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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2B353B'>Please join the National Association of Blind Lawyers for our 2026 Annual Meeting on July 5, 2026 from 1 – 6:30PM </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>Eastern </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2B353B'>Time, including our networking reception. Attendees may join in person at the JW Marriott Austin</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>, Salon H, </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2B353B'>or via the Zoom link on the agenda. C</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>ontinuing </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2B353B'>L</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>egal </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2B353B'>E</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>ducation</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2B353B'> credit is only available for in-person attendees. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: border-box;margin-block-start: var(--sp2);margin-block-end: var(--sp2);font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>The Networking Reception will take place in the Brazos Room, and only those with tickets may participate. Those who register for the Annual Meeting will receive a ticket to the Networking Reception.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2B353B'>The agenda is pasted below, attached, and available online </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>at </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://blindlawyers.net"><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'>https://blindlawyers.net</span></a></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black'>.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2B353B'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='background:white'><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='background:white;box-sizing: border-box;margin-block-start: var(--sp2);margin-block-end: var(--sp2);font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2B353B'>This year, registration is a two-step process:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#2B353B;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiYoVlD-siC9xjIH6h9V8JOBHCnwEctYWMRfRVkNm6cjej8g/viewform">Complete the 2026 NABL registration form by clicking here</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#2B353B'>Pay online by using the payment options at </span><span style='color:black'><a href="https://blindlawyers.net">https://blindlawyers.net</a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can also register and pay in person at the meeting, but advanced registration and payment is preferred, as we expect there will be long lines.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Those registering for Continuing Legal Education credits will receive a link hosted by our sponsor, Jackson Walker, with the CLE materials and training completion certificate. CLE applicants are responsible for applying to their state bar directly. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Below is the price list (Note that since NFB dues run on calendar year, we are offering the opportunity to pay both 2026 and 2027 dues):<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>2026 Attorney Registration / Dues: $27 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>2026 Student Registration / Dues: $12 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>2026 CLE Materials: $27 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>2026 Attorney Registration / Dues / CLE Bundle: $53 (Those paying with cash will receive a $3 discount)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>2027 Attorney Dues: $27 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>2027 Student Dues: $12 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>2026 Attorney Registration / Dues + 2027 Attorney Dues: $53 (Those paying with cash will receive a $3 discount)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>2026 Student Registration / Dues + 2027 Student Dues: $22 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>2026 Attorney Registration / Dues + 2027 Attorney Dues + 2026 CLE: $78 (Those paying with cash will receive a $3 discount)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Reception only: $15 </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please note: Continuing Legal Education credit will be available for in-person attendees only. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Additional Note: Though individuals can attend this meeting virtually, virtual participants will not be able to speak, vote, or attend the reception.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>AGENDA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>2026 ANNUAL MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>ADVOCATE, LEAD, SUCCEED: Building Careers, Expanding Opportunity, and Shaping the Future of the Legal Profession<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Sunday, July 5, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Salon H<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>JW Marriott Austin<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Austin, Texas<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Join Zoom Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><a href="https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92551220532">https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92551220532</a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Note: This meeting is taking place in U.S. Central Time.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>1:00 PM Opening the Door: Welcome, Introductions, and the State of NABL<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Ronza Othman, President, NABL; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>1:15 PM Practicing Smarter: The Evolution of Westlaw Accessibility including Westlaw Next and Artificial Intelligence<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Peter Bossley, Senior Manager, Accessibility, Thomson Reuters; Eagan, Minnesota<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Eric George, Lead Accessibility Specialist, Thomson Reuters; Eagan, Minnesota<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Corey Hinshaw, Lead Accessibility Specialist, Thomson Reuters; Eagan, Minnesota<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Camila Gobbi, Senior UX Researcher, Thomson Reuters; Eagan, Minnesota<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Amanda Soczynski, Senior Solutions Consultant – Government, Thomson Reuters; Eagan, Minnesota<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>2:15 PM Finding Your Next Opportunity: Navigating the Legal Job Market as a Blind Professional<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Moderator: Rose Warner, NABL Secretary; Associate, Gordon, Rees, Scully, Mansukhani; Denver, Colorado<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Ronza Othman, NABL President; Deputy General Counsel, Baltimore City Department of Public Works; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Latonya Phipps, Arbitrator, Commence; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Kyra Sweeney, NABL Board Member; Staff Attorney, Health Law Advocates; Boston, Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>2:50 PM BREAK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>3:00 PM Protecting Our Rights: A SURVEY OF NFB AND OTHER DISABILITY RIGHTS LITIGATION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Eve Hill, General Counsel, NFB; Partner, Brown Goldstein & Levy; Arlington, Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>3:30 PM Building Your Own Practice: Lessons from Blind Law Firm Owners<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Moderator: Larry Povinelli, NABL Board Member; Retired Principal Owner, Law Offices of Lawrence Povinelli, PC; Arlington, Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Tim Elder, NABL Second Vice President, Principal Owner, TRE Legal; Freemont, California<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Deepa Goraya, NABL First Vice President; Cofounder, GH Disability Law Group; Washington, DC<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>4:00 PM Building NABL Together: Programming, Committees, and Community Building<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Ronza Othman, President, NABL; Baltimore, Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>4:20 PM Leading Forward: ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>4:30 PM ADJOURN TO RECEPTION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the Brazos Room as we celebrate the progress of our organization. Network and meet your fellow blind attorneys and legal professionals. We thank Jackson Walker LLP for sponsoring our annual meeting and networking reception!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><img border=0 width=624 height=99 style='width:6.5in;height:1.0333in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DD01BD.7E13B390" alt="A blue and white logo Description automatically generated"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Ronza Othman, </b>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Association of Blind Lawyers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. 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