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2026 Annual Advanced Labor and Employment Law Symposium

by Connecticut Bar Association

The 2026 Annual Advanced Labor and Employment Law Symposium is a premier event organized by the Connecticut Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section. Scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, the symposium will be held at the New Haven Lawn Club, located at 193 Whitney Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut.

Attendees will gain insights into a wide range of topics, including ethical considerations, workplace political expression, State Board of Labor Relations (SBLR) and State Board of Mediation and Arbitration (SBMA) practice essentials, counseling and litigation of pay discrimination claims, labor arbitration for employment lawyers, and updates in labor and employment law.

The symposium offers valuable networking opportunities, with breakfast and lunch included in the registration fee. Notable speakers include Eric W. Chester, Douglas A. Cho, Cindy M. Cieslak, James Demetriades, Jonathan E. Friedler, Joshua R. Goodbaum, Claire M. Howard, Andrés D. Jiménez-Franck, Mary E. Kelly, Meaghan C. Kirby, Nicole S. Mulé, Dennis C. Murphy, Lynda Rizzo-Stowe, Michael J. Rose, Jose Santana, and John G. Stretton.

This event is ideal for attorneys and paralegals practicing in the labor and employment law area, as well as HR professionals seeking to stay informed about the latest developments and best practices in the field.

Speakers(16)

Andrés D. Jiménez-Franck

Attorney at Ogletree Deakins

Andrés D. Jiménez-Franck is an attorney at Ogletree Deakins in Stamford, Connecticut.

Cindy M. Cieslak

Attorney at Rose Kallor LLP

Cindy M. Cieslak is an attorney at Rose Kallor LLP in Hartford, Connecticut.

Claire M. Howard

Attorney at Madsen Prestley & Parenteau LLC

Claire M. Howard is an attorney at Madsen Prestley & Parenteau LLC in Hartford, Connecticut.

Dennis C. Murphy

Member at Connecticut State Board of Mediation and Arbitration

Dennis C. Murphy serves as a member of the Connecticut State Board of Mediation and Arbitration in Wethersfield.

Douglas A. Cho

Member at Connecticut State Board of Mediation and Arbitration

Douglas A. Cho serves as a member of the Connecticut State Board of Mediation and Arbitration in Wethersfield.

Eric W. Chester

Attorney at Ferguson Doyle & Chester PC

Eric W. Chester is an attorney at Ferguson Doyle & Chester PC in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

James Demetriades

Attorney at Ferguson Doyle & Chester PC

James Demetriades is an attorney at Ferguson Doyle & Chester PC in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

John G. Stretton

Attorney at Ogletree Deakins

John G. Stretton is an attorney at Ogletree Deakins in Stamford, Connecticut.

Jonathan E. Friedler

Attorney at Trif & Modugno LLC

Jonathan E. Friedler is an attorney at Trif & Modugno LLC in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Jose Santana

Agent at Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations

Jose Santana is an Agent at the Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations in Wethersfield.

Event Details

Date
March 26, 2026
Location
🇺🇸 New Haven, United States
New Haven Lawn Club
Pricing
$195 - $309
Audience
Attorneys, paralegals, HR professionals
CLE Credits
CT: 5.25 CLE Credits (4.25 General, 1.0 Ethics); NY: 6.0 CLE Credits (5.0 AOP, 1.0 Ethics)

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