AALL 2026: Focusing On The Aloha

By Stephen Embry on July 16, 2026

On of my favorite legal tech conferences is put on by American Association of Law Libraries and kicks off Saturday in Cleveland. This year’s theme focuses on leading with Aloha: leading with empathy, collaboration, and integrity in challenging world. There’s plenty of Aloha type sessions and lots of practical content as well. Here’s my take for Above the Law going in. #AALL26

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