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.
Upcoming National Events

AFCC 63rd Annual Conference
May 27-30, 2026
Seattle, Washington
Westin Seattle

AFCC 17th Symposium on Child Custody
November 5-7, 2026
Orlando, Florida
Rosen Centre Hotel

AFCC 64th Annual Conference
June 2-5, 2027
Baltimore, Maryland
Marriott Baltimore Waterfront

AFCC 65th Annual Conference
May 31-June 3, 2028
Los Angeles, California
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
Meet the board
The AFCC Oregon Chapter Board consists of attorneys, mediators, and mental health professionals from across the state.
Rena Fox, JD – President
Lauren Mac Neill, MSW, JD – Vice President
Patrick Melendy, JD – Treasurer
Landon Poppleton, PhD, JD – Immediate Past President
Wendy Bourg, PhD – Board Member, Past President
Sara Rich, MSW, LCSW – Board Member, Past President
Collin McKean, JD – Board Member
Judith Swinney, JD – Board Member
Heather Unger, JD – Board Member
Michael Alter, MSW – Board Member
Mikayla Avery Hull, MSW, LCSW – Board Member
Katherine Denning, JD, MS – Board Member
Rena Fox, JD
President
Lauren Mac Neill, MSW, JD
Vice President
Patrick Melendy, JD
Treasurer
Landon Poppleton, PhD, JD
Immediate Past President
Wendy Bourg, PhD
Board Member, Past President
Sara Rich, MSW, LCSW
Board Member, Past President
Collin McKean, JD
Board Member
Judith Swinney, JD
Board Member
Heather Unger, JD
Board Member
Michael Alter, MSW
Board Member
Mikayla Avery Hull, MSW, LCSW
Board Member
Katherine Denning, JD, MS
Board Member
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