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20th Family Law Summit
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Date

Thursday, March 26, 2026 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)

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Alternate date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 [click to view options]

CPD Hour(s)
9 h Substantive
1 h Professionalism
1 h EDI Professionalism

Additional Information

Co-Chairs
  • Kelly D. Jordan, C.S.
    Kelly D. Jordan Family Law Firm
  • Shawn Richard, TEP
    A. Shawn Richard Family and Estate Law
Description

Now in its 20th year, the Family Law Summit continues its tradition of providing essential updates, insights, and analysis from leading practitioners, Judges, and experts in the field. Offering a wide range of topics, it offers a practical look at some of the most challenging issues that family law practitioners face in practice. Don't miss this opportunity to hear about parenting time and decision-making, child and spousal support, division of property, and more.

  • Hear about complex property issues in family law
  • Get an update on spousal support case law
  • Obtain practical tips on how to use AI in your practice
  • Find out about trans issues in family law
  • Learn about court ordered shared parenting, updates to the AFCC Guide, and Section 9 of the Child Support Guidelines

Presenters

  • Kelly D. Jordan, C.S.Kelly D. Jordan Family Law Firm
  • Shawn Richard, TEPA. Shawn Richard Family and Estate Law
  • Professor Nicholas Bala, LSMFaculty of LawQueen's University
  • Dr. Rachel BirnbaumKing’s School of Social WorkWestern University
  • Vicky RinguetteScarfone Hawkins LLP
  • Phil BrownDirector, Practice Supports and ResourcesLaw Society of Ontario
  • Jennifer ReynoldsFresh Legal
  • Associate Professor Mary-Jo MaurFaculty of LawQueen's University
  • The Honourable Justice Faisal MirzaOntario Superior Court of Justice
  • Adam PrewerEpstein Cole LLP
  • Kristy WarrenEpstein Cole LLP
  • Simon FischClarke Child & Family Law PC
  • Joshua Schachnow, J.D.Osbourne Valentine Family Law
  • Scott Robertson, C.S.Metallic Law, Barristers & Solicitors
  • The Honourable Justice Heather MendesOntario Court of Justice
  • Martha McCarthy, C.S., LSMMcCarthy Hansen & Company LLP
  • Reva BomberrySix Nations of the Grand River

Registration Options

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