Brach Eichler Attorneys Anthony Rainone and Jay Sabin to Speak at CenterForce Employment Law & HR Summit in New York City

Brach Eichler Attorneys Anthony Rainone and Jay Sabin to Speak at CenterForce Employment Law & HR Summit in New York City
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The regulatory and litigation landscape for employers across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut continues to shift at an unprecedented pace. Tri-State regional businesses face heightened statutory protections, rigorous state and federal enforcement, and rapid developments in workplace technology and employee rights.

Brach Eichler LLC is pleased to announce that Labor and Employment attorneys Anthony M. Rainone (Member and Co-Chair) and Jay Sabin (Member) will serve as panel speakers at The Employment Law & HR Summit: Tri-State Region, hosted by CenterForce on September 29, 2026, at the Martinique New York on Broadway in New York City.

This premier conference brings together corporate counsel, Chief Human Resources Officers, and senior employment executives from across NY, NJ, and CT to address complex, multi-jurisdictional compliance challenges and litigation risks.

Featured Panels Featuring Brach Eichler Attorneys

  • Wrongful Termination & Whistleblower Risk in the Tri-State Region (11:55 AM)

    Anthony M. Rainone will join fellow employment leaders to explore the escalating risks surrounding internal employee complaints and protected activity. The panel will address:

    • Expanded statutory protections under the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) and updated New York whistleblower laws.

    • Proactive documentation strategies that build defensibility into termination and disciplinary decisions.

    • Effective escalation and internal investigation protocols designed to reduce retaliation exposure before high-risk separations occur.

      Panelists: Victoria Gorokhovich (PSEG), John Fullerton (Peloton Interactive), Lauren Rayner Davis (Offit Kurman), Shannon O’Connor (Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP), Anthony J. D’Artiglio (Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC), and Anthony M. Rainone (Brach Eichler LLC).

  • AI, Automation & Bias: Managing Legal Risk in Hiring and Performance Decisions (1:55 PM)

    Jay Sabin will participate in an in-depth analysis of legal and governance requirements surrounding artificial intelligence and automated decision tools in the workplace. Discussion topics include:

    • Compliance obligations under New York City’s Local Law 144, including mandatory bias audits and applicant disclosures.

    • Federal regulatory scrutiny targeting algorithmic bias and workplace discrimination.

    • Identifying third-party vendor risks and structuring corporate AI governance policies that balance operational efficiency with legal defensibility.

      Panelists: Mary Weber (IBM), Frances Green (Epstein Becker Green), Raphaella M. Poteau (Margolis Edelstein), and Jay Sabin (Brach Eichler LLC).

Event Information & Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

  • Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

  • Location: Martinique New York on Broadway, 49 West 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001

  • Accreditation: 5 New York State CLE credits available

To view the complete agenda, review registration rates, or reserve your seat, visit the official conference portal:

The Employment Law & HR Summit: Tri-State Region Registration

Anthony M. Rainone

Anthony M. Rainone

Member
Labor and Employment, Litigation

973.364.8372 · 973.618.5972 Fax

Jay Sabin

Jay Sabin

Member
Labor and Employment, Litigation, Cannabis Industry

917.596.8987 · 973.618.5907 Fax

Related Practices:   Labor and Employment, Litigation

Related Attorney:   Anthony M. Rainone, Jay Sabin