NELA
Empowering Workers' Rights Attorneys
Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
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| 9:00–10:00 a.m. | 2022 Affiliate Leadership Workshop Registration & Networking Breakfast (By Invitation Only) | |
| 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | 2022 Affiliate Leadership Workshop & Forum (By Invitation Only) | |
| 2:00–8:00 p.m. | 2022 Annual Convention Registration | |
| 2:00–3:30 p.m. | NELA Committee & Practice Group Chairs Meeting (By Invitation Only) | |
| 4:00-6:00 p.m. | NELA Law Students & New Lawyers Program | |
| 6:30–8:00 p.m. | President’s Welcome Reception Convention participants are invited to join NELA President Linda Correia, the NELA Executive Board, and the 2022 Annual Convention Committee for an informal gathering to celebrate 37 years of employee rights advocacy, renew friendships, and make new ones. First-time Convention participants are especially encouraged to attend. | |
Friday, July 1, 2022 |
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| 7:00–9:00 a.m | 2022 Annual Convention Registration | |
| 8:30–9:15 a.m. | Paul H. Tobias Roll Call Of The States & Opening Remarks Linda Correia, NELA President, Jeffrey A. Mittman, NELA Executive Director & Carla Brown | |
| 9:15–10:30 a.m. | Honoring Courageous Plaintiffs | |
| 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Countering The Latest in The Defendant’s Bag of Tricks | Litigation Strategy & Damages | |
| Litigating Intersectional Discrimination Claims | Cutting Edge Employment Law | |
| Diversifying The Plaintiffs Bar | ||
| Employee & Independent Contractor Classification | ||
| Arbitration Strategies | ||
| 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Annual Luncheon & Keynote Address | |
| 2:00–3:15 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| How To Draft a Great Demand Letter to Get Your Opposing Counsel to Settle the Matter Prior To Litigation | Litigation Strategy | |
| Negotiating Company Practice Changes | Cutting Edge Employment Law | |
| Ethical & Practical Considerations When Stepping Away from Your Law Practice | ||
| CA/9th Circuit Law | CA/9th Circuit Law | |
| Whistleblower & Retaliation Lawsuits | ||
| 3:45–5:00 p.m. | Historical Racism & The Impact on Today’s Workforce | |
| 5:00–6:00 p.m. | We Rise. We Lead. We Celebrate. 2022 Gala Awards Ceremony | |
| 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Annual Reception The Annual Reception is included in the registration fee for Convention registrants only. Guest tickets for the Annual Reception may be purchased at the Registration Booth or at the door. | |
Saturday, July 2, 2022 |
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| 7:00 a.m. | Tobias 5K Run | |
| 7:30–9:00 a.m. | 2022 Annual Convention Registration | |
| 9:30–10:45 a.m. | But-For Causation After Bostock | |
| 10:45–11:00 a.m. | Ethics & Sanctions Committee Presentation | |
| 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Staying Organized Before & During Litigation | Litigation Strategy | |
| Identifying & Overcoming Biases | Cutting Edge Employment Law | |
| CA/9th Circuit Law | CA/9th Circuit Law | |
| Combatting Lawyer Fatigue & Compassion Burnout | ||
| Litigating Leave Cases: Interference and Retaliation Claims | ||
| 12:45–2:15 p.m. | Box Lunch NELA Members Forum NELA Committee & Practice Group Meetings | |
| 2:15–3:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Tesla & Other Large Recoveries for Workers | Litigation Strategy | |
| Working With the Press in Litigation | Cutting Edge Employment Law | |
| Appellate Practice | ||
| Equity Compensation 101 | ||
| Class Actions – What You Need to Know from The Experts | ||
| 3:45–5:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Evidence in Summary Judgment v. Trial Day | Litigation Strategy | |
| COVID-19 Claims | Cutting Edge Employment Law | |
| Ethical Issues In Contacting Witnesses | ||
| False Claims Act for Employment Lawyers | ||
| Unique Experts | ||
| 8:00–11:00 p.m. | We Rise. We Lead. We Celebrate. 2022 Gala Dance Party | |
Sunday, July 3, 2022 |
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| 7:30–9:00 a.m. | 2022 Annual Convention Registration | |
| 9:00–10:15 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions | |
| Hiring Jury and Trial Consultants | Litigation Strategy | |
| The Impact of Technological Advances on Workers | Cutting Edge Employment Law | |
| “I Object”: Objections in Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement | CA/9th Circuit Law | |
| The Employee Who Stays: Representing Current Employees | ||
| Choice Of Law and Forum Selection Clauses | ||
| 10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | The Year In Review: Significant Developments In Employment Law | |
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