The Los Angeles attorneys of Ogletree Deakins invite you to attend this informative and educational one-day seminar on the hottest labor and employment law issues facing California employers.

PROGRAM AGENDA

8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. -- REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. -- OPENING AND WELCOME
  
Cheryl L. Schreck, Managing Shareholder (Los Angeles) and
Linda Claxton, Moderator (Los Angeles)

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. -- “EYE ON EMPLOYMENT LAW” – EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION
                                            AND CASE LAW UPDATE
 
This session sets the stage for the program by summarizing the latest legal developments, case rulings, legislative   and regulatory activity, and trends impacting California employers. 

Presenters: Jack S. Sholkoff, Kristen M. Agnew, and 
                   Andrea G. Duckworth (Los Angeles) 

10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. -- “THE OBAMA LABOR BOARD & EFCA” – WHAT’S ON THE
                                              HORIZON FOR BOTH UNION AND NON-UNION  EMPLOYERS
 
Congress and the new Obama Administration are looking to take advantage of the momentum that followed last   fall’s elections – and that means a lot of activity is occurring in the nation’s capitol.  This session will update you on   the latest developments – and how you should be preparing for more change.

Presenters: Harold P. Coxson, Jr. (Washington, D.C.) and
                   Maria Anastas (San Francisco)

11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. -- BREAK

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. -- CONDUCTING SUCCESSFUL INVESTIGATIONS IN THE
                                             WORKPLACE
 
The focus of this session will be on developing best practices by examining strategies for conducting workplace investigations, complying with legal obligations, and avoiding legal risks.  A jury consultant will provide insight on  what jurors look for in deciding whether an investigation is fair and effective.

Presenters: Lori A. Bowman, Marrian S. Chang and Melissa G. Turai (Los Angeles) and 
                   Dr. Dan Gallipeau, Dispute Dynamics, Inc. (Torrance)
   
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. -- SPECIAL LUNCH PRESENTATION: STRESS INOCULATION – A
                                            STRATEGY FOR BUSINESS SURVIVAL

Are you stressed out?  Does the state of your business have your stomach tied up in knots?  This presentation will focus on how to reduce stress and inoculate yourself from the negative effects of the current up and down business climate.

Presenter: Dr. Dennis A. Davis, Director of Client Training (Torrance)

1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. -- BREAK/ROOM CHANGE

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. -- BREAK OUT SESSION #1

CREATING AN EFFECTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA WORKPLACE POLICY - Technology continues to change at a rapid pace.  Some of the latest advancements that are creating havoc in the workplace are blogs, social networking sites and virtual worlds.  What is the proper balance between an employee’s right to privacy and the employer’s obligation to protect itself?
 
Presenters: Linda Claxton and Gloria C. Jan (Los Angeles)

MANAGING GENERATIONAL CONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE - Generational issues pose ongoing challenges for employers.  Now the millenials are on the rise and bringing their own unique issues to the table.  This presentation will help you better understand who you are employing.

Presenters: Leslie E. Wallis and Mara B. Jacobson (Los Angeles)

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION – CONCENTRATED EXERCISES IN THE INTERACTIVE PROCESS - This “hands on” session will examine various ways to engage in the interactive process, including best practices, and what should and should not be asked.      
   
Presenters: Cheryl L. Schreck, Linda S. Goldman and
                   Brandyn E. Stedfield (Los Angeles)

2:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. -- BREAK/ROOM CHANGE

2:40 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. -- BREAK OUT SESSION #2

WAGE & HOUR LAW – PRACTICAL ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Pay-related questions and concerns dog employers on virtually a daily basis.  This session will analyze some of the more common – and problematic – situations.  Plenty of time will be provided for questions.

Presenters: Stuart D. Tochner, Beth Gunn and Christopher W. Decker (Los Angeles)

PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS ASSETS – EMPLOYEE DISLOYALTY, DEPARTURES: UCL AND MISAPPROPRIATION CLAIMS - Misappropriation of key proprietary information is easier today than ever before as a result of new technology. This session will provide information on how to appreciate this risk and create a strategy to address this exposure. 
   
Presenters: Margaret H. Gillespie, Andrew L. Alexis and Jeanette M. Kang (Los Angeles)

3:25 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. -- BREAK/ROOM CHANGE

3:40 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. -- HOW SHOULD C-SUITE/HR EXECUTIVES AND EMPLOYEES
                                         EVALUATE EMPLOYMENT CLAIMS FOR SETTLEMENT AND
                                         MEDIATION – WHAT PLAINTIFFS’ LAWYERS LOOK FOR

You will hear from a lively panel consisting of a plaintiff’s counsel, management attorney, jury consultant and a mediator.

4:25 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. -- CLOSING AND GRAND PRIZE DRAWING

PLEASE NOTE:

• The $95 registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and course materials.
• If you would like to pay by check, please mail your payment to:

Ogletree Deakins
Attention: Natasha Gutierrez
633 West 5th Street, 53rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA  90071