Employment Law Conference (Coronado, CA)

November 5 – November 6, 2026

Original price was: $1,295.00.Current price is: $1,195.00.

Early fee available until October 15

NELI will host our most comprehensive two day advanced-level conference addressing critical developments affecting employment policies and practices of business and government.

10.5-12.5 Hours of CLE/Continuing Education Credits

Register Now

The 2026 program will address significant pending legislative and regulatory changes along with our annual substantive updates, including:

  • Developments in Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Retaliation & Whistleblowing Claims
  • Wage and Hour & Misclassification Issues
  • ADA Developments on “Reasonable Accommodation”
  • FMLA: Current Issues and Trends
  • Harassment & Investigations
  • Ethics in Labor & Employment Law (1 Hour)

The agenda and/or speakers are subject to change. The agenda will be updated ASAP.

Registration Fee Schedule:

  • Registrations received by October 15: $1195.00
  • Registrations received after October 15: $1295.00
Download Agenda (PDF)

Employment Law Conference

Coronado, CA
November 5-6, 2026

Hotel Information

Hotel Del Coronado – hotel website
1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
Phone number: 800.468.3533 (Group Code: ELC)
Room Rate: $429 per night
WebLink: Please call for reservations
(Please note, in compliance with California law, all mandatory charges are included in the displayed internet rate. The rate provided will reflect these inclusions.)

Reservation Cutoff Date: October 14, 2026 (room block will fill before this date)

CLE and other Continuing Education Credits

This program will provide between 10.5-12.5 CLE / PDC / CEU hours (including 1 hour of ethics), depending upon the jurisdiction. NELI is an approved provider of HRCI for recertification credit. NELI is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations must be confirmed via email. Cancellations received more then 20 business days prior to the program may elect to receive a full fee credit, or a refund, less a $250 cancellation fee. Those cancelled 20 or fewer business days prior to the program, will receive a fee credit less a $250 cancellation fee. Fee credits may be applied during the next 12 month period. Any refunds will be processed after the program concludes.

Reviews

  1. Associate General Counsel, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ –

    I am a big fan of NELI. I have never been to a program that was not excellent.

  2. Deputy City Attorney, City of Fresno, Fresno, CA –

    The presenters were the very best I have seen. I appreciated that each one was engaging, thorough and had the ability to discuss and highlight the important areas.

  3. Vice Chancellor, Auburn University, Montgomery, AL –

    This is the eleventh time I’ve attended a NELI program, and it is consistently an exceptional conference – great speakers and well-organized.

  4. Attorney, Office of Personnel Management, Washington, D.C. –

    Five Stars! Uniformly outstanding. Lecturers extremely well prepared and well spoken. Interesting, dynamic, and humorous presentations. Particularly appreciated the denseness of the materials and thoroughness of outlines.

  5. 40+ Year Solo Law Practice, Moon Township, PA –

    Probably the best employment law seminar I attend – could not even get a nap in because I was afraid of missing something!

  6. Partner, Capell & Howard, Montgomery, AL –

    The presenters were all well prepared and gave very good presentations. The best of the 50 plus seminars I’ve attended on employment law.

  7. Attorney, Private Practice, Clemmons, NC –

    NELI programs are by far the best CLE’s I have ever attended in terms of the speakers and materials. I have no suggestions for improvement, I just wish I could attend more then one per year!

  8. Assistant General Counsel, Exxon Mobil Corp, Channahon, IL –

    NELI has the best, most substantive CLE’s with the best speakers I’ve every experienced.

  9. Associate General Counsel, West Virginia United Health, Morgantown, WV –

    NELI is the go-to seminar provider in this subject area and I continue to highly recommend the programs.

  10. Partner, Fox, Wang & Morgan PC, San Jose, CA –

    NELI, you have maintained the same high-level of program content for 20+ years wonderful job, keep-up the good work!

  11. Senior Employee Relations Specialist, Country Financial, Bloomington, IL –

    One of the best conferences I have attended. My first time with NELI and I look forward to coming back!

  12. Partner, Semmes, Bowen & Semmes, Baltimore, MD –

    I practice in many business litigation areas and attend numerous conferences on a regular basis. This seminar consistently provides the clearest most comprehensive and most useful information.

  13. Employment Counsel, HIT Entertainment, Johnson City, TN –

    I’m always impressed with the quality of the speakers at NELI seminars and the timeliness of the topics. I also appreciate the punctual manner by which the seminars are run. Thanks for a great experience!

  14. Partner, Teraoka & Partners, LLP, San Francisco, CA –

    I just want to again thank NELI for putting together a superior program non partisan, non political, professional, courteous, excellent and timely content. Great presenters both professionally stellar and a pleasure to listen to.

  15. Senior Counsel, Associated Bank, Cincinnati, OH –

    NELI clearly strives (and succeeds at) excellence. The program provides more substance & practical input than any other CLE I have found.

  16. Administrative Director, HR, Franciscan Alliance, Frankfort, IL –

    Always an excellent program, high-level knowledgeable presenters that are very up-to-date on the latest information.

  17. HR Manager, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT –

    Excellent Seminar!! Since we HR Professionals deal with real life situations that have real life implications and consequences, we need to consistently update ourselves on the types of subjects presented in NELI conferences. NELI does not hesitate to invite the very best national experts in the pertinent areas to be the presenters of the information. Good job!

  18. Director of Human Resources, Comsonics, Inc, Harrisonburg, VA –

    An excellent group of speakers! Definitely worth the time and money.

  19. Associate General Counsel, Hot Topic(Retail), City of Industry, CA –

    Great Program! Greatly exceeded my expectations (which were already pretty high). I will be back next year, and a great hotel as well! My entire stay was enjoyable and very beneficial, thank you!!

  20. Attorney, Buelow Vetter, Waukesha, WI –

    I give countless presentations each year, so I appreciate the effort that goes into these programs. In addition, I tend to be a snob when it comes to listening to speakers. This conference was exceptional. By far the best I have ever attended. Fantastic presentations with outstanding speakers. I was fully engaged throughout, the materials are outstanding.

  21. Partner, Akerman LLP, West Palm Beach, FL –

    The program, materials and speakers were stellar. Dennis Duffy and David Fram were excellent as always!

  22. Sr. Employee Relations Consultant, Wells Fargo, Charlotte, NC –

    I maintain my law license although my job does not require it and I pay for this program out of my own pocket it is well worth it!

  23. Assistant Attorney General, State of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT –

    Speakers and materials were high quality. The program was very well organized and supported overall my expectations were exceeded.

  24. General Counsel, State of AL ADECA, Montgomery, AL –

    Outstanding program Great update on this area of law. I attend every year.

  25. Deputy General Counsel, SW Research Institute, San Antonio, TX –

    Best Employment Law Seminar Hands Down.

  26. Attorney, Brown & Fortunato PC, Amarillo, TX –

    Such a great program! The materials are a fabulous resource and the speakers are informative and entertaining.

  27. Senior Counsel, Tydings & Rosenberg, Baltimore, MD –

    The speakers and materials are always fabulous. I use the materials all the time as a valuable launching pad for research.

  28. Senior Paralegal, Allegis Group, Inc, Hanover, MD –

    “These topics are so well instructed and I always get so much out of this Conference. I am able to better support my employment law attorneys”

  29. General Counsel, DC Government, Washington, DC –

    “NELI is the gold standard for employment law training. The materials and speakers are top notch and NELI always hosts the trainings in the best hotels”

  30. VP, Chief People Officer, Nashville Electric Service, Nashville, TN –

    “This is an excellent Conference – well organized and the faculty is outstanding. The materials are an extraordinary resource and the hotel was beautiful”

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

Registation Form:

  • Total

If you don't want to pay with a credit card or if you wish to register offline, please contact us.

Presenters:

  • NELI employee presenting at a conference

    Kane Russell Coleman Logan

    Dennis is director of Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC, in Houston, Texas, representing management exclusively in all aspects of labor and employment law, including defending allegations of discrimination, unfair labor practices, wage and hour, OSHA claims, whistleblowing complaints and wrongful discharge, non-compete and trade secrets, counseling and training to employers on managing workplace issues and preventing employment lawsuits. Prior to re-entering private practice, Mr. Duffy was Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Labor and Employment with Time Warner Inc.

  • Paul Hastings

    Caitlin Falk is an associate in the Employment Law Department at Paul Hastings, based in the Los Angeles and Orange County offices. She advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment issues, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes. Her practice includes single-plaintiff and class-action matters, as well as employee mobility and trade secret litigation. Caitlin has experience across all stages of litigation and has appeared before agencies, arbitration panels, and federal and state courts.

    Previously, Caitlin clerked for Judge Ronald S.W. Lew of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and externed for Judge Dana M. Sabraw. She earned her J.D. from UCLA School of Law, graduating Order of the Coif, and her B.A. magna cum laude from USC, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

  • NELI

    David is NELI's Director of ADA Services. In this position, David conducts in-house and virtual ADA training for employers (including manufacturers, federal, state and local governments, and universities), law firms, and bar associations, among others. He also provides expert witness services during administrative proceedings and litigation.

  • Miller Canfield

    Megan currently serves as Miller Canfield's Chief Executive Officer. In this role, she oversees the firm's 19 offices in seven countries. Prior to becoming CEO, Megan served as the leader of the firm's Employment and Labor Group, overseeing our large and active team of dedicated employment and labor attorneys and staff. She also served for eight years on the firm's Board of Managing Directors, the last six years as chair. As a firm principal, Megan has been representing employers for over three decades. An accomplished litigator who has been elected by her national peers to both the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers, Megan has expertise litigating all matters of employment law, including statutory claims under the ADA, FMLA and Title VII, as well as tort claims such as defamation, tortious interference with contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

  • Faegre Drinker

    Sam is a litigator who defends employers across the country. She has significant experience defending wage-and-hour claims, as well as claims for harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Her experience includes class and collective actions, and she has successfully enforced non-compete agreements through temporary restraining orders and preliminary and permanent injunctions.

    Sam is also a seasoned trial attorney, securing recent jury verdicts in California and Iowa. And she combines creative legal thinking with practical experience to deliver effective results pre-trial, resulting in numerous favorable summary judgment and appellate rulings, including in putative class cases.

  • Orrick

    Andrew is a partner in the San Francisco office, where he serves as the Office Leader. Andrew is a highly regarded trial lawyer and represents clients in a wide variety of industries, but specifically focuses on financial services, retail, technology, and advertising.

    He has an extensive class- and collective-action practice. He routinely defends employers in such cases in state and federal courts, particularly in cases alleging violations of the wage-and-hour laws. Andrew also defends employers in numerous other types of cases, such as those related to restrictive covenants and trade secrets, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

  • Paul Hastings

    Felicia is the Chair of the Los Angeles Employment Law Department of Paul Hastings and works in the firm’s Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. She represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including pay equity, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, religious accommodation, and wage and hour issues in both single-plaintiff and class-action matters. She also represents clients in background check litigation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, government and workplace investigations, labor grievances, and collective bargaining. Ms. Davis’ clients span all industries, with an emphasis in media, entertainment, and technology companies.

  • Wilson Turner Kosmo

    Carolina is the managing partner of Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP in San Diego where her practice is focused on representing employers in a variety of employment disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage and hour litigation. Representing both public and private entities, Carolina is an expert in handling complex matters and balancing the needs of several high-profile stakeholders. Additionally, Carolina has served as the Faculty Advisor for the Executive Moot Court Board and an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law.
Register Now

Upcoming Programs:

NELI employee presenting at a conference
Tag:

Ethics in Labor and Employment Law Webinar

June 4, 2026
Learn More
2-2.4 Hours of CLE/Continuing education credits
Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Mid-Year Employment Law Conference Webinar

June 9-11, 2026
Learn More
10.5-12.5 Hours of CLE/Continuing Education Credits or 12.5-14.75 Hours of CLE/Continuing Education Credits with Ethics Webinar
NELI employee presenting at a conference
SKU: N/A Tags: , , ,

ADA Workshop Webinar

September 9 – September 10, 2026 or

September 16 – September 17, 2026

Learn More
6.5-7.8 hours of CLE/Continuing Education Credits