Employment and Labor

ACC Houston Half Day Seminar
AI, Employment Law & The Future of Work
January 29, 2026 | 11:30 am - 5:30 pm | The Houston Club

Join us for an engaging event hosted by Baker Botts and ACC, featuring insightful sessions on AI, employment law, and the latest legal updates. The program will feature educational content, followed by a cocktail reception after the discussions. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn with other ACC Houston members!

Parking will be validated for those who park in the 811 Louisiana Garage, which is located across the street from the Houston Club.

The anticipated CLE is to be determined; program content will be appropriate for newly admitted and experienced lawyers. We hope to see you there!

This program originally aired on November 19, 2025. Please note that the on-demand format of this program is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

As the world of work continues to evolve across the Asia-Pacific region, employment lawyers and HR leaders face complex challenges—from regulatory changes and cross-border workforce models to AI governance and employee rights. This webinar will unpack the key employment trends forecasted for 2026, with a focus on legal implications, compliance risks, and strategic HR responses. Gain expert insights to navigate the shifting landscape and ensure your organisation stays compliant, competitive, and future-ready.

Presented by:

Maria Crabb
Director, Employment Counsel - JAPAC
Palo Alto Networks

Isha Malhotra
Shareholder
Littler

Naomi Seddon
Shareholder
Littler

Hyunchai Isabelle Sohn
Of Counsel
Littler

Aki Tanaka
Shareholder
Littler

Nancy Zhang
Shareholder
Littler

This program originally aired on July 24, 2025. Please note that this program recording is not eligible for CLE/CPD credit.

In a fast shifting and disruptive enforcement landscape, laws affecting interactions with foreign companies and governments present unprecedented compliance risks and burdens for the unwary. The Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (“FARA”) remains a sweeping, vague statute, for which the application even to U.S. companies can often be threatening and unclear, particularly in the face of the proliferation of similar legislation by other jurisdictions around the world. Similarly, companies attempting to comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (“FCPA”), which has historically been one of the areas of most aggressive corporate criminal enforcement, are now operating in an environment of unprecedented uncertainty. Recent DOJ guidance on the enforcement of both laws and a recent Presidential directive regarding review of FCPA enforcement have created significant ambiguities as to the fate of ongoing investigations and enforcement, potentially fundamentally altering the compliance and voluntary disclosure calculus - in some surprising ways. Learn how these laws work, and how recent developments will affect enforcement and compliance practices.

Presented by:

Caroline Leary
COO & General Counsel
Environmental Working Group (EWG)

Jamie Schafer
Partner, White Collar & Investigations
Perkins Coie

Brian Svoboda
Partner, Political Law
Perkins Coie

Join your ACC colleagues and the attorneys from Jackson Lewis to learn what is new in the labor and employment world and what to expect in the year to come.

AGENDA:

• 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—Registration & Networking Breakfast

• 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.—Session I

• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.—Session II

Join Epstein Becker Green and the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC’s) Northeast Chapter for a half-day morning program highlighting the evolving landscape in employee leave (medical leave) and wage and hour law.  This event offers an opportunity to network with other in-house professionals and Epstein Becker Green attorneys.  There will be ample time for questions, and breakfast will be provided.

Session I: Navigating Complex Leave Issues

Employers continue to adjust to the complexities of the post-pandemic workplace with a mix of office-based, hybrid and remote workers, alongside continued changes in the employment law landscape. This session will help equip in-house lawyers with insights and tools to effectively navigate the legal minefield of protected medical leaves (like FMLA and MMLA) and other accommodation issues in the workplace, through practical compliance strategies.

Attendees will gain insights into:

• Key updates and trends in ADA, FMLA, and state-specific leave laws;
• Recent decisions and high-impact cases reshaping the interactive process, undue hardship analyses, and return-to-work obligations;
• Challenges in handling mental health, remote work, and intermittent leave requests—and how courts and agencies are responding;
• Best practices for documentation, communication, and managing the interactive process to avoid common pitfalls; and,
• Practical strategies to ensure consistency, limit exposure, and align policies with the rapidly evolving workplace and legal landscape.

Session II: Wage and Hour Compliance

In today’s rapidly evolving employment landscape, wage and hour compliance has become one of the most significant sources of legal exposure for employers.  With federal and state regulators increasing enforcement efforts—and plaintiffs’ attorneys sharpening their focus—staying ahead of wage and hour legal developments is essential for every in-house employment lawyer.  This session provides a comprehensive, practical update on the latest wage and hour laws, key regulatory changes, and the most impactful recent cases shaping employer obligations.

Attendees will gain insights into:

• Current developments in federal and state wage and hour laws, including overtime, independent contractor classification, and pay transparency requirements;
• Recent litigation trends and landmark cases—and what they signal for future enforcement;
• Common compliance pitfalls faced by multi-state employers;
• Practical strategies for conducting internal audits, managing risk, and building defensible wage and hour practices; and,
• Proactive tips to ensure policies, systems, and documentation align with evolving legal standards.

This session will help you and your HR department navigate 2026 and start the year with tools to better manage difficult situations when they arise.

Register below.

Join us for an exploration of the most anticipated cases in the upcoming Supreme Court Term and their potential impact on in-house counsel. Our panel of legal experts will break down key cases involving corporate law, regulatory disputes, constitutional challenges, employment law, intellectual property, and other issues of interest. We’ll discuss how these rulings may shape legal strategies, compliance efforts, and risk management for businesses in 2025 and beyond. This session is essential for in-house counsel looking to stay ahead of emerging legal trends and prepare their organizations for the changing legal landscape.