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Call for Proposals

Sessions, Panels, Papers for ACA/PCA National Conference in Atlanta – April 8-11, 2026

We invite papers and presentations on all aspects of Law and popular culture,
including, but not limited to: pop culture depictions of civil law and criminal law, attorneys,
and the judicial process; cinematic representations of law and justice; representations of the
Supreme Court, the Constitution, and current cases and controversies; papers that
comparatively examine the way different literary texts, musical genres, or works in art history
depict law and outlaws; historic preservation law. We welcome submissions on historical,
interdisciplinary, and contemporary topics related to the justice system and legal practice.
Submit your paper or presentation proposal to https://conference.pcaaca.org/

The proposal should include an abstract of no more than 250 words, and complete
contact information (name, presenter’s institutional affiliation, and e-mail address). Proposals
must be submitted through the PCA website. Only current, paid members can
submit proposals.

 For information on PCA/ACA, please go to http://www.pcaaca.org

Please address any questions or concerns to the area chair -

Susan Hatters Friedman, MD, MSt, DFAPA

SJH8@Case.edu

Important Dates to Remember:

• Database opens for Submissions - Sept. 1, 2025
• Early Bird Registration Begins - Sept. 1, 2025
• Deadline for Paper Proposals - Nov. 30, 2025
• Travel Grant Applications Due - Dec. 15, 2025
• Early Bird Registration Ends for Presenters - Dec. 31, 2025
• Regular Registration Begins for Presenters - Jan. 1, 2026 
• Travel Grant Decisions / Notifications - Jan. 31, 2026
• Regular Registration Ends for Presenters - Jan. 31, 2026
• Late Registration Starts for Presenters - Feb. 1, 2026
• Preliminary Program draft available - Feb. 6, 2026

Those Presenters Not Registered by Feb. 15 Will be Dropped from the Program

CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA, GA - April 8-11, 2026