Join us in October for the 10th Annual Restaurant Legal Summit!

The premier event for legal and HR professionals in the restaurant industry!

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Join the Restaurant Law Center this October 21-23 for the 10th Annual Restaurant Legal Summit in San Diego! Learn and connect with other industry chief legal officers, attorneys, and human resource professionals. In addition to meeting senior representatives from some of the industry’s most successful brands, attendees get access to the latest information on current trends and best practices from legal experts at some of the nation’s top law firms. They also get opportunities to earn CLE, SHRM, and HRCI credit hours while attending sessions and to enjoy great food and networking at relaxed social events. 

 

2026 VENUE & HOTEL

Kona Kai San Diego Resort  

1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 

Sessions

October 21
Restaurant Law Center Board Meeting & Luncheon
Opening Remarks
When Congress Comes Calling - Presented by Jenner & Block
California's Been Good to Me? - Presented by Littler
Welcome Reception
October 22
Breakfast
Navigating the New AI-Driven Wage and Hour Litigation in the Restaurant Industry - Presented by Epstein Becker Green
Fueling the Debate: The Latest on Gas Bans, Anti-Gas Measures, and the Fight to Keep Natural Gas in the Kitchen - Presented by Baker Botts
Delivery Fees, Menu Pricing & Algorithmic Pricing: The Explosion of Class Actions, Mass Arbitration, and Enforcement Activity and Related Risk Mitigation - Presented by Skadden
Lunch & Keynote Speaker
The FLCA and First-Contract Bargaining: Legal, HR, and Operational Implications for Restaurant Employers - Presented by Jackson Lewis
Negotiating & Documenting Transactions with Celebrities and Influencers - Presented by Greenberg Traurig
Feeling the Heat: OSHA Heat Regulations and Restaurant Operations - Presented by Fisher Phillips
Happy Hour Reception
Dine Around Dinners
October 23
Breakfast
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the Restaurant Industry: Understanding Obligations, Compliance, and Strategic Response - Presented by Steptoe
Closing Remarks