32nd Annual Conference of the Forum on Communications Law

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First Timer Program

Is it your first time attending the Annual Conference in person? When you register, please note that this is your first Annual Conference. We will do our best to match you with a member of the Forum’s Governing Committee or another experienced lawyer in our Bar so that you can connect with them and be introduced to others at the Opening Reception.

Refunds and Cancellations

If the ABA cancels a program, attendees will be notified via email, and paid registrations will be refunded. To cancel your registration before January 22, 2027, please email antoinette.gray@americanbar.org. Refunds will be applied to original form of payment. There will be a $50 cancellation fee for registrations greater than or equal to $100. Alternatively, there will be a $25 cancellation fee for registrations less than $100. After January 22, refunds will not be granted, however, we will gladly accept substitutions for those unable to attend. To make a substitution, or for additional information about this meeting, please contact the ABA Section at robin.roy@americanbar.org or for immediate assistance, call the ABA Service Center at 800-285-2221, Monday-Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM ET.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Conference Scholarship

The Forum awards full scholarships to two law students that include conference registration, travel and lodging. The two winning applicants will have a demonstrated interest in media law and/or First Amendment law, as reflected in their transcript and resume. Other relevant considerations include strength of academic record and experience in the media field.

Media Advocacy Scholarships

Prior to the conference, the Forum offers the Media Advocacy Workshop, which provides law students and early career attorneys an opportunity to practice their oral advocacy skills, engage in a pre-publication review exercise and participate in professional development activities tailored to them.

The Forum will award up to 10 scholarships of $1,500 to help defray travel and lodging costs in addition to offering complimentary registration for the Media Advocacy Workshop (valued at $245 for law students) and the Annual Conference (valued at $445 for students).

Students can request either scholarship application by emailing Antoinette.gray@americanbar.org. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET November 8, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For more information, contact

ABA Customer Service at (800) 285-2221

Or email antoinette.gray@americanbar.org

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