The Labor and Employment Law Section is the nation’s premier organization serving labor and employment law professionals. With more than 850 members, the Section offers more educational programs and activities than any other organization of its kind, making it the leading resource for attorneys, neutrals, and professionals engaged in workplace law.

We are dedicated to advancing the practice and understanding of labor and employment law by providing top-quality educational programming, opportunities for networking and dialogue, and a forum for practitioners from every perspective—management, labor, employee advocacy, and government—to exchange ideas.

The Section welcomes a wide range of professionals:

• Attorneys representing management, unions, employees, or serving as neutrals
• Government Officials active in employment and labor regulation
• Associate Members including union representatives, human resources professionals, risk management and security employees, and law students

Membership is valuable not only for specialists in labor and employment law but also for general practitioners, business attorneys, corporate counsel, and public interest advocates who regularly engage with workplace legal issues.

What We Offer

• Educational Programs – A full calendar of CLE opportunities, including:
  • Annual Southern California Labor and Employment Law Symposium
  • Saturday Morning CLE Programs at Southwestern Law School
  • Dinner Programs throughout the year
  • An Annual Retreat offering education and networking in an informal setting
• Networking & Community – A space for lawyers, union representatives, HR professionals, arbitrators, and academics to meet and share insights.
• Committees of Interest – Opportunities to participate in specialized groups including In-House Counsel, Neutrals, Employee Rights & Responsibilities, and Labor Relations.
• Discounts & Publications – Reduced rates for most meetings and programs, as well as access to Section publications.

Why You Should Join

• Access the most comprehensive set of labor and employment CLE programs in the nation.
• Build professional connections with attorneys, union and management representatives, neutrals, government officials, and HR professionals.
• Stay at the forefront of legislative and regulatory developments impacting workplace law.
• Participate in specialized committees and networking retreats.