Appellate Judges Education Institute

Registration

November 13-16, 2025 | Minneapolis, Minnesota
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot

Register now for the 2025 AJEI Summit, the nation’s premier appellate educational event! Typically attended by almost 400 appellate judges and practitioners, the Summit will feature 20+ panel discussions on emerging trends, challenges, and legal issues affecting appellate practitioners and the judiciary. Confirmed panelists to date and session topics are noted below with more announcements to come.

The Summit is organized by the National Judicial College and the Appellate Judges Education Institute, with participation of the American Bar Association Judicial Division’s Appellate Judges Conference, Council of Appellate Lawyers, and Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys.

The Summit will commence at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13. It will conclude at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 16.

Register early to ensure your place, and to secure discounted rates.
Early bird rates ($100 discount) expire September 30, 2025.
Discounted rates are available for ABA Members (see tickets marked ABA). Additional discount for Judicial Division members of the ABA (JD members will be emailed with a discount code).

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:

Registration fees include educational sessions at the Summit; the opening reception; Saturday night reception, dinner & entertainment; and three continental breakfasts. Tickets for guests may be purchased as an add-on for the opening reception and Saturday dinner. Note: anyone attending sessions and requesting CLE credit must register separately for the Summit.

EARLY BIRD RATES
available through September 30, 2025.
ABA Members

Private Lawyers: $845
Judges & Law Professors: $745
Public & Small Firm Lawyers and Solo Practitioners: $745
Military, Staff Attorneys, Students: $645

Non-ABA Members

Private Lawyers: $895
Judges & Law Professors: $795
Public & Small Firm Lawyers and Solo Practitioners: $795
Military, Staff Attorneys, Students: $695

General Admission
ABA Members

Private Lawyers: $945
Judges, Public Lawyers & Law Professors: $845
Public & Small Firm Lawyers and Solo Practitioners: $845
Military, Staff Attorneys, Students: $745

Non-ABA Members

Private Lawyers: $995
Judges, Public Lawyers & Law Professors: $895
Public & Small Firm Lawyers and Solo Practitioners: $895
Military, Staff Attorneys, Students: $795

Guest tickets available for opening reception and Saturday dinner & entertainment.
Thursday Night Opening Reception: $75
Saturday Dinner & Entertainment: $135

IMPORTANT DATES:
Early Bird rates ($100 discount – applied) are valid through September 30, 2025. Regular registration is from October 12 to November 11. Registration closes on November 11, at 5:00 p.m. or as soon as the conference is full.

For registration questions, please contact AJEI at njc-ajei@judges.org

REFUND POLICY:
Fees will be refunded less credit card processing charges and fees (minimum of $75) provided that AJEI receives written notice of cancellation on or before Oct. 15, 2025. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after Oct. 15, 2025.

DRESS CODE:
Business / business casual during the day. For the Thursday reception and Saturday dinner, the dress code is business or cocktail attire.

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