NAELA's Annual Conference will be held in Milwaukee, WI, May 29 - 30, 2026
Join us for cutting-edge education, meaningful connections, and practical insights you can put to work immediately.
Below are just some of the details for NAELA's Annual Conference and Pre-Conference Workshops (each requires separate registration)
ADVANCED ELDER LAW REVIEW
Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Providing a comprehensive overview of the 14 key specialties essential to elder and special needs law, the Advanced Elder Law Review (AELR) offers rich, substantive content that supports both your practice and your credentialing goals.
Topics will include:
- Social Security and SSI Issues
- Advanced Tax Issues in Pre- and Post-Mortem Planning
- Nursing Homes Residents' Rights
- Planning With Inherited IRAs in a SECURE World
- Advanced Medicare Issues
AI PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
This one-day program goes beyond talking about AI -- it gives you real examples, practical tools, and actionable plans. Join us for this engaging full-day workshop and walk away ready to implement what you have learned.
Topics will include:
- Launching AI in Your Practice
- Supercharge Staff Training: Using AI Tools for Ongoing Legal Education
- AI & Client Communication: Clarity, Access, and Support
- AI in Action: Tools That Work for Your Practice
2026 NAELA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2026, with a Thursday night welcome reception included as part of your registration.
Join us for NAELA’s only in-person national meeting in 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This year's program offers 22 sessions covering timely, practical education.
Topics will include:
- The Legal Intersection of Criminal Court and Capacity
- Advocating for Your Medicaid Client Across the Continuum of Care
- How Soon Is Too Soon to Contact a Litigator?
- Breaking Down Irrevocable Trusts for Clients
- Dealing With Problem Assets in Medicaid Planning
CLE Information
NAELA will be filing for continuing legal education (CLE) credit in all mandatory CLE states. Each state has different rules and regulations, so approvals will vary from state to state, and credit hours will vary. Below are the hours NAELA is requesting for each program.
2026 Advanced Elder Law Review = NAELA is seeking approval for up to 16.8 CLE hours includes 1.0 CLE ethics hour.
2026 AI Workshop = NAELA is seeking approval for up to 9.0 CLE hours includes 1.0 ethics CLE hour.
2026 NAELA Annual Conference = NAELA is seeking approval for up to 12.0 CLE hours includes 1.0 CLE ethics hour.