Be Part of the Conell Class of 2026
Held every year on the Saturday of AALL's Annual Meeting & Conference, the Conference of Newer Law Librarians' (CONELL) overall goal is to introduce attendees to the Association, leadership, and one another. At a deeper level, CONELL promotes community, volunteerism, networking, and enthusiasm for both AALL and the legal information profession. Join this year’s CONELL class of 2026!
*CONELL is for AALL members only. You must be registered for the full conference or for a Saturday Single-Day registration.
Attendees who are arriving on Friday, July 10, are invited to attend "Dutch treat dinners"—a great way to meet one another and members of the CONELL Committee.
For questions about CONELL, contact a member of the Conference of Newer Law Librarians Committee.
The Conference of Newer Law Librarians (CONELL) is AALL's orientation to welcome newer members, introduce them to AALL, and facilitate networking with peers. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from representatives of AALL and some of our special groups to learn firsthand how to get involved and maximize the benefits of membership.
WHAT PAST ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY
“Being able to quickly meet so many people made conversations feel easy and natural. The brief interactions eliminated awkward pauses and left me feeling like I had plenty to talk about with a wide range of colleagues.”
— 2025 CONELL Attendee“Although I’ve been a librarian for decades, I’m new to law librarianship. CONELL provided an excellent introduction to the profession and the opportunity to connect with both established leaders and new law librarians—all in one day.”
— 2025 CONELL Attendee