On February 20, 2026, Green Savits attorney Jon W. Green will take the stage as a featured speaker at the annual NELA-NJ Employment Law Conference, presented by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) in cooperation with the National Employment Lawyers Association – New Jersey. This prestigious event brings together leading employment law experts from across the state for a full day of high-level discussion, networking, and professional development.
The event will be held at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick and will also be available online, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can register for the event here.
About the 2026 NELA-NJ Employment Law Conference
The 2026 NELA-NJ Employment Law Conference promises to be an exceptional gathering of employment law professionals. NJSBA President Christine Amalfi will participate, and the conference will include a powerful Courageous Plaintiff segment featuring a team of Washington, D.C. attorneys currently representing a DOJ whistleblower.
Adding to the day’s significance, keynote speaker Michael Kutcher (twin brother of actor Ashton Kutcher and a nationally recognized voice on disability inclusion and resilience) will address attendees. The conference will also include a networking lunch and cocktail reception, providing valuable opportunities to connect with leading employment lawyers from across New Jersey.
Jon Green’s Panel: Mastering the Courtroom
Jon Green will join a panel of seasoned trial attorneys for an in-depth discussion on employment trial strategy. The session, titled “Mastering the Courtroom: Advanced Approaches to Trial Advocacy,” will be moderated by Evan Goldman, a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, and will bring together diverse perspectives from plaintiff-side, defense, and personal injury trial experience.
During the 45-minute panel, beginning at 10:00 am, Jon will share insights drawn from his extensive background in employment trials, with a focus on practical, real-world strategy.
Topics will include:
- Jury selection
- Crafting effective opening statements
- Direct and cross-examination techniques
- Strategic use of documentary evidence
- The art of summation
- How modern influences, such as social media and popular legal television shows, shape jury perception and trial advocacy
Designed to be both candid and educational, the panel will highlight lessons learned not only from courtroom successes but also from cases that didn’t go as planned. Attendees can expect an engaging, experience-driven conversation that offers valuable takeaways for employment law practitioners at every stage of their career.
About Jon W. Green
Jon W. Green is a partner at Green Savits, where he concentrates his practice on employment law and civil rights litigation on behalf of employees. He has been designated as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court since 1998 and is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Mr. Green has been selected by his peers as a New Jersey Super Lawyer in Plaintiff’s Employment Litigation every year since 2005 and holds the highest “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Throughout his career, Mr. Green has tried over thirty cases in New York and New Jersey state and federal courts, with extensive experience in wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, and harassment claims. He has been involved in numerous ground-breaking appellate decisions in employment law and is an active member of the Sidney Reitman Employment Law American Inn of Court.
Additional Conference Topics
Beyond Jon Green’s panel on trial advocacy, the conference will explore several other critical topics in employment law.
These include:
- Courageous plaintiffs: Moderated interview
- Building successful resolutions: Perspectives from bench and bar
- Agreeing to disagree: The realities of arbitration
- Life after McDonnell Douglas
This annual conference is open to all who are interested in a deep dive into hot-button issues in employment law and exploring where the field is trending. Distinguished faculty will discuss significant case law developments and offer guidance on what is to come.
For more information about Green Savits and our firm’s commitment to protecting employee rights, reach out to us online or call (973) 965-8571 today.