Registration Terms and Conditions

Registration fees are based on membership status (ALA member or nonmember) on the date registration and payment are received (by 11:59 p.m. Central). However, all member rates are contingent on the member renewing their full ALA 2026 membership.

Nonmember registration is restricted to individuals who are not currently members of ALA but meet the eligibility requirements for ALA membership. A nonmember registrant may not be a business partner or a supplier who is not exhibiting/sponsoring. Learn more about membership eligibility requirements or contact the Membership department at ALA Membership Department or (+1) 847-267-1585.

Exception: All those holding the Certified Legal Manager (CLM)® designation and/or currently serving as a volunteer on a standing committee, advisory council or project team at the international level are eligible to register for the conference.

Business partners, including legal industry suppliers who are not exhibiting/sponsoring, are not permitted to register as attendees or guests. A guest registration may not be used by someone eligible for membership in ALA, a business partner or a supplier who is not exhibiting. Business partners may not use badges for an ALA member or someone eligible for ALA membership.

Guest registration is restricted to guests of registrants only. A guest registration may not be used by someone eligible for membership in ALA, a business partner or a supplier who is not exhibiting/sponsoring. ALA reserves the right to review eligibility for guest registration. Guests of attendees are subject to all terms and conditions. You may add guest tickets to your online registration or contact us at [email protected].

All registrants will receive written confirmation/receipt of registration. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact us at [email protected].

Payment must be received in full by the conference date. Any discounts given will be applied to the full conference fee only (excluding add-ons), cannot be combined with any other offer.

All cancellations must be made in writing and submitted via email to [email protected]

Cancellation notifications via social media (e.g., posting on our Facebook page or LinkedIn) are not accepted. No-shows and late cancellations forfeit the full registration fee. The option to transfer registration to a future year will not be offered.

CONFERENCE CONSENT POLICY: By registering for this ALA conference, you are consenting to:

1. Receive conference-related communications
2. Having your contact information included on attendee rosters
3. Share your contact information with business partners for this event only

You may choose not to share your contact information with ALA business partners for this event during registration online. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting [email protected].

ALA MEETING CODE OF CONDUCT: ALA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and ALA staff. All participants, including but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, vendors, sponsors, guests, ALA staff members and service providers (collectively, “participants”), are expected to abide by this Meeting Code of Conduct (“Code”), ALA’s Code of Ethics and other applicable ALA policies, whether participating in-person or virtually. This Code applies to all ALA webinars, educational sessions, conferences, meetings and meeting-related events, including those sponsored by organizations other than ALA but held in conjunction with
ALA events, whether on public or private platforms (collectively, “meetings”).

ALA has zero-tolerance for any form of discrimination, harassment (including but not limited to sexual harassment), or other disruptive or unacceptable behavior by participants at or during ALA meetings. If you
experience or witness harassment or any incidents of unacceptable behavior that violate this Code other ALA’s other policies, ALA asks that you immediately inform ALA’s Executive Director, [email protected]

Read our full ALA Code of Conduct.

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: ALA prioritizes the safety and welfare of its meeting and conference attendees, exhibitors, partners, speakers and team members. ALA policy is to adhere to the health and safety protocols in place at the time of the conference as determined by federal, state and local authorities and the venue. Individuals are encouraged to take any additional precautions they deem necessary to achieve their desired personal level of safety and wellness.

ALA’s health and safety requirements are based on guidance and recommendations issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other public health authorities. We continuously monitor local, state, and federal public health guidance, directives and requirements and will update our health and safety requirements as necessary.

In order to care for our community, all ALA conference attendees must follow all health and safety protocols required by ALA, the venue and national and/or local authorities.

HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICES: An inherent risk of exposure to various infectious diseases exists in any public place where people are present. If you are uncertain as to your health, you should not register for the conference until you have consulted a medical adviser about the risks that you may be exposed to.

By registering for any of ALA’s conferences, you confirm that you 1) are attending voluntarily, and at your own risk;
2) understand and agree that attendance may carry the risk of injury or illness, even serious injury or illness, death, or damage or loss of property, including, without limitation, the risk of being exposed to or infected with COVID-19 or other infectious disease and voluntarily assume such risk; and 3) release, and forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless, ALA and MCI, and their respective directors, officers, staff, agents, members and representatives, from any and all claims, liabilities, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of, in connection with, or relating to your attendance or participation in the conference including, without limitation, any illness, damages or injury resulting from your attendance at the conference.

PROMOTIONAL PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Participation at and registration (attendee, guest and exhibitor) for the conference gives consent to the use and distribution of the participant’s image or voice in any pictures, video or audio recordings, or electronic reproductions taken during ALA and ALA-related events for conference coverage and future ALA promotional purposes. ALA is able to use your likeness without remuneration.