Predicting the Future: The State of Event Contracts and Prediction Markets in 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Networking Reception 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Format: In-Person
Description:
During the past decade, prediction markets and event contracts have emerged as significant financial instruments, raising complex questions about federal and state regulatory authority. As the CFTC refines its approach to these products and courts grapple with the distinction between gambling and trading, practitioners face an evolving legal landscape. Experts and distinguished guests will discuss how emerging regulations, recent litigation, and competing legal frameworks impact event contracts and prediction markets.
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Program Co-Chairs:
Christian A. Johnson, Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Lauren W. Pederson, Wagner Pederson LLC
Edward So, Hogan Lovells
Alice Yurke, Dentons US LLP
Program Fee:
$149 for Members | $249 for Nonmembers
This program is free to Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in 2024-2026), In-House Counsel, Judges, or Attorneys in Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors.
CLE Credit:
New York: 1.0 Professional Practice
New Jersey: 1.0 General
California: 1.0 General
Pennsylvania: 1.0 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
For New York Newly Admitted Attorneys: Skills credits completed after December 31, 2025, must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference. City Bar Webinar programs are not considered a fully interactive videoconference. Please see the CLE Format Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys for additional information.
For New York Attorneys: This program is a transitional/non-transitional course.
Sponsoring Committees:
Futures and Derivatives Regulation, Maria Chiodi, Chair
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
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