During this comprehensive full day program, experienced practitioners will present updates on Federal and Maryland case law, employment discrimination law, wage and hour law, federal and state labor law, and offer practical guidance on litigating employment cases. You'll have a chance to hear from a panel of federal judges, and representatives of the EEOC and MCCR with Q&A sessions, and get a thorough SCOTUS update. The detailed agenda and faculty are below. This is a "must attend" for Maryland labor and employment lawyers.
6.0 CLE credits (0.5 ethics) (4.5 CLE for Virginia only) will be offered for the
surrounding MCLE states.
Why you should attend:
- Comprehensive Legal Updates: Gain a thorough overview of Federal and Maryland case law, including an analysis of recent SCOTUS decisions and their impact on local practice.
- Direct Agency Perspective: Participate in Q&A sessions with representatives from the EEOC and MCCR to better understand current administrative processes and priorities.
- Judicial Insight: Hear from The Honorable Brendan A. Hurson during the "View from the Federal Bench" session for a practical look at courtroom expectations and effective litigation.
- Practical Trial Strategies: Learn from experienced practitioners as they share methods for successfully managing and trying employment cases in today’s legal environment.
- Ethics & Compliance: Satisfy your professional requirements with a dedicated session on the specific ethical issues facing employment lawyers today.
Unable to attend the live program? The program will be recorded and available on-demand within ten days of the live program. Pre-purchase the on-demand program today!
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MEMBER PRICE: $209 | NON-MEMBER PRICE $259
AGENDA
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Check-in and continental breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Welcome and Federal Employment Law Update. | Garrett Wozniak, Esq., Isler Dare PC, Christopher Ryon, Esq. (Program Chair), Wright, Ryon & Maher, P.A.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM - Maryland State Employment Law Update | Anisha Queen, Esq., Brown Goldstein & Levy
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - National Labor Relations Act Update |Sean Marshall, Esq., Regional Director for Region 5, National Labor Relations Board.
10:30 AM- 10:40 AM - BREAK
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM - Maryland Public Employee Relations Board Update | Harriet E. Cooperman, Esq., Saul Ewing LLP
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM - Wage & Hour Overview and Update | David Rodwin, Esq., Murphy Anderson
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM - Supreme Court Update. | Professor Andrew Ziaja, University of Baltimore School of Law
12:10 PM- 1:00 PM - LUNCH
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM - A View from the Federal Bench |The Honorable Brendan A. Hurson, District of Maryland, Cori M. Cohen, Esq., Gilbert Employment Law - Moderator
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM - Q& A with the EEOC and MCCR | Glendora C. Hughes, Esq., General Counsel, Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, Maria Morocco, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) Assistant Regional Attorney , Randi Hyatt, Esq., Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP, Moderator
2:30 PM - 2:40 PM - BREAK
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM - "Ethical Issues for Employment Lawyers" | Stephen M. Cornelius, Esq., Eccleston & Wolf
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM - Strategies for Successfully Trying an Employment Case | Joyce Smithey, Esq., Smithey Law Group, Steven A. Brown, Esq., McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC (MDSW)
4:00 PM Adjourn
A Fundamental Resource for Your Practice
Join Maryland’s legal community for a thorough review of the statutes and case law affecting your practice today. This program offers a practical opportunity to refine your skills and stay well-informed on the latest developments in labor and employment law.
MEMBER PRICE: $209 | NON-MEMBER PRICE $259