NAELA Annual Conference

Join us for the highest caliber of legal programming to sharpen your expertise while connecting with a network of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Save the Date for 2027

New Orleans, Louisiana, May 7–8, 2027

Future Events

2028 NAELA Annual Conference: Austin, Texas, May 4–5, 2028
2029 NAELA Annual Conference: Orlando, Florida, May 3–4, 2029

Registration will be open at a later date

Watch Conference Invitation Video

NAELA Annual Conference Scholarship Available

Thanks to the generosity of Krause Financial and the NAELA Council of Advanced Practitioners, the NAELA Foundation was able to offer two comprehensive scholarships to attend the 2026 NAELA Annual Conference. Learn more about conference scholarships here.

Details for our highly specialized one-day workshop will be announced at a later date (separate registration required).
May 6, 2027

Certificate of Legal Education
Continuing legal education credit will be applied for in all MCLE states. 

Since 1989 NAELA has set the national standard in elder and special needs law education. As the organization that literally wrote the book on this field, NAELA’s Annual Conference is more than an event — it’s a cornerstone of professional excellence and innovation. Each year, the conference draws the most respected voices in the legal community, offering an unmatched opportunity to engage with thought leaders, explore groundbreaking legal strategies, and earn top-tier continuing legal education. This is where the future of elder and special needs law is shaped.