| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDICIARY |
2026 Annual Conference
October 4 - 7, 2026
New Orleans, LA
The Crescent City Conference on Administrative Justice
Modern Justice with a New Orleans Spirit
The National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary (NAALJ) will convene the Crescent City Conference on Administrative Justice in the heart of New Orleans bringing together Administrative Law Judges and practitioners from across the nation for a dynamic exploration of modern governance, ethics, and public service. Guided by the theme “Modern Justice with a New Orleans Spirit,” the conference will feature presentations on emerging legal issues, discussions touching on military and service related matters, and the opportunity to attend the historic Red Mass at St. Louis Cathedral. Set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Crescent City, this year’s gathering promises meaningful dialogue, professional growth, and a celebration of the traditions that shape our work in administrative justice.
SCHEDULE *Conference contains approximately 14 hours of CLE content including one hour of Professionalism Conference Speaker Lineup - PreliminaryREGISTRATION Member Registration: $595 Early Bird Rate until July 31st Non-member Registration: $695 Early Bird Rate until July 31st CLICK HERE TO REGISTER | HOTEL INFORMATION The conference will be held at: The Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Hotel Booking Link (block available until September 18th) GOLD SPONSOR and one BRONZE SPONSOR have been claimed for New Orleans Conference! CONFERENCE PROGRAM ADVERTISING INFORMATION |
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Red Mass (Monday, October 5th 9:15 - 11:00 a.m.)
NAALJ attendees have been invited to participate in the Red Mass.
- Location: St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, New Orleans.
- Significance: Sponsored by the Louisiana Catholic Bishops and the St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association to invoke the Holy Spirit upon the legal profession.
- Details: The event typically includes a procession of judges and lawyers. Court room attire.
- Please indicate on your registration if you are likely to attend this event. There is no fee to participate.
National World War II Museum Outing
Conference attendees are invited to register for an exclusive after-hours event at the National WWII Museum including light appetizers and beverages and self-guided tour access to the stunning Road to Berlin exhibit.
Date: Tuesday, October 6th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $100 per person
From faltering first battles in North Africa to the bloody struggle at Germany's doorstep, the immersive galleries in Road to Berlin recreate actual battle settings and villages—with crumbling walls, bomb-torn rooftops, icy pathways, and a chillingly realistic soundscape—as the evocative backdrop for period newsreels, video histories, interactive kiosks, macro-artifacts, and digital displays dive deeper into the story.