29^th Annual

Labor and Employment Law Conference

Austin May 5-6, 2022 AT&T Conference Center
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Live Webcast May 5-6, 2022
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Overview

UT Law CLE's 29th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference is the premier program on employment law practice in Texas. By bringing together leading members of the bar, personnel experts, and in-house counsel, the conference offers timely updates, emerging trends, and the variety of perspectives practitioners need.

This year’s program features:

Updates on the latest federal and state employment case law and legislative developments, including disability issues under the ADA, changes under the NRLB, wage and hour enforcement, the public sector, trade secrets and non-competes, and more.
Workplace issues and developments facing employees and employers on remote working arrangements, whistleblower cases, sexual harassment claims, developing an inclusive culture, and emotional support animals in the workplace.
An examination of the complex framework that employers must navigate and obligations they must meet in A Deep Dive on Accommodations.
ESG and Employment Lawyers, learn about the latest in social and governance reporting metrics and the resulting impact on litigation.
Multiple networking opportunities with program faculty and fellow practitioners, including the Thursday Evening Reception.

Following the conference, attendees will receive a free, on-demand eSupplement that will bring their total available hours to 15.00, including 3.00 hours of ethics.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Day 1 May 5, 2022
Day 2 May 6, 2022

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, May 5, 2022
Presiding Officer:
Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.75 hr

State Employment Law Update: Texas and Beyond

Examine employment-related developments under Texas state law, including a discussion of significant new Texas cases. Also explore important trends developing in other states, and what they might mean for Texas.

Christopher Benoit, Coyle & Benoit, PLLC - El Paso, TX
Clara "C. B." Burns, Kemp Smith LLP - El Paso, TX
9:15 am

0.75 hr

Federal Employment Law Update

Analyze recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, federal legislative developments, and administrative action.

Danielle K. Herring, Littler Mendelson P.C. - Houston, TX
Elizabeth "BB" Sanford, The Sanford Firm - Dallas, TX
10:00 am

0.50 hr

Wage and Hour Update

An overview of annual developments in the field of wage-and-hour law, including case law updates, regulatory changes, and more.

David Schlottman, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
10:30 am

15-Minute Break
10:45 am

0.50 hr

Remote Workers: Not as Simple as You Think

The COVID-19 pandemic forced most employers to embrace work being done remotely, but few realized the consequences of allowing work to be performed across state lines as their teams scattered. This presentation identifies the trips and traps of this new way to work and provides resources to keep you in compliance with new legal obligations triggered by the exodus.

Audrey E. Mross, Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP - Dallas, TX
11:15 am

0.50 hr

The New Landscape for Sexual Harassment Claims in Texas

Texas lawmakers have recently expanded the protections for employees asserting sexual harassment claims. Analyze the new longer statute of limitations, broader definition of employer, potential individual liability, heightened duty to respond, and more.

Harrison M. Smith, Schmoyer Reinhard LLP - Fort Worth, TX
11:45 am

0.75 hr

NLRB Update

A detailed discussion of the dramatic changes that affect unionized and non-unionized workers and employers that have occurred in the last 12 months under the National Labor Relations Act.

Robert E. Sheeder, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP - Dallas, TX
Rod Tanner, Tanner and Associates, PC - Fort Worth, TX
12:30 pm
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, May 5, 2022
Presiding Officer:
John V. Jansonius, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
1:00 pm

0.50 hr

Union Organizer

Learn how changes and attitudes are impacting union organizing from an organizer’s perspective.

Bridget Fitzgerald, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers - Upper Marlboro, MD
1:30 pm

15-Minute Break
1:45 pm

1.00 hr

Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for individuals and organizations alike. This panel discusses real-world dilemmas from the perspectives of a prominent disability rights advocate, senior in-house counsel, and experienced defense counsel.

Moderator:
Vianei Lopez Braun, Decker Jones, P.C. - Fort Worth, TX
Panelists:
Lia Sifuentes Davis, Disability Rights Texas - Austin, TX
Danielle Needham, Bell Flight - Fort Worth, TX
Materials By:
Brian East, Disability Rights Texas - Austin, TX
2:45 pm

0.75 hr

ESG and Employment Lawyers

While ESG (environmental, social, and governance) disclosures appear to be the province of corporate and environmental lawyers in reporting on sustainability factors, employment lawyers should focus on “S” and “G” reporting metrics. These metrics, which often are public even if a company is privately held, may be used in litigation and include human capital disclosures about how a company treats its employees, working conditions, health and safety policies, diversity statistics, and planned recruitment and retention efforts.

Jennifer M. Trulock, Baker Botts - Dallas, TX
Katrina S. Patrick, Law Offices of Katrina Patrick - Bellaire, TX
3:30 pm

10-Minute Break
3:40 pm

0.75 hr

Balancing DEI

Now that your firm or department has committed to the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion, here are some specific actions you can consider and tips for developing an inclusive culture that works for all.

DeDe Church, DeDe Church & Associates, LLC - Austin, TX
Victoria Martin Phipps, Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
4:25 pm

0.50 hr

The Fundamentals of Early Dispute Resolution

Early Dispute Resolution (or EDR) seeks to short-circuit the traditional litigation model and provide parties with methods, optimally using the services of a trained neutral, to resolve almost all disputes within 30-60 days at a fraction of the cost.

Michael A. Hawash, Hawash Houston Mediation LLC - Houston, TX
Co-Author:
Paul D. Clote, Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
4:55 pm

0.50 hr

Service and Emotional Support Animals in the Workplace

Discussion of federal and Texas laws pertaining to service, assistance, and emotional support animals in the workplace.

Randall E. Turner, Law Offices of Randall E. Turner, PLLC - Fort Worth, TX
5:25 pm

Adjourn
Austin Only

Reception (in Austin from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)

Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres with program faculty and attendees.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, May 6, 2022
Presiding Officer:
B. Lee Crawford Jr., City of Austin Law Department - Austin, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:25 am

Morning Announcements
8:30 am

0.75 hr

Public Sector Update

Hear the latest on matters affecting government employees, including developments in the First Amendment, due process, privacy, political patronage, and state law protections in the public workplace.

Natalie G. DeLuca, Harris County Attorney's Office - Houston, TX
Robert W. Schmidt, Crews Law Firm, P.C. - Austin, TX
9:15 am

0.75 hr

Developments in Disability Discrimination Law

A comprehensive review of significant regulatory and court developments under the Americans with Disabilities Act and insights into emerging disability issues.

Amber K. Dodds, Bracewell LLP - San Antonio, TX
Co-Author:
James H. Kizziar Jr., Bracewell LLP - San Antonio, TX
10:00 am

0.50 hr

Pretext

Examples of pretext and review of case authority from a workers-side attorney.

Amanda Hernandez, AH LAW, PLLC - Houston, TX
10:30 am

15-Minute Break
10:45 am

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Whistleblowers

A plaintiff-side and defense-side lawyer discuss protections and pitfalls for individuals and employers under state and federal whistleblower statutes.

Drew L. Harris, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
Austin Kaplan, Kaplan Law Firm - Austin, TX
11:30 am

0.75 hr

Trade Secret and Non-Compete Update

Review a summary of recent developments in trade secret and non-compete cases. Hear both the employer and employee perspectives, as well as an analysis of recent cases involving injunctive relief, damages, and other issues.

Tom Nesbitt, DeShazo & Nesbitt LLP - Austin, TX
Carlos R. Soltero, Soltero Sapire Murrell PLLC - Austin, TX
12:15 pm
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, May 6, 2022
Presiding Officer:
Sean M. Becker, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:45 pm

0.50 hr

Retaliation: Winning the Battle, Losing the War

Why is retaliation the most dangerous cause of action, and what can you do about it?

Katrina Grider, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Houston, TX
1:15 pm

15-Minute Break
1:30 pm

0.75 hr

Deep Dive on Accommodations

An employer’s legal obligation to accommodate employees’ unique needs can be confusing, surprising, and sometimes contradictory. Hear lawyers from both the employer and employee side as they discuss the practical application of the complex framework of disability, religion, and other circumstances that can require an employer to make adjustments to business as usual.

Malinda A. Gaul, Gaul and Dumont - San Antonio, TX
Laura M. Merritt, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
2:15 pm

0.50 hr

Unconscious Bias

Discuss unconscious bias in the workplace, its impact on employment decisions, and best practices for supervisor training.

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX
2:45 pm

1.00 hr ethics

What Do You Mean I’m a Witness?

Lawyers, particularly outside litigation counsel, sometimes operate under the mistaken impression that their role as counsel shields them from being called to testify as a witness. Explore the circumstances under which an attorney can be called to testify as a witness, including as a witness in proceedings in which the attorney is serving as an advocate. This session also touches upon the intersection between an attorney’s first-hand factual knowledge and the protections of the attorney-client privilege.

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
3:45 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 May 5, 2022
Day 2 May 6, 2022

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Conference Faculty

Christopher Benoit

Coyle & Benoit, PLLC
El Paso, TX

Jason Boulette

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Vianei Lopez Braun

Decker Jones, P.C.
Fort Worth, TX

Clara "C. B." Burns

Kemp Smith LLP
El Paso, TX

DeDe Church

DeDe Church & Associates, LLC
Austin, TX

Paul D. Clote

Attorney at Law
Houston, TX

Lia Sifuentes Davis

Disability Rights Texas
Austin, TX

Natalie G. DeLuca

Harris County Attorney's Office
Houston, TX

Amber K. Dodds

Bracewell LLP
San Antonio, TX

Brian East

Disability Rights Texas
Austin, TX

Bridget Fitzgerald

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Upper Marlboro, MD

Malinda A. Gaul

Gaul and Dumont
San Antonio, TX

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Austin, TX

Katrina Grider

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Houston, TX

Drew L. Harris

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

Michael A. Hawash

Hawash Houston Mediation LLC
Houston, TX

Amanda Hernandez

AH LAW, PLLC
Houston, TX

Danielle K. Herring

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Houston, TX

Austin Kaplan

Kaplan Law Firm
Austin, TX

James H. Kizziar Jr.

Bracewell LLP
San Antonio, TX

Laura M. Merritt

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Audrey E. Mross

Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP
Dallas, TX

Danielle Needham

Bell Flight
Fort Worth, TX

Tom Nesbitt

DeShazo & Nesbitt LLP
Austin, TX

Katrina S. Patrick

Law Offices of Katrina Patrick
Bellaire, TX

Victoria Martin Phipps

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Elizabeth "BB" Sanford

The Sanford Firm
Dallas, TX

David Schlottman

Jackson Walker LLP
Dallas, TX

Robert W. Schmidt

Crews Law Firm, P.C.
Austin, TX

Robert E. Sheeder

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dallas, TX

Harrison M. Smith

Schmoyer Reinhard LLP
Fort Worth, TX

Carlos R. Soltero

Soltero Sapire Murrell PLLC
Austin, TX

Rod Tanner

Tanner and Associates, PC
Fort Worth, TX

Jennifer M. Trulock

Baker Botts
Dallas, TX

Randall E. Turner

Law Offices of Randall E. Turner, PLLC
Fort Worth, TX

Planning Committee

Jason Boulette—Chair

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Sean M. Becker

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, TX

Vianei Lopez Braun

Decker Jones, P.C.
Fort Worth, TX

Clara "C. B." Burns

Kemp Smith LLP
El Paso, TX

B. Lee Crawford Jr.

City of Austin Law Department
Austin, TX

Natalie G. DeLuca

Harris County Attorney's Office
Houston, TX

Dennis P. Duffy

Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Houston, TX

Michael W. Fox

Austin, TX

Malinda A. Gaul

Gaul and Dumont
San Antonio, TX

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Austin, TX

Amy Gibson

Gibson Wiley PLLC
Dallas, TX

Christopher H. Hahn

Dell
Round Rock, TX

Danielle K. Herring

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Houston, TX

Charles C. High Jr.

Kemp Smith LLP
El Paso, TX

Kenneth D. Hughes

Hughes PLLC
Houston, TX

John V. Jansonius

Jackson Walker LLP
Dallas, TX

Austin Kaplan

Kaplan Law Firm
Austin, TX

James H. Kizziar Jr.

Bracewell LLP
San Antonio, TX

David T. Lopez

Attorney-Arbitrator-Mediator
Houston, TX

Laura M. Merritt

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Audrey E. Mross

Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP
Dallas, TX

Victoria Martin Phipps

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Shannon B. Schmoyer

Schmoyer Reinhard LLP
San Antonio, TX

Robert E. Sheeder

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dallas, TX

Rod Tanner

Tanner and Associates, PC
Fort Worth, TX

Jennifer M. Trulock

Baker Botts
Dallas, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 14.00 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Labor and Employment Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 14.00 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 17.00 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 14.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submit. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other States – 14.00 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

Human Resources PHR/SPHR/GPHR – 14.00 hrs

This program has been pre-approved for credit toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Please claim and certify your credit in "Your Briefcase" at the end of the program and after doing so you will be able to download your certificate of attendance with the HRCI activity ID number. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org

Human Resources SHRM-CPSM / SHRM-SCPSM – 14.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. Please claim and certify your credit in "Your Briefcase" at the end of the program and after doing so you will be able to download your certificate of attendance with the course ID number. Please contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

TX Accounting CPE – 17.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 14.00 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Labor and Employment Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 14.00 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 17.00 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 14.00 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 14.00 hrs | 1.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

Human Resources PHR/SPHR/GPHR – 14.00 hrs

Human Resources SHRM-CPSM / SHRM-SCPSM – 14.00 hrs

TX Accounting CPE – 17.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Austin – May 5-6, 2022 – AT&T Conference Center

Conference Concluded

Live Webcast – May 5-6, 2022

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Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $645.00 Regular pricing: Apr 27, 2022

$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Government Attorney
Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $580.00 Regular pricing: Apr 27, 2022

$630.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $515.00 Regular pricing: Apr 27, 2022

$565.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Apr 29, 2022

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 2, 2022

Individual
Last day for $645.00 Regular pricing: Apr 27, 2022

$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Government Attorney
Last day for $375.00 Regular pricing: Apr 27, 2022

$375.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $580.00 Regular pricing: Apr 27, 2022

$630.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $515.00 Regular pricing: Apr 27, 2022

$565.00 for registrations received after this time

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
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Parking Information

Free daily self-parking is available in the hotel's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Separate fees apply for valet and overnight parking.

Additional Information

The conference will take place in the Grand Ballroom at the AT&T Center. If you self-park in the AT&T Conference Center Garage, please take the conference center elevators to level “M3" and follow signs to the Grand Ballroom. If you park in Rowling Hall Garage, please take the elevators to level “B1” and walk across the courtyard to the Conference Center, where you can take the elevators to level "M3" Grand Ballroom.

Nearby Hotel Accommodations

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

301 West 17th Street
Austin, TX 78701
512-319-3333
512-319-3333 (reservations)
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Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of $189 per night. Special room rate is available until April 8, 2022, or until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. You can reserve online by visiting their website here.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts is an international law firm of approximately 700 lawyers practicing throughout a network of 12 offices around the globe. Based on our experience and knowledge of our clients’ industries, we are recognized as a leading firm in the energy, life sciences, and technology sectors. Throughout our 180-year history, we have provided creative and effective legal solutions for our clients while demonstrating an unrelenting commitment to excellence.
www.bakerbotts.com
DeDe Church & Associates, LLC

DeDe Church and Associates, LLC is a team of former employment lawyers, litigators, and experts committed to improving the workplace through training and training videos, investigations of complaints, executive coaching, climate surveys, affirmative action plans, Title IX guidance, and DEI initiatives. You will not find a more experienced or reliable team. Our strength lies in our deep knowledge base, approachable nature, and practical assistance. We are honored to work with clients including the University of Texas, Halliburton, Whole Foods Market, Phillips 66, American Airlines, the Dallas Mavericks, the Houston Astros, Pabst Brewing Company, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
dedechurch.com
Littler Mendelson P.C.

At Littler, we understand that workplace issues can’t wait. With access to more than 1,600 employment attorneys in more than 100 offices around the world, our clients don’t have to. We aim to go beyond best practices, creating solutions that help clients navigate a complex business world. What’s distinct about our approach? With deep experience and resources that are local, everywhere, we are fully focused on your business. With a diverse team of the brightest minds, we foster a culture that celebrates original thinking. And with powerful proprietary technology, we disrupt the status quo – delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers not just for what’s happening today, but for what’s likely to happen tomorrow. For over 75 years, our firm has harnessed these strengths to offer fresh perspectives on each matter we advise, litigate, mediate, and negotiate. Because at Littler, we’re fueled by ingenuity and inspired by you.
www.littler.com

29th Annual

Labor and Employment Law Conference

Austin May 5-6, 2022 AT&T Conference Center Conference Concluded

Live Webcast May 5-6, 2022 Conference Concluded

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Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, May 5, 2022

Thursday Afternoon, May 5, 2022

Friday Morning, May 6, 2022

Friday Afternoon, May 6, 2022

Conference Faculty

Christopher Benoit

Jason Boulette

Vianei Lopez Braun

Clara "C. B." Burns

DeDe Church

Paul D. Clote

Lia Sifuentes Davis

Natalie G. DeLuca

Amber K. Dodds

Brian East

Bridget Fitzgerald

Malinda A. Gaul

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

Katrina Grider

Drew L. Harris

Michael A. Hawash

Amanda Hernandez

Danielle K. Herring

Austin Kaplan

James H. Kizziar Jr.

Laura M. Merritt

Audrey E. Mross

Danielle Needham

Tom Nesbitt

Katrina S. Patrick

Victoria Martin Phipps

Elizabeth "BB" Sanford

David Schlottman

Robert W. Schmidt

Robert E. Sheeder

Harrison M. Smith

Carlos R. Soltero

Rod Tanner

Jennifer M. Trulock

Randall E. Turner

Planning Committee

Jason Boulette—Chair

Sean M. Becker

Vianei Lopez Braun

Clara "C. B." Burns

B. Lee Crawford Jr.

Natalie G. DeLuca

Dennis P. Duffy

Michael W. Fox

Malinda A. Gaul

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

Amy Gibson

Christopher H. Hahn

Danielle K. Herring

Charles C. High Jr.

Kenneth D. Hughes

John V. Jansonius

Austin Kaplan

James H. Kizziar Jr.

David T. Lopez

Laura M. Merritt

Audrey E. Mross

Victoria Martin Phipps

Shannon B. Schmoyer

Robert E. Sheeder

Rod Tanner

Jennifer M. Trulock

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

29^th Annual

Austin May 5-6, 2022 AT&T Conference Center
Conference Concluded

Live Webcast May 5-6, 2022
Conference Concluded