Family Law Section 2026 Summer Meeting

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Family Law Section 2026 Summer Meeting

Family Law Section 2026 Summer Meeting

July 9 – 11, 2026

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

25 Americas Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840

OVERVIEW

Who are we? New York State Bar Association and the Family Law Section

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is the largest voluntary state bar organization in the United States. It has been the voice of the legal profession in New York State for more than 140 years.

NYSBA’s Family Law Section brings together, for the furtherance of their mutual interests and the public interest, more than 2,000 members who are concerned about matrimonial and family law.

What is the Family Law Section Summer Meeting?

The Family Law Section hosts a 3-day meeting every Summer in a different city to provide matrimonial and family law attorneys the opportunity to meet, network and expand their practices. Our most recent meetings have been held in Saratoga (NY) in 2025, Boston (MA) in 2024, Lake Placid (NY) in 2023, Newport (RI) in 2022, Saratoga Springs (NY) in 2019, and in Manchester (VT) in 2018.

This year, we're holding our Summer Meeting again in

What will I get from participating?

The Family Law Section Summer Meeting offers participants the opportunities to:

• Attend the program with faculty foremost in their field who will address the wide array of issues important to Family Law attorneys.

• Exchange ideas and strategies with other professionals on an informal basis.

• Meet and network with key Family Law Section attorneys.

ACCOMMODATION:

MAIN HOTEL

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

25 Americas Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840

Hotel Information and Policies

Reservation Link: Book your group rate for New York State Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting
Booking dates: Thursday, July 9 through Sunday, July 12, 2026
Room types: 2 queen beds or 1 king bed
Run of house : $509 per night + taxes & fees
Cutoff date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Cancellation Policy:
- April 2 – May 20: 3 days prior to arrival
- May 21 through Oct 31: 5 days prior to arrival
Parking:
- Valet parking is available at $40.00 per day and is subject to change. Unless otherwise notified it is the hotel's understanding that the guests of the Group event will be responsible for their own parking charges.
- Parking for guests not staying overnight is available at the Newport Gateway Transportation Center at the current seasonal rates which are subject to change. ($40.00)
- Arrangements may be made to supply validations for the Gateway Center at a discounted rate of 50% of the published rate per car.

OVERFLOW HOTEL

America's Cup Inn

6 Mary St, Newport, RI 02840

Rate: $422.33 + tax per night
Booking Link: https://hotels.cloudbeds.com/reservation/QLImcH?allotment_block_code=b956311
For questions, reach out to 401-846-9200 or email us at info@americascupinn.com

PROGRAM FACULTY:

Section Chair:

Michelle L. Haskin, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, Albany, NY

Program Co-Chairs:

Speakers:

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration and Exhibits

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting (Executive Committee members only)

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception and Dinner at the Newport Winery

Friday, July 10, 2026

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration and Exhibits

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Committee Breakfast Meetings

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CLE Programming

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Meet and Greet with Honorable Jeffrey S. Sunshine

12:00 p.m. onwards Lunch on your own

12:00 p.m. onwards Golf Tournament at the Newport National Golf Club (includes boxed lunch)

1:00 p.m. onwards Afternoon activities

6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Dinner at the Marble House

10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Suite

Saturday, July 11, 2026

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration and Exhibits

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Committee Breakfast Meetings

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CLE Programming

1:00 p.m. onwards Afternoon activities

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Closing Reception and Light Dinner at Forty 1° North

Sunday, July 12, 2026 – Departure

REGISTRATION FEES:

Main Conference Registration (inclusive of CLE programming, breakfast, coffee breaks, and evening receptions and dinners)

$1,050 – Young Lawyers (admitted within the past 10 years) and Paralegals
$1,300 – Family Law Section Member: Early Bird Rate (until May 31, 2026)
$1,600 – Family Law Section Member: Standard Rate (June 1, 2026 onwards)
$2,000 – NYSBA Member but not a Family Law Section Member
$2,450 – Non-NYSBA Member (lawyers)
$1,300 – Nonlawyer Professionals (no CLE)
$1,000 – Guest/Spouse

Additional Activities (separate from the main conference registration fee)

Friday, July 10, 2026
- $285 – Golf Outing at Newport National Golf Club (boxed lunch included) | 12:00 p.m. onwards
- $25 – Cliff Walk | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (1.5 hours) | Meet-up at Newport Marriott Hotel
Saturday, July 11, 2026
- $25 – Cliff Walk | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (1.5 hours) | Meet-up at Newport Marriott Hotel

POLICIES:

Cancellation Notice: Notice of cancellation must be received by Monday, June 24, 2024, in order to obtain a refund of fees.
Note: We do NOT accept on-site registrations.

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS/ASSISTANCE:

For registration questions or assistance, please reach out to our Member Resource Center (MRC) at mrc@nysba.org or at 800-582-2452/ 518-463-3724.

SPONSORSHIP:

DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP FORM HERE.

For sponsorship questions, reach out to Carra Forgea at cforgea@nysba.org and to Mercedes Peno at mpeno@nysba.org .

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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