Empowering Workers' Rights Attorneys
This two-day conference is designed for lawyers and professionals who represent employees. It will be held at the Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines and feature presentations and demonstrations by leading plaintiffs’ lawyers in the Eighth Circuit. Substantive issues will have particular application to practice in the Eighth Circuit. Details at www.eventleaf.com/e/8thCirNELA2024.
Join us in Philadelphia, PA for Forging the Future of Workers' Rights, NELA's 2024 Annual Convention. CLE designed by and for plaintiffs' employment lawyers, our signature event includes focused program tracks on Fundamentals of Employment Law, Discovery/Pre-Trial Advocacy, DEI, and Practical Skills. For information on speaking opportunities, exhibiting, or sponsoring the NELA Annual Convention, please contact us at nelahq@nelahq.org or visit www.nela.org/convention.
NELA’s Trial Boot Camp is an intensive three-day skills-based program specifically designed for plaintiffs’ employment lawyers at all levels of trial experience. The Boot Camp will feature interactive demonstrations and presentations on successful techniques and strategies for trying employment cases, as well as mock proceedings designed to mimic the rigorous pace and schedule of trial.
Integrating AI into your practice can boost productivity and efficiency. But where do you begin? In this encore presentation from the 2024 Annual Convention, presenters will explore the available AI tools for law practice management, how to use them most effectively, and how to do so ethically. This webinar is exclusively for current NELA members. There is no cost to attend. Presenters: Jeffrey W. Chivers, Syllo Jeffrey Chivers is the CEO & Co-Founder of TLATech Inc. Jeff founded TLATech Inc. in 2019 to build Syllo, a first-of-its-kind software system for litigation. Before launching Syllo, Jeff spent more than ten years […]
The practice of wage and hour law is constantly changing, and an understanding of the nuances of wage and hour actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and related laws is essential for workers’ rights advocates. Join our experts to learn about significant changes, discuss emerging trends, and expand your network. Find out more.
For information on speaking opportunities, exhibiting, or sponsoring the NELA Annual Convention, please contact us at nelahq@nelahq.org. or visit www.nela.org/convention.
Law students are invited to join NELA for an inspiring and interactive conversation about the power of plaintiff-side employment law to drive progressive social change. Rooted in NELA’s commitment to cultivate the next generation of workers’ rights advocates, this program invites law students and emerging attorneys to explore how a career in employment law offers a unique opportunity to champion justice, equity, and dignity in the workplace. Details and RSVP at https://www.nela.org/shape-your-career
Join the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (MWELA), Virginia Employment Lawyers Association (VELA), Fairfax County Bar-Employment Law Section, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association for a deep dive into the contours of hearsay, the various hearsay exceptions, and how courts generally rule on the types of out-of-court statements on which many employment cases are built. Details and registration
Whether you are preparing to take your first deposition or your fiftieth, this immersive 2-day training will help you sharpen your skills to gather the information you need to build a strong case. Details and registration coming soon.
Topics include: Surviving summary judgment (including jiu-jitsu and "horns of a dilemma" techniques) Discovery techniques to defeat summary judgment Polarizing the case Winning strategies at trial Dealing with difficult clients and opposing counsel Using and abusing AI "Ask Us Anything" brainstorm sessions and much more! Registration and details coming soon.
Join the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association (MWELA) for an overview of the District of Columbia Office of Employee Appeals (OEA), the independent agency that hears appeals from D.C. government employees challenging terminations, suspensions, and other adverse actions. Details and registration
Join NELA/NY for a candid discussion with Scott Simpson and Raya Saksouk of Menken Simpson & Rozger LLP on the practical and strategic lessons learned during a recent federal trial involving claims under New York Labor Law § 740. Our presenters will share firsthand insights on litigating this evolving cause of action—from pretrial submissions and motion practice through witness cross examinations and jury charge issues. In addition to practical insights, they will also discuss legal issues relating to, among other things, the causation standard under NYLL 740, the impact of a subsequent termination on a plaintiff's mitigation efforts, the defendant's burden of […]
