30^th Annual

Labor and Employment Law Conference

Austin Jun 1-2, 2023 AT&T Conference Center
Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Jun 1-2, 2023
Conference Concluded

Buy

Related products: eConference Materials

RECEPTION SPONSORS
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Bracewell LLP
JAMS
Kemp Smith LLP
Littler Mendelson P.C.

Download Brochure (PDF)

Overview

UT Law CLE's 30th 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.

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 June 1, 2023
Day 2 June 2, 2023

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Jun. 1, 2023
Presiding Officer:
Malinda A. Gaul, Gaul and Dumont - San Antonio, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Open

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.

Abel Martinez, H-E-B - San Antonio, TX
10:30 am

15-Minute Break
10:45 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
11:30 am

0.50 hr

Post-COVID Jury Verdicts

The presentation will be a survey and discussion of trends in post-COVID verdicts in employment cases.

Brian Sanford, The Sanford Firm - Dallas, TX
12:00 pm
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, Jun. 1, 2023
Presiding Officer:
John V. Jansonius, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:20 pm

0.50 hr

How to Cultivate a Better Workplace

Quiet quitting. Hey Boomer. Gen X. Gen Z. Millennial. Anti-work. Current workplace structures aren’t always working. Hear from a worker-side trial attorney about how to build a better workplace and why we all have more in common than we might think.

Amy Gibson, Gibson Wiley PLLC - Dallas, TX
12:50 pm
Austin Only

15-Minute Break (Austin)
Track A: Workforce Solutions
Presiding Officer:
John V. Jansonius, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
SPECIAL NOTICE: Live Webcast Includes BOTH Tracks

NEW THIS YEAR! The live webcast includes both the Workforce Solutions track and the Litigation Strategies track. The materials for both tracks are available in the course materials, and approximately 6-8 weeks after the conference the video recordings from both tracks will be available in "Your Briefcase."
Direct Links to Concurrent Tracks (Webcast)

Workforce Solutions — Please go to the main webcast page.

Litigation Strategies — Please go to the secondary webcast page.
1:05 pm

0.50 hr

Trade Secret Update

A focus on trade secret cases involving what is required to prove a trade secret, the use of expert testimony, and what evidence is required to prove misappropriation. Additionally, the discussion includes damage theories and injunctive relief.

Kenneth D. Hughes, Hughes PLLC - Houston, TX
1:35 pm

0.75 hr

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Hot Topics

This presentation covers the latest hot topics in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX
Victoria Martin Phipps, Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
2:20 pm

10-Minute Break
2:30 pm

1.00 hr

Remote Workers: Not as Simple as You Think

Employers have good reasons to allow or expand the use of remote workers but many fail to recon and plan for unfamiliar legal requirements in their new territories. States, counties, and municipalities are regulating employer conduct and a single employee in a city or state can trigger an avalanche of obligations and penalties for the unwary. This checklist approach will help identify the traps awaiting employers who expand without a plan.

Christopher H. Hahn, Dell Technologies - Round Rock, TX
Materials By:
Audrey E. Mross, Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP - Dallas, TX
3:30 pm

Adjourn
Track B: Litigation Strategies
Presiding Officer:
Sean M. Becker, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX
SPECIAL NOTICE: Live Webcast Includes BOTH Tracks

NEW THIS YEAR! The live webcast includes both the Litigation Strategies track and the Workforce Solutions track. The materials for both tracks are available in the course materials, and approximately 6-8 weeks after the conference the video recordings from both tracks will be available in "Your Briefcase."
Direct Links to Concurrent Tracks (Webcast)

Litigation Strategies — Please go to the secondary webcast page.

Workforce Solutions — Please go to the main webcast page.
1:05 pm

0.50 hr

Settlement Agreements: Yes, No, Maybe So

Now that you have orally agreed to resolve that legal dispute, here are some specific provisions you should say “yes”, “no” or “maybe so” to in the written settlement agreement.

Katrina S. Patrick, Law Offices of Katrina Patrick - Houston, TX
1:35 pm

0.75 hr

War Stories, Trial Tips, and Trial Skills Comparison: New vs. Established

Two trial lawyers discuss tried and true methods for winning jury trials.

John W. Griffin Jr., Marek, Griffin & Knaupp - Victoria, TX
Deontae Wherry, Rob Wiley, P.C. - Dallas, TX
2:20 pm

10-Minute Break
2:30 pm

0.50 hr

Arbitration is NOT Litigation

Arbitration is intended to be more prompt and less costly. All it takes is using it intelligently, collegially and differently from litigation. It is widely used in labor union contracts and is particularly suited for non-union employment conflicts.

David T. Lopez, David T. Lopez & Assoc. - Houston, TX
3:00 pm

0.50 hr

Anatomy of a TRO and Temporary Injunction Hearing

A discussion of best practices and “do’s and don’ts” for Texas District Court practitioners in temporary restraining order (“TRO”), temporary injunction and expedited discovery hearings, with a special emphasis on non-competition, non-solicitation and trade secrets issues.

Hon. Lauren Reeder, 234th Civil District Court - Houston, TX
E. Phileda Tennant, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX
3:30 pm

Adjourn
Austin Only

Networking Reception (3:30 p.m. – 4:30 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, Jun. 2, 2023
Presiding Officer:
Shafeeqa W. Giarratani, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

1.00 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, Robert W. Schmidt Law Firm - Austin, TX
9:30 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
Laura M. Merritt, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
10:15 am

15-Minute Break
10:30 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
11:15 am

0.75 hr

Mediation Strategies, Solutions and Lessons Learned

The success of mediation is influenced by the information exchanged in advance, the type of mediation (remote or in-person), the inclusion or exclusion of a joint opening session, and many other factors. This panel discusses best practices for opening lines of communication, getting past the impasse, and finding a resolution.

Moderator:
Vianei Lopez Braun, Decker Jones, P.C. - Fort Worth, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Elizabeth S. Chestney, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Connor Throckmorton, Throckmorton Law Firm PLLC - Houston, TX
12:00 pm
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, Jun. 2, 2023
Presiding Officer:
Michael W. Fox, Austin, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:20 pm

0.50 hr

Hot Topics

Catch up on the latest legal issues for employers, including a discussion of pending state and federal legislation, proposed rules, and other topics that keep employers up at night including the post-Dobbs workplace.

Leanne Thoreson, Baker Botts - Dallas, TX
12:50 pm

15-Minute Break
1:05 pm

0.50 hr

Off Duty Conduct

Out of sight but not out of mind. Limits on employers' ability to police off-duty conduct.

Paul Harris, Shellist | Lazarz | Slobin LLP - Houston, TX
1:35 pm

0.75 hr

Retaliation Limits of Protected Activity

Testing the bounds of protection in this cultural moment.

Amanda Hernandez, AH LAW, PLLC - Houston, TX
Harrison M. Smith, Schmoyer Reinhard LLP - Fort Worth, TX
2:20 pm

1.00 hr ethics

Ethics: Can We Talk?

This session explores the limits on attorney communication with employees, former employees, and other potential witnesses in the context of employment litigation. Special attention will be given to the ethical considerations associated with joint representation of a party and a potential witness, including concerns surrounding the use of such representation to limit the ability of the other side to communicate with a potential witness.

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
3:20 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 June 1, 2023
Day 2 June 2, 2023

Download Schedule

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

Hon. Elizabeth S. Chestney

U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
San Antonio, TX

Natalie G. DeLuca

Harris County Attorney's Office
Houston, TX

Amber K. Dodds

Bracewell LLP
San Antonio, TX

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

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

Amy Gibson

Gibson Wiley PLLC
Dallas, TX

John W. Griffin Jr.

Marek, Griffin & Knaupp
Victoria, TX

Christopher H. Hahn

Dell Technologies
Round Rock, TX

Drew L. Harris

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

Paul Harris

Shellist | Lazarz | Slobin LLP
Houston, TX

Amanda Hernandez

AH LAW, PLLC
Houston, TX

Danielle K. Herring

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Houston, TX

Kenneth D. Hughes

Hughes PLLC
Houston, TX

Austin Kaplan

Kaplan Law Firm
Austin, TX

David T. Lopez

David T. Lopez & Assoc.
Houston, TX

Abel Martinez

H-E-B
San Antonio, TX

Laura M. Merritt

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

Audrey E. Mross

Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP
Dallas, TX

Katrina S. Patrick

Law Offices of Katrina Patrick
Houston, TX

Victoria Martin Phipps

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Hon. Lauren Reeder

234th Civil District Court
Houston, TX

Brian Sanford

The Sanford Firm
Dallas, TX

Elizabeth "BB" Sanford

The Sanford Firm
Dallas, TX

Robert W. Schmidt

Robert W. Schmidt Law Firm
Austin, TX

Robert E. Sheeder

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dallas, TX

Harrison M. Smith

Schmoyer Reinhard LLP
Fort Worth, TX

Rod Tanner

Tanner and Associates, PC
Fort Worth, TX

E. Phileda Tennant

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, TX

Leanne Thoreson

Baker Botts
Dallas, TX

Connor Throckmorton

Throckmorton Law Firm PLLC
Houston, TX

Deontae Wherry

Rob Wiley, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Planning Committee

Malinda A. Gaul—Chair

Gaul and Dumont
San Antonio, TX

Sean M. Becker

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, TX

Jason Boulette

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

Clara "C. B." Burns

Kemp Smith LLP
El Paso, TX

Natalie G. DeLuca

Harris County Attorney's Office
Houston, TX

Michael W. Fox

Austin, TX

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

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

Amy Gibson

Gibson Wiley PLLC
Dallas, TX

Christopher H. Hahn

Dell Technologies
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

David T. Lopez & Assoc.
Houston, TX

Abel Martinez

H-E-B
San Antonio, 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

Lakshmi Ramakrishnan

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Houston, 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 – 12.00 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 – 12.00 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 – 14.50 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 – 12.00 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 – 12.00 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 – 12.00 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-CP / SHRM-SCP – 12.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. 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 – 14.50 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 – 12.00 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 – 12.00 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 – 14.50 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 – 12.00 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 – 12.00 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 – 12.00 hrs

Human Resources SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP – 12.00 hrs

TX Accounting CPE – 14.50 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 – Jun 1-2, 2023 – AT&T Conference Center

Conference Concluded

Live Webcast – Jun 1-2, 2023

Conference Concluded

Buy

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $645.00 Regular pricing: May 24, 2023

$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $580.00 Regular pricing: May 24, 2023

$630.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $515.00 Regular pricing: May 24, 2023

$565.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): May 26, 2023

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 30, 2023

Individual
Last day for $645.00 Regular pricing: May 24, 2023

$695.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $580.00 Regular pricing: May 24, 2023

$630.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $515.00 Regular pricing: May 24, 2023

$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)
Map

Accommodations

Rooms are available at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center at market rate. Please note Texas residents receive up to 20% off the Best Available Rate when booking this special rate. Valid State-Issued ID must be presented at check-in. (Subject to change)

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 of the AT&T Conference 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.

Nearby Hotel Accommodations

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District

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

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of $189 per night. Special room rate is available until May 5, 2023, 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.

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. is an award-winning Austin-based employment and litigation law firm focused on employment and business litigation, counseling, compliance, and corporate immigration services for employers in Texas in a broad range of industries. Well known for our experience, pragmatism, and judgment, Boulette Golden & Marin attorneys deliver the results of a large law firm with the responsiveness and efficiency of a smaller firm.
www.boulettegolden.com
Bracewell LLP

At Bracewell, leading lawyers and advocates work creatively and efficiently so our clients can achieve exceptional success. For over 75 years, we have focused on delivering superb service and sophisticated insight. Our highly regarded labor and employment lawyers advise clients on a range of workplace matters, which has earned us the reputation as a top practice in Chambers USA and Legal 500 US. We represent public and private employers across a wide breadth of industries, such as energy, hospitality, manufacturing, education, financial services, healthcare, staffing, media and technology. Our lawyers also handle industry-specific issues regarding employment and labor matters in the energy sector, including security clearance and NERC background checks.
bracewell.com
JAMS

Founded in 1979, JAMS is the largest private alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider in the world. With its prestigious panel of over 400 neutrals, JAMS has handled thousands of in-person and remote employment mediations and arbitrations, ranging from single plaintiff cases to large class and mass actions. JAMS handles an average of 18,000 cases per year in hearing locations around the globe, including in Dallas and Houston.
www.jamsadr.com/employment
Kemp Smith LLP

Founded in 1866, Kemp Smith has over 155 years of experience serving our clients, communities and profession. With offices in El Paso, TX, Austin, TX and Las Cruces, NM, Kemp Smith is the second oldest firm in Texas and the largest firm in El Paso. Attorneys in each of our firm’s areas of practice are experienced professionals who will be as dedicated to your business as you are. We continually strive to surpass clients’ expectations through responsiveness, competence and integrity. Our attorneys have deep experience over a broad range of sophisticated legal matters.
www.kempsmith.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

30th Annual

Labor and Employment Law Conference

Austin Jun 1-2, 2023 AT&T Conference Center Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Jun 1-2, 2023 Conference Concluded

Buy

Related products: eConference Materials

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Jun. 1, 2023

Thursday Afternoon, Jun. 1, 2023

Friday Morning, Jun. 2, 2023

Friday Afternoon, Jun. 2, 2023

Conference Faculty

Christopher Benoit

Jason Boulette

Vianei Lopez Braun

Clara "C. B." Burns

Hon. Elizabeth S. Chestney

Natalie G. DeLuca

Amber K. Dodds

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

Amy Gibson

John W. Griffin Jr.

Christopher H. Hahn

Drew L. Harris

Paul Harris

Amanda Hernandez

Danielle K. Herring

Kenneth D. Hughes

Austin Kaplan

David T. Lopez

Abel Martinez

Laura M. Merritt

Audrey E. Mross

Katrina S. Patrick

Victoria Martin Phipps

Hon. Lauren Reeder

Brian Sanford

Elizabeth "BB" Sanford

Robert W. Schmidt

Robert E. Sheeder

Harrison M. Smith

Rod Tanner

E. Phileda Tennant

Leanne Thoreson

Connor Throckmorton

Deontae Wherry

Planning Committee

Malinda A. Gaul—Chair

Sean M. Becker

Jason Boulette

Clara "C. B." Burns

Natalie G. DeLuca

Michael W. Fox

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

Abel Martinez

Laura M. Merritt

Audrey E. Mross

Victoria Martin Phipps

Lakshmi Ramakrishnan

Robert E. Sheeder

Rod Tanner

Jennifer M. Trulock

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

30^th Annual

Austin Jun 1-2, 2023 AT&T Conference Center
Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Jun 1-2, 2023
Conference Concluded