The "#MeToo - Now What?" panel was a session at the 23rd Annual APIS Conference, organized by the Asian Pacific Interest Section (APIS) of the State Bar of Texas. This conference took place on April 26-27, 2018, at the Hilton Downtown in Austin, Texas.
The panel focused on providing a legal primer on sexual harassment, detailing what constitutes sexual harassment, the procedures for conducting internal investigations, and analyzing the implications of these issues moving forward. The session aimed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge to address and manage sexual harassment cases effectively within their organizations.
The panel featured a distinguished lineup of speakers:
- Meyling Ly Ortiz, Managing Counsel – Labor & Employment at Toyota Motor North America
- Drew Harris, Assistant Attorney General at the Texas Attorney General’s Office
- Nehal Anand, Shareholder at Littler Mendelson
The session was moderated by Jennifer Wang, Of Counsel at Carter Arnett & Mockler, PLLC. These experts provided insights into the legal frameworks surrounding sexual harassment and shared best practices for internal investigations.
This panel was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, human resources personnel, and organizational leaders seeking to enhance their understanding of sexual harassment laws and improve their internal investigation processes. Attendees gained practical knowledge to foster safer and more compliant workplace environments.
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Speakers(16)
Ambrosio Silva
Travis County Juvenile Public Defender and Adjunct Faculty at UT School of Law
Ambrosio Silva serves as a Travis County Juvenile Public Defender and is an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Texas School of Law.
Andrew C. Kim
Of Counsel at Beck Redden LLP
Andrew C. Kim is Of Counsel at Beck Redden LLP, focusing on complex commercial litigation and appeals.
Ayesha Najam
Partner at Gibbs & Bruns LLP
Ayesha Najam is a Partner at Gibbs & Bruns LLP, specializing in complex commercial litigation.
Colby Nichols
Attorney at Underwood Law Firm
Colby Nichols is an Attorney at Underwood Law Firm, providing legal services in various practice areas.
Dr. Richard K. Yuen, PhD
Psychologist at Lonestar Psychological Services
Dr. Richard K. Yuen, PhD, is a psychologist at Lonestar Psychological Services, offering psychological assessments and counseling.
Drew Harris
Assistant Attorney General at Texas Attorney General’s Office
Drew Harris is an Assistant Attorney General with the Texas Attorney General’s Office, specializing in legal issues pertaining to the state.
H.C. Chang
Attorney at McGehee, Chang, Landgraff
H.C. Chang is an Attorney at McGehee, Chang, Landgraff, providing legal services in various practice areas.
Hope Shimabuku
Regional Director at United States Patent and Trademark Office, Texas Regional Office
Hope Shimabuku serves as the Regional Director for the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Texas Regional Office, overseeing intellectual property matters.
Jennifer Wang
Of Counsel at Carter Arnett & Mockler, PLLC
Jennifer Wang is Of Counsel at Carter Arnett & Mockler, PLLC, focusing on legal counsel and litigation services.
Judge Ravi Sandill
Judge at 127th Civil District, Harris County
Judge Ravi Sandill serves as the Judge of the 127th Civil District Court in Harris County, overseeing civil cases.
Julie Chen Allen
Moderator at Texas Association of School Boards
Julie Chen Allen is a Moderator for the Texas Association of School Boards, facilitating discussions on educational policies.
Karen Korematsu
Founder at Fred T. Korematsu Institute
Karen Korematsu is the Founder of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, dedicated to civil liberties and human rights education.
Meyling Ly Ortiz
Managing Counsel – L&E at Toyota Motor North America
Meyling Ly Ortiz serves as Managing Counsel for Labor & Employment at Toyota Motor North America, overseeing legal matters related to employment law.
Nehal S. Anand
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson
Nehal Anand is a Shareholder at Littler Mendelson, a law firm specializing in employment and labor law.
Sang Shin
Associate at Foster LLP
Sang Shin is an Associate at Foster LLP, contributing to the firm's legal services in various practice areas.
Tanner Neidhardt
Associate at King & Spalding
Tanner Neidhardt is an Associate at King & Spalding, contributing to the firm's litigation and regulatory practices.
Event Details
- Date
- April 26-27, 2018
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Austin, United States
- Hilton Downtown Austin
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, human resources personnel, organizational leaders
- CLE Credits
- 1.0 CLE hour
- Attendees
- Not specified