Schedule

From legal learning to annual events, find out what this year’s convention has to offer!

Events
Discover all the events happening beyond our CLE sessions.
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Memorial Service
Trinity Episcopal Church
326 Madison Ave, Covington, KY
The Kentucky Bar Association invites you to attend our annual Memorial Service at Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington.

This meaningful service will honor and celebrate the lives and legacies of the Kentucky attorneys who passed away since June 1, 2025. This service is a moment to reflect on their lives, their dedication to the law, and the impact they made on the profession. Members of the judiciary and the KBA Board of Governors will also be in attendance as we gather in remembrance and reflection.

All KBA members are welcome and encouraged to join us for this special tribute. If you are unable to attend in person but would like to view the service, you can view the live stream and access the recording of the event.
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky (LMICK) Board Meeting
Kentucky Room, Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter
5:00 - 7:00 PM
UK Rosenberg College of Law Alumni Reception
Riverview 1-3, Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter
7:30 – 8:30 AM
Lawyers in Recovery Meeting
Meeting Room 10, NKYCC
8:00 – 9:15 AM
Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky (LMICK) Policyholders Meeting
Kentucky Room, Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Attorneys' Advertising Commission Annual Meeting
Kentucky Room, Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Young Lawyers Division Luncheon
Covington 1 & 2, Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter
$45 per person
The Young Lawyers Division wishes to extend an invitation to all KBA members and guests to attend their Annual Luncheon. The division will honor recipients of the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, Service to Young Lawyers Award, the Nathaniel R. Harper Award and Young Lawyer Service to Community Award. In addition to these annual awards, the winners of this year’s Legal Food Frenzy competition will also be recognized.
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Brandeis School of Law Alumni Reception
Hosted by the Dean's Advisory Board
Terrace II, Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Membership Mixer
The Firehouse at Covington Yard
401 Greenup Street, Covington

Complimentary with registration
Pre-registration required.
Sponsor: Bricker Graydon Wyatt
The Firehouse at Covington Yard Inside Picture Get ready for a fresh convention experience! Our new Membership Mixer is designed to give you more of what you asked for: authentic networking in a fun, informal setting. We’ve moved the event offsite to The Firehouse at Covington Yard, offering a lively backdrop that encourages conversations, connections, and community building.

Formerly the Bench & Bar and YLD Joint Reception, this improved format is all about elevating your convention experience. Enjoy a casual evening of mingling with colleagues, building new relationships, and reconnecting with peers.

6:30 PM
KBA Annual Banquet
Covington Ballroom, Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter
$65 per person
Join us for an evening of celebration and camaraderie at this year’s annual banquet. This special night brings our legal community together to honor the outstanding achievements of our colleagues, including this year’s Distinguished Judge and Distinguished Lawyer award recipients, as well as the honoree of the Chief Justice Special Service Award.

As we gather to recognize their exceptional service and contributions to the profession, we will also proudly swear in the 2026–2027 KBA Officers and Board of Governors.

We hope you’ll join us for a memorable night of dining and fellowship. A brief reception will be held just prior to the banquet in the Atrium of the Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter. Your presence will help make the celebration complete.
Start Time: 7:30 AM
KYLAP/YLD 3K/5K Walk/Run
Downtown Covington
$25 Registration Fee
Motion to Move! Comes now the KYLAP and the KBA YLD and invites you to a run/walk on June 12th at 7:30 a.m. Come enjoy the morning with us. Everyone is welcome to participate. Stay tuned for more information about the start/finish line – and be sure to register to get your race t-shirt!
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Kentucky Bar Foundation Luncheon
Covington Ballroom, Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter
$25 Per Person
The Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) luncheon is held annually to award grants to the various nonprofit organizations that are supported by the KBF and to also honor the KBF's newest Fellows and major gift donors. Anyone is welcome to attend. Tickets are $25.
CLE Sessions
Plan your schedule with all the programs that will be offered. Looking for CLE sessions tailored to your interests? Select sessions are organized into specialized tracks noted above each session title.
8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
New Lawyer Program
The New Lawyer Program (NLP) is being held in conjunction with the 2026 KBA Annual Convention. On Thursday, June 11, registrants must attend all New Lawyer Program sessions. On Friday, June 12, registrants must attend general sessions through the KBA Annual Convention.

9:00 – 10:00 AM
Supreme Court Rules Hearing
10:15 - 11:15 AM
Spotlight: Coming soon!
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Civil Law Track:
Finding the Right Fit: Selecting the Ideal Mediator or Arbitrator for Your Case
Estate & Elder Law Track:
Special Needs Trust, to Pool or Not to Pool
1:00 - 1:15 PM
President’s Welcome
1:15 - 2:15 PM
Andrea Canning
Feature: Truth, Evidence, and the Power of a Story with Andrea Canning
Sponsor: Reminger Co., L.P.A.
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Civil Law Track:
The Anti-SLAPP Revolution is Coming to Kentucky
Estate & Elder Law Track:
STABLE Accounts: Helping the Disabled Save for the Future
File & Serve is Coming: Experience the New eFiling Platform for Kentucky Attorneys
Crayons in the Casefile: Ethics in Lawyer-Child Interactions
3:45 - 4:45 PM
Civil Law Track:
Coming soon!
Estate & Elder Law Track:
Tales from Elder Law Land: Real World Ethics and Client Challenges
Navigating FinCEN Requirements in Residential Real Estate
Working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: A Practical Guide for Attorneys
9:00 - 10:00 AM
A Decade of Data: Lawyer Well-Being in 2026
Business Law Track
Kentucky Tax Law Update: What Changed, What’s Next
AI Bootcamp
AI In the Practice of Law
LGBTQIA+ Rights Under Pressure: A Legal Analysis of Current and Emerging Issues
10:15 - 11:15 AM
Ian McDougall
Spotlight: LexisNexis General Counsel Ian McDougall
Sponsor: Ziegler & Schneider, P.S.C.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Business Law Track
Small Deals, Big Issues: Advising First Time Buyers and Sellers through Lower Middle Market M&A Transactions
AI Bootcamp
From Solo to Big Law: Implementing AI in Law Firms of Every Size
Public Service Project: From Risk to Resilience: Mentoring Plus and the Role of Supportive Relationships for Court-Involved Youth
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Loper Bright or Dark? A Discussion of Administrative Law Post-Chevron
Business Law Track
Shifting Sands: What Recent EEOC and DOL Changes Mean for Your Practice
AI Bootcamp
I, Lawyer: The (Ethical) Pros and Cons of Using Generative AI
Recruiting and Retaining Rural Lawyers: Challenges and Incentives
2:15 - 3:15 PM
Scott Turow
Feature: Scott Turow
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Courtroom Compass: Navigating Litigation with Judicial Guidance
Business Law Track
When a Client, Customer, or Adversary Files for Bankruptcy: Practical Guidance for Non-Bankruptcy Counsel
AI Bootcamp
AI in Action: Exploring the Latest Tools for Law Firms
Immigration Law Essentials for the General Practitioner
On-Demand Programming 5.1.26-6.30.26
A selection of topics available through our on-demand program, accessible May 1–June 30, 2026, offering 6 CLE credits, including 3 ethics credits.
Nonprofits and Taxes: What You Need to Know
I (Can’t) Challenge You to a Duel: Kentucky Attorneys and the Ethical Implications of Dueling
Unclaimed Property and Post Judgment Collection
When AI Listens: Confidentiality, Discovery, and Ethical Risks in the AI Era
Coming soon!
Courting Trouble: When AI Crosses the Ethical Line
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