JAMS-SPONSORED EVENT
2026 CJA Spring Conference
Presented by the California Judges Association
Start Date
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026End Date
Saturday, May 2, 2026Location
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa
44400 Indian Wells Ln
Indian Wells, CA , 92210
VIEW MAP »JAMS is a proud Golden Gavel Sponsor of the California Judges Association and an Exhibitor at the 2026 Spring Conference. The conference offers timely updates to help judicial officers stay current on key issues affecting the bench, including civil, criminal, family, probate, and evidence. It also includes sessions tailored for new judicial officers, judges preparing for retirement, and those who are already retired and serving on assignment, working in private judging, or enjoying retired life.
Featured JAMS Sessions:
Civil Law Update
Thursday, April 30
1:00 - 2:15 pm
1.25 General Credits
JAMS neutrals, Hon. Stephen Kaus (Ret.) and Hon. Robert B. Freedman (Ret.), will discuss recent civil cases.
Retirement Options to Consider
Thursday, April 30
2:30 - 3:45 pm
1.25 Ethics Credits
JAMS neutral Hon. Vanessa A. Zecher (Ret.) will join a panel discussion on retirement planning considerations, including private mediation, the Temporary Assigned Judges Program, opportunities for avocation, fun, and relaxation, and judicial ethics relevant to retired judges.
Featured People
- Business Commercial
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Real Property
- Anti-SLAPP Motions
- Antitrust & Competition
- Banking
- Bankruptcy
- Business Commercial
- Civil Rights
- Class Action
- Construction Defect
- Employment
- Environmental Law
- Governmental & Public Agency
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Mass Tort
- Personal Injury
- Professional Liability
- Real Property
- Business Commercial
- Class Action
- Construction
- Employment Law
- Governmental & Public Agency
- Insurance
- Mass Tort
- Personal Injury