About this Event
Presenters and participants may be a part of this conference either in-person or virtually. This annual national refereed professional conference will bring together counselor educators, counseling graduate students, and counseling practitioners to review the latest trends and developments in the areas of law and ethics in counseling. The conference lasts four days (January 27-30, 2026) followed by a month in which participants may earn additional continuing education hours by viewing recordings of conference sessions (February 6 - March 9, 2026).
Please note the following summary of the schedule for the conference:
All Times Listed are in Central Time Zone Time
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
4:30 – 6:00 pm: In-Person Conference Opening Session + Keynote
6:00-7:15 pm: In-Person Conference Reception
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
8:30 am – 5:15 pm: In-Person Sessions + Keynote
Thursday, January 29, 2026
8:30 am – 12:15 pm: In-Person Sessions + Keynote
Friday, January 30, 2026
8:30 am – 12:30 pm: In-Person Sessions, Keynote, + Closing
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
9:45 am – 4:00 pm: Welcome and Virtual Presentations
4:30 – 6:00 pm: Broadcast of In-Person Conference Opening Session + Keynote
6:15-7:15 pm: Optional Virtual Happy Hour Social Gathering
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
8:30 am – 5:15 pm: Broadcast of In-Person Sessions + Keynote
Thursday, January 29, 2026
8:30 am – 12:15 pm: Broadcast of In-Person Sessions + Keynote
Friday, January 30, 2026
8:30 am – 12:30 pm: Broadcast of In-Person Sessions, Keynote, + Closing
SCHEDULE TO VIEW RECORDINGS OF SESSIONS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - Monday, March 9, 2026
Deadlines
October 25, 2025: Deadline for Submitting Conference Proposals
November 15, 2025: Deadline for Early Bird Registration Discounts
December 27, 2025: Deadline for requesting refunds of conference registrations
December 27, 2025: Deadline for making hotel reservations at the discounted rate. To make hotel reservations, visit https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=37318&Chain=6255&arrive=2026-01-26&depart=2026-01-29&adult=1&child=0&group=2601LAWAND
Links for Conference Details, Call for Program Proposals, and for Making Hotel Reservations found at https://uhcno.edu/academics/ways-to-learn/continuing-education.php
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Street, New Orleans, United States
