2014 Labor Relations/Human Resources Conference

Schedule of Sessions and Special Events


Tuesday May 20, 2014

01:00 pm - 07:00 pm Registration


Wednesday May 21, 2014

07:30 am - 06:00 pm Registration

08:30 am - 09:45 am General Session - Featuring:
Rocky Bleier, Former NFL Halfback for the Pittsburgh Steelers

09:45 am - 10:15 am Coffee Break

10:15 am - 10:45 am SCOTUS Decision on Donning & Doffing -
Jennifer M. Trulock, Baker Botts LLP

10:45 am - 11:15 am Lessons Learned from a DOL Audit -
Panel Discussion

11:15 am - 12:20 pm Open Lunch - Complimentary buffet luncheon offered in Exhibit Hall C

12:30 pm - 02:00 pm Hot Topics in Employment Law 2014 -
Dennis Duffy, Baker & Hostetler LLP

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions -
What Makes Employees Seek Third Party Representation?
Joseph Santucci, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Social Media in a Crisis Situation
Matt Berger, Dezenhall Resources Ltd.

Fundamentals of Contract Negotiations: a Practical Approach
Andy Mehalko, Mehalko/Zewan

03:00 pm - 03:15 pm Break

03:15 pm - 04:15 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions -
What HR Needs to Know about Cybersecurity
Blake Larsen, Western Refining Company

Fundamentals of Contract Negotiations: a Practical Approach
Andy Mehalko, Mehalko/Zewan

Supervisor/Managment Training

04:15 pm - 05:15 pm API 755 Negotiation/Lessons Learned -
Joseph Pyner, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP

05:15 pm - 06:15 pm Industry Reception


Thursday May 22, 2014

07:30 am - 12:00 pm Registration

08:30 am - 09:30 am Keynote Address -
Michael McDonnell, President & CEO
TPC Group

09:30 am - 10:00 am Break

10:00 am - 11:00 am Work Stoppages - What to Expect -
Joe Schollaert, AFIMAC

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Closing Keynote -
Joanna Weidman, NuStar Energy

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Open Lunch - Complimentary buffet luncheon offered in Exhibit Hall C