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As always, there is never a dull moment in the workplace, even though the pandemic is over…or not? Join us for another informative and popular program that will help labor and employment practitioners keep up with the ever changing landscape in this arena. Our speakers will cover the hot issue of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on labor and employment law, a legal update on the many recent developments in the law impacting female workers and their employers, a session on the tragic and increasingly important issue of workplace violence and its legal implications for both employers and employees, our annual informative update from the EEOC, an important update on all of the many law changes coming from the NLRB that impact both union and nonunion employers and their lawyers, and the closing presentation on ethical issues that arise in the practice of employment law. And, of course, the always popular and entertaining recent developments in labor and employment law presentation by Professor Bill Corbett will be on the agenda. We look forward to seeing you on August 11, 2023 in New Orleans.
Click EMPLOYMENT LAW to download seminar flyer!
Registration Fee, Cancellations and Refunds
• Advanced Registration ... $350
• After August 4................. $375
(The fee includes electronic course materials, coffee/refreshments, and seminar attendance.)
Cancellation of registration must be received in writing by the LSBA no later than August 4. Cancellations will receive a full refund, less a $30 administrative charge. Absolutely no refunds will be made after August 4.
CLE CREDITS: A maximum of 6.75 hours of CLE credits, including 1 hour of ethics, AND 6.75 CLE credits in EMPLOYMENT LAW SPECIALIZATION and 6.75 CLE credits in LABOR LAW SPECIALIZATION is approval..
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Although the LSBA does not have a room block at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel, discount rates for LSBA members may be available. Contact Jeri Ferree at (888) 364-1200 or jeri.ferree@marriott.com to book your accommodations. Be sure to mention Corporate/Group Code # VUD and LA State Bar Association discounted rate. Discounted rates are not guaranteed. Prevailing rates may apply.
QUESTIONS??
For more information, contact: CLE Dept. at (800) 421-5722
Annette Buras Toni Manno
(504) 619-0102 (504) 619-0137
aburas@lsba.org toni.manno@lsba.org
SEMINAR PROGRAM & SPEAKERS
SEMINAR CHAIR:
Greg Guidry
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart • Lafayette
8:15-8:30 - (.25 credits)
Program Overview
Greg Guidry • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart • Lafayette
8:30-9:15 a.m. - (.75 credits)
“Let’s Get Real”: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace and Its Impact on Labor & Employment Law
Hal D. Ungar • Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart • New Orleans
9:15-10:00 a.m. - (.75 credits)
“Women In the Workplace”: Legal Update o Pregnancy and Childbirth Accommodations, Breastfeeding, and More
Jill L. Craft • Craft Law Firm • Baton Rouge
10:00-10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15-11:00 a.m. - (.75 credits)
“It Won’t Happen Here ? Until it Does”: Workplace Violence and Its Legal Impact on Employers and Employees
Vicky Bowers • Bowers Law Firm • Lafayette
11:00 a.m.-noon - (1 credit)
EEOC Update
Gregory T. Juge • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission • New Orleans
Peter F. Theis • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission • New Orleans
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:00 p.m. - (1 credit)
NLRB Update
Rebecca Dormon • National Labor Relations Board, Region 15 • New Orleans
2:00-3:15 p.m. - (1.25 credits)
Recent Developments in Labor & Employment Law
Prof. William R. Corbett • LSU Law Center • Baton Rouge
3:15-3:30 p.m.
Break
3:30-4:30 p.m. - (1 credit; Ethics)
“Ethics for Employment Lawyers”: Real-Life Problems & Practical Solutions
Victor R. Farrugia • Farrugia Law Firm • New Orleans
Matthew M. McCluer • Littler Mendelson • Gretna
A WORD OF THANKS ...
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