Public Human Services Attorneys (PHSA) Education Conference

Conference Updates:

PHSA 2026 Awards—Recognize your colleagues!

Deadline for nominations is THIS FRIDAY, August 7!

Each year, APHSA honors individuals who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in public human services law with the following awards:

Emerging Excellence Award — This award is presented to a public human services attorney who is actively involved in developing and/or supporting improved legislation, public policy, and practices that enhance the administration of human services programs.
Beacon of Service Award—This award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to improving legal and policy practices related to the administration of human services programs.

Emerging Excellence Award Nomination

Beacon of Service Award Nomination

About the PHSA Education Conference

Why Attend?

The Public Human Services Attorneys (PHSA) Education 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) credits, 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!

Learn More & Register

Who Attends?

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

Speaker Spotlights

Tami Pyfer

Chief Impact Officer for UNITE, Co-creator of the Dignity Index

Leading with Dignity: Strengthening Human Services in a Time of Division

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.

Justification Letter

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;