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January 15, 2027 – January 18, 2027 AAML Southern California Chapter's 35th Annual Institute of Trial Advocacy: License to Litigate: Advanced Family Law Trial Practice Newport Beach, CA | Balboa Bay Club

Dear Fellows and Guests:

On behalf of the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, we welcome you to our Annual Trial Advocacy Institute. As always, this will be a weekend of top-drawer CLE, social events, and fellowship in a grand setting. We look forward to seeing and serving you, and invite you to contact us with any questions or comments: socaldeans@gmail.com.

Event Pricing

MCLE Program Pricing

  • Trial Institute Rate | $890 (For 2026 Trial Institute Attendees Only Through January 20 Only)
  • Early Bird | $990 until July 31, 2026
  • Regular Admission |$1,290 = August 1 – December 14, 2026
  • Late Registration | $1,490 =December 15, 2025 – January 5, 2027
  • Friday Welcome Reception | $100 ($150 each after December 14, 2026)
  • Saturday Gala | $250 each ($350 each after December 14, 2026)
  • Fellows Only Event | $175 each

Our Presenters

  • Christopher Melcher
  • Jennifer Reimer
  • Judge Jackson Lucky
  • Lisa McCall
  • Laurie Nachlis
  • Renee Ross
  • Judge Hank M. Goldberg
  • Nicole Whyte
  • Judge Laura Miller
  • Lori Love, PhD
  • Eric Moore
  • Jillian Duggan-Herd
  • Judge Geanene Yriarte

*Speakers and topics subject to change

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