Managing the Modern Workplace: AI, Political Speech, and the Legal Updates Shaping 2026

Managing the Modern Workplace: AI, Political Speech, and the Legal Updates Shaping 2026

CLE Lunch and Learn

presented by

Morningstar Law Group

Thursday, April 9, 2026

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Join Morningstar Law Group attorneys Britney Weaver and Hank Gates for an engaging look at:

·         The rise of AI in the workplace

·         Political expression at work

·         Updates on SCOTUS and 4^th Circuit rulings

·         EEOC priorities

Location:

Apella RT

12 Davis Drive

Durham, NC 27713

CLE:

1.5 hours of general NC CLE

Cost:
No cost for students, full-time law school faculty/staff, and RTAC-ACC members and their non-lawyer colleagues. $50 for ACC-eligible non-members, payable HERE via PayPal.

Featured Speakers:

Hank Gates, partner, Morningstar Law Group

Hank is an employment lawyer and business litigation attorney in Morningstar’s Durham, NC office. His experience covers a broad range of areas in employment law, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other state and federal anti-discrimination laws; religious and disability accommodation, and family and medical leave claims; wage and hour disputes; employee restrictive covenant disputes; misappropriation of confidential information and trade secrets claims; and workforce-related contract disputes. In addition to his broad experience in employment law, Hank has handled construction law, land use, complex contract, business tort, and insurance coverage disputes in state and federal court.  See Hank’s full bio here

 Britney Weaver, associate, Morningstar Law Group

Britney is an experienced North Carolina employment attorney who partners with a range of companies and executives to address organizational and professional needs. She takes a practical yet detail-oriented approach in guiding clients through the complex intersection of employment relationships and the law across various business matters. From corporate transactions to managing the diverse agreements that govern employment relationships, Britney assists clients with pragmatic solutions for complex, multi-jurisdictional workforce-related issues.  See Britney’s full bio here

In-House Counsel TBD

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If you need to cancel your registration, please contact George LeLoudis gleloudis@morningstarlawgroup.com