About The Event
Join Us for NAPEO’s 2026 New York/New Jersey/New England Leadership Council Forum!
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 12:00–5:00 PM ET
Location: Hyatt Regency Boston
Boston, MA
Network with industry leaders and peers at NAPEO’s NY/NJ/NE Leadership Council Forum. Following the meeting, join us for a networking dinner (additional fee applies).
A full agenda for the event is available below.
Accommodations
Click this link to a book a room at the Hyatt Regency Boston, the host hotel for our event.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations, additions, and changes must be submitted to NAPEO in writing.
Refunds are available for cancellations made by September 29, 2026, minus a $25 processing fee.
Questions?
Please contact Jonathon Bridgeman, Manager of Events & Virtual Education for assistance.
Event Schedule
Tuesday, October 6
Member Welcome and Introductions
- Steve Politis, CEO, Alcott HR & NY Leadership Council Co-Chair
- Andy Lubash, CEO, Prestige Employee Administrators & NY Leadership Council Co-Chair
- Jim Bell III, Executive VP, Abel HR & NJ Leadership Council Chair
- Tim Graham, President, Payrolling Partners, Inc., New England Leadership Council Chair
Note: lunch will also be served at the start of the meeting.
NAPEO Update
Casey M. Clark, President and CEO, NAPEO
2026 AI Trends and Updates
David Walton, Fisher & Phillips LLP
New York Political Landscape (DFS Letter Updates)
New York and New Jersey Labor and Employment Law Update
David Lichtenberg, Fisher & Phillips LLP
Networking Break
New Jersey Political Landscape and Medicaid Issue
Adam Guziejewski, Senior Vice President, Katz Government Affairs
New England Labor and Employment Law Update
Josh Nadreau, Regional Managing Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP
Update on NAPEO’s Legislative Efforts in Massachusetts
Jason Godin, ESQ, Founding Member, The Suffolk Group
Good of the Order & Adjournment
- Steve Politis, CEO, Alcott HR & NY Leadership Council Co-Chair
- Andy Lubash, CEO, Prestige Employee Administrators & NY Leadership Council Co-Chair
- Jim Bell III, Executive VP, Abel HR & NJ Leadership Council Chair
- Tim Graham, President, Payrolling Partners, Inc., New England Leadership Council Chair
- Legal Seafood - Downtown Crossing
Optional Offsite Networking Dinner
Legal Seafood – Downtown Crossing
558 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
2026 LCF Sponsors
Thank you to NAPEO’s 2026 Leadership Council Forum Sponsors!
