2026 Annual New Jersey Public Employment Conference
Date: Apr 24, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Location: Delta Hotels Woodbridge, 515 US Highway 1 S, Iselin
Member Price: $203.00
Non-Member Price: $254.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Labor & Employment
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Keynote
Moderator
Presenters
- Hon. Jeffrey S. Martin
- Mayor, Hamilton
New Jersey State League of Municipalities - Hon. Brad Myhre
- Mayor, Frenchtown
County Administrator, Hunterdon County - Julianne Matis Apostolopoulos, Esq.
- Deputy General Counsel, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Dean L. Burrell, Esq.
- Arbitrator-Mediator, Burrell Dispute Resolution, Morristown
- Michael F. Cerra
- Executive Director, New Jersey State League of Municipalities
- Peter Chen, Esq.
- Senior Policy Analyst, New Jersey Policy Perspective, Trenton
- James R. Glowacki, Esq.
- Assistant To the Director, Public Employment Relations Commission
- Seth Hahn
- Executive Director, New Jersey Assembly Majority Office
- Joseph M. Hannon, Esq.
- Genova Burns, Newark
- Mary Beth Hennessy-Shotter, Esq.
- Chair, Public Employment Relations Commission
- Daniel Holub
- Director of Research, NJEA (NJ Education Association) Trenton, Trenton
- Kevin D. Jarvis, Esq.
- Acting Commissioner, Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- Adam Liebtag
- President, CWA Local 1036, West Trenton
- Christine Lucarelli-Carneiro, Esq.
- General Counsel, Public Employment Relations Commission
- Gayl R. Mazuco, Esq.
- Arbitrator, Hopewell
- Rebecca Miller
- Political Director, CWA District 1
- Pasquale V. Papero, Jr.
- Commissioner, Public Employment Relations Commission
- Katie Rosen
- Arbitrator, Norwalk
- Rachel Sandalow-Ash, Esq.
- Director of Representation, AAUP-BHSNJ
- Lauren Sandy, Esq.
- Crivelli, Barbati & DeRose, LLC, Hamilton
- Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Esq.
- Sciarrillo ADR, Cranford
- Robert A. Weakley
- Arbitrator, Mountainside
- Steven P. Weissman, Esq.
- Weissman & Mintz LLC, Somerset
Please note the conference is being held at Delta Hotels Woodbridge, 515 US Highway 1 S, Iselin, NJ. This is a NEW venue from previous years, so please plan accordingly.
A diverse group of union and management representatives and neutrals will come together for the Annual Public Employment Conference – a daylong series of panels to discuss the critical issues confronting New Jersey’s public sector.
Cutting-Edge Insights: The conference promises thought-provoking and insightful presentations. Experts will delve into today’s most pressing issues.
Record Attendance: Last year, over 400 attendees participated in this must-attend event. We’re on track to surpass that number in 2026.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas and build valuable relationships. The conference provides a platform for meaningful interactions and collaboration.
Register today to stay informed about the latest developments, gain valuable knowledge and contribute to the advancement of public employment practices.
Program Agenda:
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8:30 | Welcome - Mary Beth Hennessy-Shotter, Esq.
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8:40 | Keynote Remarks - Kevin D. Jarvis, Esq. (Introduced by Steven P. Weissman, Esq.)
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9:15 | Legal Developments Panel
- New Jersey Supreme Court - Can terminations for LAD and Title 9 violations be arbitrated?
- Discussion of recent notable PERC and court cases
- Review of new representation and unfair practice rules
- Interest Arbitration - What’s broken and are there legislative fixes?
Moderators: Christine Lucarelli-Carneiro, Esq. and James R. Glowacki, Esq
Speakers: Joseph M. Hannon, Esq.; Julianne Matis Apostolopoulos, Esq.; Pasquale V. Papero, Jr.; Rachel Sandalow-Ash, Esq. and Lauren Sandy, Esq. -
10:45 | Break
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11:00 | Solutions to the Continued Healthcare Affordability Crisis; Pointers for Bargaining Healthcare
Speakers: Hon. Jeffrey S. Martin; Hon. Brad Myhre; Daniel Holub and Adam Liebtag
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12:45 | Lunch
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1:45 | What Does the State Budget’s Structural Deficit and Federal Cuts Mean for Public Sector Bargaining?
Moderator: Seth Hahn
Speakers: Michael F. Cerra; Peter Chen, Esq. and Rebecca Miller -
2:45 | Arbitration Panel – Red Light, Green Light – Deciding Controversial Cases
Moderator: Dean L. Burrell, Esq.
Speakers: Gayl R. Mazuco, Esq.; Katie Rosen; Anthony P. Sciarrillo, Esq. and Robert A. Weakley -
4:15 | Adjourn
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