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Utah Parental Defenders Association

The Utah Parental Defenders Association advocates for parents in child welfare cases, providing legal support and education to ensure families remain together. They focus on effective representation and training for attorneys to navigate complex family law issues.

The Utah Family Defenders Association Annual Conference returns May 7&ndash;8, 2026, bringing together attorneys committed to protecting families and strengthening the practice of parental defense across Utah. This two-day conference will feature high-quality continuing legal education (CLE) focused on the most pressing and practical issues in family defense and child welfare law. Whether you are a full-time parental defense attorney or a family law practitioner who occasionally takes child welfare cases, this conference is designed to provide the tools, strategy, and confidence you need to advocate effectively in high-stakes proceedings.Attendees can expect:<ul data-end="1110" data-start="682" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="764" data-start="682" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">In-depth sessions on current trends and developments in Utah child welfare law</li><li data-end="863" data-start="765" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Practical litigation strategies for shelter hearings, adjudications, terminations, and appeals</li><li data-end="942" data-start="864" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ethical guidance tailored to the unique challenges of representing parents</li><li data-end="1017" data-start="943" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Trauma-informed advocacy and client-centered representation techniques</li><li data-end="1110" data-start="1018" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Opportunities to hear from experienced defenders, judges, and interdisciplinary partners</li></ul>In addition to robust CLE programming, the conference offers meaningful opportunities to connect with colleagues who understand the complexity and urgency of family defense work. Share insights, build referral networks, and strengthen a statewide community dedicated to keeping families together whenever safely possible.Join us May 7&ndash;8, 2026, to deepen your expertise, earn CLE credit, and be part of a growing movement committed to effective, compassionate parental defense in Utah.

Utah Parental Defenders Association

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2026 Utah Family Defenders Association Annual Conference

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