2026 Annual Retreat

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BWL 2026 ANNUAL RETREAT

Dates: Friday, July 10, 2026 - Sunday, July 12, 2026

Location: La Quinta Resort & Club | 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, California 92253

Download Retreat Information: BWL-2026-Retreat-Web.pdf

REGISTRATION FEES:

Non-Member Attorneys: $290 (price includes 4% credit card surcharge)

BWL Members:

Attorneys/Judges: $260 (price includes 4% credit card surcharge)
Lifetime Members: $250 (price includes 4% credit card surcharge)
Law Students: $180 (price includes 4% credit card surcharge)

Guests (of a BWL member registered for the retreat): $234 (price includes 4% credit card surcharge) Guest registrations must be purchased with the BWL member registration.

Registration includes: welcome bag (BWL members only), Friday welcome reception, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday member activity, Saturday dinner, Sunday sound bath and meditation (limit 12, first come, first served, separate ticket and nominal fee required), Sunday brunch, and access to the Hospitality Suite on Friday and Saturday evening.

2026 BWL SWAG

BWL T-Shirt (V-Neck $27.50 | Cropped $33.00)

We're offering two styles of a soft jersey T-Shirt, featuring general BWL branding (i.e., not retreat specific, so you can wear it anywhere!).
To purchase, select the BWL T-Shirt ticket option of your choosing (Cropped or V-Neck) and complete the payment form associated with your registration, then use this link to select your size. Orders close on June 11, 2026 (to allow time for delivery and distribution at the retreat). This limited edition T-Shirt is only available here! We will not order surplus T-Shirts, and can only fill ordered made using this platform.

BWL Baseball Cap ($27.50)

Protect yourself from harsh UV Rays in style with the 2026 BWL baseball cap. In simple black cotton with BWL prominently embroidered in the front, the cap is perfect for all your casual outdoor adventures and when you just want/need a hat.
To purchase, select the BWL baseball ticket option and complete the payment associated with your registration, then use this link to select your size (youth or adult). Orders close on June 11, 2026 (to allow time for delivery and distribution at the retreat). This limited edition cap is only available here! We will not order surplus caps for sale at the retreat, and can only fill ordered made using this platform.

SPONSOR A LAW STUDENT'S ATTENDANCE

To contribute to or sponsor attendance of a local law student, please visit this donation page and select an amount of your choosing.

ROOM BLOCK RESERVATION DETAILS ARE PROVIDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL

For more information contact President-Elect, Alisha Burgin at pres-elect@blackwomenlawyersla.org.

For hotel-related questions including room reservations, travel, or dining at the hotel, please contact the hotel directly at group_reservation@laquintaresort.com.

2026 Annual Retreat

July 10 - 12, 2026
49-499 Eisenhower Drive
La Quinta, California
United States
92253

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