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ACAN’s 2026 Annual Meeting will deliver an unparalleled opportunity to explore the evolving role of court-appointed neutrals. Justice Reimagined: Neutrals as Catalysts for Court Innovation will feature practical sessions on how neutrals are selected, emerging areas of appointment, and how neutrals can strengthen the administration of justice and better serve our communities.

Our speaker lineup includes leading voices from across the legal landscape, including Judge Jeremy Fogel, Executive Director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute and former Director of the Federal Judicial Center, along with other nationally recognized experts on justice innovation, communication across differences, and the future of neutral practice.

We anticipate the broadest representation ACAN has ever welcomed: neutrals, judges, court staff, practitioners, ADR professionals, vendors, and members of the academic community. Programming will run from Wednesday, March 11 through Friday, March 13, followed by a special networking event at a local winery on Saturday, March 14.

Join us in Berkeley for the only national gathering dedicated to advancing the work and impact of court-appointed neutrals.