About the AGC Labor and Employment Law Council

The AGC Labor and Employment Law Council is a network of experienced attorneys who regularly represent AGC chapters or contractor members in labor and employment matters. Originally named the AGC Labor Lawyers Council, the group was formed in 1983 in order to "develop and exchange information, and engage in educational endeavors concerning, aiding and benefiting the construction industry." The Council is now an individually incorporated entity with its own treasury, by-laws, and officers.

The Council regularly meets twice a year. Each spring, the Council conducts a one-day symposium in Washington, D.C., where members and distinguished guest speakers provide presentations and engage in discussions about topics of current interest in the construction labor law area. During the afternoon prior to the symposium, the Council traditionally holds a brief business meeting followed by an evening reception for symposium registrants, government officials, and other guests. The other annual event is the Fall Meeting, where participants plan the next spring symposium and discuss current legal developments. All Council members are invited to attend all programs, and AGC chapter staff are invited to attend the spring events.

How to Join

Council membership is generally limited to law firm partners or senior associates and in-house counsel who regularly represent AGC members or chapters in labor and employment law matters. Annual membership dues are currently $150. Dues are generally collected in August-September and are payable on a full-year basis only. Membership is by individual, not by firm. Membership in good standing is not required to be included on the Council mailing list or to attend the symposium, but it confers a registration discount at the symposium, an invitation to the Fall Meeting, eligibility to participate in the Council's e-Forum (e-mail discussion group), and other benefits. If you believe you qualify for membership and would like to join, please contact the staff contact listed to the right. Please include information about AGC chapters and members that you represent and your complete contact information.

Upcoming Events

The Council will hold its annual Fall Meeting November 6-8, 2008, at the Westin Kierland Resort in Phoenix, AZ. The event is open to all Council members in good standing. Registration and other meeting information will be sent to all Council members along with annual dues invoices in August.

The Council will hold its 25th Annual Construction Labor Law Symposium April 23-24, 2009, at The Madison, a Loews Hotel, 1177 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC. Council members, other attorneys who regularly represent AGC chapters or member companies in labor and employment matters, and AGC chapter staff involved in labor and employment matters are invited to attend. Details and registration will be provided closer to the date.