Updated October 15, 2026
The 2027 AFCC California Annual Conference will be held on Friday February 5 to Sunday February 7, 2027. The date remains the same but the location has changed. Due to a significant renovation at Costa Mesa, they are unable to host the Conference to the degree that has been the case in recent years. As a result the Conference will be held at the Anaheim Marriott, which is located at 700 W Convention Way in Anaheim. We will contact everyone by email with reservation information and you are urged NOT to attempt to register until we have the discounted rate and links finalized.
Here is a preliminary schedule for the 2027 Conference:
2026 Institutes & Conference Opening- Friday February 5, 2027
Institute Sessions | 12:30 PM – 4:45 PM | Opening Plenary 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM | Welcome Reception 7:45 PM to 9:00 PM
2026 Conference – Saturday February 6, 2027
Plenary 2 – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM | Workshops 1-4 are held from 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM | Luncheon & Presentation of the Drown Award – 12:30 pm TO 1:30 PM | Plenary 3 – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM | Workshops 5-8 are held from 3:15 pm to 5:15 PM
2026 Conference – Sunday, February, 2027
2027 Chapter Annual Meeting – 8:00 AM | Plenary 4 – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM | Workshops 9-12 are held from 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship support helps AFCC-CA keep our Annual Conference affordable and accessible to family law professionals at every stage of their careers, expanding opportunities for participation and professional education. They also allow us to offer reduced or complimentary registration to judicial officers, court service professionals, and legal aid providers, while providing scholarships to students who represent the future of our field. Compete details on the range of sponsorships available for 2027 can be viewed on a special Sponsorship Section of the site.
EXHIBITORS – Exhibiting provides a valuable opportunity for companies and professionals to provide visibility to products and services, build relationships with potential clients and referral sources, increase your visibility within the family law community, and engage with professionals committed to improving outcomes for children and families. Learn more at this link.
AFCC California members are encouraged to refer interested parties to these opportunities!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE MEMBERS THAT ARE SERVING ON the 2027 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEES:
Andrea Palash, JD | Angelina Ray, JD | Hon. Brigid Campo | David Blacker, Esq. | Deborah Wald, JD | Hon. Diane Goodman | Diane Wasznicky, JD | Ken Perlmutter, Ph.D. | Merlyn Hernandez, JD | Mesha Ellis, Ph.D. | Hon. Monica Wiley | Hon. Stephanie Story | Susan Rempel, Ph.D.
Questions? Contact the Chapter at admin@afcc-ca.org