ABA Business Law Annual Meeting Convenes in Atlanta

The 2026 gathering will feature panels on the future of physical currency and AI in consumer finance.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:00am

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The American Bar Association's Business Law Section is holding its annual meeting in Atlanta on April 16, 2026, offering several interactive programs led by industry experts. Panels will examine the legal implications of a cashless society, the progress in implementing stablecoin regulations, and AI issues in consumer financial services.

Why it matters

The ABA Business Law Annual Meeting is a key event for legal professionals working in corporate, financial, and regulatory fields. The topics being discussed reflect major trends and challenges facing the business world, from the decline of physical currency to the rise of fintech and AI.

The details

The meeting will feature several high-profile panels. Financial services lawyer Kerri Webb will lead a discussion on the legal implications of a society moving away from physical cash. Bank regulatory partner Matt Bisanz will assess the progress in implementing the GENIUS Act, which aims to regulate payment stablecoins. Consumer regulatory partner Eric Mitzenmacher will facilitate a roundtable on AI-related issues in consumer financial products and services.

  • The ABA Business Law Annual Meeting will take place on April 16, 2026.
  • The event will offer several interactive programs throughout the day.

The players

Kerri Webb

A financial services lawyer who will lead a panel on the legal implications of a cashless society.

Matt Bisanz

A bank regulatory partner who will lead a panel on the progress in implementing stablecoin regulations.

Eric Mitzenmacher

A consumer regulatory partner who will facilitate a roundtable on AI issues in consumer financial services.

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What they’re saying

“The topics being discussed at this year's ABA Business Law Annual Meeting reflect the major technological and regulatory shifts impacting the financial services industry.”

— Kerri Webb, Financial Services Lawyer

What’s next

Interested parties can visit the event website to register for the ABA Business Law Annual Meeting.

The takeaway

The 2026 ABA Business Law Annual Meeting will bring together legal experts to discuss the evolving landscape of financial services, from the decline of physical currency to the rise of fintech and AI. These discussions will provide valuable insights for businesses and policymakers navigating the changing regulatory environment.