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Key Symposium Information

Submission Deadline: May 28, 2025

Dates: November 5-7, 2025
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Format: In-person presentations
Program Tracks:

Policy
Private Practice
Food Law
In-House/Corporate Counsel

Ethics: The Symposium includes Ethics CLE sessions

Presentation Requirements and Preferences

Duration: Concurrent sessions are 60 minutes
CLE Qualification: Presentations and materials should be designed to qualify for CLE credit in most states
Diversity: Submissions demonstrating diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds will receive priority consideration, especially those featuring:

Presenters from multiple employers (not just one firm)
Multiple perspectives on the topic
National perspectives on the subject matter

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Planning Committee seeks to advance diversity and inclusion at the symposium and encourages proposals that include one or more presenters from under-represented or diverse backgrounds.

The Selection Process:

The Planning Committee consists of over 30 AALA members, including track sub-committee leaders and the Symposium chair
Submissions are evaluated based on how they fulfill symposium objectives and complement other program content
The committee designs a comprehensive program that addresses the diverse needs of attendees across experience levels and geographic regions
Approximately 15% of content slots are reserved for direct committee placement outside the RFP process
Session slots are not available for sponsorship
The committee reviews proposals through mid-June and plans to notify applicants by the beginning of July if their sessions have been accepted.

Submission Deadline: May 28, 2025

I have read and understand the RFP information and requirements

Title of Program (please limit to 80 characters, keep it short to fit in the conference program)

Program Description - In 100 words or less, provide a summary of the content that will give proposal evaluators an accurate depiction of what will be covered in your program. If your proposal is accepted, an edited version of this text may be used to market the program

Proposed format and materials - List the types of materials and format you intend to use for the session to convey educational information. These may include PowerPoint, outlines, checklists, form documents, videos, etc. The format may be panel discussions, presentations, or interactive sessions

Target audience for your session

Private Practitioner

In-House Counsel

Academic Professionals

Students

Non-Government Organization Counsel

Policy Professionals

Other

Preferred track for your session

Does your proposed session qualify for Ethics CLE credit?

Audience experience level for your session

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Does this session cover any of the following topics:

Are you or your co-presenter(s) submitting other proposals for consideration?

If yes, please list other proposal(s)

Has the presentation been given before? If so, where and how will this version be different if at all?

Would all of the presenters agree to record your presentation and archive it in AALA's digital Resources section for access by all AALA members?

Would your presentation be open to the media?

Any additional information you would like the planning team to know

SPEAKER INFORMATION

Individuals submitting proposals with multiple speakers should contact everyone included in the proposal to verify their interest and commitment in participating before submitting this proposal.

Presenter One/Session Coordinator

The session coordinator named below will be contacted for any questions and will be informed of the decision on the proposal.

Name

Title

Organization

Speaker Bio (Please submit a brief - up to 150 words- bio that will be used in CLE applications and in symposium materials)

Address

City

State

Zip/postal code

Phone

Are you a 2024-2025 AALA member?

Are you an attorney?

Optional: Does the speaker self-identify as being from an under-represented group or having a diverse social, ethnic, or cultural background?

Yes

Elects not to answer

Presenter Two

Name

Title

Organization

Speaker Bio (Please submit a brief - up to 150 words- bio that will be used in CLE applications and in symposium materials)

Address

City

State

Zip/postal code

Phone

Is Presenter Two a 2024-2025 AALA Member?

Is Presenter Two a lawyer?

Optional: Does the speaker self-identify as being from an under-represented group or having a diverse social, ethnic, or cultural background?

Yes

Elects not to answer

Presenter Three

Name

Title

Organization

Speaker Bio (Please submit a brief - up to 150 words- bio that will be used in CLE applications and in symposium materials)

Address

City

State

Zip/postal code

Phone

Is Presenter Three a 2024-2025 AALA member?

Is Presenter Three a lawyer?

Optional: Does the speaker self-identify as being from an under-represented group or having a diverse social, ethnic, or cultural background?

Yes

Elects not to answer

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2025 AALA Annual Educational Symposium Request for Proposals