[NFBofSC] NABL 2026 Annual Meeting Information, Registration, Dues, and Agenda

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From: Chapter-Presidents <chapter-presidents-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ronza Othman via Chapter-Presidents
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2026 5:02 PM
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Subject: [Chapter-Presidents] NABL 2026 Annual Meeting Information, Registration, Dues, and Agenda

 

Please join the National Association of Blind Lawyers for our 2026 Annual Meeting on July 5, 2026 from 1 – 6:30PM Eastern Time, including our networking reception.  Attendees may join in person at the JW Marriott Austin, Salon H, or via the Zoom link on the agenda.  Continuing Legal Education credit is only available for in-person attendees.  

 

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.

 

The agenda is pasted below, attached, and available online at  <https://blindlawyers.net> https://blindlawyers.net.

 

This year, registration is a two-step process:

1.	Complete the 2026 NABL registration form by clicking here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiYoVlD-siC9xjIH6h9V8JOBHCnwEctYWMRfRVkNm6cjej8g/viewform> 
2.	Pay online by using the payment options at https://blindlawyers.net

 

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.

 

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. 

 

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):

*	2026 Attorney Registration / Dues: $27 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)
*	2026 Student Registration / Dues: $12 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)
*	2026 CLE Materials: $27 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)
*	2026 Attorney Registration / Dues / CLE Bundle: $53 (Those paying with cash will receive a $3 discount)
*	2027 Attorney Dues: $27 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)
*	2027 Student Dues: $12 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)
*	2026 Attorney Registration / Dues + 2027 Attorney Dues: $53 (Those paying with cash will receive a $3 discount)
*	2026 Student Registration / Dues + 2027 Student Dues: $22 (Those paying with cash will receive a $2 discount)
*	2026 Attorney Registration / Dues + 2027 Attorney Dues + 2026 CLE: $78 (Those paying with cash will receive a $3 discount)
*	Reception only: $15 

 

Please note: Continuing Legal Education credit will be available for in-person attendees only.  

Additional Note: Though individuals can attend this meeting virtually, virtual participants will not be able to speak, vote, or attend the reception.

 

AGENDA

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLIND LAWYERS

2026 ANNUAL MEETING

ADVOCATE, LEAD, SUCCEED: Building Careers, Expanding Opportunity, and Shaping the Future of the Legal Profession

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Sunday, July 5, 2026

Salon H

JW Marriott Austin

Austin, Texas

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/92551220532 

 

Note:  This meeting is taking place in U.S. Central Time.

 

1:00 PM     Opening the Door: Welcome, Introductions, and the State of NABL

Ronza Othman, President, NABL; Baltimore, Maryland

 

1:15 PM     Practicing Smarter: The Evolution of Westlaw Accessibility including Westlaw Next and Artificial Intelligence

Peter Bossley, Senior Manager, Accessibility, Thomson Reuters; Eagan, Minnesota

Eric George, Lead Accessibility Specialist, Thomson Reuters; Eagan, Minnesota

Corey Hinshaw, Lead Accessibility Specialist, Thomson Reuters; Eagan, Minnesota

Camila Gobbi, Senior UX Researcher, Thomson Reuters; Eagan, Minnesota

Amanda Soczynski, Senior Solutions Consultant – Government, Thomson Reuters; Eagan, Minnesota

 

2:15 PM     Finding Your Next Opportunity: Navigating the Legal Job Market as a Blind Professional

Moderator: Rose Warner, NABL Secretary; Associate, Gordon, Rees, Scully, Mansukhani; Denver, Colorado

Ronza Othman, NABL President; Deputy General Counsel, Baltimore City Department of Public Works; Baltimore, Maryland

Latonya Phipps, Arbitrator, Commence; Baltimore, Maryland

Kyra Sweeney, NABL Board Member; Staff Attorney, Health Law Advocates; Boston, Massachusetts

 

2:50 PM     BREAK

 

3:00 PM     Protecting Our Rights: A SURVEY OF NFB AND OTHER DISABILITY RIGHTS LITIGATION

Eve Hill, General Counsel, NFB; Partner, Brown Goldstein & Levy; Arlington, Virginia

 

3:30 PM     Building Your Own Practice: Lessons from Blind Law Firm Owners

Moderator: Larry Povinelli, NABL Board Member; Retired Principal Owner, Law Offices of Lawrence Povinelli, PC; Arlington, Virginia

Tim Elder, NABL Second Vice President, Principal Owner, TRE Legal; Freemont, California

Deepa Goraya, NABL First Vice President; Cofounder, GH Disability Law Group; Washington, DC

 

4:00 PM     Building NABL Together: Programming, Committees, and Community Building

Ronza Othman, President, NABL; Baltimore, Maryland

 

4:20 PM     Leading Forward: ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

 

4:30 PM     ADJOURN TO RECEPTION

 

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!

 

 



 

 

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Association of Blind Lawyers

 

The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back

 

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