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Section Meeting

July 9 - 11, 2026

Family Law Section 2026 Summer Meeting

Family Law Section 2026 Summer Meeting

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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 (SOLD OUT!)

Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa

25 Americas Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840

Hotel Information and Policies

  • 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 HOTELS

1) America's Cup Inn (6 Mary St, Newport, RI 02840)

2) Newport Harbor Island Resort (Goat Island Rd, Newport, RI 02849)

  • Rate $899 + taxes & fees
  • Option 1: Online booking — https://book.passkey.com/go/nysba26 
  • Option 2: Call 401-849-2600 (extension 1) and request the “NYSBA Family Law Section 2026” room block. 
  • Cut-off date: May 31, 2026 

OTHER NEARBY HOTELS:

AGENDA:

This year's NYSBA Family Law Section Summer Meeting explores the rapidly evolving intersection of technology, science, and matrimonial practice through a dynamic two-day CLE program designed for judges, attorneys, and family law professionals. Attendees will gain practical guidance on some of the most pressing issues confronting practitioners today, from the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and digital evidence to the growing role of addiction science in custody and financial disputes.

Participants will explore the emerging world of deepfakes, fabricated texts, altered screenshots, manipulated metadata, and AI-generated financial evidence, learning how to identify unreliable information, satisfy evolving authentication requirements, and effectively leverage AI tools in matrimonial litigation. Interactive breakout sessions featuring leading forensic accountants and business valuation experts will provide practical strategies and real-world insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.

Featuring distinguished members of the judiciary, a nationally recognized expert, and leading forensic professionals, this program examines how courts and practitioners are adapting to rapidly changing technologies and emerging scientific developments.  Discussions will address not only current best practices, but also the evolving legal and evidentiary issues that are likely to shape matrimonial litigation in the years ahead.

A leading expert in the neuroscience of addiction will provide a fascinating examination of addiction as a brain-based disease.  Members of the judiciary will examine addiction and its implications for custody determinations, parenting issues, equitable distribution, and claims of marital waste.  The program includes the always-popular Matrimonial Law Update.

Attendees will leave with cutting-edge knowledge, practical tools, and valuable perspectives that can be immediately applied in practice.

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 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 Meetings

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CLE PROGRAMMING (See detailed MCLE agenda under the Agenda tab below.)

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 (See detailed MCLE agenda under the Agenda tab below.)

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 June 5, 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
    • $30 – Yoga/Pilates | Newport Marriott Hotel | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
    • $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. 
    • $85 – Sailing on the Sloop Eleanor by Newport Classic Cruises | 2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Pick up and drop off at Bowen's Wharf in Newport
  • Saturday, July 11, 2026
    • $30 – Yoga/Pilates | Newport Marriott Hotel | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
    • $25 – Cliff Walk | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 
    • $50 – Newport Scenic Trolley Tours by Viking Tours | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Meet-up at the Newport Marriott Hotel
    • $100 – Cheesemaking class by Mozz Newport | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Mozz Newport, 181 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI

POLICIES:

  • Cancellation Notice: Notice of cancellation must be received by Monday, June 24, 2026, 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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Exhibitors
Start Date:
  • July 9, 2026
End Date:
  • July 11, 2026
Start Time:
  • 1:00 PM
End Time:
  • 8:00 PM
Total Credit(s):
  • 0.0
Region:
  • Outside NYS
Address:
  • Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
    25 America's Cup Avenue
    Newport, RI 02840
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Format:
  • In-Person
Product Code:
  • FAMSU26
Section Member Price: $1,300.00
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Non-Member Price: $2,450.00
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  • Family Law Section
  • Committee on Continuing Legal Education
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