AI 2035 Symposium: May 11-13, 2026
The Chicago Bar Association AI 2035 Symposium is a landmark three-day convening that will bring together legal professionals, technology innovators, judiciary members, and industry leaders to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law. Taking place May 11-13, 2026, in downtown Chicago, this immersive experience will feature keynote addresses from leading AI experts, interactive CLE sessions, live technology demonstrations, panel discussions on emerging ethical challenges, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration across practice areas. Attendees will gain practical insights into implementing AI tools in their practice, understand regulatory developments, and participate in shaping the future of the legal profession in an increasingly digital world.
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Event Parking Information
Discounted Car Parking is available for $11 at Grant Park South Garage. The garage is located at 325 S Michigan Avenue with entrances on Michigan between Congress and Jackson. The discount is good for 12 hours with Spertus validation (available in the vestibule). Beyond 12 hours, regular rates apply. PLEASE NOTE: Venue SIX10 does not manage this garage.
Program Materials
Program materials are available for download at the links below.
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DAY 1 — Monday, May 11
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Plenary: AI Fluency for Lawyers - Feinberg Theater (2nd Floor)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Breakout Tracks
Litigation: AI & Litigation Risk - Room 421 (4th Floor)
Transactional: Drafting with AI - Room 423 (4th Floor)
Admin/Operations: Building an AI-Ready Law Department - Room 711 (7th Floor)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Luncheon Program
Illinois Supreme Court’s AI Policy - Crown Hall (9th Floor)
1:30 – 3:00 PM – Breakout Tracks
Litigation: AI in E-Discovery - Room 421 (4th Floor)
Transactional: AI-Driven Due Diligence - Room 423 (4th Floor)
Admin/Operations – Vendor Selection & Risk Assessment - Room 711 (7th Floor)
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Interactive Labs
Thomson Reuters Demo - Room 421 (4th Floor)
Spellbook Demo - Room 423 (4th Floor)
Hatz Demo - Room 711 (7th Floor)
DAY 2 — Tuesday, May 12
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Plenary: AI, Regulation, and the Law - Feinberg Theater (2nd Floor)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Breakout Tracks
Litigation: Predictive Analytics in Case Strategy - Room 421 (4th Floor)
Transactional: Negotiation Support Tools - Room 423 (4th Floor)
Admin/Operations: AI for Knowledge Management and Workflow Automation - Room 711 (7th Floor)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
In-House AI Equilibrium with the Chicago Cubs - Crown Hall (9th Floor)
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Breakout Tracks
Litigation: AI & Legal Research - Room 421 (4th Floor)
Transactional: Confidentiality in the Age of AI - Room 423 (4th Floor)
Admin/Operations: AI-Driven Collapse of the Billable Hour - Room 711 (7th Floor)
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Interactive Labs
LexisNexis Demo – Room 421 (4th Floor)
Harvey Demo – Room 423 (4th Floor)
Consilio Demo – Room 711 (7th Floor)
DAY 3 — Wednesday, May 13
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Plenary: Human_Machine Collaboration _Feinberg Theater (2nd Floor)
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Breakout Tracks
Litigation: Jury Consulting in the Age of AI - Room 421 (4th Floor)
Transactional: AI & Intellectual Property - Room 423 (4th Floor)
Admin/Operations: AI & Investigations - Room 711 (7th Floor)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
The AI Native Lawyer - Crown Hall (9th Floor)
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Litigation: Judicial Perspectives on AI - Room 421 (4th Floor)
Transactional: AI in M&A - Room 423 (4th Floor)
Admin/Operations: Budgeting & ROI for AI Investments - Room 711 (4th Floor)
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Interactive Labs
Relativity Demo – Room 421 (4th Floor)
Bloomberg Law Demo – Room 423 (4th Floor)
Noura.ai Demo – Room 711 (7th Floor)
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Hotel Information
Guests are invited to make reservations directly at the hotels linked below, all conveniently located near Venue SIX10, 610 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60605 where the program will be held on May 11 – 13, 2026. (Please note: The CBA does not have a hotel block.)
Hotel Accommodations for AI 2035
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AI 2035 Symposium: Exhibitor / Vendor Information
The Chicago Bar Association AI 2035 Symposium will take place Venue SIX10 is located at 610 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago IL, 60605 on May 11, 12 and 13, 2026. Please note that the vendor exhibition hall will be located in the 10th floor Gallery. Information about shipping/receiving, building access and vendor load-in/out is available in the documents linked below.
CBA Exhibitor Instructions
Vendor Load In – Information Document
Loading Dock and Parking Map
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