31^st Annual

Labor and Employment Law Conference

Austin May 30-31, 2024 AT&T Conference Center
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Live Webcast May 30-31, 2024
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Bracewell LLP
Jackson Walker LLP
JAMS
Kemp Smith LLP
Littler Mendelson P.C.

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Overview

UT Law CLE's 31st 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. Topics will include:

NLRB: An Inside the Beltway Perspective on Federal Labor Policy
What's Weird About Texas
Yet Another Acrimonious Election Year: The Challenge of Political Talk at Work (and On Social Media)
The New World of Pregnancy Accommodations
It Says What?
Retaliation: Still the Most Attractive Claim for Plaintiffs and Most Complicated for Defendants
What’s It Going to Take: Settlement Value/Monetizing Your Case
Groff v. DeJoy: A Year Later and Other Emerging Issues in Religious Accommodation
AI: Promising and Problematic
Ethics: Officer of the Court

Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 May 30, 2024
Day 2 May 31, 2024

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, May 30, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Amber K. Dodds, Bracewell LLP - San Antonio, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.75 hr

Federal Employment Law Update

Analyze recent U.S. Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit decisions, federal legislative developments, and administrative actions.

Luke MacDowall, Littler Mendelson P.C. - Houston, TX
Elizabeth "BB" Sanford, The Sanford Firm - Dallas, TX
9:15 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.

Clara "C. B." Burns, Kemp Smith LLP - El Paso, TX
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

0.75 hr

Developments In Wage-Hour Compliance and FLSA Litigation

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

Kimberly Miers, Littler Mendelson P.C. - Austin, TX
11:00 am

0.75 hr

Major Developments Under the NLRA Amid the Resurgence of Organized Labor

NLRB Update: A detailed review of the numerous 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
11:45 am
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, May 30, 2024
Presiding Officer:
John V. Jansonius, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:05 pm

0.50 hr

NLRB: An Inside the Beltway Perspective on the New Direction of Federal Labor Policy

The new NLRB majority is pushing beyond traditional boundaries in its effort to transform federal labor policy affecting both union and non-union workplaces. Review the most significant recent developments and discuss other potential future changes.

John F. Ring, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and Former Chairman, NLRB - Washington, DC
12:35 pm

15-Minute Break
12:50 pm

0.75 hr

Groff v. DeJoy: A Year Later and Other Emerging Issues in Religious Accommodation

In 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Groff v. DeJoy and reversed years of precedent concerning religious accommodations. Explore how lower courts have been applying this new standard and discuss other emerging issues in religious accommodation, including the potential implications of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

David Schlottman, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
1:35 pm

0.50 hr

Retaliation: Still the Most Attractive Claim for Plaintiffs and Most Complicated for Defendants

Don’t get mad. Get even. Retaliation is in a league all its own, but almost always included with other claims. How is it different, and how does that impact the guidance we give our clients?

Sarah Glaser, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. - Austin, TX
2:05 pm
Austin Only

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

The live webcast includes the Workforce Solutions track but not the Litigation Strategies track. The materials for both tracks are available in the course materials, and approximately 6-8 weeks after the conference the Workforce Solutions video and Litigation Strategies audio will both be available in "Your Briefcase."
2:20 pm

0.50 hr

The New World of Pregnancy Accommodations

Explore the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) effective in June 2023, the EEOC’s new accompanying regulations to the PWFA, and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act effective in December 2022. Walk away with an understanding of the new requirements imposed on employers and what changes may need to be made to current policies and practices.

Abigail Madrigal, Schmoyer Reinhard LLP - San Antonio, TX
2:50 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Yet Another Acrimonious Election Year: The Challenge of Political Talk at Work (and On Social Media)

Discussions of political and social issues continue to dominate our newsfeeds and social media, and are sure to heat up heading into the election this Fall. When those discussions boil over into the workplace, it can be challenging for employers to balance employees’ exercise of self-expression with maintaining a respectful and productive workplace. Join us for a discussion of the legal issues around workplace expression in a charged political climate, including protected concerted activity, free speech implications, workplace respect and social media policies, and claims of retaliation.

Erika Leonard, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Austin, TX
3:35 pm

0.50 hr
0.25 hr ethics

We’re Still Trying to Figure It Out: Best Practices and Legal Compliance in the Evolving World of Remote Work

Out of state remote workers pose many challenges for employment law compliance. Discuss lingering issues for employers, employees, and the lawyers who advise them.

Christopher H. Hahn, Dell Technologies - Round Rock, TX
4:05 pm

Adjourn
Track B: Litigation Strategies
Presiding Officer:
Dennis P. Duffy, Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC - Houston, TX
Austin Only

SPECIAL NOTICE: Live Webcast Includes Workforce Solutions Only

The live webcast includes the Workforce Solutions track but not the Litigation Strategies track. The materials for both tracks are available in the course materials, and approximately 6-8 weeks after the conference the Workforce Solutions video and Litigation Strategies audio will both be available in "Your Briefcase."
2:20 pm
Austin Only

0.50 hr

What’s It Going to Take: Settlement Value/Monetizing Your Case

As lawyers return to the courtroom after the pandemic slow down, we are seeing large verdicts being returned by juries. Has that affected the settlement value of employment cases? The late Phil Durst had a very popular presentation as to how lawyers value cases. We will apply the Phil Durst Principles to see how lawyers are valuing cases today.

Malinda A. Gaul, Gaul and Dumont - San Antonio, TX
2:50 pm
Austin Only

0.75 hr

The New Balkans: Non-Compete and Restrictive Covenants Under Siege Yet Still Commonplace

Differences amongst the 50 states regarding non-competes creates uncertainty for 30 million employees. Now, the Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule to ban non-competes. Discuss these developments and focus on recent Texas cases.

Kenneth D. Hughes, Ken Hughes PLLC - Houston, TX
3:35 pm
Austin Only

0.50 hr ethics

Why It's Best to Have a Lawyer on the Other Side: Dealing with Pro Se Plaintiffs and Lawyer-Less Defendants

A discussion of the ethical considerations when dealing with pro se litigants and zealously representing your client.

Michael Twomey, Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC - Houston, TX
4:05 pm
Austin Only

Adjourn
Austin Only

Networking Reception (4:05 p.m. – 5:05 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 31, 2024
Presiding Officer:
B. Lee Crawford Jr., City of Austin Law Department - Austin, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 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, Robert W. Schmidt Law Firm - Austin, TX
9:15 am

0.75 hr

The Evolving Law of Disability Discrimination and Accommodation

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
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

0.50 hr

It Says What?

Cases, statutes, and rules that you were surprised to learn.

Amanda Hernandez, AH LAW, PLLC - Houston, TX
10:45 am

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

When Bad Things Happen to Good Employers: Crisis Management Strategies

Employment law issues can quickly become a crisis. This panel discusses how to manage an issue early and proactively, investigation challenges and strategies, communications planning, external/internal reporting and communications, and privilege implications.

Moderator:
Jennifer M. Trulock, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Mark Annick, Androvett - Dallas, TX
Allison L. Bowers, Hutcheson | Bowers LLLP - Austin, TX
11:45 am
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, May 31, 2024
Presiding Officer:
Vianei Lopez Braun, Decker Jones, P.C. - Fort Worth, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:05 pm

0.50 hr

What's Weird About Texas

Texas has some unique employment laws that may catch multi-state employers off guard. Topics include (i) sexual harassment investigations; (ii) non-competition agreements; and (iii) firearms in the workplace.

E. Phileda Tennant, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX
12:35 pm

15-Minute Break
12:50 pm

0.75 hr

AI: Promising and Problematic

Hear legal and practical issues with generative artificial intelligence for employers and employees. Learn best practices for drafting acceptable use policies and procedures and human resources training for hiring and promotion of employees.

Wesley L. Nute, Jr., Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C. - Plano, TX
1:35 pm

1.00 hr ethics

Ethics: Officer of the Court

Explore the ethical obligations of attorneys as officers of the court, with a particular focus on the obligations of an attorney toward the bench.

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
2:35 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 May 30, 2024
Day 2 May 31, 2024

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Conference Faculty

Mark Annick

Androvett
Dallas, TX

Jason Boulette

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

Allison L. Bowers

Hutcheson | Bowers LLLP
Austin, TX

Clara "C. B." Burns

Kemp Smith LLP
El Paso, TX

Natalie G. DeLuca

Harris County Attorney's Office
Houston, TX

Amber K. Dodds

Bracewell LLP
San Antonio, TX

Malinda A. Gaul

Gaul and Dumont
San Antonio, TX

Sarah Glaser

Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX

Christopher H. Hahn

Dell Technologies
Round Rock, TX

Amanda Hernandez

AH LAW, PLLC
Houston, TX

Kenneth D. Hughes

Ken Hughes PLLC
Houston, TX

Erika Leonard

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

Luke MacDowall

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Houston, TX

Abigail Madrigal

Schmoyer Reinhard LLP
San Antonio, TX

Laura M. Merritt

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

Kimberly Miers

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Austin, TX

Wesley L. Nute, Jr.

Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C.
Plano, TX

John F. Ring

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, and Former Chairman, NLRB
Washington, DC

Elizabeth "BB" Sanford

The Sanford Firm
Dallas, TX

David Schlottman

Jackson Walker LLP
Dallas, TX

Robert W. Schmidt

Robert W. Schmidt Law Firm
Austin, TX

Robert E. Sheeder

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dallas, TX

Rod Tanner

Tanner and Associates, PC
Fort Worth, TX

E. Phileda Tennant

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, TX

Jennifer M. Trulock

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Dallas, TX

Michael Twomey

Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

John V. Jansonius—Chair

Jackson Walker LLP
Dallas, TX

Sean M. Becker

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, 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

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

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 Technologies
Round Rock, TX

Danielle K. Herring

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Houston, TX

Kenneth D. Hughes

Ken Hughes PLLC
Houston, 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

Laura M. Merritt

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

Audrey E. Mross

Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP
Dallas, 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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Dallas, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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 – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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 – 14.00 hrs | 2.50 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 – 11.50 hrs | 2.00 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 – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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 – 11.75 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 – 11.75 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 – 14.00 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 – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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 – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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 – 14.00 hrs | 2.50 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 – 11.50 hrs | 2.00 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 – 11.75 hrs | 2.00 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 – 11.75 hrs

Human Resources SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP – 11.75 hrs

TX Accounting CPE – 14.00 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 30-31, 2024 – AT&T Conference Center

Conference Concluded

Live Webcast – May 30-31, 2024

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Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Early Bird pricing: Jun 19, 2024
Last day for $695.00 Regular pricing: May 15, 2024

$795.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $525.00 Early Bird pricing: Jun 19, 2024
Last day for $625.00 Regular pricing: May 15, 2024

$725.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $455.00 Early Bird pricing: Jun 19, 2024
Last day for $555.00 Regular pricing: May 15, 2024

$655.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): May 24, 2024

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 28, 2024

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 19, 2024
Last day for $695.00 Regular pricing: May 15, 2024

$795.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $525.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 19, 2024
Last day for $625.00 Regular pricing: May 15, 2024

$725.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $455.00 Early Bird pricing: Jan 19, 2024
Last day for $555.00 Regular pricing: May 15, 2024

$655.00 for registrations received after this time

Add-on
Last day for $75.00 Regular pricing: May 15, 2024

$75.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): May 24, 2024

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 28, 2024

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 our special group rate of $199 plus taxes and fees. Book online here or call 877-744-8822 to reserve. The reservations link will be active until April 29, 2024 or until the room block is exhausted.

Parking 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.

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

Self-parking fees:

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $18
Lost ticket, $36

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38

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
Jackson Walker LLP

Jackson Walker’s labor and employment lawyers handle a variety of employment law issues, from day-to-day counseling of employers on workplace laws and regulations, to representing employers before federal, state, and local labor and employment agencies, to complex, high stakes labor and employment litigation.

Our lawyers are experienced in assisting employers with complex executive compensation matters, class/collective actions, trade secret/unfair competition matters, and breach of fiduciary duty and executive misconduct. Our attorneys also advise employers on labor elections, collective bargaining arbitration, strikes, and lockouts.

With a national practice that serves clients from Fortune 100 companies, to privately-held companies in media, retail, oil and gas, energy, technology, entertainment, hospitality, transportation, financial services and manufacturing, Jackson Walker’s labor and employment practice can help employers of all types solve workplace issues.
jw.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 Austin.
www.jamsadr.com
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.
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Littler Mendelson P.C.

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31st Annual

Labor and Employment Law Conference

Austin May 30-31, 2024 AT&T Conference Center Conference Concluded

Live Webcast May 30-31, 2024 Conference Concluded

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Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, May 30, 2024

Thursday Afternoon, May 30, 2024

Friday Morning, May 31, 2024

Friday Afternoon, May 31, 2024

Conference Faculty

Mark Annick

Jason Boulette

Allison L. Bowers

Clara "C. B." Burns

Natalie G. DeLuca

Amber K. Dodds

Malinda A. Gaul

Sarah Glaser

Christopher H. Hahn

Amanda Hernandez

Kenneth D. Hughes

Erika Leonard

Luke MacDowall

Abigail Madrigal

Laura M. Merritt

Kimberly Miers

Wesley L. Nute, Jr.

John F. Ring

Elizabeth "BB" Sanford

David Schlottman

Robert W. Schmidt

Robert E. Sheeder

Rod Tanner

E. Phileda Tennant

Jennifer M. Trulock

Michael Twomey

Planning Committee

John V. Jansonius—Chair

Sean M. Becker

Jason Boulette

Vianei Lopez Braun

Clara "C. B." Burns

B. Lee Crawford Jr.

Natalie G. DeLuca

Dennis P. Duffy

Malinda A. Gaul

Shafeeqa W. Giarratani

Amy Gibson

Christopher H. Hahn

Danielle K. Herring

Kenneth D. Hughes

Austin Kaplan

James H. Kizziar Jr.

David T. Lopez

Laura M. Merritt

Audrey E. Mross

Lakshmi Ramakrishnan

Robert E. Sheeder

Rod Tanner

Jennifer M. Trulock

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Austin May 30-31, 2024 AT&T Conference Center
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Conference Concluded