Parent Attorney Conference

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August 21, 2025 | 9:00am-4:00pm | Chapel Hill

Registration is closed for the 2025 Parent Attorney Conference.

This program is open to attorneys who represent respondents in abuse, neglect, dependency, and termination of parental rights proceedings. Topics will include legislative and case law updates (including strategies and tips for defenders), the role of Rule 17 guardians ad litem for parents, and tips for working with challenging clients.

For information about other public defense education courses, visit our Public Defense Education site.

AGENDA

You can view the 2025 agenda here.

REGISTRATION FEE

The registration fee for private assigned and managed assigned counsel is $215. There is no fee for IDS state employees.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION

The program will offer approximately 5.5 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit, including one hour of ethics CLE credit, and will qualify for NC State Bar Criminal Law and Juvenile Delinquency specializations, subject to Bar approval.

Additional information

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

A limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in applying, complete the scholarship application as soon as possible. If you receive a scholarship, the registration fee is waived. The scholarship deadline is on Friday, August 1. Please refer to the scholarship website for additional information.

HOTEL INFORMATION

A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill hotel (1742 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC) for $124 plus tax. The hotel reservation deadline is Sunday, July 27. To reserve a room, please refer to the hotel’s website or call the hotel at (984) 291-7200 and ask for room block “907” or “Juvenile Defender and Parent Attorney Conference.”

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking details will be provided to you by your program manager the week prior to the program. Additional directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.

MATERIALS

Program materials will be available under the "Materials" tab above. Materials are posted as they are received by instructors.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.