Friday, October 6, 2023
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Check-in/Conference Opening
 
 

Refreshments Provided

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Professionalism In Practice: The Good, The Bad, and The (Hopefully Not) Ugly
 
Erin Wilder-Doomes

In this presentation, we will discuss the differences between professionalism and ethics, the bases for professionalism obligations in federal court, and the audience will put professionalism into practice by evaluating hypothetical situations that test our professionalism.

9:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Behind the Scenes: Mediating Employment Disputes
 
Robert Landry Robert David

Hear from experienced mediators with specific employment law experience on how they approach and analyze employment disputes, as well as how to effectively present your position to the mediator, both in writing and in person.

10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Don’t Blink Your Eyes
 
Rebecca Dormon

Case law changes at the NLRB including Cemex, Changes in Protected Concrete Activity, Changes in the Standard on Employer’s Duty to Bargain Before Changing Terms and Conditions of Work, Changes in Handbook Rules

11:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Lunch (provided)
 
 
 
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Lusardi is Dead; Long Live Lusardi -- FLSA Collectives in a post-Swales world
 
Charles Stiegler James Bullman

An analysis of FLSA caselaw within and without the Fifth Circuit in light of Swales v. KLLM Transportation

1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
The Inside Scoop: Employment Law Issues from an In-House Perspective
 
David Bendana Daisy Kane

In-House Counsel provide their perspectives on labor and employment law issues, including recent developments, and managing risk and compliance within their organizations to meet their companies’ strategic and business goals.  

2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Recent Developments in Labor & Employment Law
 
William Corbett

A review of all the latest statutes, regulations, and case law over the last year in the area of Labor & Employment law, including a glimpse into what's on the horizon.