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28th Annual NPBA Bench Bar Conference


Featuring keynote speaker:

The Hon. Jamar K. Walker, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

2026 Conference Schedule coming soon!

Elevate your practice and bridge the gap between the lectern and the bench at the 28th Annual NPBA Bench Bar Conference. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, this premier event offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with local judges and esteemed colleagues in a collaborative, professional setting. From 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., you’ll earn valuable CLE credits through expert-led sessions covering critical updates in the law, ethics, and wellness (all while gaining the "behind-the-bench" insights that can’t be found in a casebook).

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your trial skills during the breakout sessions or expand your professional network during the sponsored reception, this conference is the cornerstone of the Hampton Roads legal calendar. Don't miss this chance to strengthen your advocacy and reconnect with the heart of our legal community. We look forward to seeing you at the Conference.

-The Members of the 2026 NPBA Bench Bar Committee

*The course titled NPBA 28th Annual Bench Bar Conference 2026 is pending approval for 3.00 credit hours by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board.


2026 Sponsorship Opportunities are available!

Sign up online or click HERE to download the form!

    $1,500.00 RECEPTION SPONSORS includes:

    • Promotional and email highlights.
    • Special recognition as a sponsor of the reception and breaks.
    • All of the benefits of Platinum sponsorship.
    • Please list the names of two sponsor representatives attending the Conference.

          $800.00 PLATINUM sponsor includes:

          • Individual display table during the conference.
          • All sponsor recognition benefits for Gold sponsors on screens, website, and materials.
          • Verbal recognition as a Platinum Sponsor during Conference introduction.
          • Please list the names of two sponsor representatives attending the Conference.

          $600 GOLD sponsor includes:

          • Shared display table during the Conference;
          • Sponsor recognition on welcome screens throughout the Conference.
          • Sponsor recognition on "Sponsor Page" in handout materials (logo and link).
          • Sponsor recognition on the Bench Bar Conference 2026 webpage (logo and link).
          • One sponsor representative may attend the Conference.

          $300 SILVER sponsor includes:

          • Sponsor recognition on welcome screens throughout the Conference (text).
          • Sponsor recognition on "Sponsor Page" in the handout materials (text and link).
          • Sponsor recognition on the Bench Bar Conference 2026 webpage (text and link).

          $200 BRONZE sponsor includes:

          • Sponsor recognition on screens throughout the Conference (text).
          • Sponsor recognition on the Bench Bar Conference 2026 webpage (text and link).

              Many Thanks to our 2025 Bench Bar Conference Sponsors!


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              Silver Sponsors: