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.
AFCC Spring Conference
April 17th, 2026
at the Portland Grotto
This combined training and workshop examines high-conflict dynamics in domestic relations matters, with a focus on how trust, decision-making, and professional responses shape conflict outcomes.
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.
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
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