"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Foundations of Freedom" is the theme for the 2026 J. Reuben Clark Annual Conference, held February 26 - 27, 2026, at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. The conference is a unique opportunity for attorneys and law students of faith from across the world to strengthen their commitment to public service, professional excellence, and promoting fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law. With a keynote address from a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, a fireside event in the historic Washington National Cathedral, and an optional moonlight tour of U.S. capitol monuments, this conference promises to be an enlightening and inspiring experience for lawyers and law students of faith.
Conference Speakers: The conference will feature the following speakers:
To review the list of additional conference speakers, click here.
Conference Schedule: Thursday, February 26: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm EST; Friday, February 27: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST.
Full schedule will be posted when finalized.
Pricing: Registration pricing is based on category of attendee: attorney (private practice; government/non-profit/non-practicing); law student; and guest. Prices double after February 10, 2026. See registration page for details.
Rex E. Lee Lunch: In conjunction with the Annual Conference, the D.C. Mid-Atlantic Chapter will be holding its annual Rex E. Lee Lunch. Attendance at this lunch is included in Annual Conference registration. As this will be a combined event, there will be limited seating and some participants may be seated in an adjoining room for lunch and to watch the event via livestream. If interested in purchasing tickets to attend only the Rex E. Lee lunch, click here.
Continuing Legal Education Credit: 10 CLE credits are pending approval from state bars in Delaware, Utah and Virginia. New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Policy applies. Attendees from other jurisdictions will be provided with session materials for use in applying for CLE credit from their respective state bar associations.
Optional Post-Conference Excursion: Evening Monuments Tour: Washington, D.C. by Moonlight. Thursday, February 27, 2026. 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Please join us to complete your conference experience with an unforgettable evening exploring our nation’s capitol after dark! This optional post-conference excursion includes a heated charter bus, a professional D.C. tour guide, and a box dinner. Enjoy breathtaking views of the U.S. Capitol, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and more! Photo opportunities at select stops. Separate fee applies. Registration closes on January 26, 2026. For more information, click here.
Housing: Attendees are responsible for arranging their own housing during the conference. For recommended housing options, click here.
Ground Transportation & Parking: Attendees are responsible for arranging their own transportation during the conference. For information on ground transportation and parking, click here.
Thursday night only: The fireside event will be held on Thursday, February 26 at the Washington National Cathedral. Complimentary shuttles will be provided to the Washington National Cathedral before the fireside, and to select hotels following the fireside. For more information about the Thursday shuttle schedule, click here.
Dress Code: Thursday, February 26: Business Formal; Friday, February 27: Business Casual
JRCLS Apparel: If you are interested in ordering JRCLS-branded apparel to pick up at the Annual Conference, click here.
Cancellations & Refunds: No refunds will be issued for excursion cancellations after January 26, 2026, or for conference cancellations after February 10, 2026.
Terms & Conditions: All conference attendees and guests are required to agree to terms and conditions found here.
Registration: To register for the conference, click the blue registration button above, or click here.
Questions? Please contact Amy Parker at amy.parker@law.byu.edu.
February 26 – 27, 2026
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (UTC)
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