Midwinter Meeting Hotel del Coronado Coronado, California March 1-4, 2009

Dear Colleagues:

The Committee on the Development of the Law Under the NLRA is holding its 37th annual Midwinter Meeting at the Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California. The meeting will feature well-prepared presenters, excellent papers and timely topics in a great location.

The program will begin on Monday, March 2 and continue through Wednesday, March 4 with presentations on such topics as:

• The “Witty Diversities” – Surprising Contradictions in Labor Law
• The Continuing Battle Over Discrimination: Salmon Run Shopping Center and Guard Publishing Company
• Employee Disloyalty and the Mixed Reception in Appellate Courts for the Board’s Decisions Under Jefferson Standard
• “R” case review, “C” case review, and enforcement litigation review
• The NLRB’s new proposed ethics rules
• The NLRB, the courts and the continuing debate over contract coverage vs. clear and unmistakable waiver

The highlight of the program will be the presentations by the General Counsel, Chairman and Members of the National Labor Relations Board. This is a program you won’t want to miss.

This is an opportunity not only to get a break from winter, but also to discuss with knowledgeable practitioners the issues faced by the Board, the practical implications of their decisions and issues yet to be addressed. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to meet and speak informally with the highest ranking officials from the NLRB. It will also be the opportunity to renew old friendships and make some new friends.

The program will begin with a Welcome Reception on Sunday, March 1, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. We will extend a special welcome to first-time attendees at a brief orientation prior to the Welcome Reception from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. The program will be held on Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Farewell Banquet will take place on Wednesday evening. We also have planned a guest breakfast for Monday, as well as a Tuesday Golf Tournament and Wednesday Tennis Round Robin.

The Hotel del Coronado is located on 28 oceanfront acres on Coronado Island, just across the bay from downtown San Diego. A 15-minute drive from the San Diego International Airport (SAN), The Del is situated near many of San Diego’s attractions. Built in 1888, the Hotel del Coronado is an elegant example of Victorian architecture and is considered one of America’s most beautiful resorts.

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hotel del Coronado with a group rate of $260 per night (single or double occupancy). In addition, a resort fee of $22 per room per night will be added to your bill upon check-out, which includes high speed Internet access, fitness center access and classes, in-room coffee and tea, daily newspaper delivery (Monday-Saturday), and discounted attraction tickets. The group rate will be honored based on availability three days prior and three days after the meeting dates. The reservation deadline for the group rate is February 6, 2009. After this date or once our group block has been consumed, the rate will be subject to availability. Cancellations must be made by 72 hours prior to the scheduled date of arrival to avoid a one-night cancellation charge. Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly at 800/468-3533 or 619/522-8000. Be sure to mention that you are attending the “American Bar Association Midwinter Meeting” to receive the special group rates.

The registration fee for the meeting is $395 for Section members and $450 for non-Section members. The registration fee for guests is $175 ($75 for children 12-18). We also are offering a reduced registration fee of $295 for first-time attendees. In addition, special joint registration fees are available should you decide to also attend the Midwinter Meeting of the Committee on Practice & Procedure Under the NLRA, which will be held at the Hotel del Coronado on March 4-7. The registration fees cover printed meeting materials, scheduled meal functions, CLE accreditation, and other costs that are involved in producing this program. Please note that all spouses and guests must pay the registration fee if they will attend the social events.

You are encouraged to register online. You also may register by completing the registration form and returning it with your payment by February 16 to American Bar Association, Section of Labor & Employment Law, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654, ATTN: Lynette Kelley, Meetings Registrar. Refunds of your registration fee, less a $50 administrative fee, will be given for written cancellations received in the Section Office by February 23. No cancellations will be processed after February 23.

The ABA has contracted with American Airlines to provide discounted airfares. Contact American Airlines at 800-433-1790 and reference Discount Code 20348 to obtain the airline discount. Please note that this discount is not available via the airline website.

The Hotel del Coronado is located 15 minutes from the San Diego International Airport (SAN) International Airport. Airport shuttles are provided by Del Express at 888-726-4504. The price for a one-way transfer for up to 4 passengers is $32. You also may call the Hotel Del to prearrange airport transfers at 619-522-8080.

Required sponsor documentation will be forwarded to and credit requested from MCLE states with general requirements for all lawyers. Each state determines the number of hours to be credited for attendance. Uniform Certificates of Attendance will be available at the meeting.

Should you have any questions while making your arrangements, please contact the Section office at 312/988-5523 or laborempllaw@staff.abanet.org.

We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Hotel del Coronado in March.