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.
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Speakers(18)
Andre9s D. Jim0e9nez-Franck
Attorney at Ogletree Deakins
Andr0e9s D. Jim0e9nez-Franck is an attorney at Ogletree Deakins in Stamford, specializing in labor and employment law.
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.
Joshua R. Goodbaum
Attorney at Garrison Levin-Epstein Fitzgerald & Pirrotti PC
Joshua R. Goodbaum is an attorney at Garrison Levin-Epstein Fitzgerald & Pirrotti PC in New Haven, Connecticut.
Lynda Rizzo-Stowe
Assistant Agent at Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations
Lynda Rizzo-Stowe is an Assistant Agent at the Connecticut State Board of Labor Relations in Wethersfield.
Mary E. Kelly
Attorney at Livingston Adler Pulda Meiklejohn & Kelly PC
Mary E. Kelly is an attorney at Livingston Adler Pulda Meiklejohn & Kelly PC in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Meaghan C. Kirby
Attorney at Garrison Levin-Epstein Fitzgerald & Pirrotti PC
Meaghan C. Kirby is an attorney at Garrison Levin-Epstein Fitzgerald & Pirrotti PC in New Haven, Connecticut.
Michael J. Rose
Attorney at Rose Kallor LLP
Michael J. Rose is an attorney at Rose Kallor LLP in Hartford, Connecticut.
Nicole S. Mul0e9
Attorney at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Nicole S. Mul0e9 is an attorney at Littler Mendelson P.C. in New Haven, focusing on employment law matters.
Nicole S. Mulé
Attorney at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Nicole S. Mulé is an attorney at Littler Mendelson P.C. in New Haven, Connecticut.
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)