2026 Shell Beach Conference for Higher Education Leaders

Register Today! Space is Limited.

AALRR is one of the foremost legal firms specializing in education law. For the past several years, each spring, the firm hosts a two-day comprehensive leadership conference for higher education administrators and trustees focusing on important issues facing the education community.

• Collective Bargaining/Labor Relations
• Board Governance
• Personnel Management
• Other Legal Issues 

Who Should Attend?
This annual conference on education law is designed to cover a broad spectrum of legal issues facing colleges. Topics are selected that will appeal to presidents/chancellors, vice presidents/chancellors, deans, directors, managers, board members, and members of District negotiating teams.

Location
Shell Beach is within driving distance of both Northern and Southern California and the Central Valley. “Locals” from the Central Coast also regularly attend. The conference hotel overlooks the ocean. Many educators and Board members tell us this is their favorite conference to attend every year.

The Cliffs Resort at Shell Beach
2757 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach, CA

Rooms 

We have obtained a block of rooms at the Cliffs Resort.  Please make sure to mention "AALRR" to receive the room discount rate of $259 per night plus a $40 facility fee per night.  

Registration Fees

EARLY BIRD RATES

$575 Early Bird Registration until March 12, 2026

REGULAR RATES

$675 Full-Event Registration (Rate after March 12, 2026) 

$325 for one-day registration | Use code: 1-day

*Fee includes two breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner and comprehensive materials.

For additional information, please contact Keesha Clark.

For additional questions and to register for one-day, please email aalrr_programs@aalrr.com

NO CANCELLATION REFUNDS AFTER 7/15/26

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