What Is AFCC?
The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) brings together top professionals worldwide dedicated to supporting families to resolve their domestic relations struggles. Its members include leading experts in family courts—practitioners, researchers, educators, and policymakers. The AFCC provides exceptional resources, advanced training, and collaborative learning opportunities to its membership body.
Spring Conference
The Oregon AFCC Spring conference is returning to in-person April 19th , 2024 at the Portland, Grotto.
This year’s conference will feature two excellent speakers, both
experts in their field. Joan Meier, JD will be presenting on the
implications of domestic violence for case theory development and interventions;
and Shawn McCall, PsyD, JD will be doing the same for parent child contact problems.
Upcoming National Events
AFCC 61st Annual Conference
June 5-8, 2024 Sheraton Boston Hotel Massachusetts
AFCC 16th Symposium on Child Custody
November 14-16, 2024 Hilton Columbus, Ohio
AFCC 62nd Annual Conference
May 28-31, 2025 Marriott New Orleans, Louisiana
AFCC 63rd Annual Conference
May 27-30, 2026 Seattle, Washington Westin Seattle
Meet the board
The AFCC Oregon Chapter Board consists of attorneys, mediators, and mental health professionals from across the state.
Landon Poppleton, PhD, JD – President
Collin McKean, JD – Treasurer
Scott Leibenguth, JD – Secretary
Judith Swinney, JD – Board Member
Lauren Mac Neill, MSW, JD – Board Member
Heather Unger, JD – Board Member
Rena Fox, JD – Board Member
Sara Rich, MSW – Board Member
Wendy Bourg, PhD – Board Member
Patrick Melody, JD – Board Member
Michael Alter, MSW – Board Member
