Annual Juvenile Law Conference 2026
May 1-2, 2026
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Early Bird Registration — Until April 21
Members — Lawyers $285 | NonLawyers $190
NonMembers — Lawyers $335 | NonLawyers $240
Students — $50, with membership included
Social Events Only — $130
Standard Registration — After April 21
Members — Lawyers $310 | NonLawyers $215
NonMembers — Lawyers $460 | NonLawyers $265
Students — $50, with membership included
Social Events Only — $155
• This event is being held in person only
• Social events only ticket for those not attending conference — includes Friday reception, breakfast on Saturday and refreshments at the breaks. After you select "Register” you be able to select the appropriate ticket. Or call 541-686-8716.
Agate Beach Inn restaurant note:
The Seaglass Bistro and Lounge is open for breakfast, 7:30–10:30 a.m. The Seaglass Bistro is NOT open for lunch. The lounge opens at 4:00 p.m. with a limited menu, and the Bistro and Lounge is open for dinner, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Who may attend?
OCDLA members, other defense lawyers and those professionals and law students not involved in the prosecution function.
What’s included in the fee?
• Seminar admission
• Electronic material download
• CLE credit
• Refreshments
• Reception
• Breakfast (Saturday)
Financial assistance?
Members contact OCDLA by April 17 about scholarships, payment plans, or creative payment arrangements.
Cancellations
Cancellations made before April 27 will receive a refund less a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after April 27 — once material download link has been emailed — will receive a refund less a $100 cancellation/written material fee.
No-show Policy
Written materials are sent in advance to all participants. Video/audio recordings will be provided to OCDLA members only; nonmembers who do not attend are ineligible to receive the recordings or a refund.
CLE Credit — (pending) 7.25 general, 1 ethics, 1 access to justice and 1 practical skills credits in Oregon. For information about other state accreditation, call OCDLA at 541-686-8716.
Friday, May 1
Moderated by: Diane Henkels, Attorney at Law, Portland
8:00a Registration for Annual Juvenile Law Conference.
9:00a Welcome to OCDLA, the Juvenile Law Committee and More
9:05a Helping Parents Shine on the Stand
Ginger Fitch, Youth Rights & Justice, Portland
Ashley Dorety, Family Resource Center Coordinator, Family Preservation Project, Portland
10:05 Break / Door Prizes
10:20 ICWA (access to justice credit)
Honorable Judge Andrea M. Janney, Klamath Falls
11:20 Managing High-Conflict Cases (Vicarious Trauma & Mental Health Impacts on
Attorneys) (practical skills credit)
Tracy Gregg, Attorney at Law, Salem
Kathy Streed, Attorney at Law, Salem
12:20p Lunch
1:20 When Care Becomes Control: The Weaponization of Mental Health in Child Welfare
Mikayla Avery, Avery Hullheart LLC, Gresham
2:20 Appellate Update (part 1) – Dependency & TPR
Sarah Peterson, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Juvenile Appellate Section, Salem
Kyle Sessions Vazquez, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Juvenile Appellate Section, Salem
3:20 Break / Door Prizes
3:35 Appellate Update (part 2) – Delinquency
Nora Coon, Sarah Peterson, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Criminal Appellate Section, Salem
Erica Hayne-Friedman, Youth Rights & Justice, Portland
4:35 Adjourn for the day
Presentation of juvenile defense awards
4:55 Award ceremony ends.
5:00 Reception — included for all conference registrants.
Saturday, May 2
Moderated by: TBA
7:00a Breakfast (included)
8:00 Legislative Update
Mae Lee Browning, Legislative Director,
8:45 Your Ethics Credit: War Stories from the Veterans (ethics credit)
Warren Bruhn, Umpqua Valley Public Defenders, Roseburg
Rebecca Schaleger, Attorney at Law, Oregon City
9:45 Evidence as it Relates to Physical and Mental Health Professionals
Presenter: Michael Bertholf, Attorney at Law, Medford
10:45 Break / Door Prizes
11:00 Best Practices When Working with CASAs
Julie Schwab, Umpqua Valley Public Defender, Roseburg
11:30 Practical Skills Things People Need to Know
Tahra Sinks, Attorney at Law, Salem
12:30p Adjourn
Program and speakers subject to change
Moderated by: Diane Henkels, Attorney at Law, Portland
8:00a Registration for Annual Juvenile Law Conference.
9:00a Welcome to OCDLA, the Juvenile Law Committee and More
9:05a Helping Parents Shine on the Stand
Ginger Fitch, Youth Rights & Justice, Portland
Ashley Dorety, Family Resource Center Coordinator, Family Preservation Project, Portland
10:05 Break / Door Prizes
10:20 ICWA (access to justice credit)
Honorable Judge Andrea M. Janney, Klamath Falls
11:20 Managing High-Conflict Cases (Vicarious Trauma & Mental Health Impacts on
Attorneys) (practical skills credit)
Tracy Gregg, Attorney at Law, Salem
Kathy Streed, Attorney at Law, Salem
12:20p Lunch
1:20 When Care Becomes Control: The Weaponization of Mental Health in Child Welfare
Mikayla Avery, Avery Hullheart LLC, Gresham
2:20 Appellate Update (part 1) – Dependency & TPR
Sarah Peterson, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Juvenile Appellate Section, Salem
Kyle Sessions Vazquez, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Juvenile Appellate Section, Salem
3:20 Break / Door Prizes
3:35 Appellate Update (part 2) – Delinquency
Nora Coon, Sarah Peterson, Oregon Public Defense Commission, Criminal Appellate Section, Salem
Erica Hayne-Friedman, Youth Rights & Justice, Portland
4:35 Adjourn for the day
Presentation of juvenile defense awards
4:55 Award ceremony ends.
5:00 Reception — included for all conference registrants.
Saturday, May 2
Moderated by: TBA
7:00a Breakfast (included)
8:00 Legislative Update
Mae Lee Browning, Legislative Director,
8:45 Your Ethics Credit: War Stories from the Veterans (ethics credit)
Warren Bruhn, Umpqua Valley Public Defenders, Roseburg
Rebecca Schaleger, Attorney at Law, Oregon City
9:45 Evidence as it Relates to Physical and Mental Health Professionals
Presenter: Michael Bertholf, Attorney at Law, Medford
10:45 Break / Door Prizes
11:00 Best Practices When Working with CASAs
Julie Schwab, Umpqua Valley Public Defender, Roseburg
11:30 Practical Skills Things People Need to Know
Tahra Sinks, Attorney at Law, Salem
12:30p Adjourn
Program and speakers subject to change
Agate Beach Inn, Newport
Book your room by April 6, 2026
Call 541-265-9411, mention that you are with the OCDLA Juvenile Conference
$136 hillside, 1 king or 2 queen beds
$176 ocean view, 1 king or 2 queen beds
Parking:
Free parking
Pet fees:
We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a rented room. The size limit for any one dog shall be 80 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotel’s approval prior to arrival. The pet friendly rate is $40 per day.
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Agate Beach Inn restaurant note:
The Seaglass Bistro and Lounge is open for breakfast, 7:30–10:30 a.m. The Seaglass Bistro is NOT open for lunch. The lounge opens at 4:00 p.m. with a limited menu, and the Bistro and Lounge is open for dinner, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Book your room by April 6, 2026
Call 541-265-9411, mention that you are with the OCDLA Juvenile Conference
$136 hillside, 1 king or 2 queen beds
$176 ocean view, 1 king or 2 queen beds
Parking:
Free parking
Pet fees:
We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a rented room. The size limit for any one dog shall be 80 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotel’s approval prior to arrival. The pet friendly rate is $40 per day.
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Agate Beach Inn restaurant note:
The Seaglass Bistro and Lounge is open for breakfast, 7:30–10:30 a.m. The Seaglass Bistro is NOT open for lunch. The lounge opens at 4:00 p.m. with a limited menu, and the Bistro and Lounge is open for dinner, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Registration Instructions
1. Click “Add New Registrant.” 2. Choose ticket type from the pull down menu. 3. Fill out name and email fields. 4. Click the yellow Save button at left - this adds the ticket to your cart. 5. Click Checkout.