Public Human Services Attorneys (PHSA) Education Conference

This conference showcases innovative approaches to the design and delivery of state, county, and city human services at the intersection of legal compliance, policy, and practice. There is also a focus on important legal topics in the broader realm of human services, with the option for attendees to obtain all their annual continuing legal education (CLE) units, including ethics. This conference offers unparalleled opportunities for learning, peer networking, experiencing hands-on demonstrations of solutions, and connecting with a wide array of committed partners and organizations, all working toward a shared vision: Thriving Communities Built on Human Potential.

Early Bird Registration Available Through 9/17!

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Call for Presentations Now Open!

The PHSA Education Conference brings together human services attorneys from across the field to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another. Human services law covers a diverse range of practice areas. Topics may include Medicaid, child welfare, family services, SNAP/TANF, public health, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, corrections and justice-based programming, and other related areas.

Submission Deadline: April 3

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Who Attends?

See our breakdown of last year’s attendees by sector.

Speaker & Agenda Spotlights

Check back for more information about the 2026 speakers as they are announced!

JUSTIFY YOUR ATTENDANCE

Download our justification letter and agenda at-a-glance to share with your supervisor to assist with approving travel and attendance to this year’s conference.

Coming Soon! Justification Letter for Supervisors

Coming Soon! Travel Agenda-at-a-Glance

Need Help or Have Questions?

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact our Conference Team. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response during business days, Monday-Friday. Emails received on weekends or federal/office holidays will be responded to by the end of the day the following business day.

Become a 2026 Sponsor!

Is your company interested in strengthening its ties with our members and investing in the human services to help build thriving communities? Becoming a sponsor at APHSA might be the perfect way to do so!

With a range of sponsorship packages available, PHSA 2026 is the perfect place for our partners to:

position your company as a leader in the human services sector;
establish relationships with policymakers;
deepen current customer relationships;
educate state and local human services leaders about your solutions, and learn about challenges and priorities from APHSA member organizations;