2026 SALT Teaching Conference & Junior Faculty Development Workshop
Let Freedom Ring: The 2026 SALT Teaching Conference explores how we can amplify the “ring of freedom” across three vital spheres: In Classrooms, In Courts, and In Communities.
October 22–24, 2026
University of Washington School of Law
Let Freedom Ring
As we mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the call to “Let Freedom Ring” is not merely a commemoration of the past, but an urgent mandate for the future of legal education. In 2026, the architecture of our democracy faces unprecedented scrutiny, and the role of the law teacher has never been more pivotal. From the front lines of our classrooms to the high stakes of our courtrooms and the grassroots of our communities, the struggle to define and defend true freedom continues.
We find ourselves at a critical juncture where academic inquiry is often met with opposition, and the fundamental right to teach and learn truthfully is under fire. The erosion of precedent in our courts and the widening gaps in our communities demand a legal academy that does more than observe—it must empower. We are called to prepare a new generation of advocates who can navigate a landscape where voting rights, bodily autonomy, and equal protection are being fundamentally reshaped.
The 2026 SALT Teaching Conference invites us to examine how we can amplify the “ring of freedom” across three vital spheres:
In Classrooms
Protecting academic freedom and fostering inclusive environments where critical race theory, gender justice, and systemic reform are taught with courage.
In Courts
Analyzing the shifting judicial tides and developing strategies to protect the vulnerable through innovative litigation and scholarship.
In Communities
Bridging the gap between the ivory tower and the streets, ensuring that legal education serves the pursuit of liberation for all.
In the spirit of the activists and legal pioneers who transformed the meaning of liberty over the last two and a half centuries, we refuse to stay silent. We gather to sharpen our tools, renew our collective resolve, and ensure that the promise of freedom is felt in every corner of our society.
The Host City
Seattle offers a vibrant academic and cultural environment, with easy access to the University of Washington School of Law, the city’s waterfront, and its iconic skyline.
Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle University District
Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle University District, 4501 12th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105. Event Rate: 179.00 USD. Deadline: 9/22/26.
Booking links are sent via email after registration.
Junior Faculty Development Workshop Schedule
Thursday, October 22, 2026 – Schedule details coming soon.
For More Information
For questions about registration, fees, or the conference, please contact info@saltlaw.org.