48th Annual NLRB Labor Law Conference
Date: Nov 13, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $211.00
Non-Member Price: $264.00
Section Price: $198.00
Areas of Law: Labor & Employment
Earn up to 7.9 credits, including 1.8 in Ethics! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Saulo Santiago, Esq.
- National Labor Relations Board, Newark
Presenters
- Crystal S. Carey, Esq.
- General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board
- Michelle (Micky) Devitt, Esq.
- Willig, Williams & Davidson, Philadelphia
- Brent Garren, Esq.
- Kevin D. Jarvis, Esq.
- Acting Commissioner, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- Alexander T. MacDonald, Esq.
- Co-Chair, Workplace Policy Institute, Littler Mendelson, P.C., Washington, D.C.
- Scott A. Mayer, Esq.
- Member, National Labor Relations Board
- Nicole M. Mormilo, Esq.
- Senior Counsel, Chairman James R. Murphy, National Labor Relations Board
- James R. Murphy, Esq.
- Chairman, National Labor Relations Board
- David M. Prouty, Esq.
- Member, National Labor Relations Board
- Stuart Teicher, Esq.
- CLE Performer and Ethics Educator
The NLRB Labor Law Conference returns with an all-new full day of programming, designed to give labor law practitioners unique insight into the latest NLRB developments.
Attendees will hear directly from Crystal S. Carey who was sworn in as general counsel of the NLRB earlier this year. In addition, the lineup of esteemed panelists includes NLRB Chairman James R. Murphy and Kevin D. Jarvis, acting commissioner of the state Department of Labor.
Back by popular demand, CLE performer Stuart I. Teicher returns for an entertaining discussion on advocacy and professional ethics, offering practical guidance for every New Jersey lawyer. Drawing on his Jersey roots, Teicher will explore how direct, no-nonsense communication can strengthen your advocacy without crossing ethical lines. Learn how straightforward, strategic communication can produce better results for clients while maintaining professionalism and avoiding disciplinary pitfalls.
During this engaging session, attendees will learn how to:
- Discover how Jersey’s direct communication style translates to effective zealous advocacy within RPC 1.3’s diligent representation requirements
- Apply strategic civility techniques to maintain professionalism while advancing client interests under RPC 3.4’s fairness standards
- Examine how constructive engagement with opposing perspectives strengthens client advocacy under RPC 1.1’s competence obligations
- Evaluate communication strategies that drive meaningful outcomes while respecting RPC 8.4’s professional conduct standards
- Develop authentic advocacy approaches that balance client loyalty under RPC 1.3 with tribunal respect required by RPC 3.3
Register today to ensure you have the latest information available to navigate the rapidly evolving area of labor law! Be sure to join in person for a chance to network with your colleagues.
Program agenda:
9 | Introduction - Saulo Santiago, Esq.
9:05 | The Constitutionality of the NLRB and State Preemption: A Survival Guide to Constitutional Challenges
- Moderator: Brent Garren, Esq.
- Speakers: Kevin D. Jarvis, Esq.; Michelle (Micky) Devitt, Esq. and Alexander T. MacDonald, Esq.
10:30 | Break
10:45 | NLRB: Back in Business
- Moderator: Nicole M. Mormilo, Esq.
- Speakers: James R. Murphy, Esq.; Scott A. Mayer, Esq. and David M. Prouty, Esq.
12 | Lunch
1 | Introduction of Special Guest
1:05 | Hear from Special Guest, NLRB General Counsel Crystal S. Carey, Esq., on NLRB Developments
2 | Jersey-Style Communication: Straight Talk on Advocacy and Ethics
- Presenter: Stuart I. Teicher, Esq.
3:30 | Adjourn
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