2025 Labor and Employment Summer Institute
Join us!
Thursday, Aug. 7
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Earn up to 5.4 credits, including 0.6 in ethics.
Online
Tuition Rates:
Members & Non-Members: $191
About the Program
2025 Labor and Employment Summer Institute
Join us for our annual institute, offering a thorough exploration of labor and employment law.
Whether you are newly admitted or a seasoned attorney looking to broaden your expertise, this program is designed for you. This comprehensive conference provides an in-depth review of substantive labor and employment law, along with practical insights and perspectives on managing labor and employment issues.
Learn from the state’s leading employment and labor law practitioners about critical areas of practice and key strategies to achieve the best results for your clients.
This is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge from top experts in the field. You will leave with a deeper understanding of the law, practical tips, and effective techniques that you can immediately apply in your practice. Don’t miss out on the chance to elevate your skills and knowledge in labor and employment law.
Topics include:
- AI in the workplace
- Employment arbitration issues
- An overview of the PERC Act
- The latest LAD caselaw
- The ethics of working with a difficult client
- Impact of the Trump administration on labor and employment law
Faculty
| MODERATOR: |
| Arnold S. Cohen, Esq. Oxfeld Cohen PC, Newark |
| SPEAKERS: |
| Raymond M. Baldino, Esq. Zazzali, P.C., Newark |
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| John K. Bennett, Esq. Jackson Lewis, Berkeley Heights |
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| Dean L. Burrell, Esq. Arbitrator-Mediator, Burrell Dispute Resolution, Morristown |
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| Lani Dornfeld, Esq. Brach Eichler LLC, Roseland |
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| Jay Sabin, Esq. Brach Eichler LLC, Roseland |
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| Stephen E. Trimboli, Esq. Trimboli & Prusinowski LLC, Morristown |
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| Sarah Wieselthier, Esq. Fisher & Phillips LLP, Murray Hill |
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| Beth P. Zoller, Esq. KSBranigan Law P.C., Montclair |
PROGRAM AGENDA
| 9:00 | Introduction – Arnold S. Cohen, Esq. |
| 9:05 | Issues in employment arbitration – Dean Burrell, Esq. |
| 9:35 | AI in the workplace: why you need to know how your staff is already using AI – Jay Sabin, Esq. and Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq. |
| 10:35 | Break |
| 10:45 | An overview of the PERC Act – Stephen E. Trimboli, Esq. |
| 11:15 | LAD caselaw update – Sarah Wieselthier, Esq. |
| 11:45 | Q&A for morning sessions |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | The impact of the Trump administration on labor and employment law – Raymond M. Baldino, Esq. and Beth Zoller, Esq. |
| 2:00 | Break |
| 2:15 | The ethics of working with a difficult client – John K. Bennett, Esq. |
| 2:45 | Q&A for afternoon sessions |
| 3:00 | Adjourn |
CLE CREDITS:
CLE Credits |
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| NJ CLE: | NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 5.4 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ Ethics: 0.6, NJ General: 4.8). |
| NY CLE: | NY Ethics Transitional: 0.5, NY Professional Practice Transitional: 4.5 |
| PA CLE: | PA Ethics Credit: 0.5, PA Substantive Credit: 4.0 New: No PA CLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program. |
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