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The Dad, Esq. Virtual Summit is a two-day online event designed for Lawyer Dads and allies. Our theme this year is Better Lawyers, Better Dads. The Summit features keynote speakers, panels, and interactive sessions on fatherhood, mental health, law practice, business development, and personal growth.
January 14–15, 2026. Each day will have four sessions between 11am and 2pm ET.
The Dad, Esq. Virtual Summit is for:
Whether you’re a parent, a future parent, or simply someone who wants to champion a healthier legal culture, you’ll leave with actionable strategies and a stronger network.
Early Bird registration opened October 14, 2025, and closes December 14, 20225. You can register through January 14, 2026, when we kick off the Summit. Visit the Registration Page for the registration link.
You can purchase a one-day pass or a discounted two-day bundle.
Every registration—whether you choose a one-day pass or the two-day bundle—comes with:
The Dad, Esq. online community is—and will remain—free to join because we believe every Lawyer Dad deserves a welcoming space for connection and support.
Your registration fee—and the generosity of our sponsors—directly fuels the Dad, Esq. mission. The Virtual Summit requires professional speakers, streaming technology, and event coordination, but it also underwrites the year-round costs of keeping the Dad, Esq. online community free and thriving.
Every ticket and sponsorship helps cover platform fees, ongoing programming, and new initiatives so Lawyer Dads everywhere can continue to connect, learn, and grow without a paywall.
Yes. Law firms or organizations registering 5+ attendees can receive a group rate. Contact info@dadesq.com for details.
Dad, Esq. is hosted on the Mighty Networks platform. Attendees will have online access to the Virtual Summit meetings (hosted on Zoom) and materials on the platform.
Yes. Registered attendees receive access to recordings for 60 days after the Summit.
A device with internet access and Zoom installed. A webcam/mic is optional but encouraged for interactive sessions. Join from your office, home, or wherever you have a strong internet connection.
Expect sessions on time management, finances, marriage and relationships, conscious spending, mental health, legal writing, and more. Check out the Agenda for more information. The agenda and speakers are subject to change without notice.
No CLE credit will be offered for this inaugural Summit. We are hopeful we can provide CLE credit for future lunch and learns, special events, and next year's Summit.
Absolutely. Most presentations will include live Q&A and chat.
Yes. There's a chat feature in the platform to connect with other Summit attendees.
Yes. We offer sponsorship tiers from $500 to $5,000 with benefits such as logo placement, shout-outs, summit access passes, and session sponsorships. Check out the Sponsorship page for more information.
We'll post a Call for Speakers for our 2027 Summit in Summer 2026. We also have lunch and learns and special events throughout the year. If you're interested in presenting, send an email to info@dadesq.com.
Full refunds (less the costs of the Summit T-shirt and shipping) are available until January 7, 2026. After that, registrations are transferable but non-refundable.
If you're a Lawyer Dad, the best way to stay updated is to join the Dad, Esq. community at DadEsq.mn.co. If you're not a Lawyer Dad, you can follow Dad, Esq. on LinkedIn for announcements or add yourself to our mailing list on the Home page.