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We're so excited to host you!

We can’t wait to welcome you for the 2026 Bar Leaders Retreat. For over 30 years, ALPS has hosted the bi-annual Bar Leaders Retreat at our headquarters in Missoula, MT. In 2026, we are thrilled to amp up this tradition. Immerse yourself in Montana’s vibrant heritage while you connect with fellow bar community colleagues, learn more about ALPS, and be inspired by a lineup of exceptional speakers and local musicians.


 

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Speaker Lineup

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Andy Kemmis

To be determined...

I’m a Montana-based photographer, and am available for projects throughout the US.

I’m a people-person.

I’m light-hearted, and strive to interject humor and fun into everything I do.

I believe that the reward should come after the responsibilities.

I firmly believe that great photography is 5% technical and 95% communication, interaction, authentic curiosity, and listening more than talking … and should be a lot of fun.

I am happiest when I’m standing sideways on my skateboard or snowboard, working with a client to create images, or hangin’ on the porch in the summertime with my wife and daughter … and a burrito.

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Gregory Rec

To be determined...

Gregory got his start in journalism delivering his hometown newspaper, the Norwich (CT) Bulletin, as a teenager, reading the front page articles on dark winter mornings as he passed under streetlights.

Greg worked as a photojournalist at a weekly newspaper group in Connecticut for three years before attending the University of Montana to study journalism and Spanish. He interned at the Portland Press Herald in the summer of 1995 and the Boston Globe the following year.

He was hired at the Press Herald in 1997 and over the past 28 years, he has photographed throughout Maine, covered the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in New York City, twice embedded with Maine Army National Guard troops in Iraq, covered the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. In 2004, Rec was named Journalist of the Year with columnist Bill Nemitz by the Maine Press Association for their work in Iraq. After only ten years at the Press Herald, he won the Master Photographer award from the New England Society of Newspaper Editors, an award usually reserved for veteran photographers.

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Rio Peterson

Bar and Affinity Partnership Strategist

Rio is the Bar and Affinity Partnership Strategist at ALPS. In her role she works to build flourishing relationships with legal associations across the United States, and works passionately to educate lawyers on the importance of using technology and data to build better practices and drive the legal community forward. 

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Chris Newbold

Chief Operations Officer - ALPS

Chris L. Newbold is Chief Operating Officer of ALPS Corporation and ALPS Property & Casualty Insurance Company, positions he has held since 2007. As Executive Vice President, Chris oversees ALPS business development team, sales strategy and served as ALPS’ chief liaison into the bar association community until 2023.

EVENT SCHEDULE


Wednesday

July 15th

5:00 - 7:00PM
Welcome Reception
Location: The Florence Building
Join us on the Florence Rooftop Deck for a relaxed get-together to kick off the event

Thursday

July 16th

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Wellness Activities
Optional

Hike the M with Chris Newbold | Meet in Residence Inn Lobby

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Speaker Sessions
Location: Florence Building
More details to come!
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Catered Lunch
Location: TBD
More details to come!
1:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker Sessions
Location: Florence Building
More details to come!
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Evening Reception

More details to come!


Friday

July 17th

6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Wellness Activities
Optional

Hike the L with Chris Newbold | Meet in Residence Inn Lobby

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker Sessions
Location: Florence Building

More details to come!

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Catered Lunch
Location: TBD
More details to come!
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker Sessions
Location: Florence Building

More details to come!

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wrap-Up Cocktail Hour
Location TBD
Enjoy a selection of  beverages and snacks

Saturday

July 18th

8:00 AM - Onward
Outdoor Activities Courtesy of ALPS
Location: TBD
More details to come!
 

The Location

Join us in beautiful Missoula, MT

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ALPS Head office - The Florence Building

111 N Higgins Ave,
Missoula, MT 59802

 

 

The Hotel

Reserve Your Room at the Residence Inn By Marriott

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