Competition & AwardEvent
2026 ABA TECHSHOW 10th Startup Alley and Pitch Competition
Apply by Dec 26, 2025
About
The 2026 ABA TECHSHOW 10th Startup Alley and Pitch Competition invites legal tech startups established for no more than five years to showcase their innovative products and services aimed at legal professionals, offering a unique platform for exposure, networking, and potential funding, with finalists receiving discounted exhibition space and the chance to win significant prizes, including advertising credits and a free booth at the next year's event.
Benefits
- 15 finalists will exhibit at the ABA TECHSHOW Startup Alley at a discounted rate
- Standard booth setup provided, no need for self-supplied equipment
- Participation costs significantly lower than regular booth fees
- 15 finalists receive one year of free Premium legal tech directory listing
- Champion receives a free 10x10 booth at the 2027 TECHSHOW
- $5,000 ABA legal practice media advertising credit
- Founders featured in a company profile on LawSites blog
Eligibility Criteria
- Company must be established for no more than five years
- Product or service must primarily target lawyers or legal professionals
- Company must demonstrate business progress through users, revenue, or funding
- Cannot be a previous finalist in any Startup Alley
- Product or service must be innovative and address unmet market needs
Target Region
Global
Target Sector
Legal Technology
American Bar Association, ABA TECHSHOW Committee