Seton Hall Legislative Journal Symposium

The Seton Hall Legislative Journal Symposium is an annual event organized by the Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy, dedicated to exploring significant legal and public policy issues. This symposium convenes legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to engage in in-depth discussions on contemporary legislative topics.

The 2026 symposium, titled "Beyond the Cubicle: Privacy, Power, and Rights in the Modern Workplace," will address the evolving dynamics of workplace privacy and employee rights in the context of technological advancements and social changes. Key sessions include "Foundations of Workplace Privacy," "Surveillance and Monitoring in the Evolving Workplace," "Drug and Medical Testing in Employment," and "Employee Speech and Expression in the Workplace."

Notable speakers for this event include Matthew Bodie, Robins Kaplan Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School; Michele Gilman, Venable Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law; and Robert I. Field, Professor of Law at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law. The symposium also offers networking opportunities during breaks and a luncheon, facilitating connections among attendees.

This symposium is ideal for legal professionals, human resources practitioners, policymakers, and scholars interested in the intersection of employment law, privacy rights, and workplace dynamics. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current challenges and legal frameworks shaping the modern workplace.