2021 Labor and Employment Law eConference

State Employment Law Update: Texas and Beyond (Jun 2021)

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.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Christopher Benoit, The Law Office of Lynn Coyle, PLLC and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. - El Paso, TX
Clara "C. B." Burns, Kemp Smith LLP - El Paso, TX

Federal Employment Law Update (Jun 2021)

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

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Danielle K. Herring, Littler Mendelson P.C. - Houston, TX

NRLB Update (Jun 2021)

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.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Robert E. Sheeder, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP - Dallas, TX
Rod Tanner, Tanner and Associates, PC - Fort Worth, TX

Wage and Hour Update (Jun 2021)

Review developments in wage and hour enforcement and law over the past year.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

David Schlottman, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX

Taking Stock of the New Supreme Court (Jun 2021)

The Supreme Court will soon wind down its first term with Justice Amy Coney Barrett—and a solid 6-3 conservative majority for the first time in generations. What are some of the key takeaways from the new Court, both procedurally and substantively? How big a difference has Justice Barrett’s replacement of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg actually made? And what does all of this portend for the Court’s near- and longer-term future in general, and for labor and employment law, specifically? Obviously, there’s lots to discuss.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Stephen Vladeck, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

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Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Whistleblowers (Jun 2021)

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

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

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

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Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Workforce Has Been Reshaped, Forever? (Jun 2021)

Now that many employers and employees have experienced remote work for at least a year, the genie is out of the bottle. From hiring and onboarding new employees to managing their performance remotely, employers have to change their playbooks. Timekeeping and overtime risks remain issues, but consider state tax issues and additional cyber risks that go with a remote working environment.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Jennifer M. Trulock, Baker Botts - Dallas, TX

Employment Beyond Borders: Expat and Inpat Issues for Employers and Employees (Jun 2021)

Continually expanding trade and commerce increases the assignment of employees abroad and into the United States, presenting the need for significant attention to temporary and long-term assignments, compensation, taxation, and applicable foreign and domestic laws. A brief survey of the issues is intended to avoid problems and facilitate the resolution of disputes.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

David T. Lopez, Attorney-Arbitrator-Mediator - Houston, TX

Public Sector Update (Jun 2021)

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

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

B. Craig Deats, Deats, Durst & Owen, P.L.L.C. - Austin, TX
Natalie G. DeLuca, Harris County Attorney's Office - Houston, TX

Developments in Disability Discrimination Law (Jun 2021)

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

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Amber K. Dodds, Bracewell LLP - San Antonio, TX
James H. Kizziar Jr., Bracewell LLP - San Antonio, TX

Regulatory and Administrative Changes (Jun 2021)

Dive in to the latest regulatory developments at the EEOC and discuss the EEOC’s new strategic enforcement priorities under Chair Charlotte A. Burrows.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Katrina Grider, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Houston, TX

WARN Act and Workplace Restructuring (Jun 2021)

Explore developments, issues, and strategy in workforce reductions and restructuring, including the WARN Act, state law notice requirements, and legal challenges to compliance and decisions made in planning and implementing furloughs, layoffs, and reductions-in-force.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Tasha Grinnell, The Neiman Marcus Group - Dallas, TX

Covenants and Related Post-Employment Disputes (Jun 2021)

What claims can parties assert after a ruling on injunctive relief in a non-compete or TUTSA case? What legal and equitable relief is available, and what defenses are available to other parties?

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Kenneth D. Hughes, Hughes PLLC - Houston, TX
Carlos Soltero, Soltero Sapire Murrell PLLC - Austin, TX

Top Drivers of Large Employee-Plaintiff Verdicts (Jun 2021)

What happens at the workplace, before litigation, that drives large employee-plaintiff verdicts? What happens during the lawsuit that drives large employee-plaintiff verdicts? Understanding these drivers can help those on the worker-side develop a case toward a large verdict and help those on the management-side take action to avoid or limit a large verdict.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Amy Gibson, Gibson Wiley PLLC - Dallas, TX

#MeToo, Part 2 (Jun 2021)

#MeToo is still alive and impacting how organizations hire, fire, and much of what happens in between the two. Legislatures, agencies, and litigants are behind a substantial list of do’s and don’ts that savvy employers should compare against their operating procedures and adjust accordingly. 

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Audrey E. Mross, Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP - Dallas, TX

Ethics for Employment Attorneys: Am I Your Lawyer? (Jun 2021)

Explore the point at which an attorney-client relationship forms, with particular reference to employment attorneys on both the plaintiff and defense side. Discussion includes casual conversation, client intake, the effect and importance of disclaimers, and the risk of individual representation of corporate agents.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

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

Virtual Advocacy Part I: How to be Persuasive Virtually (Jun 2021)

Part I focuses on the best method for virtually conducting depositions, mediations, hearings, trials, and arbitrations to be effective and persuasive. The panel also discusses what the future holds for virtual advocacy.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Malinda A. Gaul, Gaul and Dumont - San Antonio, TX
Elizabeth Larrick, Larrick Law Firm - Austin, TX
Hon. Xavier Rodriguez, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Robert R. Swafford, Strike for Cause Jury Consultants - Austin, TX

Virtual Advocacy Part II: How to Handle Virtual Logistics (Jun 2021)

Part II focuses on the logistics of conducting investigations and trainings and participating in hearings, trials, and arbitrations. Hear what this panel has to say regarding what the future holds for virtual advocacy.

Originally presented: May 2021 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Malinda A. Gaul, Gaul and Dumont - San Antonio, TX
Joseph Y. Ahmad, Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C. - Houston, TX
Hon. Elizabeth S. Chestney, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Cecilia H. Morgan, JAMS - Dallas, TX