New Chair at the NLRB

The President has designated NLRB Member James R. Murphy as Chairman, replacing Member David Prouty.

 He was sworn in as a Member on January 7, 2026, for a term expiring on December 16, 2027.

Mr. Murphy returned to the Board after a distinguished career at the National Labor Relations Board with over 47 years of service. Mr. Murphy began at the Board as a student law clerk in 1974 and served as counsel to numerous Board members over the decades. Most recently, he served as Chief Counsel to former Chairman Marvin Kaplan.