.

1. Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Annual Conference

When: April 24-26, 2023
Where: Hollywood, FL (The Diplomat Beach Resort)
What: With many break-out sessions and dozens of speakers over three days, this conference offers insights and useful tools for business development and legal marketing strategies.
Link: https://events.legalmarketing.org

2. Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Webinars & Podcasts

If getting away from the office is too difficult, consider attending an LMA webinar or virtual panel discussion to learn more about marketing your law firm. LMA has a wealth of digital education offerings. Here are a few to check out:

3. American Bar Association (ABA) Annual and Midyear Meetings

The American Bar Association (ABA) has various meetings and networking events throughout the year across the country. Consider these:

What: 2023 ABA Annual Meeting
When: Aug. 2-8, 2023
Where: Denver, CO

What: 2023 Midyear Meeting
When: Feb. 1-6, 2023
Where: New Orleans, LA
Link: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/departments_offices/meetings_travel_dept/future-past-meetings/

4. American Bar Association (ABA) TechShow 2023

When: March 1–4, 2023
Where: Chicago (Hyatt Regency)
What: Brings together lawyers and technology professionals to explore the latest apps, software, and tech tools available to build your practice.
Link: https://www.techshow.com

5. International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference 2023

When: October 29–November 3, 2023
Where: Paris, France (Palais des Congrès)
What: With more than 5,000 attendees from around the globe, this conference offers networking, best practices, innovative marketing, and exposure to thought leaders in the legal industry.
Link: https://www.ibanet.org/conference-details/CONF2244

6. 37th Annual IBA/IFA Joint Conference

The International Bar Association partners with IFA to host a conference in the U.S. in 2023.

When: May 9-10, 2023
Where: Washington, D.C. (Grand Hyatt)
What: Practitioners share invaluable information about international business law and its importance to franchising.
Link: https://www.ibanet.org/conference-details/CONF2260

7. IBA 5th Silicon Beach Conference: From Start-Up to Exit

The International Bar Association hosts a West Coast conference.

When: Jan. 22-24, 2023
Where: Santa Monica, CA (Hilton Santa Monica)
What: Explores legal issues involving the metaverse, NFTs, climate change, patent protections, fundraising, and corporate structures for start-ups.
Link: https://www.ibanet.org/conference-details/CONF2284?gclid=CjwKCAiA7vWcBhBUEiwAXieItvCs7Q3PKiGAITJ2iQORc5I7quXzPoofEb-AnAGerXkEnIefkwLAPBoCNlAQAvD_BwE

8. International Legal Technology Association Conferences

What: LegalSEC Summit 2023
When: May 3-5, 2023
Where: Baltimore, MD

What: ILTACon 2023
When: Aug. 20-24, 2023
Where: Orlando, FL

What: ILTACon Europe 2023 Annual Conference
When: Nov. 15-16, 2023
Where: London UK
Link: https://www.iltanet.org/live-events/conferences

9. Clio Cloud Conference 2023

When: October 9–10, 2023
Where: Nashville, TN (Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center)

What: Networking, panel discussions, technology tradeshow, and keynote speakers discuss new and emerging trends in the legal industry.
Link: https://cliocloudconference.com

10. Great Legal Marketing’s Heroes & Icons

When: Autumn 2023
Where: TBD
What: Information, coaching, and master groups for marketing your law firm.
Link: https://greatlegalmarketing.com/attorney-events/

11. Association of National Advertisers (ANA) 2023 Masters of Advertising Law Conference

When: Nov. 15-17, 2023
Where: Orlando, FL (Rosen Shingle Creek)
What: Explores effective advertising for law firms and attorneys.
Link: https://www.ana.net/conference/show/id/BAALAW-NOV23

12. Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Annual Meeting

When: January 3–7, 2023
Where: San Diego, CA
What: A conference with 250 sessions, 900 speakers and moderators, and 50 networking events to discuss multiple topics within the legal industry.
Link: https://am.aals.org

13. Law.com Legal Week 2023

When: March 20-23, 2023
Where: New York City (New York Hilton Midtown)
What: With more than 8,000 attendees, legal professionals gather to network and discuss the changing legal landscape with keynote speakers and break-out sessions featuring an exploration of return on investment, legal trends, marketing and other timely topics.
Link: https://www.event.law.com/legalweek

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