03/31/2010

Presented by: Labor & Employment Law Section

Program Information:
The 2010 Labor and Employment Law Symposium provides practical advice and cutting-edge panel discussions on labor and employment law issues of critical importance to attorneys, judges, neutrals, government practitioners, union representatives, in-house counsel, and human resource professionals. The Symposium provides a unique intellectual experience allowing the panelists, all of whom are recognized experts in their fields, to share new perspectives, ideas and information. Each panel discussion covers opposing viewpoints, interpretations and strategies, and will encourage audience questions and participation. In addition, attendees will receive extensive written materials in electronic form on a flash drive. Panel outlines and speaker bios will be provided in booklet form.

A limited number of electrical outlets will be available for attendees to plug in their laptops, if they would like view the materials during the program.

Among other highlights, the 2010 Symposium will provide an update on significant developments during the past year, plenary sessions on practical issues (such as voir dire and e-Discovery) and a keynote address by California State Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Carlos R. Moreno. A continental breakfast, lunch, and a networking cocktail reception hosted by JAMS are included in the Symposium.

Diamond Sponsor

Gold Level Sponsors

Harold M. Brody
Chair, Labor and Employment Law Section
Jeffrey K. Winikow
Chair, Symposium Planning Committee

Speakers:
Michael A. Robbins, Moderator
Gina Browne
Tracey A. Kennedy

Topics: A review of the year's most important court decisions and legislative activity. As a practicing Labor & Employment Attorney, you can’t afford to miss this.

Speakers:
Daphne M. Anneet, Moderator
Brenda E. Sutton-Wills
Irma Rodriguez Moisa

Topics: The explosion of new technologies provides employers with a never-ending stream of new tools to keep tabs on their employees. Get current on the most recent legal trends in the world of workplace monitoring. The panel will discuss the latest cases addressing electronic communications, social media sites, video surveillance, biometrics, and global positioning systems, including the Quon v. Arch Wireless case, which is pending before the US Supreme Court.

Speakers:
Melanie M. Poturica, Moderator
Dan Stormer
Linda Miller Savitt
Dan R. Gallipeau, Ph.D

Topics: This panel will present an engaging, lively, practical and informative discussion of jury selection. The panel consists of two seasoned trial attorneys who will present the plaintiff and defendant perspectives, as well as an experienced jury consultant.

Hon. Carlos R. Moreno, California Supreme Court

Speakers:
Andrew H. Friedman, Moderator
Hon. Laurence D. Rubin,
Marc J. Poster, Esq.
Stuart B. Esner, Esq.

Topics: Justice Rubin and our panel of experts will identify and discuss the most common issues that arise in employment litigation necessitating civil writs and appeals. The panel will then offer tips and strategies for handling these problems.

Speakers:
Peter Tovar, Moderator
Ronald Meisburg
Maria Anastas
Robert A. Cantore

Topics: The NLRB General Counsel and distinguished panelists representing management and labor will discuss the 75th Anniversary of the National Labor Relations Act – its past, present, and future.

Speakers:
Marcus A. McDaniel, Moderator
Hon. William F. Highberger
Aashish Y. Desai
Arthur F. Silbergeld

Topics: The panelists will discuss the ethical, strategic and practical issues involved in ex parte communications with putative class members and employer representatives. The implications of the California Court of Appeal’s decision in Chindarah v. Pick Up Stix also will be explored. This session will qualify for 1 hr of MCLE credit in ethics

Speakers:
Julie B. Yanow, Moderator
Apalla U. Chopra
Wilmer J. Harris
Kimberly Sheffield Deck

Topics: An experienced panel of practitioners and neutrals will explore strategic decisions underlying mediator, arbitrator and investigator selection in various employment cases/situations. The panel also will discuss ways in which neutrals can enhance their prospects for selection and develop business by incorporating some of these strategies into their marketing plans.

Topics: The state and federal rules about electronically stored information (“ESI”) raise implications for pending and future litigation, and impact how companies maintain such information. Panelists will provide and discuss 20 practical tips for parties and counsel regarding the requirements, including records preservation, protections against waiver of privileges, meet and confer obligations, sanctions (and the safe harbor from sanctions), and potential costs associated with e-Discovey.

Speakers:
Maria Anastas, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak, & Stewart, P.C.
Daphne M. Anneet, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
Gina Browne, The Feldman Law Firm, APC
Robert A. Cantore, Gilbert & Sackman
Apalla Chopra, O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Kimberly S. Deck, On Deck Mediation
Aashish Y. Desai, Mower Carreon & Desai, LLP
Stuart B. Esner, Esner & Ellis
Andrew H. Friedman, Helmer & Friedman LLP
Dan R. Gallipeau, Ph.D, Dispute Dynamics, Inc.
Wilmer J. Harris, Schonbrun DeSimone Seplow Harris & Hoffman
Hon. William F. Highberger, Los Angeles Superior Court
Eric H. Joss, Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP
Tracey A. Kennedy, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP
H. Scott Leviant, Sprio Moss LLP
Marcus A. McDaniel, Mediator
Ronald Meisburg, General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board
Linda Miller Savitt, Ballard, Rosenberg, Golper and Savitt, LLP
Hon. Carlos R. Moreno, Supreme Court of the State of California
Heather A. Morgan, Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP
Marc J. Poster, Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP
Melanie M. Poturica, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Michael A. Robbins, EXTTI, Incorporated
Angela D. Robledo, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Irma Rodriguez Mosia, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd & Romo
Hon. Laurence D. Rubin, Second District Court of Appeal
Arthur F. Silbergeld, Bingham McCutchen LLP
Dan Stormer, Hadsell Stormer Keeny Richardson & Renick, LLP
Brenda E. Sutton-Wills, California Teacher's Association
Peter Tovar, Deputy Regional Attorney, National Labor Relations Board, Region 21
Hon. Carl J. West, Los Angeles Superior Court
Julie B. Yanow, EquiLaw

Location:
Biltmore Hotel
506 South Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, California

Parking:
Self parking is available at Pershing Square (6th and Olive Streets) for $9.35; Valet parking is available at the Biltmore for $20.00 with validation

Times:
Registration: 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Meal/Reception:
Breakfast: 7:45 - 8:20
Lunch 12:30pm - 1:30 pm
Program: 8:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

For questions about programs or program registration, send e-mail to our Member Service Department: msd@lacba.org

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