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.
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.