2026 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit

Join appellate judges, practitioners, and court professionals from across the country for the 2026 AJEI Summit, one of the nation’s leading educational events focused on appellate law and practice.

Typically attracting nearly 300 attendees, the Summit offers:

• More than 20 educational sessions led by distinguished judges, leading academics, and experienced appellate advocates.
• Timely discussions on emerging legal issues, evolving jurisprudence, and developments shaping appellate courts nationwide.
• Registration Options: Choose from the full Summit experience (Thursday–Sunday) or, for the first time, a Saturday/Sunday weekend registration option.
• Practical insights into judicial ethics, appellate advocacy, legal writing, constitutional law, and judicial decision-making.
• Valuable opportunities to exchange ideas and build connections with colleagues from across the country.

The Summit is presented by the National Judicial College & the American Bar Association Judicial Division with participation from the American Bar Association Judicial Division’s Appellate Judges Conference, the Council of Appellate Lawyers, and the Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys.

Programming begins at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, and concludes at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 15.