2026 Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference

*** REGISTRATION IS CLOSED ***

This all-day event, now in its 35th year, centers on issues at the intersection of the First Amendment, journalism, courts and the law. Be there to join these compelling conversations:

• The lead defense counsel in the YSL racketeering case and the Sean “Diddy” Combs prosecution offers insights into representing high-profile music-industry clients. What are strategies for navigating intensely covered cases?
  
• A surge in public records requests is frustrating both local governments managing records and those seeking documents. What can be done to make freedom-of-information compliance more efficient? Is AI a solution or a problem?
  
• The new “name, image and likeness” dynamic has transformed college sports. How is N.I.L. playing out in legal practice and on the field? What's next?
  
• How should lawyers advise journalists navigating immigration coverage, particularly after deportation of a Georgia journalist? How can journalists gather news, protect sources and stay safe?
  
• What’s threatening the rule of law and upending norms in courtrooms, law firms and newsrooms? And what can judges, lawyers and journalists do about it? Panels of judges, lawyers and journalists offer their perspectives and propose paths forward.

Check out the full conference program and lineup of expert speakers: bit.ly/barmedia2026-program

Attention attorneys: The day-long conference will offer 7 general CLE hours.

• Lunch and parking included in cost.
  
• Learn more through recaps of previous conferences.
• Interested in being a branded conference sponsor? Email georgiabarmedia@gfaf.org.