2023 Labor and Employment Law eConference

State Employment Law Update: Texas and Beyond (Jul 2023)

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: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

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

Federal Employment Law Update (Jul 2023)

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

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

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

Wage and Hour Update (Jul 2023)

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

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Abel Martinez, H-E-B - San Antonio, TX

NLRB Update (Jul 2023)

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: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

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

Post-COVID Jury Verdicts (Jul 2023)

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

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Brian Sanford, The Sanford Firm - Dallas, TX

How to Cultivate a Better Workplace (Jul 2023)

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.

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Amy Gibson, Gibson Wiley PLLC - Dallas, TX

Trade Secret Update (Jul 2023)

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.

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Kenneth D. Hughes, Hughes PLLC - Houston, TX

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Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Remote Workers: Not as Simple as You Think (Jul 2023)

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.

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Christopher H. Hahn, Dell Technologies - Round Rock, TX

Settlement Agreements: Yes, No, Maybe So (Jul 2023)

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.

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Katrina S. Patrick, Law Offices of Katrina Patrick - Houston, TX

War Stories, Trial Tips, and Trial Skills Comparison: New vs. Established (Jul 2023)

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

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

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

Arbitration is NOT Litigation (Jul 2023)

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. 

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

David T. Lopez, David T. Lopez & Assoc. - Houston, TX

Anatomy of a TRO and Temporary Injunction Hearing (Jul 2023)

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.  

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

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

Public Sector Update (Jul 2023)

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.

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Natalie G. DeLuca, Harris County Attorney's Office - Houston, TX
Robert W. Schmidt, Robert W. Schmidt Law Firm - Austin, TX

Developments in Disability Discrimination Law (Jul 2023)

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

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Amber K. Dodds, Bracewell LLP - San Antonio, TX
Laura M. Merritt, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX

Whistleblowers (Jul 2023)

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

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

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

Mediation Strategies, Solutions and Lessons Learned (Jul 2023)

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.

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Vianei Lopez Braun, Decker Jones, P.C. - Fort Worth, TX
Hon. Elizabeth S. Chestney, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Connor Throckmorton, Throckmorton Law Firm PLLC - Houston, TX

Hot Topics (Jul 2023)

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.

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Leanne Thoreson, Baker Botts - Dallas, TX

Off Duty Conduct (Jul 2023)

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

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

Paul Harris, Shellist | Lazarz | Slobin LLP - Houston, TX

Retaliation Limits of Protected Activity (Jul 2023)

Testing the bounds of protection in this cultural moment.

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

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

Ethics: Can We Talk? (Jul 2023)

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.

Originally presented: Jun 2023 Labor and Employment Law Conference

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

Leadership in the In-House Counsel Role (Jun 2023)

In-house lawyers play a critical role in the legal department, the C-suite, the boardroom, and the community. Hear a panel of in-house counsel with diverse experience and responsibilities discuss the importance of leadership for in-house counsel and share how they strive to demonstrate and develop their leadership skills every day.

Originally presented: May 2023 Corporate Counsel Institute

Tim Newman, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Lisa Hearn, KBR, Inc. - Houston, TX
Doug Martin, Blue Bell Creameries - Brenham, TX
C. E. Rhodes, Frost Bank - San Antonio, TX