CCND Annual Meeting 2026
Join CCND as We Honor Eva DeFranco with the Howard Krieger Beacon Lifetime Achievement Award at our Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2025, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the elegant Elm City Club in New Haven. It promises to be a truly special evening as we come together to celebrate, honor, and learn.
For decades, Eva DeFranco has been a guiding light in Connecticut’s non-adversarial divorce community.
As a Past President of CCND, longtime Board member, mentor, and lead trainer of Connecticut’s nationally recognized 40-Hour Divorce & Family Mediation Training, Eva has educated and inspired generations of family professionals. Her work has transformed not only the lives of countless families, but also the professionals privileged to learn from her.
As she begins her retirement, CCND is honored to present Eva with the Howard Krieger Beacon Lifetime Achievement Award at our Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Congratulations, Eva. Thank you for your wisdom, generosity, and decades of service. Your legacy will continue to shape our profession for years to come.
Adding to the excitement, we’ll be joined by a panel of esteemed judges—Hon. Steven Dembo, Hon. Leo Diana, and Hon. Holly Abery-Wetstone—who will engage in a lively and insightful Q&A. Judges will respond to questions submitted in advance, offering a rare opportunity for candid dialogue on issues impacting our work and the families we serve.
Join us as we celebrate an extraordinary career.
Choice of dinner:
- Chicken Milanese – Herb and parmesan-crusted chicken with arugula, tomatoes, red onion, and lemon vinaigrette.
- Horseradish-Crusted Salmon – Fresh salmon with a horseradish crust.
- Pappardelle with Vegetarian Bolognese – Wide ribbon pasta with a hearty vegetarian bolognese sauce.
Continuing Education Notice
We do not approve CLE, CE, or CEU credits for our programs. Each professional is responsible for determining whether participation may qualify for continuing education credit within their own profession and jurisdiction and for self-reporting as appropriate.
Certificates are not issued for CCND trainings except for the 40-Hour Basic Family & Divorce Mediation Training and the Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training. For all other programs, no certificate of attendance will be provided.
Cancellations / Refunds
Please note that all events are subject to change or cancellation. In the event of cancellation, registered participants will receive a full refund of any payments made. We will make every effort to notify attendees as soon as possible in the event of any changes or cancellations. Refund requests for any other reason will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to administrative fees. Please see specific event for date after which no refunds will be issued for any reason and after which registration closes.