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Registration Now! 2026 Primerus™ Global Conference – October 1-3, 2026 – Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. – Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

 

The Past, The Legacy, and The Path Forward

We are very excited for you to join us in Boston to hear from experts and connect with friends new and old from around the world.
 


October 1-3, 2026

Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

138 St. James Ave., Boston, MA 02116

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2026 Global Conference - Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

 

Location & Travel Information

Boston Logan International Airport
(BOS)
Located 5-10 miles away depending on route if driving (average drive takes around 15-25 min depending on time of day)
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 
(MHT)
Located 53 miles northwest in Manchester, New Hampshire
Worcester Regional Airport 
(ORH)
Located 51 miles west of Boston in Worcester, Massachusetts

 


 

Registration Fees

$2,599 First Member
$2,449 First Member – Early Registration Discount
$2,399 International Member
$2,249 International Member – Early Registration Discount
$2,099 Second Member
$2,099 Young Lawyers
$2,099 First Time Attendee
$1,299 ACC & Global – Buy-One-Get-One Reduced Price
$859 Spouse/Guest

Register before August 1 to receive the $150 early registration discount for first members and international members!

Become a sponsor for the Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting, which immediately follows Global in Boston on October 4-7, and get a Buy-One-Get-One Reduced Price for the Global Conference registration!

 

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The hotel deadline is Friday, August 28.
(After August 28, Primerus can't guarantee hotel rate or availability.)

 


 

AGENDA

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Program Meeting Location: Oval Room

1:30 PM – 2:30 PMAPAC Panel
Force Majeure Provisions and Geo-political/AI and the Unraveling of the Billable Hour
All members welcome to attend
2:30 PM – 3:30 PMEMEA Panel
Wealth Management – Succession within the Law Firm
All members welcome to attend
3:30 PM – 4:30 PMLATAM Panel
Doing Business in Latin America: Creating Value for Global Members
All members welcome to attend
6:00 PM – 7:00 PMYoung Lawyers and Developing Partners Section Gathering (Pay on your own)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PMCocktail Reception and Hors d’oeuvres
Location: St. James Room
Thank you to Rudolph Friedmann LLP for their generous contribution toward this evening's cocktail reception!

Friday, October 2, 2026

Program Meeting Location: Oval Room

7:30 AM – 8:00 AMMember Breakfast
Location: Venetian Room
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMSpouse/Guest Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:30 AMThe Past, The Legacy, The Path Forward
Christian Stegmaier – Primerus (Ada, Michigan) 
8:30 AM – 8:50 AMWelcome and Member Introductions
8:50 AM – 9:50 AMROI and How to Manage Your Membership Better
9:50 AM – 10:50 AMLeadership and Development
10:50 AM – 11:00 AMBreak
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMRainmaking in the Age of AI – The Most Human Lawyer Wins
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMNetworking Luncheon
Location: Venetian Room
1:30 PM – 4:30 PMCommunity Service: Volunteering with Haley House at Thornton Street Farm                                                                 
2:00 PM – 4:30 PMVotes for Women History Tour of Back Bay
5:30 PM – 6:30 PMWomen Lawyers Section Gathering (Pay on your own)
6:30 PM – 9:30 PMCocktail Reception and Dinner
Location: Venetian Room

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Program Meeting Location: Oval Room

7:30 AM – 8:30 AMMember Breakfast
Location: Venetian Room
8:30 AM – 9:30 AMTechnology Competence & AI in Legal Practice
Filevine (Salt Lake City, UT)
9:30 AM – 9:45 AMBreak
9:45 AM – 11:00 AMRound Table Discussions
11:00 AM – 11:15 AMBreak
11:15 AM – 12:15 PMRisk Management in Law Firms – The Importance of Keeping Up with Change; the Risks of Getting Left Behind
12:15 PM – 1:15 PMLunch on Your Own
1:20 PM – 4:30 PMLobstering Tour
(Boxed lunch included)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PMDuck Boat Outing
2:00 PM – 5:00 PMAll My Sons at The Lyric Stage Company of Boston
6:00 PM – 9:00 PMCocktail Reception and Dinner at The Banks Seafood and Steak
406 Stuart St. – 3-minute walk from hotel

Click Here for Printable Agenda

 


 

Leisure Activities

 

Votes for Women History Tour of Back Bay

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Friday, October 2
2:00 PM departure/4:30 PM return
Capacity: 20
$60 per person

Boston’s leading role in the American fight for women’s suffrage is found on the tree-lined streets of its elegant Back Bay neighborhood. This masterpiece of Victorian-era architecture is best experienced on foot, in a small group, with a local guide! The 2.5-hour tour travels from Boston Common into historic Back Bay, visiting must-see landmarks such as the Public Garden, Newbury Street, and iconic Copley Square.

The walking tour delves deeply into the years 1870 to 1920, tumultuous decades culminating in women earning the right to vote in the United States. Walk in the footsteps of prolific activists and financiers, visiting the political battleground for pro- and anti-suffrage groups.

With a captivating storytelling approach, your guide provides the perfect introduction to Boston's role in the advancement of women’s rights. As we travel past key landmarks and historic homes, your guide shares captivating stories of the Bostonians who assembled the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

Lobstering Tour

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Saturday, October 3
1:20 PM departure/4:30 PM return
Capacity: 12
$195 per person

Experience Boston Harbor on this interactive, hands-on boating adventure. Step aboard for a two-hour excursion where guests will learn about the fascinating world of lobster fishing while actively participating in hauling real lobster traps from the harbor waters.

This immersive experience offers a unique blend of education, history, and adventure, including:

  • Hands-on lobster trapping and hauling alongside experienced crew members
  • A wealth of information about the lobster industry and the daily life of local lobstermen
  • Insights into lobster biology, behavior, and the lifecycle of one of New England’s most iconic seafood species
  • Opportunities to observe and handle lobsters up close while learning how traps are baited, set, and retrieved
  • Scenic views of Boston Harbor from the water

Group transportation provided and boxed lunch included.

Duck Boat Outing

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Saturday, October 3
2:00 PM departure/3:30 PM return
Capacity: 30
$55 per person

Boston Duck Tours is ready to give you the ride of your life!  First, you’ll be greeted by one of our legendary ConDUCKtors at one of our departure locations.  Then, after boarding one of our newly built amphibious vehicles, you’ll cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts.  And, as the best of Boston unfolds before your eyes, your ConDUCKtors will be giving you lots of little known facts and interesting insights on our unique and wonderful city.  Then, just when you think you’ve seen it all, your DUCK will SPLASH right into the Charles River for a breathtaking waterside view of Boston and Cambridge.

Group will walk from the hotel to the departure point at the Prudential Center. 

All My Sons at The Lyric Stage Company of Boston

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Saturday, October 3
2:00 PM departure/5:00 PM return
Capacity: 10
$65 per person

Enjoy an intimate theatre experience at Boston’s oldest professional theatre with a performance of All My Sons. The theatre is located just around the corner from the hotel and directly across the street from the closing dinner venue.

Play Summary: Summer 1947. Joe Keller, a self-made businessman and respected pillar of the community, lives with his wife Kate in an idyllic neighborhood. It’s a good life even though their younger son, Larry, is still missing after the war. When their oldest son Chris announces his intention to marry Larry’s childhood sweetheart, deeply buried truths find their way to the surface, forcing the Keller’s – and their entire community – to reckon with themselves. Inspired by a true story, Arthur Miller’s classic drama explores how decisions result in untold consequences.

Fitness Center at Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

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Rooftop Patio at Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

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Other Local Activities

 

2026 Global Conference - Local Activities - Boston Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail: 2.5-mile-long, historic path
2026 Global Conference - Local Activities - Salem Heritage Trail
Salem Heritage Trail
(30 minutes north of Boston)

 


 

Sponsor

Special thank you to our Corporate Sponsor

And a special thank you to Rudolph Friedmann LLP for their generous contribution toward Thursday evening's cocktail reception!

 

REGISTER TODAY!

The hotel deadline is Friday, August 28.
(After August 28, Primerus can't guarantee hotel rate or availability.)

 

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If traveling from abroad, be sure to check that your passport is up to date.

 

Questions?

Contact Katie Bundyra at kbundyra@primerus.com or at +1 800.968.2211 or +1 616.454.9939

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