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Employment law conferences for HR 2026–2027

Employment and labor law conferences and legislative updates aimed at HR professionals, run by law firms, bar sections, NELI and SHRM state councils. 21 upcoming, 4 with credit stated by the organizer, 4 with a published price.

DatesConferenceLocationCreditsPrice
Oct 22, 2026Littler 2026 New York Regional Employer Conference
Law firm
New York, NY
in-person
Pending
Page: HRCI, SHRM and CLE certifications are pending. Page says the event has reached capacity.
Not listed
Oct 22, 2026Littler 2026 Nevada Regional Employer Conference
Law firm · JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Las Vegas, NV
in-person
Pending
Page: HRCI, SHRM and CLE certifications are pending. Listing also shows Reno, Nevada.
Not listed
Oct 23, 2026Littler 2026 Philadelphia Regional Employer Conference
Law firm · Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Philadelphia, PA
in-person
Pending
Page: HRCI, SHRM and CLE certifications are pending.
Not listed
Oct 28, 2026Littler Sacramento Breakfast Briefing: New Laws, New Lawsuits for California Employers as 2027 Looms
Law firm · Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
in-person
Pending
Page: HRCI, SHRM and CLE certifications are pending. 8:00–11:00 AM PT.
Not listed
Nov 2–3, 2026Littler 2026 Future of Work Summit
Law firm · Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC
in-person
Pending
Page: HRCI, SHRM and CLE certifications are pending. Aimed at senior legal and HR leaders.
Not listed
Nov 5–6, 2026NELI Employment Law Conference (Coronado)
Employment law institute
Coronado, CA
in-person
Yes
10.5-12.5 hours of CLE/continuing education credit. NELI is an HRCI approved provider and SHRM recognized PDC provider.
Not listed
Nov 17–19, 2026NELI Employment Law Conference Webinar
Employment law institute · Zoom
Virtual
virtual
Yes
10.5-12.5 hours of CLE/continuing education credit (12.5-14.75 with the ethics webinar). NELI is an HRCI approved provider and SHRM recognized PDC provider.
Not listed
Dec 3–4, 2026NELI Employment Law Conference (New Orleans)
Employment law institute
New Orleans, LA
in-person
Yes
10.5-12.5 hours of CLE/continuing education credit. NELI is an HRCI approved provider and SHRM recognized PDC provider.
Not listed
Dec 10, 2026PIHRA South Bay: Navigating 2027 – Key Employment Law Updates
HR association · Embassy Suites El Segundo
El Segundo, CA
in-person
Pending
Page: will be submitted for 3.0 SHRM PDCs. 7:30–11:30 AM PT.
Not listed
Jan 13, 2027SHRM South Carolina Legislative Conference 2027
SHRM state council
Columbia, SC
in-person
Not stated
Credit details not shown on the page we checked.
Not listed
Jan 21, 2027PIHRA California Employment Law Update (CELU) – San Diego / Del Mar
HR association
Del Mar, CA
in-person
Pending
Page: will be submitted for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP credit.
Not listed
Jan 27–28, 2027KS SHRM Employment Law & Employee Benefits Conference (ELEB) 2027
SHRM state council · Topeka & Shawnee County Library
Topeka, KS
hybrid
Not stated
Credit amounts not shown on the page we checked.
In-person early bird from $425; live broadcast from $125 (see site for member/student rates)
Mar 14–17, 2027NELI Employment Law Briefing 2027 (Fort Lauderdale)
Employment law institute
Fort Lauderdale, FL
in-person
Yes
Page: 13.25-16 CLE / PDC / CEU hours, including ethics, depending on jurisdiction.
$1,495 by Feb 19, 2027; $1,595 after
Mar 19, 2027PA SHRM 2027 Legal & Legislative Conference
SHRM state council · Penn Harris Hotel & Conference Center
Camp Hill, PA
in-person
Not stated
Save the date. Credit details for 2027 not posted.
Not listed
Mar 31 – Apr 2, 2027LEAP Employment Law Conference (in partnership with SHRM)
SHRM partner · ARIA Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
in-person
Not stated
PDC totals not shown on the listing.
Individual $1,695 (pricing subject to change); group rates for 5+
Apr 6–9, 2027ABA National Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law 2027
Bar association · Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark
San Diego, CA
in-person
Not stated
ABA Labor and Employment Law Section program. HR credit details not shown.
Not listed
Apr 8–9, 202725th Arkansas Employment Law & Legislative Affairs Conference (ELLA 2027)
SHRM state council · Robinson Center & DoubleTree Hotel
Little Rock, AR
in-person
Not stated
Save the date. ELLA 2026 was approved for 10.25 SHRM, 10.25 HRCI Business credits and 10 CLE; 2027 credits not yet posted.
Not listed
Apr 11–14, 2027NPELRA 2027 Annual Training Conference
Professional association (public sector)
Fort Worth, TX
in-person
Not stated
Public-sector labor relations and HR. Page says SHRM & HRCI credit documentation is provided; 2027 amounts not listed.
Members $890 early / $1,210; nonmembers $1,100 early / $1,445 (early rates end Jan 8, 2027)
Apr 20–23, 2027DMEC 2027 Compliance Conference
Professional association (leave & accommodation)
Portland, OR
in-person
Not stated
Leave, accommodation and absence-management compliance. Page has a CEU section; SHRM/HRCI amounts not shown.
Not listed
Jun 9–10, 2027Cornell HR in Hospitality Conference 2027
University conference · The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
in-person
Not stated
HR and employment law for hospitality employers. Credit details not shown.
Not listed
Nov 10–13, 2027ABA 21st Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference
Bar association · Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, LA
in-person
Not stated
ABA Labor and Employment Law Section annual conference. HR credit details not shown.
Not listed
Mar 11, 2026
Already happened
Oregon Advanced Practice Labor and Employment Law Conference
SHRM state council / chapter
Portland, OR
in-person
Not stated
Listed in SHRM's state conference directory. Credit availability is not shown in the directory; check the event site.
Not listed
Apr 14, 2026
Already happened
Salt Lake SHRM Employment Law Symposium
SHRM state council / chapter
Salt Lake City, UT
in-person
Not stated
Listed in SHRM's state conference directory. Credit availability is not shown in the directory; check the event site.
Not listed
Apr 15–17, 2026
Already happened
2026 California Legislative & HR Leadership Summit
SHRM state council / chapter
Sacramento, CA
in-person
Not stated
Listed in SHRM's state conference directory. Credit availability is not shown in the directory; check the event site.
Not listed
Apr 30 – May 1, 2026
Already happened
Arkansas Employment Law & Legislative Affairs Conference
SHRM state council / chapter
Little Rock, AR
in-person
Not stated
Listed in SHRM's state conference directory. Credit availability is not shown in the directory; check the event site.
Not listed
Apr 30, 2026
Already happened
Legal & Legislative Conference
SHRM state council / chapter
Lancaster, PA
in-person
Not stated
Listed in SHRM's state conference directory. Credit availability is not shown in the directory; check the event site.
Not listed
Sep 2, 2026
Already happened
Employment Law Conference
SHRM state council / chapter
San Antonio, TX
in-person
Not stated
Listed in SHRM's state conference directory. Credit availability is not shown in the directory; check the event site.
Not listed

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FAQ

What are the main employment law conferences in 2027?

21 upcoming employment law conferences are on our list (12 in 2027), led by Littler 2026 New York Regional Employer Conference, Littler 2026 Nevada Regional Employer Conference, Littler 2026 Philadelphia Regional Employer Conference, Littler Sacramento Breakfast Briefing: New Laws, New Lawsuits for California Employers as 2027 Looms. Each links to the organizer's page.

Do employment law conferences offer SHRM PDCs or HRCI credits?

4 of these state SHRM or HRCI credit on their own pages. Others may still offer credit but haven't published it yet. We show "Not stated" rather than guess.

Earn credits between conferences

Conference passes cost money. Free SHRM PDC webinars and free HRCI credit webinars cover the rest of your 60 credits.

Independent and not affiliated with SHRM or HRCI. Credit amounts and types come from each provider's public page as of 2026-10-21. "Not stated" means the provider didn't publish it. Always confirm before you count on a credit.