ATTORNEYS CONFERENCE 


December 7 - 9, 2011
The Westin Georgetown

Washington, D.C.


The Attorneys Conference is the leading national conference for attorneys counseling merit shop contractors. The content-rich program covers the latest developments and insights impacting labor law and open competition in the construction industry.

 


Topics on the Agenda 

  • New updates on the administration’s pro-labor agenda that impact the construction industry
  • Effectively coping with union organizing and corporate campaigns
  • Best practices for challenging state and federal PLAs
  • Political law compliance issues in the 2012 election year
  • Health care reform updates and the law’s impact on the construction industry


Speakers Include:

  • Maurice Baskin, Esq., Venable LLP
  • Brian Hayes, Board Member, National Labor Relations Board
  • Bruce Cross, Esq., Cross, Gunter et al.
  • Philip Miscimarra, Esq., Morgan Lewis
  • M. Patricia Smith, Solicitor of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor
  • James Pease, Esq., Constangy, Brooks, et al.
  • Alexander J. Passantino, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • Edwin G. Foulke Jr., Esq., Fisher & Phillips LLP
  • Carol A. Laham, Esq., Wiley Rein LLP
  • Manesh Rath, Esq., Keller & Heckman
  • Thomas A. Lenz, Esq., Atkinson, Andelson et al.
  • Anne E. Phelps, Partner/Principal, Washington Council Ernst & Young
  • Heather E. Meade, Senior Manager, Washington Council Ernst & Young
  • Geoff Burr, Vice President of Federal Affairs, ABC National
    Chris Singerling, Director of Political Affairs, ABC National 

 
What to Expect

  • Hear from labor law experts from both the private and public sectors on timely, hot topics
  • Receive extensive materials to share with colleagues and clients
  • Opportunity for optional CLE credits for your state (upon request)

     







    Location and Hotel




    The Westin Georgetown
    2350 M Street N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20037

    General Information:
    Phone: (202) 429-0100

    Hotel Reservations

    A discounted rate of $249 is available for conference attendees through Thursday, November 17. Make your reservation online or call (202) 429-0100 and mention the 2011 ABC Attorneys Conference.

    Check-in is 3:00 pm and check-out is 12:00 pm. Reservations can be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to arrival without penalty.

    Complimentary in-room Internet is available to attendees. 

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    Airline Discount
    To receive a 5% discount on American Airlines, call (800) 433-1790 or visit www.aa.com and use promo code 73N1AQ.

    Registration Information  

    Register by Thursday, Nov. 17 and save!
    Promotional Brochure

    View the promotional brochure for a complete schedule, session descriptions, speaker information and more! 
    Sponsorship Opportunities   

    View the
    Sponsorship Opportunities Flyer .

    For more information on great opportunities to spotlight your company during this exclusive event, contact:
     
    Beth Harrington, Director of Sponsorships
    Phone: (703) 812-2016
    Email: harrington@abc.org

    Angela Kernan, Manager of Meetings and Sponsorships
    Phone: (703) 812-2025
    Email: kernan@abc.org  


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