May 22, 2025 Employment & Labor CLE Webinars

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR CLE WEBINARS

WEBINAR LINK:

https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/99730257637

(Use the same Zoom Link for all three sessions)

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
"The ADA in Action: Real-World Scenarios and Solutions for In-House Counsel"
Presented by Obermayer Rebmann

The ADA can present challenges for HR and management, especially in the post-COVID world of remote/hybrid work, and return to the office mandates.  In this interactive presentation, we’ll discuss some tough accommodations issues facing employers in all industries and work through how to resolve them while minimizing the risk of legal claims.

Speakers:

• Michael Pepperman, Partner, Obermayer Rebmann
• Ivo Becica, Partner, Obermayer Rebmann
• Teleicia Dambreville, Director Managing Counsel—Employment, Burlington

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
"Effective Strategies for Managing Employee Exits in Challenging Situations"
Presented by Ogletree Deakins

Even the most well-thought-out and legitimately supported terminations can be fraught with legal risk. This session will cover the many practical considerations that HR and legal must plan for, including securing data and equipment, timing, and deductions for final paychecks, navigating what and how to communicate about the termination to avoid defamation claims, analyzing whether to offer severance, and gauging the risk of a claim.

Speakers:

• Donald Gamburg, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins
• Vanessa Ruggiero, Associate, Ogletree Deakins
• Christine Vigliotti, VP & Associate General Counsel, J&J Snack Foods

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
"Employee Relations Bootcamp:  Your Guide to Managing Employment Risk"
Presented by Stevens & Lee

This comprehensive presentation focuses on practical advice for avoiding and/or managing risks in all aspects of employee relations particularly given the new legal landscape, including the applicant/hiring process, performance management, workplace accommodations, medical marijuana and drug and alcohol policies; discipline and discharge, and post-employment obligations, including trends in employment related litigation.

Speakers:

• Lisa Scidurlo, Co-Chair, Labor & Employment, Stevens & Lee
• Theresa Zechman, Shareholder, Stevens & Lee
• Christina Kontis, General Counsel, Bayhealth

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
"Impact of the Current Administration on Federal Agencies’ Enforcement of Workplace Regulations"
Presented by BakerHostetler

In less than 100 days of the second Trump administration, the labor and employment bar has witnessed dramatic change at the federal agencies enforcing workplace regulations – including general counsel terminations, board and commission member terminations, repeal of Biden-era guidance, and requests to cut full-time agency personnel. Employers should understand what initiatives these regulatory agencies will focus on and how to defend against becoming a target.

Speakers:

• Peter Fischer, Partner, Baker Hostetler
• Christian White, Counsel, BakerHostetler
• Dan Liang, EVP & General Counsel, HHM Hotels