Law Day 2026
The Rule of Law and the American Dream
Law Day Chair Michael Flowers discusses the 2026 Law Day theme with a distinguished panel.
What is Law Day?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day in 1958 to mark the nation’s commitment to the rule of law as a contrast to communist tyranny. In 1961, Congress issued a joint resolution making May 1st the official annual observance.
The 2026 Law Day theme is “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” The rule of law —the idea that no person is above the law — is what ensures the rights of the people to live their lives as freely as possible and to pursue their dreams. The American Bar Association (ABA) encourages all Americans to recognize Law Day on May 1, 2026, and to reflect on how the rule of law ensures all Americans can fulfill their dreams.
The Rule of Law and
The American Dream
Please plan to join the event and/or sponsor a table for your firm, honorees, or our law students.
Law Day Luncheon
Our Annual Utah Celebration Featuring CLE Program, Awards & Luncheon
Awards featured at the 2026 event include Young Lawyer of the Year, Law Firm of the Year, Pro Bono Publico awards to practitioners and firms, as well as the Liberty Bell Award.
CLE Panel to Include
Memory Game
Match the Law: Rights & Responsibilities
Flip two cards at a time.
Match a legal concept with its symbol or example.
If they match, keep the pair.
If not, flip them back and try again.
Match all 12 pairs to win!
Ready to run for justice on May 16?
The Law Day Run in Salt Lake City is our annual 5K run that raises awareness and funds for civil legal aid. Law Day is an annual event sponsored by the American Bar Association (ABA) on May 1st. Our 5k is a chance to kick off the celebration of the law and our legal partners.
We believe that everyone should have access to legal representation, regardless of their financial status. This race raises funds that will be used to provide free and low-cost civil legal aid services to help vulnerable people protect their rights, access essential services, and live with dignity.
WHERE: S.J. Quinney College of Law (University of Utah)
TIME: Start at 8:00 AM
REGISTER: https://andjusticeforall.redpodium.com/26LDR
Please contact Staci Duke (staci@andjusticeforall.org) if you have questions or need help.
All proceeds will go to support free and low-cost civil legal aid programs in Utah.