2025 Labor Relations Conference 

05.20.2025
Registration: 7:30am
Program: 8:00am-1:00pm
Location: Cerritos Sheraton 12725 Center Ct Dr S, Cerritos, CA 90703

Welcome to Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo’s 2025 Labor Relations Conference for private-sector employers in California.

Attendance at the conference will enrich your professional knowledge by providing you with an opportunity to speak directly with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo labor attorneys. Tailored for management professionals, this conference provides strategic insights, practical solutions, and expert perspectives to effectively navigate the ever-evolving landscape of labor relations.

The conference will address key issues facing employers, human resources management, and other operational professionals who work with unions regularly. Stay updated on the latest trends, laws, and practices in the field of labor relations.

AGENDA:

2025 LABOR RELATIONS CONFERENCE

SESSION

SESSION TITLE

TIME

 

Welcome & Introduction

 

Welcome

Speaker:

L. Brent Garrett, Partner

8:00 – 8:15 a.m.

 

Session
A

NLRB Case Law Update
Speakers: 

L. Brent Garrett, Partner

Nour Vakhshoury and Reece Bennett, Associates

8:15 – 9:00 a.m.

 

Session

B

The 5 Types of Grievances That Should Never Go to Arbitration, And The 1 That Should

Speaker:
Steve Araiza, Of Counsel

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

 

BREAK

9:30 - 9:40 a.m.

 

Session

C

 

Labor Law Under the New Administration

Speaker:

L. Brent Garrett, Partner

9:40–10:10 a.m.

 

Session

D

What Happens if the NLRA is Declared Unconstitutional?

Speaker:

Brigham Cheney, Partner

10:10 – 10:40 a.m.

 

Session
E

Developing an Action Plan to Achieve Labor Relations Goals
Speaker:
Thomas Lenz, Partner

10:40 – 11:20 a.m.

 

LUNCH BREAK

11:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 

Guest Speaker/ Lunch

 

Guest speaker
Danielle Pierce, Regional Director of the NLRB Region 31.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your expertise, connect with industry leaders, and advance your strategic approach to private sector labor relations.

EVENT DATE:
May 20, 2025

LOCATION:
Cerritos Sheraton
12725 Center Ct Dr S, Cerritos, CA 90703

TIME:
Registration - 7:30am
Program - 8:00am-1:00pm 

REGISTRATION FEE: $149.00
Price includes attendance, resource materials from every session, continental breakfast, and lunch.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
The 2025 Labor Relations Conference has been approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education credit with HRCI, SHRM & MCLE. Credit information will be available after the completion of the event survey. The survey will be emailed within a few days of the conclusion of the conference.

This program has been approved for 3.0 PDC hours for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM.

This program has been approved for 3.0 Conference recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute homepage at www.hrci.org.

The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

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Event Speakers

Event Contact

Misty McAfee | misty.mcafee@aalrr.com or 562.653.3464

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