Local and State Government Law Section Spring Forum 2026

Join the Local and State Government Law Section in Albany on May 8 for our annual Spring Forum. 

AGENDA

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Registration

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | CLE Panels

• Legislative Update
• Immigration Enforcement and Local Government Authority
• Artificial Intelligence and the Ethical Implications for Attorneys

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Reception

HOTEL AND PARKING INFORMATION

Hotel Accommodations

The following hotels are within walking distance of the Bar Center. If you require overnight accommodations, please contact these

suggested hotels for rates and availability.

Renaissance Albany Hotel | 144 State Street, Albany, NY | (518) 992-2500 

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown | 25 Chapel Street, Albany, NY | (518) 432-7000

Hilton Albany | 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY | (518) 462-6611 

Directions to the State Bar Center:

FROM THE SOUTH:

NYS Thruway to Exit 23,

I-787 North.

Exit at Route 20 West.

Take a: Right on Broadway.

Left on State St.

Right on Eagle St.

Left on Elk St.

FROM THE NORTH:

Adirondack Northway (I-87

South) to Exit 1.

Take I-90 East to I-787 South.

Exit Clinton Ave. (Route 9).

Take a: Left on So. Pearl St.

Right on State St.

Right on Eagle St.

Left on Elk St.

FROM THE EAST:

I-90 West to I-787 South.

Exit Clinton Avenue (Route 9)

Take a: Left on So. Pearl St.

Right on State St.

Right on Eagle St.

Left on Elk St.

FROM THE WEST:

NYS Thruway to Exit 24.

I-90 East to I-787 South.

Exit Clinton Avenue (Route 9).

Take a: Left on So. Pearl St.

Right on State St.

Right on Eagle St.

Left on Elk St.

PARKING

There is metered parking in front of the Bar Center for $0.25 per 12 minutes. Credit cards are accepted. If you are going to be at the Bar

Center for an extended period, you may also wish to park at the Hilton Albany, located on Lodge Street off of State Street. Parking at the

Hilton is $20.00 per day. If you park at the Hilton, walk up Pine Street, take a right on Eagle Street, and continue until you reach Elk Street.

Cross the street and you will see the State Bar Center in front of you.

For more information, call NYSBA (518) 463-3200.