38th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference
by University of Rhode Island's Office of Strategic Initiatives
The 38th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference is a premier event organized by the University of Rhode Island's Office of Strategic Initiatives, in partnership with the Roger Williams University School of Law. This conference brings together professionals from various sectors to discuss and explore current trends and challenges in labor and employment law.
Key topics for this year's conference include updates from state and federal courts, changes at the National Labor Relations Board, the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into workplace environments, and strategies for employers to maintain their diversity, equity, and inclusion values while complying with evolving federal regulations.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in sessions led by experts in the field, engage in networking opportunities, and gain insights into legislative trends, research findings, and best practices. The conference is designed for employers, unions, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and government agencies seeking to stay informed and proactive in the dynamic field of labor and employment law.
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Speakers(9)
Carly Beauvais Iafrate
Attorney at Law Office of Carly Beauvais Iafrate, P.C.
Carly Beauvais Iafrate is an attorney at her own practice, focusing on labor and employment law.
Danilo A. Borgas
Shareholder at Sinapi Law Associates LTD
Danilo A. Borgas is a shareholder at Sinapi Law Associates LTD, focusing on labor and employment law.
Jessica Schachter Jewell
Attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP
Jessica Schachter Jewell is an attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP, specializing in labor and employment law.
John Higgins
Retired Official at National Labor Relations Board
John Higgins is a retired official from the National Labor Relations Board.
Joshua Xavier
Attorney at Xavier Law LLC
Joshua Xavier is an attorney at Xavier Law LLC, specializing in employment law.
Linn F. Freedman
Partner at Robinson+Cole
Linn F. Freedman is a partner at Robinson+Cole, specializing in data privacy and security law.
Richard Bock
Retired Associate General Counsel at National Labor Relations Board
Richard Bock is the retired Associate General Counsel for the Division of Advice at the National Labor Relations Board.
Rosemary Pye
Arbitrator and Mediator at National Academy of Arbitrators
Rosemary Pye is an arbitrator and mediator, and a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators.
Sean Fontes
Counsel at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Sean Fontes serves as counsel at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP, with expertise in labor and employment matters.
Event Details
- Date
- March 27, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Bristol, United States
- Roger Williams University School of Law
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Employers, unions, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, government agencies
- CLE Credits
- This program has been submitted for Rhode Island MCLE credits and PDC credits for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.