SFLAC Family Law Conference

Oregon Family Law: Overcoming Barriers to Justice

2023 Hybrid Family Law Conference

June 1-2, 2023, Salem OR

Registration for in person attendees closes on May 22, 2023, virtual registrations will be accepted up to the day of the event.

Please join the Statewide Family Law Advisory Committee as we host our ninth Family Law Conference. We will explore topics such as how domestic violence impacts families and its intersection with our justice system, the power of mediation in shaping a family's court experience, and the changing landscape in domestic relations representation. Learn about how we can better serve litigants taking into consideration historical and current barriers in the court system.

Link to PDF Conference Brochure

Fees

There is no registration fee for SFLAC Members, Presenters, SFLAC Subcommittee Members, Judges, and OJD employees to attend the conference.

The registration fee for all others is $250.00 and covers the meals, (AV for virtual attendees,) materials, and CLE credit.

The registration fee for students is $100.00 and covers the meals, (AV for virtual attendees,) materials, and CLE credit.

Recordings of all sessions will be available to attendees after the event.

Location
Salem Convention Center

200 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR 97301
Map

Attend Virtually Via WebEx

WebEx links will be emailed to virtual attendees.

Preliminary Agenda

Thursday, June 1, 2023

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Opening and Welcome
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Keynote
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Workshops
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch and Presentation
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM Workshops
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Plenary
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Workshops
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM Networking Reception

Friday, June 2, 2023

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Welcome
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Child Mental Health Panel
10:15 AM- 11:45 AM Workshops
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Closing

The agenda features the following workshops:

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Donna Beegle

Communicating and Relating More Effectively Across Poverty Barriers

Plenary Speaker: Professor Joan S. Meier, Esq.

Family Court Outcomes in Cases Involving Abuse and Alienation Allegations

Blueprints for Change:From Knowledge to Action with Dr. Donna Beegle
Parenting Plan Evaluations: Understanding the differences between AFCC’s 2006 Model Standards and the 2022 Guidelines
Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, Caselaw, Rules
Facilitator Workshop
PIOS Resist Refuse
OJD's Commitment to EDI and Why it Matters
Legal Services Models: Legal Aid, St. Andrews, The Commons
Attorneys and Mediation: How Attorneys Can Support their Clients During Court-Connected Mediation
Data Dashboards
Licensed Paraprofessionals
Child Mental Health Panel Presentation
Child Support Presentation
Protecting Children While Ensuring Access: Crafting Parenting Plans that Protect Children
The Family Restoration Project: Helping Families with Incarcerated Parents

Lodging

We have hotel room blocks at Salem area hotels, during registration, attendees will receive information regarding the room blocks. There are other events in Salem at this time, so please find a room early!

Contact

Materials & Information From Previous Conferences

For a complete list of keynote speakers, plenary sessions and workshops from past conferences, including presenters and a list of handouts, click on the links below:

Under ORS 3.438(4), to the extent that adequate funds are available from the Family Law Account, the State Court Administrator plans and implements an annual statewide conference to:

Review legislation relating to family law issues
Provide family law training
Review elements of successful family law programs
Foster the development of enhanced service to families involved in proceedings before the court