2026 CBA Annual Conference

and General Assembly


September 24-26, 2026


Dallas, Texas

Conference Registration Options

Registrations before August 25th include a $100 early bird discount.

Best deal! Membership and Conference Combo

Join the CBA or renew your membership for only $75 with conference registration.

$550 ($650 after August 25th)

CBA Members

$475

$575 after August 25th

Local Affiliate Members

$475 

$575 after August 25th

Get the discount code from your local chapter.

Non-members

$ 625

$725 after August 25th

Clergy, Religious, or seminarians

$ 350

One day of conference

$ 325


Student / Law Clerk Registration

$ 175


Hotel Accommodations

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The CBA group rate is $249 per night.

The room block is open until September 3


 Book at Marriott Downtown

Located at 650 N. Pearl Street, Dallas, TX 75201.


The room block at the Hall Arts Hotel is full.

For those with existing reservations, the Hall Arts Hotel can be contacted at +1-214-953-1717.

Located at 1717 Leonard Street, Dallas, TX 75201.

Red Mass and Banquet

Red Mass

The Red Mass will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 

The Red Mass is open to the public. Members of the legal profession are encouraged to attend.


Banquet

A dinner banquet will be held immediately following the Red Mass at the J.W. Marriott Dallas Arts District, 800 North Harwood Street in Dallas. 

Those wishing to attend only the Red Mass dinner banquet may register through the website of the St. Thomas More Society of Dallas.

Celebrant

The Most Reverend Edward Burns

Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas

Homilist

The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki

Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

FAQ

Where is the conference being held?

Update! The conference will be held at the law firm of Jackson Walker, 2323 Ross Ave., Suite 600, Dallas, Texas 75201.

I will be driving to the conference. Where can I park?
  • For those staying overnight at the Hall Arts Hotel

    According to its website, the Hall Arts Hotel is a valet-only property. Overnight valet parking is $45 USD. Daytime valet parking is $20 USD for up to 4 hours and $25 USD for 4 to 8 hours.

    Self-parking is available for $25 per day using the Hall Arts Parking Garage, which serves the entire Hall Arts District including the hotel and the KPMG Plaza where Jackson Walker is located. Full details can be found on this website. A map of the area can be seen here. The main entrance is on Ross Avenue between Leonard and Crockett Streets.

  • For those staying overnight at the Dallas Marriott Downtown Hotel

    According to its website, the Dallas Marriott Downtown Hotel has on-site valet parking for $57.00 per day. The self-parking daily rate is $37 per day.

  • For those just visiting for the day

    As detailed above, self-parking for the KPMG Plaza where Jackson Walker is located is available using the Hall Arts Parking Garage.

    Visitor parking is on the P3 (3rd) floor against the red wall. If all those spots are taken, you can park in any level and/or space that is not Reserved. Take the garage elevator to the Lobby floor, then transfer to the building’s main lobby elevators. Directional signs will help guide you.

    The daily parking fee is $10 when validated at the conference registration desk.

I am interested in sponsoring the conference or having an exhibit at the conference. Where can I find information about these opportunities?

Opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors are described on the conference sponsor web page.

Will I receive continuing legal education (CLE) credits for the conference?

Five of the nine sessions of the conference have been approved for Continuing Legal Education credits in the following states:

• 5 credit hours: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia

• 6 credit hours: Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, West Virginia and Wisconsin

We are also applying in these other states in which accreditation is pending: Colorado, Idaho, and Washington. Additionally, California, New York, and New Jersey attorneys may apply for credit for an out-of-state course of an approved jurisdiction.

The CBA provides supporting documentation to assist attorneys licensed in other states with self-reporting in their jurisdictions. Requests for assistance obtaining CLE credit approval may be sent to info@catholicbar.org.

What is included in the conference registration?

Standard registrations include attendance for two days of the conference, with breakfast and lunch on those days, as well as a reservation for the Red Mass dinner banquet. One-day passes and student registrations do not include reservations for the Red Mass dinner banquet.

What is the dress code for the conference?

Typically, conference attendees observe business attire on Friday and business casual on Saturday.

What is the dress code for the Red Mass and dinner banquet?

Business or cocktail attire.

What happens if I have to cancel my registration?

The conference registration is 100% refundable through September 3, 2026.

After September 3, 2026, a cancellation fee of $50 will be deducted from any refund issued.

After September 20, 2026, no refunds are given.

You should arrange and manage your hotel reservation separately. Please consult your hotel reservation confirmation for details on the hotel's cancellation policy.

When and where is the Red Mass?

The Red Mass will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, located at 2215 Ross Avenue in Dallas. The Red Mass is open to the public. Members of the legal profession are encouraged to attend.

May I attend the Red Mass dinner banquet without attending the conference?

Yes. Those wishing to attend only the Red Mass dinner banquet may register through the website of the St. Thomas More Society of Dallas.

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