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The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers are excited to be hosting their first completely in-person joint conference in four years! Leading family law experts will offer extended institutes and breakout sessions that address the most challenging issues faced by lawyers, judges, psychologists, custody evaluators, parenting coordinators, mediators, therapists, arbitrators, educators, and others.

THIS CONFERENCE OFFERS:

• In-depth two-hour breakout  sessions
• Your choice of four pre-conference institutes
• Consultation opportunities
• Networking breakfasts, lunch and reception

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Special trial track
• Understanding adults who sexually abuse children
• Social science and family law
  
• Parent-child contact problems
• Technology and evidentiary issues
• Culture and intimate partner violence
• Children’s stress, trauma, and resilience
• Drugs, alcohol, and family court

PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
Lawrence Jay Braunstein, Esq.
Maria Cognetti, Esq.
Nancy D. Kellman, Esq.
Arnold T. Shienvold, PhD
Matthew J. Sullivan, PhD

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Thursday, September 28, 2023
7:30am-5:00pm Registration
7:30am-5:00pm Exhibit Forum
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast
8:30am-12:00pm Pre-Conference Institutes 1-4
12:00pm-1:15pm Lunch (on your own)
1:15pm-2:45pm Opening Plenary Session
2:45pm-3:00pm Break
3:00pm-5:00pm Concurrent Sessions 1-5
5:00pm-6:00pm Welcome Reception

Friday, September 29, 2023
7:30am-5:00pm Registration
7:30am-5:00pm Exhibit Forum
7:45am-9:00am Breakfast
9:00am-10:00am Keynote Address
10:00am-10:30am Break
10:30am-12:00pm Plenary Session
12:00pm-1:30pm Networking Luncheon
1:45pm-3:45pm Concurrent Sessions 6-10
4:00pm-5:00pm Consultation Groups
Evening Dine Arounds

Saturday, September 30, 2023
7:30am-12:45pm Registration
7:30am-12:45pm Exhibit Forum
7:45am-8:30am Breakfast
8:30am-10:30am Concurrent Sessions 11-15
10:30am-10:45am Break
10:45am-12:45pm Concurrent Sessions 16-20