is with Law Offices of Nietupski Angelone LLC in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is an honors graduate of both John Carroll University and the Duquesne University School of Law. At Duquesne, Dr. Nietupski earned the law school's highest honor, the Distinguished Student award. He has taught a variety of classes at both Gannon and Edinboro University for over 40 years, and is a frequent and sought after lecturer for several professional employment organizations, including the Manufacturer and Business Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Dr. Nietupski focuses his extensive practice in representing employers and employees in their workplace relationships. He has negotiated approximately 80 labor contracts for management, has weathered nine strikes, and has litigated hundreds of cases before state and federal courts, as well as the NLRB, EEOC, OSHA, wage and hour and the PHRC.

is an associate in the Labor and Employment group of the Philadelphia office of Margolis Edelstein. His practice focuses on representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including harassment, race, national origin, disability and age discrimination cases, wrongful discharge, Family Medical Leave Act, and Fair Labor Standards claims. Mr. Robinson earned his J.D. degree from Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law. During law school, he served for two years on the Drexel Law Review, as both a staff and associate editor. Mr. Robinson was also a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Negotiation Team and advanced past the American Bar Association's regional negotiation competition to compete nationally. His experience includes a co-op with the President Judge Honorable Nina Wright Padilla of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas – Commerce Program. Mr. Robinson also worked as a research and teaching assistant to Drexel Law professors. Prior to law school, he his Bachelor of Arts degree from Penn State University, where he majored in criminology and minored in sociology.

is an associate with the Philadelphia office of Margolis Edelstein. She is a dedicated legal professional with a Juris Doctor degree from Widener University Delaware Law School. During law school, Ms. Warrington held several leadership positions, including serving as vice president of Student and Alumni Affairs for the Student Bar Association. She was also an active member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and the Women's Law Caucus, demonstrating her commitment to both legal scholarship and community engagement. Ms. Warrington's professional experience includes a previous clerkship with the Honorable Judith Charny at the New Jersey Superior Court, where she conducted in-depth legal research and drafts analytical memoranda to support judicial decision-making. During law School, she completed a judicial externship with the Pennsylvania Superior Court under Justice Daniel D. McCaffery, focusing on complex criminal law issues. Ms. Warrington earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business Administration, with a concentration in legal studies from Temple University's Fox School of Business. 

is an attorney with Loutel Law in Newtown, Pennsylvania. She is a creative and passionate leader with expertise in employment law, employee relations and DEI strategy. After serving for several years as inhouse counsel for the fourth largest housing authority in the country, Ms. Hopkins joined the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority as the director of EEO and Employee Relations, where she also spearheaded their diversity and inclusion initiatives and fostered transformative change. She has also led global diversity and inclusion initiatives for an international startup. Mr. Hopkins currently serves as an attorney and consultant at Loutel, where she practices employment and commercial law while providing consulting services in DEI and workplace culture. 

is of counsel in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Employers rely on her to assimilate the big workplace picture, narrow the field of appropriate workplace law issues and options rendering optimized solutions for each organization she represents. Ms. Hasness's practice emphasizes pre-dispute collaboration with employers through preventative advice, counseling on effective workplace policies and practices and investigations into internal complaints. From individual performance management and employee discipline to union organizing activity and work stoppages, she guides employers through every step of managing their relationship with employees. Ms. Hasness regularly represents employers before federal and state courts and administrative agencies against claims of discrimination, disability and leave management, harassment and retaliation. She also has experience defending actions involving breach of contract, noncompetition agreements and restrictive covenants. Ms. Hasness likewise supports management through the union election process and has successfully handled matters before the National Labor Relations Board, including representation and decertification election petitions and Unfair Labor Practice charge proceedings. She negotiates collective bargaining agreements and handles union grievances, labor arbitrations and contract administration matters. Prior to pursuing a singular focus in labor and employment law, Ms. Hasness served as a legislative assistant with the Pennsylvania State Senate and clerked for the Honorable Clyde W. Waite of the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. She earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Drew University and her J.D. degree from Villanova University School of Law. 

is an attorney with the law firm of Houston Harbaugh, P.C. in Pittsburgh. He works with businesses and individuals to find creative solutions to challenging problems. Mr. Lipkin serves clients as counselor, outside general counsel, and trial lawyer. He practices in the areas of business litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, and employment and labor litigation. Mr. Lipkin also advises businesses on employment and labor issues. He works with clients to develop affirmative action plans, employee handbooks, job descriptions, pay equity audits, policies, and restrictive covenants. Mr. Lipkin earned his B.A. degree from Tufts University and his J.D. degree from Boston College. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Mr. Lipkin is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association.

is a partner with the Philadelphia office of Constangy Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP. She brings decades of experience advising and defending employers across industries, combining sophisticated labor relations expertise, extensive employment litigation experience, and a strong business-oriented approach. Ms. Armstrong Halber counsels employers on complex workplace issues with the goal of fostering positive employee relations, mitigating legal risk, and aligning employment strategies with broader business objectives. She has a distinguished employment litigation record, defending employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor. Ms. Armstrong Halber's experience spans claims under Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Fair Labor Standards Act. Ms. Armstrong Halber has played a leading role in significant, industry-shaping labor cases and serves as regional co-chair of the American Bar Association's Committee on Practice and Procedure Under the NLRA. She is also a contributing editor to Developing Labor Law. Ms. Armstrong Halber is also deeply committed to proactive workplace counseling. She regularly advises employers on policy development, conducts and oversees internal investigations, and develops and delivers engaging training programs for executives, managers, and employees. A seasoned mediator, Ms. Armstrong Halber serves in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Alternative Dispute Resolution program and also acts as a private mediator, helping parties resolve disputes efficiently and effectively outside of litigation. She is a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and has served for many years as an adjunct professor at Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she teaches courses in employment discrimination and transactional practice.