University Foundation Legal Counsel Group Meeting
April 15–17, 2026
Madison, WI
Reserve your spot.
This program, small by design, brings together 25–30 attorneys who serve as in-house legal staff for public university foundations, other senior foundation staff responsible for managing legal and compliance issues, and external counsel who fulfill the role of general counsel for university foundations. A list of foundations represented at recent conferences appears below. The program is planned by members of the Foundation Legal Counsel Group.
AGB is providing logistical support for the 2026 program.
The registration fee is $555.00 per registrant. Register Here
The meeting will take place at The Edgewater Hotel at 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI, 53703.
The deadline to book a room is Wednesday, March 16th to receive the discounted hotel rate of $209 per night (exclusive of taxes). Book here to register online or call 608-535-8200 and ask to make a reservation under the group Foundation Counsel Meeting, or mention the group block code: CAGB041526.
Contact David Bass at dbass@AGB.org if you have questions about the program.
Tentative Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, April 15–Friday, April 17, 2026
The Edgewater Hotel, Madison, WI
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
1:00–3:00 PM Opening and Roundtable discussion (welcome to new attendees, introductions, current challenges)
3:30–3:45 PM Break
3:45–5:00 PM Session 1
5:00 PM Cocktail Reception & Dinner
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
7:15-8:30 AM Breakfast available
8:30–9:30 AM Session 2
9:30-10:30 AM Session 3
10:30–10:45 AM Break
10:45–Noon Session 4: Roundtable discussion
1:15–1:30 PM Break
1:30–2:30 PM Session 5
2:30–3:30 PM Session 6
3:30 PM Adjourn for the day
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
7:15–8:30 AM Breakfast Available
8:30–9:45 AM Session 7
9:45–10:00 AM Break
10:00–11:15 AM Session 8: Roundtable discussion
11:15–11:30 AM Closing (next year’s meeting and planning committee)
11:30 AM CT Conference adjourns
Prior Year Attendees
Clemson University Foundation
Colorado State University Foundation
Indiana University Foundation
Iowa State University Foundation
North Dakota State University Foundation
Oklahoma State University Foundation
Texas A&M Foundation
Texas Tech University System
University of Arizona Foundation
University of Central Florida Foundation
University of Colorado Foundation
University of Connecticut Foundation
University of Florida Foundation
University of Illinois Foundation
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
University of Massachusetts Foundation
University of Minnesota Foundation
University of Nebraska Foundation
University of Oklahoma Foundation
University of Wisconsin Foundation
University System of Maryland Foundation
Virginia Tech Foundation