2025 Annual Legal Conference
Thank you to the Legal Conference Planning Committee for your time and efforts! Also, thank you to our event sponsors!
The Southwest Association of Bank Counsel (SWABC) invites you to the 2025 Annual Legal Conference, taking place October 9–10 at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
This premier event brings together bank counsel, compliance officers, and legal experts to discuss the most pressing legal and regulatory challenges in banking. Attendees will benefit from:
- Expert-Led Sessions: Gain insights into current legal issues affecting the banking industry.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry leaders.
- Continuing Education: Earn MCLE and CPE credits to maintain your professional standing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and expand your professional network. Early bird pricing ends June 30th 2025 at 5pm.
Extend Your Stay: Add-On Excursion to the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Make the most of your trip by joining us at the world-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Saturday, October 11th. This unforgettable experience offers attendees a chance to witness hundreds of vibrant hot air balloons and the New Mexico sky, creating a breathtaking spectacle like no other. Whether you’re a returning Fiesta fan or experiencing it for the first time, this optional excursion is the perfect way to wrap up your conference week.
Spots are limited (maximum 2 per legal conference registrant)—reserve early to secure your place! Guest pricing is available for the conference as well as excursion. The deadline to register for the excursion is August 12th, 2025.
When
Where
El Dorado Hotel and Spa
309 W San Francisco St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
7:15 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. MST
7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. MST
Member pricing: $625.00
Non-member pricing: $825.00
Make the most of your trip by joining us at the world-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Saturday, October 11th. This unforgettable experience offers attendees a chance to witness hundreds of vibrant hot air balloons and the New Mexico sky, creating a breathtaking spectacle like no other. Whether you’re a returning Fiesta fan or experiencing it for the first time, this optional excursion is the perfect way to wrap up your conference week.
Spots are limited (maximum 2 per legal conference registrant)—reserve early to secure your place! Guest pricing is available for the conference as well as excursion. The deadline to register for the excursion is August 12th, 2025.
You have the choice between attending the morning lift off, the night light, or both (for an increased cost). A bus will pick up our group at the hotel in Santa Fe (El Dorado Hotel and Spa) at 3:30 AM (morning session) and 1:00 PM (evening session) to go to Albuquerque.
Light refreshments such as coffee, hot chocolate, tea, lemonade, donuts, and cookies will be served in the hospitality tent. Additional food and beverage may be purchased by attendees at the event.
If you have any questions or would like to change your reservation, please contact swabc@texasbankers.com.
(the first 48 registrants for “Conference Registration + 2025 Balloon Fiesta and Guest Conference Registration + 2025 Balloon Fiesta” guaranteed the above pricing. Any registrant above 48 will be added to a waitlist. If/when the waitlist has reached an appropriate number, waitlist registrants will be confirmed. The above price is not guaranteed for these registrants, as the price is dependent on numbers.)
All Day Ticket(Morning & Evening sessions)- $150
Morning or Evening Session- $132
Fee includes program, receptions and all listed meals. Full registration fees will be refunded if written notice is received no later than August 30,2025. There is no refund after this date. Written notice is required for all cancellations or substitutions. Email requests to swabc@texasbankers.com. Substitutions are permitted without added cost or penalty.
This year’s event will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the El Dorado Hotel and Spa.
309 W San Francisco St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Special Room Rate: $289/night
Cutoff Date: September 15, 2025
Group Code: 345H3456H
Recommended attire for the event is business casual and casual for the reception.
This conference will be submitted for Texas MCLE and CPE approval. If you would like another state’s MCLE course approval, please email swabc@texasbankers.com. The breakdown of credits and bar course information will be available closer to the event. Attendees are required to SELF-SUBMIT following the conference.