About the Event

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Labor and Employment Law Council (LELC) is a network of experienced construction labor and employment attorneys from across the U.S. who regularly represent local AGC chapters and member companies. The LELC is pleased to present its 39th Annual Construction Labor Law Symposium, a special professional development and networking opportunity just for attorneys and labor relations managers.

This event is specifically for attorneys and labor relations professionals who regularly represent AGC members or chapters.

More specifically, AGC Labor and Employment Law Council members, other attorneys who regularly represent AGC chapters or member companies in labor and employment matters (whether in-house or outside counsel), labor relations managers employed by AGC member contractors or AGC chapters, and AGC chapter executives are invited to attend.

While participation by seasoned attorneys has ensured a sophisticated level of discussion at past symposiums – making the event an annual standard for senior-level construction labor lawyers – the program also offers a rare educational opportunity for junior partners and senior associates to learn more about labor issues in the construction industry.

Pricing

The registration fee is $450 for LELC members in good standing and AGC chapter staff, and $550 for others (regardless of AGC membership). To check if you’re an LELC member in good standing, please consult the LELC directory or contact Crystal Yates at crystal.yates@agc.org.

The registration fee includes lunch on Thursday for LELC members in good standing who attend the Board of Directors meeting. For all registrants, the fee includes the Thursday evening reception, and both breakfast and lunch on Friday. Guests may attend Thursday’s reception for a fee of $50 each.

Thursday evening’s group dinner is open to all symposium registrants and their registered guests at a cost of $150 each. Dinner is complimentary for current LELC officers and symposium speakers using the coupon code separately provided by LELC staff.

Tentative 2024 Agenda

Thursday, May 2

Business Meeting

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

AGC Labor and Employment Law Council Board of Directors Lunch Meeting

Open to all AGC Labor and Employment Law Council members. Advanced function registration required (no extra fee). PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS LUNCHEON ONLY IF YOU ACTUALLY PLAN TO ARRIVE IN TIME AND ATTEND.

Symposium Sessions

1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Check-in

1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Chairman’s Opening Remarks & Self-Introductions

Brian Shire | Susanin, Widman, & Brennan, PC | Berwyn, PA

2:00 p.m. – 2:20p.m.

AGC of America Update

Denise Gold | Associated General Contractors of America | Arlington, VA

2:20 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

The Implications of Cemex for Construction Employers Facing Union Organizing Drives

Timothy Kamin & Jesse Dill | Ogletree Deakins | Milwaukee, WI

3:10 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Break

3:20 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.

Withdrawal Liability & Due Diligence in Buy-Sell Transactions

Dan Salemi | Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Chicago, IL

4:10 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

NLRB’s Division of Advice on Current Matters Affecting Construction Employers

Richard Bock | Associate General Counsel, Division of Advice | National Labor Relations Board | Washington, DC

Networking Events

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Reception

Open to all symposium attendees,  registered guests ($50 per person), and invited federal government officials.

7:00 p.m. – End

Dinner (at off-site location TBA)

Open to all symposium attendees. Function registration required ($150 per person).

Friday, May 3

Symposium Sessions

8:00 a.m. – 8:25 a.m.

Breakfast

8:25 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Introductory Remarks

Brian Shire | Susanin, Widman, & Brennan, PC | Berwyn, PA

8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

Primer/Refresher: Demystifying NLRA Preemption

Dennis Cook | Cook Brown | Sacramento, CA

9:20 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.

Mastering the Inflation Reduction Act’s Apprenticeship Requirements

Robert Roginson | Ogletree Deakins | Los Angeles, CA

10:05 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.

Understanding the New Davis-Bacon Regulations & Their Impact on Construction Contractors

Leslie Stout-Tabackman | Managing Director, Government Contracts | BDO | Washington, DC

11:05 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.

Navigating Religious Discrimination & Accommodation Today

Ryan Poor | Ice Miller | Indianapolis, IN

11:55 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Transitional Break

12:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.

Charles E. Murphy Keynote Address & Lunch

Jessica Looman | Administrator, Wage and Hour Division | U.S. Department of Labor | Washington, DC

1:10 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.

Transitional Break

1:20 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Beyond Defense: How Construction Employers Can Take Charge Against Union Misconduct

Richard Vitarelli | Jackson Lewis PC | Hartford, CT
Frank Mamat | Dinsmore | Troy, MI

2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Open Forum for Discussion

2:45 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Introduction of New Chairman & Closing Remarks

Accommodations

The symposium will take place at the Park Hyatt Washington D.C., located at 1201 24th Street, N.W., Washington, DC  20037.

The reservations deadline is April 10, but early reservations are strongly advised as rooms may sell out before the deadline.

Book online here.

The pre-tax group rate for a Park Junior Suite for single- or double-occupancy is $349 per night. Greater occupancy and other room types may be available at higher rates.

Reservation cancellations must be made with the hotel at least 24 hours prior to scheduled arrival to avoid charge.

Continuing Legal Education

The symposium is not pre-approved as a credit-providing program, but attendees typically receive continuing legal education credit post-attendance by following their respective bar associations’ requirements for such matters. Attendees are responsible for ascertaining and completing such requirements, but AGC staff will gladly assist by providing certification of attendance upon attendee request following the event.

Registration & Cancellation

Registrations will be accepted through April 10.

If you need to cancel your registration, please send written notice by email to Rockkie Dunton at rockkie.dunton@agc.org. A refund will be granted to those who cancel by April 10. Subsequently, you may request to have another attorney or labor relations professional attend in your place by sending a substitution request to Rockkie Dunton at rockkie.dunton@agc.org.

No refunds or substitution requests will be accepted over the phone.