Join your colleagues in Washington, D.C. for an in-depth look into preservation law, highlighting the most recent and influential developments while providing you with the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate and champion key preservation issues.

Make connections!

This is your chance to network with your peers, making connections to support your work throughout the year. Breaks, lunches, and an evening reception are the perfect opportunity to build these strong relationships and networks.

We’ll also be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Betsy Merritt, Deputy General Counsel, at the National Trust during the conference and reception. Betsy’s continuing career achievements have greatly impacted the field of preservation, and we’re excited for more to come.

Professional development!

The National Preservation Law Conference 2024 allows you to enhance your leadership skills to more effectively save the places that matter in your community. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits will be available.

The conference is a program of Preservation Leadership Forum and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).

Stay tuned for more details about the agenda, speakers, and registration going live in early June. Sign up to receive updates when this information is available.

Registration Rates

Registration will go live in June.

• $250 Discounted Rate: For Preservation Leadership Forum, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and D.C. Bar members. Including government employees and students.
• $495 Standard Rate
• $250 Online Rate

In person rate includes coffee and snack breaks, lunch, and an evening reception.

Join Forum for member discounts! Forum members receive discounts on trainings and conferences. Take advantage of the significant discounts for PastForward and the National Preservation Law Conference. Membership starts at $195.

Plan Your Trip to DC

• D.C. Bar Association (901 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001) is within walking distance from the Union Station Metro Station on the Red Line and near several bus lines, as well as the DC Circulator.
• Union Station is also the hub for Amtrak and Marc trains.
• Capital Bikeshare is metro DC's bikeshare service. There are several stations within walking distance of the event space.
• From DCA - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
  • Taxi: Approximately $20-$25.
  • Metro: Take the Blue Line Metro in the direction of Largo to Metro Center. Change to the Red Line in the direction of Glenmont. Take the Red Line to the Union Station Metro Station.
• From IAD - Washington Dulles International Airport
  • Taxi: Approximately $50-$65
  • Metro: Take the Silver Line Metro in the direction of Largo to Metro Center. Change to the Red Line in the direction of Glenmont. Take the Red Line to the Union Station Metro Station.
• From BWI - Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
  • Taxi: Approximately $75 – $100