Speaker Session Application Form

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) invites you to share your expertise and contribute to quality legal education by submitting a proposal for a 60-minute general or breakout session at our 2027 Annual Conference. Sessions will be attended by a national audience of elder and special needs law practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen their professional skills.
Session Criteria
The Annual Conference Planning Committee is seeking substantive, engaging programs that:
  • Explore innovative trends and recent developments in elder and special needs law
  • Help private attorneys deepen their expertise and strengthen their practice
  • Meet state bar CLE requirements
  • Are educational, not sales-focused
  • Sessions must be inclusive, respectful, and use person-first language, avoiding discrimination on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, physical ability, or sexual orientation
Submission and Selection
  • Sessions take place on Friday, May 7, 2027, and Saturday, May 8, 2027.
  • Presenters must be available on either day as assigned.
  • Submission of a proposal does not guarantee selection.
  • The Annual Conference Planning Committee will review all submissions and notify applicants once decisions are made.
  • Selected presenters will have 15 days to confirm participation and submit a speaker agreement.
  • By submitting a proposal, you agree that the session content will be appropriate, educational, non-sales oriented, and a true reflection of the description provided.
  • NAELA cannot guarantee session attendance.
  • Submitting a proposal is your opportunity to showcase thought leadership, gain visibility, and connect directly with a highly engaged audience of elder and special needs law attorneys.
By submitting my proposal, I/we agree to comply with the rules and regulations outlined within the above session criteria. If my/our session is accepted, I/we agree that the subject matter will be appropriate to the audience, educational, and not sales-oriented presentation about a product or service offered by my/our company. It will also be an accurate reflection of what has been described in this form. I/we understand that NAELA cannot guarantee attendance at my/our session.

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* 1. Name of Individual Submitting the Proposal

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* 3. Phone Number for Individual Submitting the Proposal

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* 4. Session Title

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* 5. Presenter Name(s)

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* 6. Please provide a brief biography(s) that highlights professional background, credentials, and specific expertise relevant to the proposed presentation topic for each presenter.

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* 7. Session Description (150–250 words)

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* 8. Learning Objective #1

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* 9. Learning Objective #2

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* 10. Learning Objective #3

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* 11. Session Content/Target Audience

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* 12. Type of session you believe this should be considered for

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* 13. Preferred Presentation Format

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* 14. Have you ever presented this session before?

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* 15. Please select which topic area(s) your session will cover:

Please review the following frequently asked questions prior to submitting.

What are the deadlines?
The speaker proposal deadline is September 15, 2026.
The completed session presentation deadline is March 1, 2027.
Selected speakers must agree to provide content that is both timely and educational in nature and must submit a complete application along with the commitment form. Applications will be reviewed by the Annual Conference Planning Committee, and a decision will be made by October 20, 2026. Note that NAELA reserves the right to deny an application that is incomplete or does not meet the guidelines regarding subject matter.

When are the sessions offered and how long should they be?
NAELA expects to offer two to three general sessions as well as 18 breakout sessions over the two-day event, times and dates to be determined. General sessions will be the only session offered at the allotted time; breakout sessions will be concurrent with two other sessions. All sessions, general or breakout, are budgeted for 60 minute slots.

How will my session be presented? What do I need to bring to my presentation?
NAELA will provide standard audio-visual equipment for the session (podium, microphone, laptop, screen, and projector).

What about hotel accommodations?
NAELA reserves a block of discounted rooms which are available to all presenters. Presenters must make their own hotel reservations themselves and are responsible for all hotel charges.

How does my session support NAELA's continuing legal education credit?
NAELA requests MCLE credit for every session on the program and speakers must adhere to all requests and deadlines regarding MCLE filings. This will include a speaker biography, session description, and learning objectives.

If I have any other questions who should I contact?
Please email naela@naela.org if you have any further questions about this call for proposals or speaker submission form.

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