2026

Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Austin Oct 29-30, 2026 Austin Marriott South $645 Individual | $745 after Oct 15 $580 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $670 after Oct 15 $515 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $600 after Oct 15

Live Webcast Oct 29-30, 2026 $745 Individual $670 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) $600 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) $100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

Overview

For 50 years, this premier conference has brought together practitioners at every stage of their careers to learn from nationally recognized immigration law experts, exchange ideas, and navigate an ever‑changing legal and political landscape. This anniversary year is both a celebration of our legacy and a look ahead to the future of immigration practice.

The two-day program delivers:

In‑depth discussions on today’s most pressing immigration issues
Practical tools, strategies, and guidance for key decision points
Insights designed to strengthen advocacy while protecting you and your practice

Join us as we honor 50 years of impact and gain fresh perspectives to help you continue delivering outstanding representation to your clients.

Planning Committee

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez—Co-Chair

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Jacqueline L. Watson—Co-Chair

Posada & Watson, PLLC
Austin, TX

Simon M. Azar-Farr

Simon Azar-Farr & Associates
San Antonio, TX

Kathleen Campbell Walker

Dickinson Wright PLLC
El Paso, TX

Nicolas Chavez

Chavez & Valko, LLP
Fort Worth, TX

Amelia Ruiz Fischer

Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law
Nacogdoches, TX

Richard S. Fischer

Fischer & Fischer, Attorneys at Law
Nacogdoches, TX

Jodi M. Goodwin

Law Office of Jodi Goodwin
Harlingen, TX

Richard A. Gump Jr.

Truett, Gump & Gavin Law Group
Dallas, TX

Mona Gupta

Gupta & Wiora, P.C.
Addison, TX

Irene G. Mugambi

Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi P.C.
Dallas, TX

Maggie M. Murphy

Attorney at Law
Austin, TX

Paul Parsons

Paul Parsons, PC
Austin, TX

George Rodriguez

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Erica B. Schommer

St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio, TX

Peter D. Williamson

Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Houston, TX

Edna Yang

American Gateways
Austin, TX

Key Dates

Austin – Oct 29-30, 2026 – Austin Marriott South

Live Webcast – Oct 29-30, 2026

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $645.00 Regular pricing: Oct 15, 2026
$745.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $580.00 Regular pricing: Oct 15, 2026
$670.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $515.00 Regular pricing: Oct 15, 2026
$600.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Oct 23, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Oct 26, 2026

Individual
$745.00

Group (5 registrants minimum)
$670.00

Group (10 registrants minimum)
$600.00

Add-on (in-person registration required)
$100.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Oct 23, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Oct 26, 2026

Venue

Austin Marriott South

4415 S Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78744-1802
512-441-7900
Map

Parking Information

Complimentary Garage and ground level parking.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

Gateway Medical

Gateway Medical
gatewayimmigration.com

Gateway Medical is dedicated to making the immigration medical exam process quick, affordable, and convenient. The organization opened its first clinic in 2019 has since expanded to multiple satellite locations across South Florida which have cumulatively conducted over 10,000 examinations. In response to increased immigration enforcement activity, Gateway Medical has extended its impact by offering its services at detention centers across the United States.