To help plan your professional development budget, Legal Dive has compiled a list of 2025 legal conferences for in-house lawyers and legal operations professionals. The list includes major events hosted by the American Bar Association, the Association of Corporate Counsel, Corporate Legal Operations Consortium and other organizations. You will also find conferences hosted by specialty legal groups, including the Hispanic Bar Association and the National Association of Women Lawyers, among others. 

The goal is to put a planning resource into your hands while you’re looking ahead to 2025 — whether you are a general counsel, chief legal officer, associate counsel or legal operations professional.

ABA Midyear Meeting

Jan. 29-Feb. 3

Phoenix

ABA events bring you timely topics, leading speakers, convenient online options, and unmatched in-person networking opportunities. More on the 2025 ABA Midyear Meeting.

National Bar Association Corporate Counsel Conference

Feb. 20-22

Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Build connections in fellowship with corporate attorneys at companies from around the world. More on the 2025 National Bar Assoc. Corporate Counsel Conference. 

ABA White Collar Crime Institute

March 4-7

Miami

Since its establishment in 1987, the Institute has been attended by leading federal and state judges and prosecutors, law enforcement officials, defense attorneys, corporate in-house counsel, and members of the academic community. More on the 2025 ABA White Collar Crime Institute.

HNBA Corporate Counsel Conference

March 19-21

Atlanta

The Hispanic National Bar Association is a national membership association that represents the interests of over 78,000 Hispanic attorneys and thousands of other legal professionals in the U.S. More on the 2025 HNBA Corporate Counsel Conference. 

ACC Foundation Cybersecurity Summit

March 24-25

Los Angeles

Two days of in-person educational sessions and networking opportunities designed to engage and educate professionals and prepare them for the financial, legal and reputational risks their organizations face. More on the 2025 ACC Foundation Cybersecurity Summit.

ALM Legalweek

March 24-27

New York City

Described as the “leading conference for the legal technology industry," and one that “hits all the marks for information, education, and networking,” Legalweek transcends the traditional conference model to deliver unparalleled expertise, networking and technological innovation. More on ALM Legalweek 2025.

IQPC Corporate Counsel & Compliance Exchange U.K.

April 1-2

London

Two days of thought leadership, collaborative discussions, and valuable networking. Designed to drive best practices and foster innovation in the legal and compliance sectors, this event brings together top professionals in the U.K. and Ireland from diverse industries to share insights and strategies. More on the 2025 Corporate Counsel & Compliance Exchange.

ALM | Law.com General Counsel Conference Midwest

April 8-9

Chicago

Elevate your legal expertise and supercharge your career at the premier conference for legal professionals in the Midwest. With a stellar lineup of speakers, interactive sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities, General Counsel Conference Midwest is designed to empower you with the knowledge, connections, and strategies you need to thrive in today's rapidly evolving legal landscape. More on the 2025 ALM | Law General Counsel Conference Midwest.

ACC Legal Ops Con

April 9-11

Chicago

The must-attend event of the year for legal operations professionals who are eager to embrace change, drive efficiency, and achieve unprecedented success in their roles. Join us and be part of a transformative experience that will shape the future of legal operations. More on ACC 2025 Legal Ops Con.

IADC 2025 Corporate Counsel College

April 10-11

Chicago

IADC advances skills in defense law. The organization targets corporate and insurance lawyers and insurance executives, senior counsel in corporate law departments, corporate and insurance executives, and partners in law firms. Members represent the largest corporations around the world, including the majority of companies in the Fortune 500. More about the 2025 IADC Corporate Counsel College. 

CLOC Global Summit 

May 5-8

Las Vegas

A must-attend for legal operations professionals, CGI promises to attract a diverse and global audience from various sectors, including in-house legal operations, Legal Service Providers, technology partners, law firms, and academia. This range of participation offers a rich environment for groundbreaking ideas and collaborative solutions. More on the CLOC 2025 Global Summit.

ACC CLO Global Summit

May 21-23

Barcelona, Spain

Today's CLO must be a strategic partner, understanding both legal and business needs. The future demands innovation and adaptability to navigate complex challenges like ESG, AI, and regulatory changes. Join your chief legal officer peers to explore best practices for driving innovation and addressing complex challenges in the face of economic uncertainty and evolving business needs. More on the ACC 2025 CLO Global Summit.

ACC Corporate Counsel University

June 9-11

New Orleans

The leading onboarding and networking opportunity specially tailored for new in-house lawyers. CCU is the ideal program for members with less than five years of experience in a corporate legal department, as well as those seeking to refresh their basic practice skills. More on the ACC 2025 Corporate Counsel University.

LegalTechTalk 2025

June 26-27

London 

The event features more than 4,000 attendees, 300 speakers and over 14,000 meetings. More on the 2025 LegalTechTalk.

Legal Geek North America

June 

Chicago

A one-day law tech conference pairing expert talks with laid-back networking and interactive sessions. More on 2025 Legal Geek conference.

ABA Annual Meeting

August 6-12

Toronto

ABA events bring you timely topics, leading speakers, convenient online options, and unmatched in-person networking opportunities. More on the ABA 2025 Annual Meeting.

ILTACON

August 10-14

National Harbor, Md. 

A 4.5 day conference with comprehensive peer-driven programs, educational content, and face-to-face networking. Industry experts and the legal community collaborate to discover and evolve successful legal operation strategies for today’s transforming legal industry. More on ILTACON 2025.

General Counsel Summit US

September 

New York City

Hear from more than 60 speakers in a series of panel debates and practical sessions as they share advice on how legal leaders can tackle emerging challenges and stay on top of board-level issues. Network with more than 400 general counsel and legal decision-makers from leading organizations. Hosted by The Economist. More on 2025 General Counsel Summit US. 

ACC Annual Meeting

October 19-22

Philadelphia

The Association of Corporate Counsel is a global bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel through information, education, networking opportunities, and advocacy initiatives. More on the ACC 2025 Annual Meeting.

Legal Geek Europe

September

Amsterdam

Explore the latest lawtech innovations alongside industry leaders from across Europe for a one-day conference. More on 2025 Legal Geek Europe.

National Association of Women Lawyers GC Institute

October 15-17

New York City

A multi-day program specially curated for the networking, education, and inspiration needs of senior in-house women counsel. Sessions featuring the general counsel of major corporations and other inspirational speakers foster frank, collegial discussions about career advancement. Workshops on key topics with leading experts provide opportunities to refine skills. GCI provides a unique environment to connect with other women in-house counsel, share the highs and lows of in-house life, and build legal and leadership skills. More on the NAWL 2025 GC Institute.