Phi Alpha Delta’s hallmark event, the Biennial Convention & Leadership Conference will be held August 5-9, 2026 in Portland, OR.
Convention presents invaluable fraternal networking, professional growth, and leadership development opportunities for both student and alumni members.
Attendees benefit from keynote presentations and speakers; workshops; leadership development and diversity training; CLE credit opportunities; and networking and social events.
The theme for the 2026 Convention is: “Purpose Ignited: Connecting to Our Why. Building Our Way.” Together, we’ll explore the sparks that fuel our passion and the bonds that keep our fraternity strong through every challenge and change. This is your chance to deepen your understanding of chapter operations, expand your professional network, and sharpen the skills to market yourself to future employers.
Join hundreds of P.A.D. law students and alumni, vendors, speakers and presenters, and more as they network over the week’s events. Convention is a great opportunity to meet people from across the country that specialize in
an array of practice fields and careers.
WORKSHOPS
Participate in a variety of legal education and profession-based workshops lead by field leaders and P.A.D. members. Topics include leadership development, financing your legal education, CLE courses, attorney and non-traditional
career panels, professionalism, firm and solo practice, and more.
DIVERSITY EDUCATION
P.A.D.’s DEI education offers skills training, tools, and resources to help prepare you for the day-to-day challenges faced as members, attorneys, and legal professionals. In being prepared, P.A.D. members can better support
and provide for the diverse needs of their chapters, fellow members, schools, professions, and communities.
AWARDS
National awards are presented to outstanding members, chapters, and leaders in P.A.D., the legal profession, and community. Attendees have the chance to meet P.A.D. award winning leaders and hear from prominent P.A.D. members.
SILENT AUCTION
One of our most successful fundraising events for the P.A.D. International Foundation has been the Biennial Convention Silent Auction. During Convention, attendees and guests bid on donations of P.A.D. attire (purple and gold
of course!), weekend getaways, tickets to a sporting event, or other items such as cigars, cooking lessons, restaurant gift cards, and more.
FRIENDSHIP & FRATERNALISM
Participate in receptions each night including a variety of ice breaker and social activities. Meet P.A.D.s from across the country that welcome members like family.
Pricing for the 2026 Convention is outlined below. If you have any questions about how you should register, please contact Chapter Operations Coordinator Xena Strench at xena@pad.org or 410-622-4234.
Please note our Member Rate pricing schedule (this is only applicable to the member rate; non-members are not included in tiered pricing):
Law Student Member Attendees:
Early Bird Rate (through December 31, 2025): $425.00
Regular Rate (January 1-July 10, 2026): $475.00
Late Registration (July 11, 2026-Event Start): $525.00
Alumni Member Attendees:
Early Bird Rate (through December 31, 2025): $550.00
Regular Rate (January 1-July 10, 2026): $600.00
Late Registration (July 11, 2026-Event Start): $650.00
All Other Attendees (other membership categories, guests): $550.00
Chapter Stipends: Each law and alumni chapter in good standing is eligible for a $400.00 chapter stipend, which can be applied to registration fees or used as travel expense reimbursement. Contact Executive Director Andrew Sagan at andrew@pad.org for more information on utilizing this stipend.
Payment Plans: We offer deferred payment options and interest-free and customizable payment plans for anyone wishing to attend Convention. Plans are flexible in terms of due dates and amounts.
To enroll in a payment plan you must first register for Convention, then complete the payment plan form. Contact Chapter Operations Coordinator Xena Strench at xena@pad.org with payment plan questions.
Attendance Grants: Phi Alpha Delta offers a number of grants for members to attend Convention. Applications must be submitted by midnight Pacific Time on April 15, 2026.
The 2026 Convention agenda will be updated leading up to the Convention. Please use the agenda outline below to plan your attendance.
Key Volunteers should plan to arrive Tuesday, August 4. All other attendees should plan to arrive Wednesday, August 5 or early morning Thursday, August 6.
Italicized events are private functions and only open to select member groups. All other events are open to all registered attendees and guests.
The Fredrick J. Weitkamp P.A.D. International Awards Banquet
Room TBD
7:00-9:00 PM
Plated Dinner & Cash Bar Presentation of Major Awards (Stan Jones Outstanding District Justice Award, Chris Byrd Outstanding Assistant District Justice Award, Alex A. Hotchkiss Outstanding Law School Chapter Justice Award, Outstanding District Award, Most Improved District Award, and Stan H. Kohn Outstanding Law School Chapter) Swearing-In of 2026-2028 International Executive Board and International Tribunal
The 2026 Convention will take place at the Hilton Portland Downtown. We have secured a room rate of $199/night for this event (rate is available August 4-9, 2026). Deadline to book your room is Friday, July 10, 2026.
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International formally acknowledges the land of Indigenous peoples on which the 2026 Phi Alpha Delta Biennial Convention is located. Read the full land acknowledgement statement.
Portland is home to a number of museums, arts venues, professional and local sports teams, fine dining, and countless activities for visitors of all ages. For more information about attractions and activities in Portland, visit https://www.travelportland.com/.
Phi Alpha Delta is the world’s preeminent law fraternity because of our dedication to service: service to the student, the school, the profession, and the community.
It is through devotion to the ideals of compassion, courage, diversity, innovation, integrity, professionalism, and service that we better both our profession and our community. Through accepting our differences we become not just a law fraternity, but a family.
