Description

The California Child Support Association (CalCSA) is proud to present the 2026 Legal College, our flagship legal education event designed to support and elevate legal professionals in the evolving field of child support. The event aims to promote dynamic, interactive discussions and the exchange of timely, practical information to foster collective understanding and forward-thinking solutions.

CalCSA is a leading institution for child support in California, and the Legal College reflects our mission to advocate for the support of California's children by promoting legal excellence, fostering professional collaboration, and strengthening cross-agency partnerships throughout the state.

The Legal College is more than a training. It’s a space to build connections and strengthen collaboration across the entire child support community, including local child support agencies, legal advocates, policy leaders, and partner entities. Together, we’ll explore how to better navigate and influence the changing tides of child support in California.

Who Should Attend

This event is open to all legal professionals working in or connected to:

• Local Child Support Agencies
• Family law and related legal services
• Public agencies, private firms, or advocacy organizations
• Professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of child support law

Whether you're a seasoned attorney, new to the field, or part of a support team engaged in the legal process, the Legal College offers valuable insight, education, and networking opportunities.

Registration opens on June 25, 2026.

Early-bird Rate: June 25 - July 6, 2026

Please ensure that attendees' information, including their name and email address, is accurately filled out so they can receive all conference materials and communications.

Full registration for one person includes:

• Access to all courses
• MCLE certificates provided based on attendance
• Networking reception on Tuesday

Hotel Information

Hilton Pasadena

168 South Los Robles Avenue I  Pasadena, CA 91101

Transportation

Primary Airports Near Hilton Pasadena:

• Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR): ~16 miles (20-25 minutes). Often considered the best option for avoiding heavy traffic.
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): ~25 miles (35-60+ minutes depending on traffic)

Attire/Weather

The attire for this event is business casual.

October in Pasadena, California, features warm, sunny days and cool, comfortable evenings.

Expect average high temperatures in the lower 80s°F and overnight lows in the upper 50s to low 60s°F.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Coming soon

For questions regarding sponsorships, please contact Tran: tran@calcsa.org 

Schedule and Materials

The schedule and all materials will be available on the event mobile app which will be released closer to the event date.

Special Needs

Registrants who require special accommodations related to facility access, communication, or dietary needs are asked to please add their needs to their profile at www.csdaca.org. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tran at tran@calcsa.org.

Payment

Registrants may pay online by credit card (Visa/MasterCard/American Express) or by check.

If paying by check, please choose to be invoiced. Please note which registrants should receive credit for payment in the check memo.

Mail checks to:
California Child Support Association
Attn: Accounting/2024 Legal College
PO BOX 162362, Sacramento, CA 95816