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Free with a CLEPassport or $595 for event-only access.

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A comprehensive, fast-paced, one-day webinar discussing the 2026 cases and 2027 statutes and rules affecting you and your clients.

Choose your date: January 29 | January 30 | February 5

6.5 hours MCLE and LSCLE in Family Law credit available

The Family Law Year in Review continues its tradition of delivering the most authoritative, engaging, and practical update in California family law — featuring Garrett Dailey, Judge Mark Juhas, and Jillian Duggan-Herd. This “must-attend” event delivers an authoritative review of the past year’s most significant California cases, statutes, and rule changes — paired with expert commentary and practical insights from these leaders in the field.

How to Attend

CLEPassport™ for individuals — $890 per year

Best option if you:

  • Need more than 6.5 hours MCLE or LSCLE credit.
  • Want a go-to source for California-specific MCLE, LSCLE, and professional development.
  • Plan to attend any other CEB Learning Institute throughout the year.

Includes:

  • Live event access to all three dates, and on-demand access after it’s over.
  • Unlimited access to the full CEB Learning course catalog, including over 100 hours of California family law-specific courses, and over 100 hours of hard-to-come-by special requirement credits.
  • Free access to all other CEB Learning Institutes.

Save 10% on CLEPassport with code YIRPASSPORT2026.

Offer expires December 1, 2026.

Event-Only Pass — $595 per event

Best option if you:

  • Are looking to spend less
  • Only need 6.5 hours MCLE or LSCLE credit. 
  • Know the date you can attend.
Includes:
  • Live event access to a single date
  • On-demand access for one year.
  • 6.5 hours MCLE or LSCLE credit, without included access to additional MCLE courses.

Save $100 on Event-Only access with code YIREVENT2026.

Offer expires December 1, 2026.

Firms & organizations

Best option if:

  • Multiple people from your firm want to attend this event.
  • You want a firm-wide go-to source for California-specific MCLE, LSCLE, and professional development.*
  • Anyone from your firm plans to attend any other CEB Learning Institute throughout the year.*
Includes:
  • Firm-wide Live event access to all three dates and on-demand access after it’s over.
  • Firm-wide free access to all other CEB Learning Institutes.*
  • Firm-wide unlimited access to the full CEB Learning course catalog, including over 100 hours of hard-to-come-by special requirement credits.*

*Available only with a firm CLEPassport

California Family Law Judges

All active California Family Law judges get complementary live and on-demand access.
Claim your access here.

“Amazing as always! Blown away by how much valuable information y'all condense into one day (without overwhelming).”

Why Attend?

Unmatched Authoritative Expertise

Garrett Dailey, Hon. Mark Juhas, and Jillian Duggan-Herd bring a rare combination of appellate expertise, judicial insight, and litigation experience.

Complete Annual Update in One Day

All the significant 2026 California family law cases, statutes, and rules distilled into a fast-paced, practitioner-focused program makes this event engaging and efficient.

Practical, Actionable, & California-Specific

Designed exclusively for California family law practitioners, this event provides clear explanations, strategic considerations, and real-world application.

Flexible Attendance Options

Three live webinar options and on-demand viewing for all registrants ensures that even the busiest attorney doesn’t miss this critical update.

Seamless MCLE & Specialization Credit

Earn 6.5 hours of MCLE or LSCLE in a single program, then complete your remaining requirements with quality on-demand programs through a CLEPassport.

Continuity with Enhancement

The trusted decades-long annual event continues under CEB, with expanded resources and integration into CEB’s family law ecosystem.

“I think this is my 20th year attending, and I keep coming back! No other Year in Review compares. Thanks all!”

Meet the Speakers

Garrett Dailey

Editor Emeritus at Continuing Education of the Bar, Garrett was the CEO and Publisher of Attorney’s Briefcase, and produced the first Family Law Year in Review over 20 years ago. He is a California Certified Family Law Specialist focusing on appellate issues and consultations, recognized nationally for his significant contributions to the legal field.

Of his many accolades, Garrett has been recognized as a Fellow in the American and International Academies of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Diplomate in the American College of Family Trial Attorneys. Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the California State Bar Family Law Section, Garrett has also been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California numerous times by Super Lawyers and is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America.” Moreover, he is a recipient of the LACBA Brandeis, ACFLS Hall of Fame, and AAML SoCal Family Law Person of the Year awards.

Judge Mark A. Juhas

Judge Juhas sits in a general family law assignment on the Los Angeles Superior Court. He is the immediate past chair of the California Commission on Access to Justice. For the California Judicial Council, he has been on the CJER Governing Committee and a past Co-chair of the Family and Juvenile Advisory Committee; he was a member of the Elkins Family Law Task Force, Elkins Family Law Implementation Task Force and Self-Represented Litigant Task Force.

He recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Family Law Section of the State Bar, a Distinguished Service Award from the California Judicial Council and the Aranda Access to Justice award from the Judicial Council, among other honors.

Jillian Duggan-Herd, CFLS

Jillian is a Partner at Cage & Miles, LLP in San Diego, California, and a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 15 years of experience in complex family law litigation. Known for mentoring new attorneys and developing continuing legal education programs, Jillian combines her deep legal expertise with innovative approaches to modern litigation practice.

Joining Family Law Year in Review once again, Jillian is a sought-after speaker on the integration of artificial intelligence and technology into the practice of law. She has authored numerous articles and delivered presentations across California on topics ranging from AI ethics to trial advocacy. Her published works include articles in the ACFLS Family Law Specialist Journal and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Bi-monthly Newsletter. Her expertise has earned her recognition as a Daily Journal Top Family Law Attorney (2025), Super Lawyers honoree (2024-2025), and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2023-2025).

Likely Topics:

Attorney Fees, Costs, and Sanctions

Ethical Considerations

Child support

Custody & visitation

Community property

Death of a spouse

Domestic violence

Employment benefits

Interstate custody/UCCJEA

Procedure before trial

Procedure after trial

Spousal support

Professional responsibility

Catch up by watching the 22nd Annual Family Law Year in Review On-Demand

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“The ability to attend virtually and still get a dynamic, engaging discussion is invaluable.”
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