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Amid rising global conflicts and East Asia tensions, US employers must confront uncertainty in recruiting worldwide talent, learning to balance dueling immigration regulations, employment and international trade laws, and recent anti-discrimination enforcement actions. Choose Your Own Adventure in this audience-led program, and work in teams to address challenging compliance issues, including the legality of employment restrictions tied to potential export control, the impact of future regulation changes on non-US workers, and anticipated legal shifts in these areas.

Presented in cooperation with Barnes & Thornburg LLP

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Research shows that corporations who embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs have improved performance across key areas of corporate success, but DEI in the corporate landscape still faces challenges. This workshop will equip in-house attorneys with the knowledge and tactics necessary to conquer these hurdles. Explore the latest political and legal developments that threaten DEI initiatives, gain insights from industry experts, and enhance your in-house practitioner skills. Boost your confidence through interactive exercises and guided discussions rooted in real-world scenarios.

Navigate the employee life-cycle from application to hiring to promotion in this dynamic program. Following a hypothetical employee’s journey, this panel will work through issues of pay transparency, pay equity, diversity, and business continuity. Discuss how employers have reviewed and set pay (both traditionally and with the advent of AI), how to maintain compliance in the face of ever-expanding job search laws, and how to handle employee requests for compensation data. Employers will walk away with practical advice and compliance roadmaps for the dynamic employment landscape.

As many organizations are seeing, generational shifts in the workforce can create more opportunities for diversity in leadership roles. The new insights, strategies, ideas, and points of view gained from multigenerational leadership teams can have many benefits, but legal challenges may arise when generational, cultural, and management styles fail to mesh. This session will focus on strategies for effectively managing a workforce with multigenerational leadership, including best practices for handling workplace investigations, complaints, differing communication and work styles, and other issues to brace for when leadership styles clash.

Presented in cooperation with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

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As social polarization permeates professional realms, issues spanning politics, current events, and international affairs intersect with protected classifications such as religion, race, LGBTQ+ identity, and national origin. As the 2024 election amplifies these challenges, legal departments face a crucial task: deploying effective strategies to ease tensions, ensure legal compliance, and keep organizations focused on business goals. Join this session for a deep dive into real scenarios and practical tips to empower your company to navigate the intricate landscape of workplace cultural challenges successfully.

Presented in cooperation with Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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Designed to provide comprehensive insights into the legal considerations surrounding employee terminations, this session will give in-house counsel best practices to navigate wrongful termination claims and mitigate litigation risks. Explore laws governing employee terminations, including the Older Worker’s Protection Act, dissect the components of severance agreements in light of recent NLRB rulings, and discuss common post-termination risks and the strategies to avoid them. Equip yourself with the tools necessary to navigate employment matters effectively.


Presented in cooperation with Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP

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Multistate employers have the extremely difficult job of keeping up with federal, state, and local laws, many of which often vary or conflict with each other. One size does NOT fit all, and compliance can be a challenge. Join this interactive session to discuss when federal law supersedes state or local laws, how pay transparency affects hiring practices, what can be said in employment contracts and agreements, implications of a remote worker who moves overseas, and how to ensure you are in compliance everywhere you have employees.

Presented in cooperation with Jackson Lewis P.C.

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Considerations When Employing Workers in a New Country
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
4 pages

This article discusses factors for a business to consider when it wants to engage workers in a new country where the business currently has no employees.

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Interest Area: Sports and Entertainment, Employment and Labor
Region: United States

As remote and hybrid work environments become the norm, more and more companies are seeking talent globally to fuel their organization’s growth. Going beyond the employment implications, the impact of a globally remote workforce often requires in-house counsel to understand business, cultural, legal, and compliance issues worldwide. This panel session will draw on the expertise of business executives, in-house lawyers, and private practitioners to provide practical guidance and strategies for in-house counsel to manage an international remote workforce.

Presented in cooperation with Mintz

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