More than 2,500 law faculty, deans, administrators, and scholars will gather in San Francisco from January 3-7, 2017 for the 111th AALS Annual Meeting. Under the theme of “Why Law Matters,” the meeting is an opportunity to connect and collaborate with colleagues, discuss critical and emerging legal issues, and attend programs that bring fresh perspectives to law and legal education. This year’s meeting will feature over 250 sessions with more than 800 moderators, speakers, and discussion leaders. In addition, attendees will be able to participate in more than 50 networking events and visit the AALS Exhibit Hall to explore publications, resources, and other products and services of interest.