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Welcome to NAHOThe National Association of Hearing Officials, Inc., is a professional nonprofit organization formed in 1987 comprised of individuals involved in the process of administrative adjudication. The twelve-member Board of Directors is elected by NAHO's membership and represents all sections of the country and a variety of administrative jurisdictions. NAHO does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, political affiliation, gender, gender expression, age, national origin/ethnicity, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. NAHO's membership reflects racial, ethnic, and gender diversity. 2021 NAHO MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Professional Development Conferences: NAHO's Mid-Year Web Conference will be held online on April 21-22, 2021, offering more than six hours of continuing education classes over two days. NAHO's Annual Professional Development Conference will be held in person, October 31 through November 3, in Philadelphia. It will offer an array of instruction on current issues of interest to administrative adjudicators. Certification: NAHO is the only national organization of administrative hearing officials which has a certification program for Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers. Upon successful completion of the educational and professional requirements and approval by the NAHO Board, a three-year certification is granted which can be renewed simply by keeping current on training in administrative adjudication. Webinars: In 2020, after the pandemic began, NAHO began holding monthly live Zoom Webinars which were free of charge to all NAHO members. Post-pandemic, NAHO will offer at least six webinars per year that will remain free for NAHO members. On-Demand Instruction: NAHO maintains a library of videos recorded from Professional Development Conferences and Webinars, which can be accessed online for a small fee. Viewing NAHO videos may also qualify for education credits toward NAHO certification and for self-study CLE credits in some states. Customized Group Training: An agency may request customized training for their member-adjudicators in a particular area of administrative law or on specialized subjects. Presently, these are scheduled as webinars, with on-site training to resume in the future. The NAHO News: NAHO's periodic newsletter keeps members informed about NAHO's activities and upcoming events. Members are encouraged to contribute articles of interest to administrative adjudicators. Social Media Presence: Members can connect with NAHO by following NAHO on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. NAHO Merchandise: Merchandise with the NAHO logo has long been available to members attending its in-person conferences. It will soon be available via the NAHO website. NAHO-logoed items include t-shirts, caps, padfolios, lapel pins, and face masks. Personalized, monogrammed NAHO items are available by special order. Networking: NAHO is in the process of updating its website with new features to connect members. Members will be able to access the email address of other members who conduct the same or similar types of hearings. There will also be a members-only blog on which members can share their comments on current events of interest to administrative adjudicators. |
TIME TO RENEW YOUR NAHO MEMBERSHIP! NAHO Members, it is time to renew your membership. Last year, NAHO's membership grew to 369 total members, thanks to you! We hope to increase that number in 2022. If you have any questions about your renewal, please contact your Regional Representative or Marilyn Slifman. And as always, we are accepting new members! Thank you and Happy New Year! NAHO ConferencesNAHO 2022 Professional Development Conference August 7 - 10 Chicago NAHO is excited to announce that its next Professional Development Conference will be at the historic Pendry Hotel at 230 N. Michigan Avenue in Chicago. The hotel is located on the Magnificent Mile, just steps from its famous shopping district, a block from the Chicago River, and only a couple of blocks from Millennium Park. A number of museums, bistros, and restaurants are within easy walking distance. The Pendry Hotel is one of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the nation. Inside, it is newly redesigned and beautifully appointed. It has two excellent restaurants, including one on the 24th floor with alfresco rooftop dining. NAHO will again offer three different classes for each hour of the conference; thus, attendees may choose from over 50 different topics, acquiring up to 18 hours of MCLE credits over the three-day conference. NAHO instructional presentations are designed for ALJs and other administrative adjudicators, Chief ALJs, Board or Commission Members, attorneys whose practice is in administrative law, and agency administrators and representatives who wish to expand their knowledge of the process of administrative adjudication. This conference will provide sessions on the latest issues in administrative law, ethics, interrupting and reducing implicit bias, best practices for presiding over hearings, decision writing, evidence, and many more valuable topics. NAHO's quality faculty includes law professors recognized as experts in administrative law, appellate judges, attorneys, and experienced administrative law judges.
Enjoy networking with your colleagues at this venue, ideally suited for an instructional conference of this type, as well as sight-seeing, shopping, and socializing. 
| This month's webinar: Ease Stress & Foster Wellness Thursday, January 20 (one hour) 1:00 p.m. Eastern 12:00 p.m. Central 11:00 a.m. Mountain 10:00 a.m. Pacific Learn some new techniques to alleviate mental and emotional stress and foster wellness in your daily life. Stress is part of daily life, but when it becomes elevated for extended periods of time, it can cause physical and psychological damage. Learn how to activate your parasympathetic relaxation response to release stress through soothing breathing practices and self-massage and experience the cooling, calming effects of meditation. Taught by: Bonny Fetch, CALJ, NAHO Past President, and Registered Yoga Teacher Bonny is a retired Administrative Law Judge. She has been a member of NAHO since 1999, received certification as an ALJ in 2003, served two terms as President of NAHO 2008-2011), two terms as Immediate Past-President, and previously served as Vice-President and Mountain Region Representative. Following retirement, Bonny completed yoga teacher training and is a Registered Yoga Teacher RYT® through Yoga Alliance and co-founder of the North Dakota Yoga Conference, www.ndyogaconference.com. Bonny completed advanced training in meditation and Five Element Yoga®. She is a Level II guide for Jennifer Reis’ Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra, a deeply relaxed state induced by guided meditation. She teaches yoga classes online and in person. Bonny and a fellow yoga teacher present a bi-weekly webinar entitled “Yoga Talk with Bonny and Marlene,” which provides information and education about various aspects of yoga. NAHO Members: Free of charge Non-Members: $30
The Conference Brochure is NOW Available! (UPDATED AS OF 9/1/21)
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