Welcome to NAHO
The 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.
Our Mission
The mission of the National Association of Hearing Officials is to improve the fairness and effectiveness of the administrative hearing process, thus benefiting hearing officials, their employing agencies, and the individuals those agencies serve by:
- Promoting professionalism
- Offering instruction on sound administrative adjudication practices and procedures
- Providing year-round continuing legal and adjudicative education
- Affording a national forum for discussion of important issues
- Furnishing leadership concerning the administrative hearing process
Non-Discrimination Policy: 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.
2026 Professional Development Conference
Dates: October 25–28, 2026 | Location: Long Beach, California
Host Hotel: Marriott Long Beach Downtown
NAHO's 2026 Annual Professional Development Conference will be held in person. Two to three different class sessions will be offered for each hour of the conference, with almost 46 hours of CLE-quality classes from which to choose (up to 17 CLE credit hours upon completion).
Conference Details & Schedule
Location & Accommodations
Long Beach, California features warm late-October weather (highs in the mid-70s) and walkability to top attractions like The Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, and Shoreline Aquatic Park.
Hotel Amenities: $191/night room rate ($34 below federal per diem), daily $15 food/beverage credit, free enhanced internet, and daily 7:00 a.m. pool deck stretch/yoga classes.
Continuing Legal Education Webinars
NAHO provides over six free 1-hour CLE virtual webinars to members during 2026. Held on the 3rd Thursday of the month ($30 fee for non-members).
Time Slots: 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT | 9:00 AM AKT | 7:00 AM HT