Los Angeles, CA
Family Law Conference 2025
Date: Oct. 21, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. – 5:20 p.m. PT
Member Early Bird
$425.00
Nonmember Early Bird
$535.00
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Overview
Act now, early bird pricing ends September 9, 2025
Designed for CPAs and attorneys, this event dives deep into the financial side of family law, where your expertise makes all the difference. This year’s theme, Vested, Unvested & Contested: Complex Compensation in Divorce, frames the conversation as we explore some of the most challenging aspects of family law.
The sessions are built to sharpen your skills from case law updates and navigating complex compensation packages—both executive and non-executive—to examining when these packages qualify as assets. You’ll gain practical insights into dissecting income versus cash flow, including timing, sources, and strategic definitions in family law cases. Our annual judges’ panel provides a high-level perspective, with real-world legal experience. This event is the best opportunity to learn from top legal and financial minds involved with family law.
Please note, agenda and/or speakers are subject to change.
Product Code
1000004120
Credit Type
CPE: 8Format
In-Person
Intended Audience
CPAs, attorneys, judges, other professionals and staff who require current knowledge of family law cases and issues.
NASBA Field of Study
Business Law
Level of Difficulty
Update
Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
Learning Objectives
Agenda
8 – 9 a.m. PT
Registration Opens | Breakfast
9 – 9:05 a.m. PT
Opening Remarks
9:05 – 10:20 a.m. PT
Case Law Update
Stay current on the most significant family law decisions impacting California. This session will provide a comprehensive update on recent case law, highlighting key rulings and their implications
Speaker(s)
Garrett C. Dailey
10:20 – 11:10 a.m. PT
Overview: Complex Compensation Packages, Executive and Non-Executive
This session will explore the latest trends and complexities in executive and non-executive compensation, including RSUs, PSUs, stock options, loan forgiveness, and deferred compensation plans. Attendees will gain insight into key definitions, varying RSU grant language, and how these elements may align with Hug or Nelson frameworks in family law cases.
Speaker(s)
Garth GartrellJuliana Yanez
11:10 – 11:25 a.m. PT
Break
11:25 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. PT
Complex Compensation Packages: When is it an Asset?
Delve into the nuances of classifying complex compensation as an asset in family law cases. This session will cover asset apportionment, key case law, fiduciary duties, and post-separation employment changes, while offering practical tips, tax considerations, and sample judgment language to support equitable division.
Speaker(s)
Megan ThompsonNatalie McFarlinKarlina Paredes
12:40 – 1:45 p.m. PT
Lunch
1:45 – 3 p.m. PT
Dissecting Income – or is it - Cash Flow: Timing, Sources & Strategic Definitions in Family Law Cases
In the intricate landscape of family law, income or cash flow is rarely just a number — it’s a narrative. This 75-minute session will delve into the practical and legal considerations for identifying, evaluating, and utilizing income or cash flow in family law proceedings. We’ll explore when income is available, what sources should be considered, and how timing impacts everything from support calculations to equitable outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into aligning income or cash flow with marital standard of living and incorporating necessary tax provisions in judgments.
Speaker(s)
Marie EbersbacherTracy Farryl KatzCharles H DeLacey
3 – 3:50 p.m. PT
Xspouse in Action: A Hands-On Case Study
Take your Xspouse proficiency to the next level with this interactive, hands-on session designed for mid-level users. Join us for a live demonstration using a complex example to explore the functionality, strategic applications, and limitations of Xspouse.
Attendees should bring a laptop or tablet with the current version of Xspouse to fully participate in this session.
Speaker(s)
Jessica LordanDarlene Lynn ElmoreTina Fujisaki
3:50 – 4:05 p.m. PT
Break
4:05 – 5:20 p.m. PT
Judges’ Panel
Hear directly from family law judges as they share perspectives on effective settlement, mediation, and negotiation strategies. This panel will provide valuable judicial insights to help practitioners navigate complex cases and achieve more informed, equitable resolutions.
Speaker(s)
Hon. Shelley KaufmanJared TonksHon. Joshua WayserHon. Shelly AverillHon. Vanessa A. ZecherHon. Cindy Hendrickson
Faculty
Venue
Loyola Marymount University
1 Loyola Marymount University Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90045
Get DirectionsLoyola Marymount University
Building: University Hall
Rooms: Roski Hall (general sessions) and West Atrium (lunch)
For easiest access to the venue/conference, it would be recommended to fly into Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
If you are traveling from out of town, there are several hotels in close proximity to the venue. A list of nearby hotels are provided below for your reference.
- Hotel June, West LA ( approx. 0.8 mile from venue)
- Marina del Rey Hotel (approx. 1.9 miles from venue)
- Hilton Los Angeles, Culver City (approx. 2.5 miles from venue)
- Marina del Rey, Marriott (approx. 3.1 miles from venue)
- Courtyard Marriott, Marina Del Rey (approx. 3.3 miles from venue)