SoCal LERA serves all of Southern California’s labor and employment community with timely and informative programs. Please join us for our upcoming program hosted via videoconference.

NLRB Update 2026

With the new Republican majority and a significant case backlog from 2025, the NLRB and its Regions confront specific challenges.  Our distinguished panelists are on the front lines of these issues.  Please join us as we discuss the most up-to-date administration and enforcement of the NLRA.

Date and Time

February 18, 2026, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Speakers

Moderator:  Amirah Ellison, Schwartz, Steinsapir, Dohrmann & Sommers, LLP (bio)

Panelist (NLRB):  Christy J. Kwon, Regional Director, Region 32 (bio)

Panelist (management-side):  Steve Araiza, Of Counsel at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (bio)

Panelist (union-side):  Dan Curry, Partner at Schwartz, Steinsapir, Dohrmann & Sommers, LLP (bio)

CLE Credit

The program plans to offer 1.5 hours of California MCLE Credit.

If you plan to obtain MCLE credit, please input your California bar number when you register for the event. You will not be able to supply this information following the event.

Location

This event will take place online via Zoom videoconference.

Materials for Panel

GC Memo New Docketing Protocol FINAL.pdf Bill Text – AB-288 Employment_ labor organization and unfair practices_ S8034A – New York State Bill

Humphrey_s Ex_r v. United States_295 U.S. 602 NLRB v. N. Mountain Foothills Apartments (9th Cir. 2025) Seila Law LLC v. _sumer Fin. Prot. Bureau_591 U.S. 197 SpaceX v. NLRB (5th Cir. 2025) Trump v. Wilcox, 145 S. Ct. 1415 (2025)

Pricing and Registration

Registration for this event is complimentary for So Cal LERA members, but registration is required. Once you submit your booking, you will receive the Zoom information via email to join the meeting.

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