Events

Legal Forum

May 3-5, 2026

Baltimore, MD

Overview

Schedule

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Sunday, May 3

9:30am - 12:00pm

Optional Offsite Networking Event

This is an optional event and is not included in your registration fee.

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Registration

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Breakouts & Roundtables

4:00pm - 4:15pm

Break

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Breakouts & Roundtables

5:15pm - 6:00pm

Rising Lawyers & Newcomers Reception

If this is your first Legal Forum - or you’re early in your career - this reception is for you. Join fellow first-time attendees and rising professionals for a relaxed, welcoming gathering designed to help you make meaningful connections from the start.

Meet members of the Legal Committee, expand your network, and build relationships with peers who are shaping the future of the industry.

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Opening Reception

Kick off the conference by reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new faces, and setting the tone for the days ahead. This lively gathering is open to all attendees and offers the perfect opportunity to network, unwind, and ease into the event in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Monday, May 4

7:00am - 8:00am

Breakfast

8:00am - 9:30am

General Session: ELFA Update & Legal Update, Part 1

Welcome Remarks
Brad Salyer, Chair, ELFA Legal Committee

Presentation of Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence, 2025

ELFA Update
Daryl Muller, COO & Corporate Secretary, ELFA

Legal Update, Part 1

9:30am - 9:45am

Break

9:45am - 10:45am

Breakout Sessions

10:45am - 11:00am

Break

11:00am - 12:00pm

Breakout Sessions

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Breakout Sessions

2:00pm - 2:15pm

Break

2:15pm - 3:15pm

Breakout Sessions & Roundtables

3:15pm - 3:30pm

Break

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Breakout Sessions & Roundtables

4:30pm - 4:45pm

Break

4:45pm - 5:45pm

General Session: It’s All Legal! Trivia Game

Led by Mr. Brian Kestenbaum, the "It's All Legal!" trivia game features a diverse range of questions with a playful connection to legal topics. Get ready for two engaging rounds of in-person competition alongside your ELFA Legal Forum companions. Prizes, along with the coveted bragging rights, await the top three participants. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Alcoholic refreshments will be available for all contestants during the game.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To participate in the game, please bring with you a PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE (e.g., your cell phone) to the session. We will be using the Kahoot! Platform to play.

5:45pm - 6:15pm

Women in Leasing Reception

Join us for an evening dedicated to connection, community, and shared experiences across the equipment finance legal community. This welcoming reception brings together women in leasing and the allies who support and champion their success.

6:15pm - 7:30pm

Hosted Reception

Open to all attendees.

Tuesday, May 5

7:00am - 8:00am

Breakfast

8:00am - 9:00am

General Session: Legal Update, Part 2

9:00am - 9:15am

Break

9:15am - 10:15am

Breakout Sessions

10:15am - 10:30am

Break

10:30am - 11:30am

Legal Forum

Sunday, May 3

Optional Offsite Networking Event

Registration

Breakouts & Roundtables

Break

Breakouts & Roundtables

Rising Lawyers & Newcomers Reception

Opening Reception

Monday, May 4

Breakfast

General Session: ELFA Update & Legal Update, Part 1

Break

Breakout Sessions

Break

Breakout Sessions

Lunch

Breakout Sessions

Break

Breakout Sessions & Roundtables

Break

Breakout Sessions & Roundtables

Break

General Session: It’s All Legal! Trivia Game

Women in Leasing Reception

Hosted Reception

Tuesday, May 5

Breakfast

General Session: Legal Update, Part 2

Break

Breakout Sessions

Break

General Session: Ethics Issues for Equipment Finance Lawyers

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