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2026 Spring Mtg Workshops

Date(s):

May 13 — 15, 2026

Venue:

Fairmont San Francisco

950 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Website:

https://www.aipla.org/home/meetings-education/2026-spring-meeting/expand/workshops

Fee(s):

This event has a fee

Description:

AIPLA will be offering in-depth skills workshops at the Spring Meeting. The workshops offer a chance to learn and engage with instructors in a smaller setting. Please read the descriptions of each workshop to ensure your experience aligns with the session's requirements. The workshops will be limited to 20 people unless otherwise noted, run at the the same time as tracks, and attendees will be required to review any materials the instructor has listed as prerequisites. CLE will not be offered, and separate registration is required. Additional details will be provided following general Spring Meeting registration.

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