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2017 Annual Convention
June 21–24, 2017
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
San Antonio, TX
From June 21–24, 2017, the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter will be the home of NELA’s 2017 Annual
Convention, Be The Change. Join us in San Antonio, Texas, as we come together and recommit
ourselves to advancing employee rights and advocating for equality and justice in the
American workplace. The Annual Convention is an exceptional opportunity to charge
your batteries, sharpen your skills, and expand your network of
colleagues—all of which are more important than ever.
Be Inspired
NELA is proud to honor four beacons of justice and courage at the 2017 Annual Convention.
The opening plenary session, “‘Be The Change: Honoring Courageous Plaintiffs,” will bring to life the stories of three remarkable individuals
who stood up to their employers and held their ground in the face of immense adversity, not only to vindicate their own rights, but to improve
the lives of others as well. While employed by oil giant Schlumberger, Juan Alonzo-Miranda, a combat veteran who served three tours of
duty in Iraq, sought an ADA accommodation to bring a trained service animal to work in order to mitigate the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD). Mr. Alonzo-Miranda’s case was the first jury trial in the country to address this issue, and his victory set a powerful precedent
for the accommodation of veterans with PTSD and educating others about the value of service animals. Yosif Bakhit, a Sudanese immigrant
who was granted political asylum in the United States and later became a U.S. citizen, was subjected to severe and pervasive racial discrimination at Safety Marking by his co-workers and supervisors, while his complaints about such illegal conduct were ignored. A Connecticut
jury awarded Mr. Bakhit and his co-plaintiff a record-setting $3.4 million total verdict, exclusive of attorney’s fees and costs. Mr. Bakhit’s case
not only improved the policies and practices at Safety Marketing, but positively affected the entire construction industry. Gretchen Carlson,
former news anchor at Fox News, brought a sexual harassment lawsuit against past Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, only to have
Fox News attempt to hide behind a forced arbitration provision. As a result of her experience, Ms. Carlson has become a prominent national
voice in the fight against forced arbitration, stating “It is a huge problem. Because it’s secret.” NELA proudly celebrates each of our honorees
and their advocates for their perseverance and strength, which inspire all of us to continue the fight for equality and justice in the American
workplace.
After 27 years of incomparable service, NELA Executive Director Terisa E. Chaw will retire in July 2017. From her first days as the lone,
part-time employee of NELA to now managing nine staff members, offices on two coasts, robust advocacy programs and member services,
an Annual Convention with over 500 participants, and our sister organization, The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy (The
Institute), Teri has been our leader and inspiration. She has poured her heart and soul into NELA and The Institute, ensuring that each will
continue to bring positive change to the American workplace for years to come. We are delighted to recognize Teri’s commitment and achievements during our Annual Gala Fundraiser,
Simply The Best, on Friday, June 23. Join us for an evening of joy and gratitude while dancing
the night away in celebration of Teri and all that she has done for the NELA and Institute family.
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Be Informed
NELA’s 2017 Annual Convention Committee Looks
Inspired and refreshed, you will also be called into action as an
agent of change. In addition to honoring our Courageous Plaintiffs,
the Convention will feature plenary sessions on “Let’s Get To Work!
Defending & Advancing Employee Rights,” “Because ‘Cause’ Matters:
Causation Under Federal & State Employment Discrimination Laws,”
and the indispensable “Year In Review: Significant Developments In
Employment Law.” Dedicated program tracks on Discovery, Trial
Advocacy, Representing Vulnerable & Underserved Workers, and
for New Lawyers (and lawyers new to the practice of plaintiffs’
employment law) will help you identify sessions that are directly relevant
to your practice.
Beyond the program tracks, other cutting-edge substantive law and
practical skills presentations will cover a diverse range of topics,
including defeating summary judgment, creative settlement terms,
maximizing damages, national origin discrimination, defining employment
relationships in the 21st century, and many others.
Be The Change
Together with NELA, your advocacy—each client, each case, and each
fight for equality—is amplified by the over 4,000 NELA and Affiliate
members who share your passion for justice. We hope to see you in San
Antonio to “Be The Change” that will build a stronger future for workers
across the country.
President’s Welcome Reception
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Convention
participants
are
invited
to
join
NELA
President
Alicia K. Haynes, the NELA Executive Board, and the 2017 Annual
Convention Committee for an informal gathering to celebrate 32 years of
employee rights advocacy, renew friendships, and make new ones.
First-time Convention participants are especially encouraged to attend.
The President’s Welcome Reception is generously co-sponsored by
AARP Foundation Litigation and the Texas Employment Lawyers
Association.
Forward To Welcoming You To San Antonio!
Co-Chairs
Kelly Brandon
Daniel B. Kohrman
Susan D. Motley
Bryce W. Ashby
Terisa E. Chaw
Joseph D. Garrison
Karla Gilbride
Charles E. Guerrier
Matthew C. Koski
Matthew Lango
Karen Maoki
Rachhana T. Srey
New Lawyers Track
Subcommittee
Bryce W. Ashby
Terisa E. Chaw
Charles E. Guerrier
Matthew Lango
Susan D. Motley
Representing Vulnerable
& Underserved Workers
Track Subcommittee
Rachel M. Bien
Justin D. Cummins
Brendan Donelon
Gilda “Jill” Hernandez
Laura L. Ho
Daniel A. Katz
David L. Kern
Matthew C. Koski
Rachhana T. Srey
Meredith Stewart
Justin M. Swartz
Marni Willenson
2017 Annual Convention Sponsors*
AARP Foundation Litigation
Bloomberg BNA
Documation, LLC
Haynes & Haynes, PC
Hill & Associates, PC
Kazan McClain Partners’ Foundation, Inc.
King & Greisen, LLP
Law Offices of David L. Lee
LexisNexis Publishing
Salawdeh Law Office, LLC
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
Schall & Barasch, LLC
Texas Employment Lawyers Association
The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy
Tobias, Torchia & Simon
Webster & Fredrickson, PLLC
2017 Annual Convention Exhibitors*
Comments From NELA’s 2016 Annual Convention Participants
This was my first NELA event. I enjoyed it and learned a lot.
Best NELA Convention so far. I had a great time and look forward
to an awesome Convention next year.
Great materials by the speakers for my sessions. Great job done by all.
It is invaluable to have all the materials, especially for the
concurrent sessions that I wasn’t able to attend.
Bloomberg BNA
CaseFleet
Firmidable
HSNO, The Forensic Firm
Kurtzman Carson Consultants, LLC
LeadRival
Millennium Settlements, Inc.
Simpluris, Inc.
Texas Employment Lawyers Association
The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy
The Settlement Alliance
Gillian Thomas, Author Of Because of Sex
Thrivest, Legal and Specialty Finance Company
*As of March 8, 2017.
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2017 Annual Convention Keynote Speaker
The Honorable Kevin H. Sharp
Annual Luncheon
Thursday, June 22, 2017
12:15–1:45 p.m.
“Having worked in all three branches of government ... I have witnessed the dedication
and sacrifice of the men and women who have chosen to put country above self.
They have inspired me, and, I hope, made me a better citizen.”
—The Honorable Kevin H. Sharp, Chief Judge
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
NELA is privileged to welcome the Honorable Kevin H. Sharp to this year’s Annual
Convention. A former NELA member, Judge Sharp was nominated on November 17, 2010 by
President Barack Obama for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. He was
confirmed by Congress on May 2, 2011 by a vote of 89–0. Judge Sharp will leave the bench
this April to return to his roots as a plaintiffs’ employment lawyer to head the Nashville office of
Sanford Heisler LLP, one of the nation’s preeminent civil rights and public interest law firms.
Prior to joining the bench, Judge Sharp was a partner in a law firm he founded in Nashville, Drescher & Sharp PC. Before that,
he spent a majority of his legal career at Stokes Bartholomew Evans & Petree PA. Judge Sharp was also an attorney in the U.S.
Congress’ Office of Compliance from 1996 to 1997, and served in the Navy from 1982 to 1986. He received his law degree in 1993
from Vanderbilt Law School, and an undergraduate degree in 1990 from Christian Brothers College.
In his resignation letter to President Donald J. Trump, Judge Sharp wrote:
“In 2011, President Obama placed his trust in me. It has been my great honor to serve this nation and the citizens of Tennessee
as a federal judge. As I return to private practice, I will continue to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of
America.”
Judge Sharp “is known as a fair and thorough and conscientious jurist, extremely smart, extremely diligent, he cares about people
who come before him,” as described by David Sanford, Chairman and co-founder of Sanford Heisler, LLP.
Judge Sharp will be introduced by NELA Executive Board Member and Secretary Wade B. Cowan.
Guest Tickets
Guest tickets for NELA’s Annual Luncheon and Annual Reception are available for purchase. Please note that if you are a Convention participant, your registration
fee includes these events for you only. See page 17 to purchase guest tickets.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
All cancellations for the Convention must be submitted in writing to NELA (sorry, no exceptions). Registrants who cancel in writing on or before June 2, 2017 will
receive a refund minus a $50 administrative charge. Those who cancel after this date and no-show registrants will not receive a refund, but will have access to
the online Convention Manual.
Convention Attire
NELA Conventions are known for their easy, informal, and casual attire. While there is no formal dress code, participants generally dress in casual to business
casual attire. Convention participants and their guests are encouraged to come as they wish. Because room temperatures can change, a light jacket or sweater
is highly recommended.
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Full Convention Registration Fee
The early-bird registration fee for the Convention is $675 for NELA members and $950 for non-members. Registration forms must be postmarked, received
via facsimile or email, or completed online on or before May 12, 2017 to qualify for the early-bird rate. From May 13 to June 9, 2017 the registration fee
is $775 for NELA members and $1,000 for non-members. Registration after June 9, 2017 and on-site (subject to space availability) is $875 for NELA members
and $1,075 for non-members. A reduced fee of $575 is available to NELA members who are paralegals or staff attorneys of legal services, public interest, and
government organizations and whose registration forms are postmarked on or before June 9, 2017; after June 9, 2017 and on-site this fee is $625. A special
rate of $350 will be offered to NELA Law Student Members. The full registration fee includes admission to all plenary and concurrent sessions, the online
Convention Manual, Wi-Fi in meeting rooms, three continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, a box lunch, NELA’s Annual Luncheon, and Annual Reception.
Daily Convention Registration Fee
Daily registration for one or two days of the Convention is available only to NELA members. The daily registration fee for Thursday, June 22 and Friday, June
23 is $450 per day; the daily registration fee for Saturday, June 24 is $375. Daily registration fees include admission to the plenary and concurrent sessions
for the registered day(s), the online Convention Manual, Wi-Fi in meeting rooms, and all scheduled food functions for the registered day(s). Attendance at the
Convention on a daily registration basis will be strictly enforced.
Payment
Registration fees, guest tickets (Annual Luncheon and Annual Reception), 2017 Annual Convention Program Guide advertisements/greetings, and sponsorships and tickets for NELA’s Gala Fundraiser,
Simply The Best, may be paid by check made payable to the National Employment Lawyers Association,
or by credit card (American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, or VISA). You may also register for the Convention online at www.nela.org. Please note that
only those individuals who register on or before June 2, 2017 will be listed in the printed version of the “Directory of Convention Participants” and receive a
pre-printed name badge.
Registration Confirmation
Receipt of registration forms will be confirmed via email for individuals who provide a valid email address, otherwise confirmations will be sent via facsimile.
Continuing Legal Education
NELA has requested continuing legal education credit for the Convention in applicable states. This activity qualifies for 12.75 hours (based on 60 minutes) of
Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit, of which 1.25 hours will apply to the elimination of bias, and 1.25 to legal ethics. NELA certifies that this activity
conforms to the standards for approved activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal
education. NELA is an approved continuing legal education provider in California, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Vermont. To contact your CLE
administrator for more information about your local rules, please visit www.clereg.org/index.asp.
Hotel Accommodations
NELA has reserved a limited block of rooms at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, the host hotel for the Annual Convention. The rate is $194 for single/
double occupancy (plus applicable state and local taxes). San Antonio The Marriott Rivercenter is located at 101 Bowie Street in San Antonio, TX. To make hotel
reservations, call the hotel directly at (210) 223-1000 or Marriott Reservations at (800) 648-4462. To ensure you receive the group rate, identify yourself as part
of the “National Employment Lawyers Association” room block. A credit card or deposit equal to one night’s stay is necessary to guarantee hotel reservations.
You may also make your reservations online at https://aws.passkey.com/e/48984849. Reservations must be made no later than 5:00 p.m. (Central) on
Sunday, June 4, 2017, in order to receive the group rate. The group rate will be honored three days prior to and after the program dates based on availability.
For information about the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter’s guest services, including its fitness center, pool, and amenities, please contact the hotel directly
or visit the hotel’s website. NELA is committed to utilizing socially responsible venues for our events and works closely with the Informed Meetings Exchange
(INMEX) to find locations that respect the communities, the workers, and the environment in which they operate.
2017 Annual Convention Program Guide
NELA members and supporters are invited to place an advertisement or a greeting in the 2017 Annual
Convention Program Guide. Advertisements or greetings must be received by NELA no later than Friday,
May 12, 2017. Champion, Defender, and Advocate Members receive a 10% discount on a full-page ad. Details
are provided on page 18 of the Convention brochure.
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NELA’s Online 2017 Annual Convention Manual
The written materials for the Convention will be offered in electronic format via online download. Wi-Fi will be available in all plenary and concurrent
session meeting rooms at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, but we encourage you to bring your laptop or tablet with your Convention materials
pre-loaded as doing so will expedite your access to the materials.
All registered participants will be able to access the online Convention Manual before, during, and after the program. This format allows you access to the latest
information, whether you are in the office or traveling. It also enables you to review the written materials prior to the Convention in order to maximize your learning
experience. Please note that a valid email address must be provided in order to receive the online Convention Manual.
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Prior to the Convention, registered participants will receive an email announcing when the online Convention Manual is available for download. You may
print the written materials out in advance at your convenience. The Convention Manual will be posted online and available for download by 5:00 p.m. Pacific
on Monday, June 5, 2017. The email announcement will refer you to a link to a secure area on NELA’s website to review and download the Manual.
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On-site, you may use the Wi-Fi in your guest room and the Convention’s plenary and concurrent session meeting rooms to download the written materials.
In addition, you may visit the hotel’s business center to print the materials (at your own expense).
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After the Convention, the Convention Manual (including supplemental materials and PowerPoint® presentations received after the Convention) will be
available online to registered participants for a limited time, enabling you to continue accessing the Convention’s written materials after you return to your
office.
Hard copies of the online Convention Manual will not be provided, so be sure to bring your printed copy if you wish to use it for taking notes. Visit www.nela.org
for the answers to “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) about NELA’s eco-friendly CLE Programs.
Production of the 2017 Annual Convention Manual is generously sponsored by LexisNexis.
Purchasing The Online Annual Convention Manual & Audio Recordings
The online Convention Manual will be available for purchase after the Annual Convention for $250 per copy for NELA members and $400 for non-members.
To order, please visit the NELA Bookstore at www.nela.org/bookstore.
Hungry Mind Recordings will professionally record the Convention’s plenary and concurrent sessions. Individual audio CDs and
MP3 files will be available for purchase at the Convention. Audio recordings and accompanying written materials of all plenary and
concurrent sessions will be available for online purchase at www.nela.org after the Convention.
Program Tracks
Discovery
Trial Advocacy
ESI On A Shoestring Budget
Title VII & The Equal Pay Act: Dynamic Duo When Challenging
Impact Analysis: When To Use It & The Statistics To Support It
Tweeting & Snapping: What You Need To Know About Preserving,
Discovering & Using Social Media
What To Do When Clients Access Employer Documents Outside The
Formal Discovery Process
New Lawyers
Sex Discrimination In Compensation
Witness Interviewing, Examination & Lie Spotting
Rules Of The Road: A Map For Plaintiffs’ Employment Lawyers
Maximizing Damages In Civil Rights Cases
Mosaics & Motivating Factors: Unshackling Summary Judgment
From McDonnell Douglas
Starting Out: Basic Skills Training For New Lawyers
Representing Vulnerable & Underserved Workers
Preparing For Your First Deposition
Representing Guest Workers In Civil Litigation
Valuing Your Case & Persuading Others That You Are Right
Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Litigating Wage & Hour Cases
Top 10: A New Lawyer’s Guide To Preparing A Plaintiff For Her Deposition
Creative, Cost-Effective Advocacy In Low-Wage, Immigrant &
Undocumented Worker Cases
Successfully Managing Large Cases
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Simply The Best
NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser
Honoring Teri Chaw
Friday, June 23, 2017
7:30–11:00 p.m.
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
Teri Chaw is our “BEDA”—the best executive director in America!
—Paul H. Tobias, NELA Founder
For 27 years, Executive Director Teri Chaw has been the heart and soul of NELA. As our greatest champion, she has had a positive impact on thousands of
employee rights advocates, the field of plaintiffs’ employment law, and the American workplace. Teri has dedicated herself to building NELA into a strong and
vital organization. She has expanded our influence in Washington, DC and across the country, and has cultivated a vibrant and forward-looking community of
colleagues, friends, and allies. And, she is always reminding us to never give up. When Teri retires in July 2017, she leaves behind a legacy of excellence and
integrity, upholding herself and those around her to the highest ideals for which NELA and our sister organization, The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For
Law & Policy (The Institute), stand.
Simply The
Best. After dinner on your own, we will gather for dessert on the evening of Friday, June 23 to say thank you and good-bye to NELA’s leader and inspiration.
Simply The Best will include a brief program recognizing Teri’s achievements followed by a night of live music and dancing featuring the Bad Funky
Please join the NELA and Institute family for an unforgettable farewell celebration honoring Teri at NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser,
Bones, San Antonio’s renowned Motown, Soul, and Funk Band.
We welcome your support of NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser, which harnesses the power of NELA in the fight for equality and justice in the American
workplace. As a sponsor of
Simply The Best, you will amplify NELA’s voice in our nation’s capital and courtrooms across the country. Proceeds from the
Gala fuel NELA’s Amicus, Judicial Nominations, and Legislative & Public Policy Programs, including the initiatives of our Washington DC Office. At a time when
civil and workers’ rights are gravely imperiled, it is more important than ever that we stand together to defend and protect the rights of America’s workers. NELA
aggressively opposes threats to a fair and just workplace, as well as the appointment of federal judges whose professional record demonstrates antipathy to
equal justice under law and employee rights.
Among other benefits, sponsors of
Simply The Best
will be recognized in the Commemorative Gala Fundraiser Program, NELA’s 2017 Annual
Convention Program Guide, and on the Gala Fundraiser Sponsor Board at the Convention. Pre-event sponsors will be listed in the invitation if your
sponsorship pledge is received by Monday, April 24, 2017. Sponsorships are tax-deductible as a business expense (advertising). For full sponsorship
opportunities, benefits, and pre-event tickets, please see pages 7–8 of this brochure.
Fundraising Committee
Co-Chairs
Patricia A. Barasch
Barry Goldstein
Amy L. Coopman
Mark Hammons, Sr.
Katherine L. Butler
Terisa E. Chaw
Wade B. Cowan
Amanda A. Farahany
Bruce A. Fredrickson
Randolph H. Freking
Alicia K. Haynes
Thomas J. Henderson
Leah A. Hofkin
James H. Kaster
Elizabeth A. Rodgers
Rebecca L. Salawdeh
Imre Stephen Szalai
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Simply The Best
NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser
Honoring Teri Chaw
Friday, June 23, 2017
7:30–11:00 p.m.
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
Please join NELA for our 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser,
Simply The Best,
as we honor retiring Executive Director Terisa E. Chaw while advancing
equality and justice in the American workplace. As a Gala sponsor, you will
fuel NELA’s Amicus, Judicial Nominations, and Legislative & Public Policy
Programs, including the initiatives of our Washington DC Office.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Benefactor: $10,000 and above
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Confirmation, An HBO Original Film With Kerry Washington As Anita Hill (DVD With Digital Copy, 2016)
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We Are The Change We Seek: The Speeches Of Barack Obama, Edited By E.J. Dionne Jr. and Joy-Ann Reid (2017)
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10 tickets to and reserved premium seating at NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser
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Full-page ad in the 2017 Annual Convention Program Guide (Value $550)
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Full-page ad and Benefactor listing in the Commemorative Gala Fundraiser Program
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Benefactor listing in the Gala invitation, in NELA’s e-weekly newsletter, on NELA’s website, and on the Gala Fundraiser Sponsor Board at the 2017 Annual Convention
Founder’s Circle: $5,000
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We Are The Change We Seek: The Speeches Of Barack Obama, Edited By E.J. Dionne Jr. and Joy-Ann Reid (2017)
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10 tickets to and reserved premium seating at NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser
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Full-page ad in the 2017 Annual Convention Program Guide (Value $550)
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Full-page ad and Founder’s Circle listing in the Commemorative Gala Fundraiser Program
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Founder’s Circle listing in the Gala invitation, in NELA’s e-weekly newsletter, on NELA’s website, and on the Gala Fundraiser Sponsor Board at the 2017 Annual
Convention
President’s Cabinet: $2,500
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10 tickets to and reserved premium seating at NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser
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Half-page ad in the 2017 Annual Convention Program Guide (Value $375)
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Full-page ad and President’s Cabinet listing in the Commemorative Gala Fundraiser Program
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President’s Cabinet listing in the Gala invitation, in NELA’s e-weekly newsletter, on NELA’s website, and on the Gala Fundraiser Sponsor Board at the 2017 Annual
Convention
Advocate: $1,000
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5 tickets (unreserved seating) to NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser
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Quarter-page ad in the 2017 Annual Convention Program Guide (Value $225)
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Half-page ad and Advocate listing in the Commemorative Gala Fundraiser Program
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Advocate listing in the Gala invitation, in NELA’s e-weekly newsletter, on NELA’s website, and on the Gala Fundraiser Sponsor Board at the 2017 Annual Convention
Partner: $500
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3 tickets (unreserved seating) to NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser
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Quarter-page ad and Partner listing in the Commemorative Gala Fundraiser Program
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Partner listing in the Gala invitation, in NELA’s e-weekly newsletter, on NELA’s website, and on the Gala Fundraiser Sponsor Board at the 2017 Annual Convention
Supporter: $250
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2 tickets (unreserved seating) to NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser
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Eighth-page ad and Supporter listing in the Commemorative Gala Fundraiser Program
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Supporter listing in the Gala invitation, in NELA’s e-weekly newsletter, on NELA’s website, and on the Gala Fundraiser Sponsor Board at the 2017 Annual Convention
Friend: $100
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1 ticket (unreserved seating) to NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser
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Friend listing in the Commemorative Gala Fundraiser Program
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Friend listing in the Gala invitation, in NELA’s e-weekly newsletter, on NELA’s website, and on the Gala Fundraiser Sponsor Board at the 2017 Annual Convention
Your support is tax-deductible as a business expense (advertising). To be included in the invitation and all promotional communications, we will need your pledge form no later
than Monday, April 24, 2017. For more information, please contact Leah A. Hofkin, Director of Development (Tel: (415) 296-7629; Email: [email protected]).
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Simply The Best
NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser
Honoring Teri Chaw
Friday, June 23, 2017
7:30–11:00 p.m.
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
Sponsorship Pledge Form
YES! I wish to support NELA’s advocacy initiatives to advance equality and justice in the American workplace as a sponsor of
Simply The Best, NELA’s
2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser at the following sponsorship level:
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Partner: $500
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than Monday, April 24, 2017. For more information, please contact Leah A. Hofkin, Director of Development (Tel: (415) 296-7629; Email: [email protected]).
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Descriptions of the presentations can be found on www.nela.org.
#NELA17
Program subject to change without notice.
PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017
9:00–10:00 a.m.
2017 Affiliate Leadership Workshop Registration & Networking Breakfast
(By Invitation Only)
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
2017 Affiliate Leadership Workshop & Forum
(By Invitation Only)
12:00–8:00 p.m.
2017 Annual Convention Registration
2:00–3:30 p.m.
NELA Committee & Practice Group Chairs Meeting
(By Invitation Only)
5:00–6:15 p.m.
Social Justice Lawyering: From Law Student To Employee Advocate
Moderator: Elizabeth Colman, Paul H. Tobias Attorney Fellow
Speakers: Bill Beardall, Sarah E. Donaldson & William R. Tamayo
This presentation is co-sponsored by The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy; Haynes & Haynes,
PC; King & Greisen, LLP; Law Offices of David L. Lee; Salawdeh Law Office, LLC; Schall & Barasch, LLC; and Webster
& Fredrickson, PLLC.
Please note that separate registration is required for this event and does not include registration for the Annual Convention.
6:30–8:00 p.m.
President’s Welcome Reception
Convention participants are invited to join NELA President Alicia K. Haynes, the NELA Executive Board, and the 2017
Annual Convention Committee for an informal gathering to celebrate 32 years of employee rights advocacy, renew
friendships, and make new ones. First-time Convention participants are especially encouraged to attend.
The President’s Welcome Reception is generously co-sponsored by AARP Foundation Litigation and the
Texas Employment Lawyers Association.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017
7:00–9:00 a.m.
2017 Annual Convention Registration
Continental Breakfast
Continental breakfast is available to Convention registrants only.
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Roll Call Of The States & Opening Remarks
Paul H. Tobias, NELA Founder, Alicia K. Haynes, NELA President & Terisa E. Chaw, NELA Executive Director
9:30–11:00 a.m.
Be The Change: Honoring Courageous Plaintiffs
Moderator: Alicia K. Haynes
Honorees: Juan Alonzo-Miranda, Yosif Bakhit & Gretchen Carlson
Advocates: Lewis Chimes, John W. Griffin & Martin S. Hyman
11:00–11:15 a.m.
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11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Let’s Get To Work! Defending & Advancing Employee Rights
Moderator: Daniel B. Kohrman
Speakers: Katherine L. Butler, The Honorable Jenny R. Yang & Mariko Yoshihara
12:15–1:45 p.m.
Annual Luncheon & Keynote Address By The Honorable Kevin H. Sharp
The Annual Luncheon is included in the registration fee for Convention registrants only. Guest tickets for the Annual Luncheon may be purchased at the Registration Booth or at the door.
2:00–3:15 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Discovery ESI On A Shoestring Budget
Moderator/Speaker: Brian E. Koncius
Speakers: Enrique Chavez, Jr. & Ariana J. Tadler
New Lawyers
Starting Out: Basic Skills Training For New Lawyers
Moderator/Speaker: Susan D. Motley
Speakers: Phillis h. Rambsy & Hunter A. Swain
Trial Advocacy
Title VII & The Equal Pay Act: Dynamic Duo When Challenging Sex Discrimination In Compensation
Moderator/Speaker: Deborah Marcuse
Speakers: David Sanford & David E. Schlesinger
Representing Vulnerable Representing Guest Workers In Civil Litigation
& Underserved Workers
Moderator: Michelle Lapointe
Speakers: Javier Riojas & Christopher M. Willett
Ten Rules For A Successful Mediation
Moderator/Speaker: Dana L. Sullivan
Speakers: Allen S. Blair & Michael L. Russell
“Was It Something I Said, Or Just Who I Am?”: Hiring Discrimination Issues Under Title VII, The ADEA & ADA
Moderator: Dara S. Smith
Speakers: P. David Lopez & Marni Willenson
3:15–3:30 p.m.
BREAK
3:45–5:00 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Discovery Impact Analysis: When To Use It & The Statistics To Support It
Moderator/Speaker: Bruce B. Elfvin
Speakers: Adam T. Klein, Kathleen K. Lundquist, Ph.D. & Candis A. McGowan
Trial Advocacy
Witness Interviewing, Examination & Lie Spotting
Moderator: Ethan Levin-Epstein
Speaker: Philip A. Mullenix
The Practicalities Of Litigating In Arbitration
Moderator/Speaker: Daniel M. Klein
Speakers: Kathryn Burkett Dickson & Shannon Liss-Riordan
Defining “Employment” Relationships In The 21st Century
Moderator/Speaker: Justin D. Cummins
Speakers: Robert A. Canino & Catherine K. Ruckelshaus
Not Just Plain Vanilla: Creative Settlement Terms In Employment Disputes
Moderator/Speaker: Wayne N. Outten
Speakers: Sheila Engelmeier & Margo Hasselman Greenough
The ADEA At 50: Opportunities, Challenges & The Need For Reform
Moderator/Speaker: Laurie A. McCann
Speakers: Dennis E. Egan & Cathy Ventrell-Monsees
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Annual Reception
The Annual Reception is included in the registration fee for Convention registrants only. Guest tickets for the Annual Reception may be purchased at the Registration Booth or at the door.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017
7:00 a.m.
Tobias 5K Run
Participants are requested to meet in the lobby of the Marriott San Antonio Rivercenter at 6:45 a.m.
7:00–9:00 a.m.
2017 Annual Convention Registration
Continental Breakfast
Continental breakfast is available to Convention registrants only.
9:00–10:15 a.m.
Because “Cause” Matters: Causation Under Federal & State Employment Discrimination Laws
Moderator: Mary Anne Sedey
Speakers: Alice W. Ballard, Paul W. Mollica & Gillian Thomas
10:15–10:30 a.m.
BREAK
10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Discovery Tweeting & Snapping: What You Need To Know About Preserving, Discovering & Using Social Media
Moderator/Speaker: Heather Newsom Leonard
Speakers: Lynne Bernabei & Peter Sung Ohr
Trial Advocacy
Rules Of The Road: A Map For Plaintiffs’ Employment Lawyers
Moderator/Speaker: Brian P. Sanford
Speakers: Amanda A. Farahany & William B. Ryan
Representing Vulnerable
Top Ten Things You Need To Know About Litigating Wage & Hour Cases
& Underserved Workers
Speakers: Richard J. (Rex) Burch & Michele R. Fisher
Where Are They Now? How Lower Courts Are Applying Recent U.S. Supreme Court Employment Decisions
Moderator: Leonard Bates
Speaker: Professor Scott A. Moss
Money, Money, Money: How To Deal With Defendant’s Financial Condition Pre & Post Bankruptcy
Moderator: Daniel A. Katz
Speakers: Bonnie L. Clair, Reena I. Desai & Joseph Kenyon
Problem Solving While Record Building: Guiding A Client Through The Interactive Process
Moderator: Mary E. Kelly
Speakers: John A. Beranbaum & Lorrie McKinley
12:00–1:45 p.m.
Box Lunch
Box lunch is available to Convention registrants only.
NELA Members Forum: Be The Change!
“I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours.”
—President Barack Obama, January 10, 2017
Join NELA President Alicia K. Haynes, the NELA Executive Board, and NELA Staff to talk about how NELA members, NELA Affiliates, NELA Affiliate members, and our coalition partners are responding to the challenges in defending the progress our country has made on civil and workers’ rights, and our collective efforts to bring about positive change in the American workplace.
NELA Committee & Practice Group Meetings
Convention participants are welcome to attend the committee and practice group meetings of their choice.
2:00–3:15 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Discovery What To Do When Clients Access Employer Documents Outside The Formal Discovery Process
Moderator/Speaker: Ellen J. Messing
Speakers: Tylden Shaeffer & Jason M. Zuckerman
This presentation qualifies for 1.25 hours of ethics credits.
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New Lawyers
Preparing For Your First Deposition
Moderator/Speaker: Marcus G. Keegan
Speakers: Jennifer Lin Liu & Kate Sedey
Trial Advocacy
Maximizing Damages In Civil Rights Cases
Moderator: Carla D. Brown
Speakers: Hal K. Gillespie, Jan Sawyer & Brooke Timmer
Representing Vulnerable
Creative, Cost-Effective Advocacy In Low-Wage, Immigrant & Undocumented Worker Cases
& Underserved Workers
Moderator/Speaker: Bryce W. Ashby
Speakers: M. Nieves Bolanos & Aaron Johnson
Getting The Hint: Moving Implicit Bias Theory From The Classroom To The Courtroom
Moderator/Speaker: Thomas A. Newkirk
Speakers: Walt Auvil, Kathleen M. Cahill & The Honorable Bernice B. Donald
This presentation qualifies for 1.25 hours of elimination of bias credit.
Good Faith & Fair Dealing
Moderator/Speaker: Joseph D. Garrison
Speakers: Mark Hammons, Sr. & Deborah H. Karpatkin
3:15–3:30 p.m.
BREAK
3:45–5:00 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
New Lawyers
Valuing Your Case & Persuading Others That You Are Right
Moderator/Speaker: Charles E. Guerrier
Speakers: Robert (“Bobby”) Lee & Shirley Lin
Representing Vulnerable
Successfully Managing Large Cases
& Underserved Workers
Moderator/Speaker: Rachel M. Bien
Speakers: Lindsay Nako & Rachhana T. Srey
Introduction To Reasonable Accommodations Under The ADA & Leave Requests Under The FMLA
Moderator/Speaker: Darcie R. Brault
Speakers: William Bush & Thomas J. Crane
Arbitration Case Law Update
Moderator/Speaker: Karla Gilbride
Speakers: L. Steven Platt & Karen Roberts Washington
Settlement Of Federal Employee Claims
Moderator/Speaker: David Weiser
Speakers: Michelle F. Bercovici & Susan E. Jewell
Current Issues In National Origin Discrimination Litigation
Moderator/Speaker: Rebecca L. Salawdeh
Speakers: A. Steven Porter & William R. Tamayo
7:30–11:00 p.m.
NELA’s Annual Gala Fundraiser |
Simply The Best
After 27 years, Executive Director Teri Chaw will be retiring in July 2017. As our greatest champion, she has
had a positive impact on thousands of employee rights advocates, the field of plaintiffs’ employment law, and the
American workplace. After dinner on your own, please join the NELA and Institute family for an unforgettable farewell
celebration honoring Teri at NELA’s 2017 Annual Gala Fundraiser, which fuels NELA’s Amicus, Judicial Nominations,
and Legislative & Public Policy Programs, including the initiatives of our Washington DC Office. Simply The Best will
feature a brief program recognizing Teri’s achievements followed by a night of live music and dancing starring the Bad
Funky Bones, San Antonio’s renowned Motown, Soul, and Funk Band.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017
7:30–9:00 a.m.
2017 Annual Convention Registration
Continental Breakfast
Continental breakfast is available to Convention registrants only.
9:00–10:15 a.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
New Lawyers
Top 10: A New Lawyer’s Guide To Preparing A Plaintiff For Her Deposition
Moderator/Speaker: Matthew Lango
Speakers: Darci E. Burrell & Trang Q. Tran
Trial Advocacy
Mosaics & Motivating Factors: Unshackling Summary Judgment From McDonnell Douglas
Moderator/Speaker: David L. Lee
Speakers: Sonya Edwards & Elizabeth A. Rodgers
30 Years After Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson: The State Of Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Moderator: Scott M. Pollins
Speakers: The Honorable Chai Feldblum, Professor Elizabeth A. Schneider & Joseph M. Sellers
Defending LGBT Workers From Discrimination “Because of Sex”: Title VII, Title IX & Beyond
Moderator/Speaker: Joshua R. Goodbaum
Speakers: Maureen T. Holland & Rob Wiley
Employer-Initiated Medical Examinations: Preventing Abusive Employer Tactics
Moderator: Kelly Brandon
Speakers: Brian East & Mark D. Sherinian
The Employee Who Stays: A Tangled Web
Moderator/Speaker: Nina T. Pirrotti
Speakers: Patricia A. Barasch & Jerome J. Dobson
10:15–10:30 a.m.
BREAK
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
The Year In Review: Significant Developments In Employment Law
Moderator: Matthew C. Koski
Speakers: Professor Eric Schnapper & Richard T. Seymour
12:15 p.m.
Convention Adjourns
Mark Your Calendar For NELA’s 2018 Annual Convention
June 27–30, 2018
Chicago Hilton
Chicago, IL
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The Employee Rights Advocacy Scholarship Program
The Employee Rights Advocacy Scholarship Program is a project of The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy (The
Institute), NELA’s public interest organization. NELA and The Institute are committed to ensuring that NELA’s nationally renowned continuing
legal education programs are accessible to those who would otherwise not be able to attend without financial assistance. In this regard, we
encourage applications for full or partial scholarships from legal services, public interest, and private lawyers who represent workers. Based
on financial need, scholarship awards will cover the cost of the Convention registration fee, hotel expenses (room and tax for a maximum
three-night stay), and/or transportation.
To apply for a scholarship, send a letter on your employer’s letterhead describing: (1) your interest in attending the Convention,
(2) the nature of your legal practice or the legal services you provide, (3) the workers you represent, (4) the need for financial assistance,
(5) how the Convention relates to your practice and/or the clients you serve, and (6) any other information you wish us to consider. The
letter, scholarship application (see page 15 of this brochure), and registration form (see pages 16–17 of this brochure) must be
received no later than Monday, May 2, 2017. Send all scholarship documents to The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy,
2201 Broadway, Suite 402, Oakland, CA 94612, Attention: Scholarship Committee. Scholarship documents also may be sent via facsimile
((866) 593-7521), or email ([email protected]).
Please note the following:
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Preference will be given to applicants who provide direct legal services to workers.
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Scholarships are not transferable.
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All applicants will receive notification that their application has been received, and whether it has been granted or denied. Those receiving
scholarships will be sent written confirmation at least three (3) weeks in advance of the Convention. Applicants who do not receive notification
two (2) weeks before the Convention should contact NELA to inquire about the status of their application. Scholarships will not be awarded
retroactively, and applications will not be considered after the deadline of May 2, 2017. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarship recipients will receive payment after submitting receipts for eligible expenses and an evaluation form. Scholarship recipients who
do not attend the Convention will forfeit their scholarship award.
We welcome your financial support of The Institute’s Employee Rights Advocacy Scholarship Program. Your contribution toward
making NELA’s renowned continuing legal education programs more accessible to employee advocates is deductible as a charitable
donation to the extent provided by law. Please see page 17 of this brochure to make your gift, or contact Leah A. Hofkin, NELA and
The Institute’s Director of Development (Tel: (415) 296-7629; Email: [email protected]).
NELA and The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy gratefully
acknowledge Bloomberg BNA, the Kazan McClain Partners’ Foundation, NELA
members, and other individuals for their generous support of
The Employee Rights Advocacy Scholarship Program.
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The Employee Rights Advocacy Scholarship Application
To apply for a scholarship, send a letter on your employer’s letterhead describing: (1) your interest in attending the Convention, (2) the
nature of your legal practice or the legal services you provide, (3) the workers you represent, (4) the need for financial assistance, (5) how
the Convention relates to your practice and/or the clients you serve, and (6) any other information you wish us to consider. The letter,
this scholarship application, and a registration form (see pages 16–17 of this brochure) must be received no later than Monday,
May 2, 2017. Send all scholarship documents to The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy, 2201 Broadway, Suite 402,
Oakland, CA 94612, Attention: Scholarship Committee. Scholarship applications also may be sent via facsimile ((866) 593-7521), or email
([email protected]).
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expenses (these expenses do not include meals).
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Please describe any previous participation in The Institute or NELA programs and activities.
Are you applying for funding to attend the Convention from additional sources?
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Please provide any other information you would like the Scholarship Committee to consider in the space below.
Mail, fax, or email your application to The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy,
2201 Broadway, Suite 402, Oakland, CA 94612, Attention: Scholarship Committee.
Fax: (866) 593-7521, Email: [email protected].
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Registration Form
I wish to register for the National Employment Lawyers Association’s 2017
Please complete both sides of this form and return to:
Annual Convention on June 21–24, 2017 at the San Antonio Marriott
National Employment Lawyers Association
Rivercenter. I have read and agree to all terms and conditions which are
2201 Broadway, Suite 402
subject to Convention registration.
Oakland, CA 94612
To take advantage of our members-only discounted registration rate, you
Phone: (415) 296-7629
can join NELA or renew your membership by visiting www.nela.org or calling
Fax: (866) 593-7521
(415) 296-7629.
[email protected]
You are invited to register online using
American Express, DiscoverCard, MasterCard, or VISA
at www.nela.org.
NELA MEMBER CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEE
Full Convention Registration Rates
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$675 NELA Member Early-Bird
(Must be postmarked, received via facsimile or email, or completed online on or before May 12, 2017.)
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$775 NELA Member Regular Registration May 13–June 9, 2017
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$875 NELA Member Late Registration After June 9, 2017 & On-site
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$575 Legal Services/Public Interest/Government Staff Attorneys/Paralegals Regular Registration
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$625 Legal Services/Public Interest/Government Staff Attorneys/Paralegals Late Registration
(Must be a NELA Member and postmarked, received via facsimile or email, or completed online on or before June 9, 2017.)
(After June 9, 2017 & On-site; must be a NELA Member)
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$350 NELA Law Student Member
Daily Convention Registration Rates
NON-MEMBER CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEE
Daily registration rates are only available to NELA Members.
Full Convention Registration Rates
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$450 Friday, June 23, 2017
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$375 Saturday, June 24, 2017
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$950 Non-Member Early-Bird
(Must be postmarked, received via facsimile or email,
or completed online on or before May 12, 2017.)
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$1,000 Non-Member May 13–June 9, 2017
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$1,075 Non-Member After June 9, 2017 & On-site
Please list me in the “Directory of Participants” as follows (please type or print clearly).
Registration form must be received on or before June 2, 2017 to be listed in the printed “Directory of Participants.”
Name
Firm/Organization/Law School
Address
Address
CityStateZip
TelephoneFax
Email
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Please specify any reasonable accommodation(s) you need (advance notice is required):
I agree to assume extra charges incurred by NELA for special meal requests.
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you, answer questions, and introduce you to other NELA Convention participants.)
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Telephone:
The Employee Rights Advocacy Scholarship Program
Yes! By making the following tax-deductible contribution I wish to support The Institute’s Employee Rights Advocacy Scholarship Program to ensure that
NELA’s 2017 Convention is accessible to employee rights advocates who could not otherwise attend the Convention.
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NELA Annual Reception, Thursday, June 22, 2017
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Children (6–12 years old) $25 each
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Please note the Annual Gala Fundraiser is a separate event. See pages 7–8 for information about NELA’s Gala Fundraiser.
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A $30 service charge will be assessed for all returned checks and declined credit card transactions.
You are invited to register online using American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA at www.nela.org.
Please complete both sides of this form and return to:
National Employment Lawyers Association
Phone: (415) 296-7629
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2017 CONVENTION PROGRAM GUIDE
ADVERTISEMENT/GREETING ORDER FORM
Firm/Organization
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Address
Address
CityStateZip
TelephoneFax
Email
Website
Deadline for receipt of advertisements and greetings is May 12, 2017.
Rates
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Business Card
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$225
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Enclosed is my ad/greeting (folded, stapled, or faxed items cannot be accepted). Please enclose a CD-ROM and a hard copy of
your ad/greeting, or send it electronically to [email protected]. Acceptable formats: PDF, TIFF, JPEG, Word, or WordPerfect.
Please create an ad/greeting with the following message (additional $25 charge):
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A $30 service charge will be assessed for all returned
checks and declined credit card transactions.
Send order form, payment, and ad/greeting to:
National Employment Lawyers Association
2201 Broadway, Suite 402, Oakland, CA 94612
For more information, please contact:
Colleen Goodin at (415) 296-7629 or
[email protected].
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2201 Broadway
Suite 402
Oakland, CA 94612
2017 Annual Convention
June 21–24, 2017
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
San Antonio, TX
Early-Bird Registration Ends May 12, 2017
Register Online: www.nela.org
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