About the Wiley Branton Issues Smposium
Join us October 15–17, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, as three dynamic National Bar Association programs come together for a signature fall convening that examines critical developments in voting rights, labor and employment law, economic opportunity, property ownership, and generational wealth.
This year’s Wiley A. Branton Issues Symposium theme, “Vote! Your Life Depends On It!”, reflects both the legacy of legendary civil rights attorney Wiley A. Branton and the urgency of this moment. As threats to voting access evolve, so must the strategies, advocacy, and legal leadership used to confront them.
By convening leaders and practitioners from voting rights, labor and employment, and real property, trusts and estates, we are bringing together areas of law that shape democratic participation, workplace relations, economic opportunity, property ownership, and generational wealth.
What you should expect
Presidential Showcases
Presidential Showcases featuring leaders and ideas advancing justice, equity, opportunity, service, and strong legacy
CLE
Sessions
CLE Sessions exploring developments in labor and employment, real property, estate planning, voting, and civil rights
Awards
Luncheon
The Wiley A. Branton Awards Luncheon, honoring leaders who continue Branton’s legacy of courage, service, and justice
Networking Opportunities
Networking Opportunities connecting colleagues, advocates, and leaders from across the legal profession and community
