The Employment Law Conference 2013, organized by Law Bulletin Seminars, took place on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Hotel. This annual event brought together legal professionals to discuss and analyze current trends and challenges in employment law.
Key topics covered during the conference included strategies and developments in class and collective actions, considerations and enforceability of arbitration agreements, employer liability in workplace harassment cases, and preventive strategies to avoid retaliation claims. These sessions featured insights from experienced practitioners and industry experts.
Notable speakers at the event were Elizabeth McRee from Jones Day, Marni Helfand of Huron Consulting Group, Inc., John Roache from K&L Gates, Julie Gottshall of Katten Muchin Rosenman, Kenneth Gage from Paul Hastings, Kimberly Metrick of Walgreen Co., Marc Siegel from Caffarelli & Siegel, Lori Vanderlaan of Best Vanderlaan & Harrington, Manuel Cuevas-Trisán from Motorola Solutions, Inc., John Hendrickson of the United States EEOC, Laurie Holmes from Drinker Biddle & Reath, Michael J. Gray from Jones Day, Hon. Rebecca Pallmeyer of the United States District Court, NDIL, Susan Rosborough from Allstate Insurance Company, and Terry J. Smith from Smith O’Callaghan & White.
The conference offered 4 Illinois MCLE credits, providing attendees with an opportunity to fulfill their continuing legal education requirements while gaining valuable insights into employment law practices.
Speakers(16)
Elizabeth McRee
Partner at Jones Day
Elizabeth McRee is a partner at Jones Day, specializing in employment law and class action litigation.
Hon. Rebecca Pallmeyer
Judge at United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Hon. Rebecca Pallmeyer is a judge at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, presiding over federal cases including employment disputes.
John Hendrickson
Regional Attorney at United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
John Hendrickson is the Regional Attorney for the United States EEOC, leading enforcement of federal employment discrimination laws.
John Roache
Partner at K&L Gates
John Roache is a partner at K&L Gates, focusing on labor and employment law with extensive experience in class and collective actions.
Julie Gottshall
Partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman
Julie Gottshall is a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman, advising clients on employment litigation and compliance matters.
Kenneth Gage
Partner at Paul Hastings
Kenneth Gage is a partner at Paul Hastings, specializing in employment law and arbitration agreements.
Kimberly Metrick
Director of Employment Law at Walgreen Co.
Kimberly Metrick is the Director of Employment Law at Walgreen Co., managing employment-related legal issues and compliance.
Laurie Holmes
Partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath
Laurie Holmes is a partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath, specializing in employment law and workplace harassment issues.
Lori Vanderlaan
Partner at Best Vanderlaan & Harrington
Lori Vanderlaan is a partner at Best Vanderlaan & Harrington, focusing on employment law and employer liability issues.
Manuel Cuevas-Tris1n
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Manuel Cuevas-Tris01n is the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Motorola Solutions, Inc., overseeing global HR operations.
Manuel Cuevas-Trisán
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Manuel Cuevas-Trisán serves as the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Motorola Solutions, Inc., overseeing global human resources and employment law compliance.
Marc Siegel
Partner at Caffarelli & Siegel
Marc Siegel is a partner at Caffarelli & Siegel, representing employees in employment disputes and litigation.
Marni Helfand
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Huron Consulting Group, Inc.
Marni Helfand serves as the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Huron Consulting Group, Inc., overseeing all aspects of human resources and employment law compliance.
Michael J. Gray
Partner at Jones Day
Michael J. Gray is a partner at Jones Day, focusing on employment litigation and retaliation claims.
Susan Rosborough
Assistant General Counsel at Allstate Insurance Company
Susan Rosborough is the Assistant General Counsel at Allstate Insurance Company, managing employment law matters and litigation.
Terry J. Smith
Partner at Smith O’Callaghan & White
Terry J. Smith is a partner at Smith O’Callaghan & White, representing employers in employment law and discrimination claims.
Event Details
- Date
- September 19, 2013
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Hotel
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, in-house counsel, and HR professionals interested in employment law.
- CLE Credits
- 4 Illinois MCLE credits