WEDNESDAY - MAY 6, 2026
LAW DAY LUNCHEON CELEBRATION
The Rule of Law and the American Dream
The 2026 Law Day theme is “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” The rule of law—the idea that no person is above the law—is what ensures the rights of the people to live their lives as freely as possible and to pursue their dreams. The ABA encourages all Americans to recognize Law Day on May 1, 2026, and to reflect on how the rule of law ensures all Americans have the ability to fulfill their dreams.
GUEST SPEAKER
Charlotte Alvarez, Executive Director
The Immigration Project
The Immigration Project
Charlotte joined the Immigration Project in September 2014. Charlotte worked with immigrants through a variety of volunteer organizations while earning a B.A. in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis. She participated in an after-school mentoring program for Hispanic children, tutored an African refugee in English to prepare her for her citizenship test, volunteered at naturalization clinics, and interned with Jobs with Justice where she helped plan political actions to push Congress for comprehensive immigration reform.
Charlotte saw a need for trustworthy representation in immigration cases and went to Harvard Law School to become an immigration attorney. While in law school Charlotte was a student attorney with the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau for two years where she litigated on behalf of individuals facing eviction and represented clients in social security disability and unemployment benefits appeals. She also interned with Asylum Access Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador and helped start a program with the Harvard Immigration Project that trained students to represent detained individuals in bond hearings and get them released from detention.
After law school Charlotte was the Legal Services Director at the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama for two years where she managed the Immigration & Access to Justice program and represented clients in naturalization, U visas, VAWA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and family-based immigration cases.
Charlotte saw a need for trustworthy representation in immigration cases and went to Harvard Law School to become an immigration attorney. While in law school Charlotte was a student attorney with the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau for two years where she litigated on behalf of individuals facing eviction and represented clients in social security disability and unemployment benefits appeals. She also interned with Asylum Access Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador and helped start a program with the Harvard Immigration Project that trained students to represent detained individuals in bond hearings and get them released from detention.
After law school Charlotte was the Legal Services Director at the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama for two years where she managed the Immigration & Access to Justice program and represented clients in naturalization, U visas, VAWA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and family-based immigration cases.
This years program will include guest speaker, Charlotte Alvarez, Lincoln Award Recipient 2026, Community Service Awards and much more!
The 2026 Law Day celebration will be held Wednesday, May 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 12:00 noon. Guests are welcome. The cost is $45 per person through April 20, then price increases to $55 per person beginning April 21. Registration will close on Wednesday, April 29.
Senior attorneys (those who continue to practice law with 50+ years of dedication) and new admittees (May 2025 to the present) may attend free of charge. Senior and newly admitted attorneys must register and have been sent an email invitation.*
The address for this luncheon is DoubleTree by Hilton, 10 Brickyard Drive in Bloomington.
The 2026 Law Day celebration will be held Wednesday, May 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 12:00 noon. Guests are welcome. The cost is $45 per person through April 20, then price increases to $55 per person beginning April 21. Registration will close on Wednesday, April 29.
Senior attorneys (those who continue to practice law with 50+ years of dedication) and new admittees (May 2025 to the present) may attend free of charge. Senior and newly admitted attorneys must register and have been sent an email invitation.*
The address for this luncheon is DoubleTree by Hilton, 10 Brickyard Drive in Bloomington.
*Senior and newly admitted attorneys have been sent an email invitation.
Please contact Mary Sellmyer if you should have questions.*
Please contact Mary Sellmyer if you should have questions.*
Cost is $45 per person through Monday, April 20.
Beginning Tuesday, April 21, price increases to $55 per person.
Tables of 10 seats are available, please see below for details.
Registration will close on Wednesday, April 29.
All attendees need to register to attend.
MENU
Chicken Teriyaki [Gluten Free]
Marinated & Grilled Chicken Breast on a Bed of Julienne Mixed Vegetable, Scented Basmati Rice, and Green Beans
Atlantic Salmon [Gluten Free]
Pan Seared Salmon with a Mediterranean Sals Fresca, Rice, and Green Beans
Grilled Vegetable Entree [Vegan & Gluten Free]
Marinated Seasonal Vegetables Tossed in Herbs & Spices Grilled Over an Open Flame
Served with Toasted Basmati Rice and a Zesty Bean Relish
Salata Caprese Fresco Salad
Fresh Ripe Tomatoes Layered with Mozzarella, Sliced Basil, Pickled Red Onion Wedges
All Meals Served with freshly Baked Rolls & Butter
Tea and Coffee
Dessert
Marinated & Grilled Chicken Breast on a Bed of Julienne Mixed Vegetable, Scented Basmati Rice, and Green Beans
Atlantic Salmon [Gluten Free]
Pan Seared Salmon with a Mediterranean Sals Fresca, Rice, and Green Beans
Grilled Vegetable Entree [Vegan & Gluten Free]
Marinated Seasonal Vegetables Tossed in Herbs & Spices Grilled Over an Open Flame
Served with Toasted Basmati Rice and a Zesty Bean Relish
Salata Caprese Fresco Salad
Fresh Ripe Tomatoes Layered with Mozzarella, Sliced Basil, Pickled Red Onion Wedges
All Meals Served with freshly Baked Rolls & Butter
Tea and Coffee
Dessert
11:30 a.m. Doors Open
Program 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Program 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton
10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington
10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington
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