The ABA celebrates the 250th!
The ABA has been celebrating the semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in a number of the ways over the past few months, with programs, webinars, a traveling exhibit from the ABA Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress and more.
The celebration of America’s 250th will continue at the ABA Annual Conference in Chicago from July 29 to Aug. 4, highlighted by the Architects of Justice: Lawyers Advancing American Ideals 250th Anniversary Gala, celebrating and reflecting on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and honoring the profound legacy of the lawyers who helped build America and inspired countless movements for freedom and justice throughout the world.
This special event will feature a keynote address followed by a ceremony presenting the ABA Medal, the association’s highest honor, to recognize outstanding lifetime service in the law and jurisprudence.
This black-tie affair on Friday, July 31, will feature a reception with a silent auction followed by a three-course dinner, dancing and world-class Broadway entertainment. A ticket is included with a Justice All-Access Pass for the ABA Annual Conference or may be bought separately.
To buy a ticket to the gala, visit ABAJournal.com/annual_2026.
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