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In episode 202, Coffey talks with Shannon Norris about a federal court ruling that invalidated portions of the EEOC's 2024 harassment guidance related to sexual orientation and gender identity.  They discuss Norther District of Texas Federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's decision in State of Texas v. EEOC; the narrow scope of the Supreme Court's ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County; the EEOC's broad interpretation of the Bostock ruling in its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace; the elimination of courts' deference to agency's opinions under the Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo decision; the distinction between agency guidance and actual law post Loper; practical workplace challenges concerning bathrooms, pronouns, misgendering, and dress codes; the difference between harassment based on biological sex versus sexual orientation or gender identity; why the Texas v. EEOC ruling doesn't change existing anti-harassment law; the importance of maintaining respectful workplaces regardless of legal requirements; and advice for employers to avoid becoming test cases in emerging litigation. Links to stuff they talked about are on our website at https://goodmorninghr.com/EP202 and include the following topics: State of Texas and The Heritage Foundation v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, et al: Memorandum Opinion and Order EEOC  Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit  Federal judge in Texas rules LGBTQ+ people can be discriminated against at work Federal Judge Scraps Biden EEOC's Gender Identity Guidance: Here's What It Means for the Workplace Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.  If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.  About our Guest: Shannon Norris has represented a broad range of clients since he began practicing in 1993 in the areas of employment law, business litigation, trade secrets, civil fraud, and employee benefits.  During that time, he has represented Fortune 100 companies to small businesses and individuals.  Mr. Norris has extensive experience with employment litigation, noncompete agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, and occupational fraud.  He is a regular speaker on topics relating to employment law, civil litigation, and human resources. Mr. Norris began his career in 1993 at the law firm of Jones Day, where he was a member of the Labor & Employment Law Section.  He formed his own practice in the year 2000.  He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Mr. Norris is Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated.  Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary.  Martindale-Hubbell® PEER REVIEW RATINGS™ fall into two categories—legal ability and general ethical standards. Shannon Norris can be reached athttps://www.norrisfirm.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sdnorris/ About Mike Coffey: Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year. Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee.Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.   Learning Objectives: 1.       Understand the constitutional limitations on federal agencies like the EEOC under current law.2.       Understand the limitations of State of Texas v. EEOC and continue to prohibit any workplace harassment or disparate treatment based on sex.3.    &n...

Rania Sedhom is the Managing Partner at Sedhom Law Group, a bespoke law firm for businesses. She is also the Founder of the Legal Edification Guild, where she empowers entrepreneurs and businesses with legal concepts. As an attorney, Rania helps companies grow, contract, and effectuate business using the law to support their endeavors. She also is a member of the Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Committee and the Employment Law Section of the ABA.  In this episode: Aside from operational and financial responsibilities, legal issues are one of the most substantial hassles for entrepreneurs. Seeking regular counsel from experienced business lawyers can help you navigate contracts, employee disputes, and exits or sales. How can you select a lawyer who fits your needs? Seasoned business attorney Rania Sedhom affirms that lawyers can help entrepreneurs attain their desired freedom by advising them on daily business decisions. Identifying a lawyer who's right for you requires assessing their personality, work style, and decision-making process to ensure they align with your business approach. Partnering with an attorney gives you support during crucial negotiations and allows you to focus on propelling your business forward. In this episode of Systems Simplified, Adi Klevit sits down with Rania Sedhom, Managing Partner at Sedhom Law Group, to discuss the process of partnering with a lawyer. Rania shares how she negotiates contracts for small businesses, the benefits of establishing ongoing supportive legal partnerships, and how legal support can help you navigate business transitions.

Why do employees fear return to work rules are bad? Who does remote work favor? Who does return to work favor? Will a return to work disproportionately hurt some vulnerable populations? Women? Young parents? People of color? The disabled?Courtesy of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association, YLR Host Jeff Hayden is joined by Thomas Lenz, a partner at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo in Pasadena and Beth W. Mora of Mora Employment Law.Question for Jeff and his guests? Please call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.

On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt chats with Sage Knauft, Partner at Walsworth. Sage Knauft practices in a variety of fields, including business litigation, employment law, environmental law, construction law, general liability, product liability, premises liability, and public entity litigation. Sage will discuss his three concepts of professional excellence: Preparation, Effort, and Reliability. If you adhere to these three principles regardless of your profession, your success will be guaranteed, Sage says. He will also talk about what it means to be successful, such as having a good life-work balance and giving back to the community. He will share his path to becoming a lawyer while delving into the various types of law. You will learn about the types of cases he deals with on a daily basis. He will disclose the percentage of the cases that are resolved before they go to trial. He will explain why avoiding litigation is his first conversation with every client. You will discover how long it took him to become a partner. He will explain how he started as a profit-sharing partner before becoming a full-equity partner. You will also learn how to develop a specialty. Sage will also go into his decision to join the Orange County Bar Association's Employment Law Section and his efforts to mentor young attorneys. Join Mat and Sage as they dive into a fascinating conversation about law and the legal profession.  Enjoy!  What You Will Learn In This Show: Sage's definition of excellence. The different paths you can take in a legal career  The importance of communication and sales skills in the legal profession. How you can become a partner in a law firm. How to become aware of your potential strengths. The importance of having a mentor early in your career. And so much more... Resources: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edge-of-excellence-podcast/id1554338077 (The Edge of Excellence) https://www.wfbm.com/meet-our-team/sage-r-knauft/ (Sage R. Knauft | Walsworth - WFBM, LLP): https://www.wfbm.com/meet-our-team/sage-r-knauft/

Pamela Vallero is a trial attorney at Gruenberg Law. Pamela fights for the rights of those who have been subjected to unlawful discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation. Pamela is a native Spanish speaker and routinely counsels clients in that language.    Pamela grew up in Medellin, Colombia and moved back to the U.S. in her teens. She is a first generation American, college graduate, and now attorney. Her parents are both Colombian and now reside on the East Coast. She is one of three sisters.   Pamela joined Gruenberg Law in 2017. Since then, Pamela has worked as trial counsel recovering millions for her clients. As trial counsel, Pamela recently obtained a $1.1 million jury verdict for a janitor who suffered disability discrimination by her employer, a large national company. It was the second largest civil rights jury verdict in San Diego County in 2019. Pamela has accumulated a track record of standing up to businesses that violate the law.   Prior to joining Gruenberg Law, Pamela served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Charles W. Dortch, Jr., in the Superior Court of New Jersey. Before becoming a judicial law clerk, Pamela served as a judicial extern to both Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo and District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.   Pamela obtained her B.S. from Georgia Southern University in 2007 and then received her J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2015. She lived in Korea between 2008 and 2012 where she taught Spanish and English.   Pamela maintains memberships with the following organizations for attorneys: the California Lawyers’ Association Labor and Employment Law Section; the San Diego County Bar Association; San Diego La Raza Association; Consumer Attorneys of San Diego; San Diego Lawyers’ Club; Women of Color in the Law; the American Bar Association; the Federal Bar Association, Latinas in the Law; and The Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court.   Pamela has been a speaker at employment law-focused seminars with Ellevate Network, the Military Spouse J.D. Network, Las Valientes – God’s Heart Ministries. Pamela routinely speaks on Spanish-speaking radio and television networks, including La Poderosa and NBC San Diego.   In her spare time, Pamela enjoys exploring new things with her six-month-old daughter, Olivia, going to the dog beach with her puppy, Goku, and playing chess and scrabble with her husband, David.   Email: pam@gruenberglaw.com IG handle: @pamvallero which will soon become @ladefensoradeltrabajador

In this episode, Christine Shaw speaks with Corie Pauling, senior vice president, chief inclusion diversity and equity officer, head of corporate social responsibility at TIAA. Corie describes her career path, sharing how she made the move from civil rights law to her role at TIAA. Corie also discusses her passion for empowering women and members of the Black community to Be the Change.We discuss: How growing up in Detroit shaped Corie’s professional careerThe impact that Corie’s first law firm had on her throughout her career and how they helped her build her confidenceThe importance of pushing yourself outside your comfort zoneWhat makes Corie so passionate about her work in the diversity, inclusion and equity spaceWhat led TIAA to launch the Be the Change initiativeAnd more!Tune in to learn about Corie Pauling’s passion for working in the diversity, inclusion and equity space for women and members of the Black community!Resources: InvestmentNews | Christine Shaw | TIAA | Corie Pauling | Be the ChangeGuest bio: At TIAA since 2006, Corie Pauling became the organization’s senior vice president, chief  inclusion & diversity (I&D) officer and head of corporate social responsibility in 2018. Corie  was instrumental in the launch of the I&D function at TIAA over 12 years ago and served as a  primary legal and business advisor and thought leader in this area. In her prior role, Corie  held the position of senior director and associate general counsel in the Employment, Benefits  & Labor Law Group, providing trusted counsel to TIAA’s executives, its prior I&D leaders and  other human resources leaders and also business managers on a broad range of workforce  issues, and she also managed employment litigation nationally. In the I&D space, she offers extensive experience in strategy development, board interface, EEO policy/training, social  justice platforms, I&D data analytics/metrics, supplier diversity, pay and performance equity,  talent acquisition and engagement, employee/business resource groups, federal contractor  compliance and workplace investigations. She also leads TIAA’s enterprise corporate social  responsibility (CSR) function, which last year led over 230 volunteer projects, 10K employee  volunteers and $11 million in corporate and workforce giving globally, including progressive  pandemic outreach initiatives. Through her groundbreaking leadership and strong enterprise  collaborations, TIAA has achieved powerful indicators of workforce and business innovation  through I&D and CSR strategies, and the organization has garnered lauded employer of  choice recognition by renowned organizations such as DiversityInc, Forbes and others.  A former shareholder with the international employment law firm Littler Mendelson and  also a former partner with the legendary civil rights law firm Ferguson Stein Chambers,  Corie’s experience includes counseling financial services institutions and other Fortune 500  companies as well as representing individual employees in employment and education rights  litigation. She has significant trial and appellate experience on civil rights matters. Having presented before the American Bar Association, the National Bar Association, the  North Carolina Bar Association, the Practicing Law Institute, the Society of Human  Resources Management and other organizations, Corie frequently speaks at programs on  emerging employment law, diversity, equity and inclusion topics. An engaged civic leader and 13-time competitive marathoner, Corie was incredibly honored  to be listed among the 2021 Elite 100 Black Women leaders by Diversity Woman magazine,  on the 2020 list of North America’s Most Influential D&I Leaders by Hive Learning and also a  2019 Black Enterprise Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity and, very meaningfully, the 2012 TIAA Working Mother of the Year in conjunction with the national publication  Working Mother and a 2011 recipient of the Young Civic Leader Award by the Thurgood  Marshall College Fund. Corie also served on the Board of Governors of the North Carolina  Bar Association and as chairperson of the NCBA’s 500-attorney Labor and  Employment Law Section. Among other leadership posts, she served on the Board of  Directors for the Levine Museum of the New South and Charlotte’s Arts & Science Council  Advisory Committee, and co-chaired the Mecklenburg County Bar’s Diversity and Inclusion  Committee. An avid “late bloomer” runner, she is also thrilled to have qualified for and run  the 2018 Boston Marathon, with training underway now for another shot in 2022. Corie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the  University of Michigan and also a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law.

In this episode, Christine Shaw speaks with Corie Pauling, senior vice president, chief inclusion diversity and equity officer, head of corporate social responsibility at TIAA. Corie describes her career path, sharing how she made the move from civil rights law to her role at TIAA. Corie also discusses her passion for empowering women and members of the Black community to Be the Change.We discuss: How growing up in Detroit shaped Corie’s professional careerThe impact that Corie’s first law firm had on her throughout her career and how they helped her build her confidenceThe importance of pushing yourself outside your comfort zoneWhat makes Corie so passionate about her work in the diversity, inclusion and equity spaceWhat led TIAA to launch the Be the Change initiativeAnd more!Tune in to learn about Corie Pauling’s passion for working in the diversity, inclusion and equity space for women and members of the Black community!Resources: InvestmentNews | Christine Shaw | TIAA | Corie Pauling | Be the ChangeGuest bio: At TIAA since 2006, Corie Pauling became the organization’s senior vice president, chief  inclusion & diversity (I&D) officer and head of corporate social responsibility in 2018. Corie  was instrumental in the launch of the I&D function at TIAA over 12 years ago and served as a  primary legal and business advisor and thought leader in this area. In her prior role, Corie  held the position of senior director and associate general counsel in the Employment, Benefits  & Labor Law Group, providing trusted counsel to TIAA’s executives, its prior I&D leaders and  other human resources leaders and also business managers on a broad range of workforce  issues, and she also managed employment litigation nationally. In the I&D space, she offers extensive experience in strategy development, board interface, EEO policy/training, social  justice platforms, I&D data analytics/metrics, supplier diversity, pay and performance equity,  talent acquisition and engagement, employee/business resource groups, federal contractor  compliance and workplace investigations. She also leads TIAA’s enterprise corporate social  responsibility (CSR) function, which last year led over 230 volunteer projects, 10K employee  volunteers and $11 million in corporate and workforce giving globally, including progressive  pandemic outreach initiatives. Through her groundbreaking leadership and strong enterprise  collaborations, TIAA has achieved powerful indicators of workforce and business innovation  through I&D and CSR strategies, and the organization has garnered lauded employer of  choice recognition by renowned organizations such as DiversityInc, Forbes and others.  A former shareholder with the international employment law firm Littler Mendelson and  also a former partner with the legendary civil rights law firm Ferguson Stein Chambers,  Corie’s experience includes counseling financial services institutions and other Fortune 500  companies as well as representing individual employees in employment and education rights  litigation. She has significant trial and appellate experience on civil rights matters. Having presented before the American Bar Association, the National Bar Association, the  North Carolina Bar Association, the Practicing Law Institute, the Society of Human  Resources Management and other organizations, Corie frequently speaks at programs on  emerging employment law, diversity, equity and inclusion topics. An engaged civic leader and 13-time competitive marathoner, Corie was incredibly honored  to be listed among the 2021 Elite 100 Black Women leaders by Diversity Woman magazine,  on the 2020 list of North America’s Most Influential D&I Leaders by Hive Learning and also a  2019 Black Enterprise Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity and, very meaningfully, the 2012 TIAA Working Mother of the Year in conjunction with the national publication  Working Mother and a 2011 recipient of the Young Civic Leader Award by the Thurgood  Marshall College Fund. Corie also served on the Board of Governors of the North Carolina  Bar Association and as chairperson of the NCBA’s 500-attorney Labor and  Employment Law Section. Among other leadership posts, she served on the Board of  Directors for the Levine Museum of the New South and Charlotte’s Arts & Science Council  Advisory Committee, and co-chaired the Mecklenburg County Bar’s Diversity and Inclusion  Committee. An avid “late bloomer” runner, she is also thrilled to have qualified for and run  the 2018 Boston Marathon, with training underway now for another shot in 2022. Corie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the  University of Michigan and also a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law.

Welcome to the LI Law Podcast.   The premise of this podcast is to feature issues, developments, and topics affecting the law and how it relates to the 8 million of us who live or work on Long Island, New York, which includes Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings Counties.  If you live or work on Long Island, this podcast on local and state legislative and judicial decisions is for you.  Our guest on this 41st episode is Marijana Matura, Esq., an attorney who specializes in Labor and Employment Law – on the Employee's side. Marijana Matura is a co-founder of Kessler Matura P.C.  Her practice focuses on representing individuals in employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour class and collective actions.  She also negotiates executive and professional employment contracts and severance agreements.  Ms. Matura has litigated and successfully settled many cases involving a variety of workers including those who were “misclassified” and paid a salary by their employers and denied overtime pay as well as highly compensated professionals.  Notwithstanding her extensive litigation experience, Ms. Matura also understands that with effective negotiation and appropriate counseling, extensive litigation may be avoided and tailors her tactics on a case by case basis in order to achieve the most favorable outcome for her clients.  Ms. Matura received her law degree from St. John's University School of Law, where she was an executive board member of the Moot Court Honor Society.   Ms. Matura also holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University where she majored in Industrial and Labor Relations.  Ms. Matura is a member of American Bar Association Labor & Employment's Section on Employment Rights and Responsibilities, the National Employment Lawyers Association of New York, and the New York State Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section.  Ms. Matura has been selected by her peers as a New York Super Lawyer in the area of Employment Law in 2012 through 2019.  Ms. Matura also fluently speaks both Spanish and Croatian.  Outside the office, Ms. Matura is an avid skier and also enjoys cooking, gardening, and boating with her family.  Marijana Matura, Esq.'s contact information is: Marijana Matura, Esq. Kessler Matura P.C. main - 631.499.9100 direct - 631.396.0258 mmatura@kesslermatura.com www.KesslerMatura.com Welcome to the podcast, Marijana. Please contact us with your general questions or comments at LILawPodcast@gmail.com.  Your host, Zehava Schechter, is an attorney admitted to the New York Bar for 30 years.  She concentrates her private practice in estate planning, administration, and litigation; real estate law; contracts, and business formation and dissolution.  No podcast is a substitute for competent legal advice.  Please consult with the attorney of your choice concerning specific legal questions you may have.    

The recent policy decisions have not only impacted the private sector, but the public sector is teetering on the edge of full collapse as well. The unintended consequences of shutting down the economy is also shutting down government with no tax revenue being collected to finance operations. Highlighting the intricacies and interconnected nature of our economy, this episode features Michael Hiles & Jonathan Dever's deep dive discussion with attorney, Jonathan Downes. Jonathan has worked in and around the public sector the duration of his career, and riffs on things like: the changing face of government operations the cascading effect of disrupting tax revenue on basic public services the state and local municipal bond markets being iced the impact on institutional capital availability from disrupted public sector retirement benefits finance coping with fiscal emergency as a small government operation the evolution of education and administration and much more! About Jonathan Downes Jonathan has over 30 years of experience in practicing labor and employment law in Ohio and has successfully negotiated over 500 labor agreements and has presented over 100 impasse proceedings and 100 arbitrations. He represents cities, townships, counties, school districts, and public officials throughout the State of Ohio. Jonathan also represents private employers in employment matters. He has argued cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Jonathan is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. Jonathan is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Jonathan has been selected as one of the “Best Lawyers in America – Employment and Labor Law” every year since 2010, as an “Ohio Super Lawyer” every year since 2004, one of “Central Ohio Top Lawyers” since 2009, and received the OHPELRA “Award of Excellence” in 2016. He is also certified by the Ohio State Bar Association (“OSBA”) as a Specialist in Labor and Employment law. He lectures frequently on many topics including state and federal employment and labor law developments, civil rights, civil service, arbitration, and collective bargaining. Jonathan served on the Civil Service Review Commission for the State of Ohio, authored “Civil Service Law in Ohio,” and edits the Westlaw annual publication of the “Ohio Civil Service and Collective Bargaining Laws and Rules Annotated.” Jonathan was a member of the OSBA's Board of Governors for the Labor and Employment Law Section, is a member of the Ohio Management Lawyers Association, and a charter member and past president of the Ohio Public Employers Labor Relations Association. Jonathan volunteers in his community in various capacities including serving on boards of a public library and two charter schools and advises a high school mock trial team. For more information visit https://10xts.com Subscribe to the newsletter at https://10xts.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digitaldollar/message

YLR tonight, in conjunction with the Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association, looks at workplace investigations, particularly amidst the “me too” movement. Standing in for Jeff, Your Legal Rights Guest Host Jamal Anderson a Deputy San Mateo County District Attorney, formerly, he worked in Capitol Hill, ten memorable years including as aide to Nancy Pelosi in the Speaker's transition from Minority Leader to Speaker of the House. Guest Michael A Robbins began his labor law career 1977, at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). More recently, he is founder of EXTTI: Expert Testimony, Training & Investigations. His long-time experience providing expert testimony for plaintiffs and defendants combines with training in labor relations. Guest David Marek works with the law offices of Amy Oppenheimer and has nearly twenty years experience in employment law. He also has his own legal practice in California, New York and Florida and has focused on

This week's on-air show is presented in conjunction with the Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association, and we will look to new laws taking effect in 2020. My guests will include Thomas Lenz and Scott Stillman. Your questions this evening? Please call toll-free 866-798-8255. Also, this is our once-a-month Call-A-Lawyer Night. So, while Your Legal Rights broadcasts on 91.7 FM (online kalw.org) 7 'til 8pm PST, attorneys are available off-the-air as well -- 800-525-9917, for your private no-fee consultation on a variety of legal questions. Lastly, Leon Bayer, Certified Specialist, invites calls to his office tomorrow on Bankruptcy Law: 9am-Noon Thursday, December 11, 800-477-3111 -- Mr Bayer's public service for KALW's audience.

Kelly Dermody is Managing Partner of the San Francisco office and chair of the employment practice group at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.  Kelly represents employees and consumers in class, collective, and #metoo actions. Kelly is a leader in non-profit organizations devoted to serving the public interest, improving access to justice, and ensuring that the rights of historically disenfranchised persons are protected. In 2012, Kelly served as President of the Bar Association of San Francisco. She has been inducted as a Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and has served on the governing Council of the ABA Labor and Employment Law Section.  In 2016, Kelly was named a “Giant Slayer” by The Recorder legal press. Kelly has been named as a 2019 recipient of the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award by the American Bar Association. Kelly is a graduate of Harvard College and Berkeley Law School. LISTEN HERE: Volume 14With Hosts:  Summer C. Selleck and Ariel B. LeeSound Editing and Recording: Gilbert LeungMusic: Jonathan M. C. Jordan Recording At:  Alameda County District Attorney Office 

At the California Lawyers Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting, On The Road host Laurence Colletti takes a deep dive into California employment law legislative updates with guests Adam Fiss and Ramit Mizrahi. They focus most of their discussion on how legislative bill AB 5 (which will reclassify hundreds of thousands of independent contractors as employees) will affect the state’s employers and workers. Adam and Ramit also give a small overview of bills SB 142, AB 9, and AB 51 and tell listeners about the Labor & Employment Law Section’s upcoming programs. Adam J. Fiss is a partner and shareholder at Littler Mendelson, PC. Ramit Mizrahi is the founder of Mizrahi Law, APC, a firm which represents employees exclusively.

Episode 3: Can I Fire Them (Or Get Fired For) That? Unlawful Employee Terminations by Talking About Employment Law With Members of the NCBA Labor & Employment Law Section

Episode 2: The $64,000 Question: Independent Contractor or Employee? by Talking About Employment Law With Members of the NCBA Labor & Employment Law Section

It is imperative to have comprehensive job descriptions! Robert Yonowitz and I discuss why this is important and how they are used in the workplace. Lawsuit prevention, ADA accommodation, Performance Reviews and disciplinary action are the cornerstones of why.  Learn the components of an effective "defensive driving" job description and a description that attracts top talent! Bob Yonowitz is a partner in the Irvine office of the national law firm of Fisher Phillips, one of the oldest and largest firms in the country practicing exclusively in labor and employment law representing management.  Prior to practicing law, he also worked for the United States Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Courts. Yonowitz has proven expertise in many aspects of labor and employment law including litigating harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and wage hour class action claims, drafting key executive employment agreements and incentive compensation plans. Robert developed and is the co-chair of the firm’s nation-wide Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Practice Group and has published numerous chapters, articles and lectures on the benefits of arbitration, drafting employee agreements, and prevention of employee theft of trade secrets.   He is a member of the California Bar, and the Labor and Employment Law Section of the American Bar Association. Check out the Blog on the Stride Search, Inc site for the supplementary “show recap” article with detailed takeaways/insights from the interview.

Episode 117 is live! This week, we talk with Chip Cavagnaro in Memphis, TN. Chip is an employment lawyer at Evans Petree. He represents clients in state and federal courts in all aspects of labor and employment law. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in the The Best Lawyers in America 2017 in the area of Labor and Employment Litigation for the second year. Chip is also a member of the Society of Human Resources Management and the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association. On today's episode, Chip shares his tips on employment law. Topics include: illegal interview questions, getting an offer in writing, and when to seek outside help. Note: This episode is meant to provide general tips. It does not offer specific advice for one situation. If you have a specific issue that you need help with, it is recommended that you contact an employment lawyer in your area. Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on iTunes or Stitcher. To learn more about Chip or to contact him for assistance, check out his website at http://evanspetree.com/professionals/charles-w-chip-cavagnaro-jr/ Thanks to everyone for listening! And, thank you to those who sent me questions. You can send your questions to Angela@CopelandCoaching.com. You can also send me questions via Twitter. I’m @CopelandCoach. And, on Facebook, I am Copeland Coaching. Don’t forget to help me out. Subscribe on iTunes and leave me a review!