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2027 MWELA Annual Conference
Thursday, March 25, 2027, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM EDT
Category: MWELA Events

2027 MWELA Annual Conference
Thursday, March 25
, 2027
8:00 am - 6:30 pm

MWELA 2027 Annual Conference Call for Proposals - Suggested Topics & Speakers 
Proposal Deadline: Monday, August 31st at Noon ET.
Submit your proposal here.

The Mayflower
Grand Ballroom
1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Valet Parking available at The Mayflower's posted rates.

MWELA’s Annual Conference is an all-day event featuring colleagues, judges, and outside experts discussing topics on all aspects of the plaintiff’s employment practice. We will also present MWELA's annual recognition awards.

CLE will be available with documentation sent to confirmed attendees via email when received from each state, approximately 90-120 days following the conference. 

Tentative Agenda (Details and speakers subject to change)

8:00 am - Registration & Breakfast (Grand Ballroom Foyer)
8:30 am - Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:45 am - CLE Session
9:50 am - CLE Session
10:50 am - Break 

11:00 am - CLE Session
12:00 pm - Luncheon & Award Recognitions (East Room)
1:50 pm - CLE Session
2:55 pm - CLE Session
3:55 pm - Break 
4:05 pmRaffle Drawing Chet Levitt Fund for Employment Law
4:15 pm - CLE Session
5:15 pm - Closing Remarks
5:30 pm - Networking Reception (East Room)

A highly limited number of overnight rooms at The Mayflower Hotel have been made available for March 24th only at the rate of USD 310.00 + taxes & fees ($359.44 inclusive). Those rooms may be reserved until they are sold out. Reservations may be made at this link, or by calling Marriott’s Reservations toll free line at 1-877-212-5752. Reservation cut-off: February 26, 2027.

Please Note - DO NOT make room reservations for the upcoming MWELA Annual Conference with anyone who calls and represents themselves as agents of MWELA or offers lower room rates at The Mayflower Hotel. The ONLY legitimate way to reserve your room at the conference hotel is by using the booking link or phone number provided above.

This event is open to non-members who certify that at least 50% of their employment law practice is focused on representing plaintiffs.

Register Now

Registration and rates:

Registration is available for in-person and virtual attendees at the rates listed below.

MWELA Member Registrationearly bird rate
(Members must log and have renewed annual
membership, with an expiration date of
12/31/2026 to qualify for this rate.)

 

$310.00

 

Valid until 1/8/2027

MWELA Member Registration, regular rate 
(Members must log in before registering to
receive this rate.)

 

$375.00

 

Beginning 1/9/2027

Non-Member Registration

 

$510.00

 

 

Non-Profit Registration

 

$275.00

 

Use discount code 27NP

Student / Young Attorney Registration
(Under 5 yrs. as an attorney)

 

$275.00

 

Use discount code 27StdRt

Registration deadline for in-person attendees = 3/11/2027
In-person registration is open until March 11, 2027. Virtual registration will be open until March 24, 2027. 
All dietary restrictions and special accommodation requests must be received by March 11, 2027.

All registrants will receive a link to conference-related materials one day before the event. 
Please watch your inbox and check your spam filter if necessary.


Cancellation Policy:
Requests for registration cancellation refunds must be received and processed by 5:00 pm, March 1, 2027.
Refunds cannot be issued for no-shows or missed travel logistics. 
Replacement attendees are permitted and encouraged in place of cancellation.
A refund of 75% of the registration fee will be issued. No refunds can be issued for cancellations received past the deadline.

Interested in sponsoring the 2027 Annual Conference?

Click here to view options and secure your sponsorship package now.

Sustaining Sponsors
JMWSettlements     Planet Depos Logo

 Gold Sponsor
Gilbert Employment Law Logo    Smithey Law Group LLC