Employment Law Conference

Panelists will provide a high-level overview of some of the major changes to the labor & employment law landscape over the prior five years both in the Commonwealth and at the federal level.  The panel will cover topics related to the “gig economy,” non-competes, religious exemptions, the Reuter decision, the CROWN Act, and more.

Speakers:

• Deepa Desai, Associate, Fisher Phillips
• Ariella Feingold, Partner, WillmerHale
• Lucie Gulino, Associate, Morgan Brown & Joy
• Michael Steinberg, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• Spencer Thompson, Associate, Washienko Law Group LLC

Learn about the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, including key legal considerations, emerging trends, compliance challenges, and best practices.  The panel will explore what employers and employees need to know to navigate the evolving landscape effectively.

Moderator:

• Carla Reeves, Director, Goulston & Storrs

Speakers:

• Monica Shah, Partner, Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP
• Lisa J. Damon, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• David Bowman, Founder and President, DB Consulting Services, L.L.C.
• Stesha A. Emmanuel, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins

Panelists will discuss up-to-date developments in the PFML, from both employee and employer perspectives. Topics will include the practicalities of leave requests and policies, returning to work with accommodations, and litigation developments.

Co-Moderators:

• Darshna Indira, Esq., Senior Counsel, Laredo & Smith, LLP
• Michaela May, Partner, Bennett & Belfort, P.C.

Speakers:

• William Alpine, Esq., Director, Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave
• Sapna Jain, Assistant General Counsel, Beth Israel Lahey Health
• David McKenna, Staff Attorney, Greater Boston Legal Services

The change in administration has brought significant shifts in policies, priorities, and tactics in immigration enforcement. In this panel, immigration and employment lawyers will discuss the current state of the immigration environment and its implications for both employers and workers.

Moderator:

• David Russcol, Partner, Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP

Panelists:

• Ellen Sullivan, Founder, Cambridge Immigration Law, P.C.
• Joe Gloski, Senior Associate, WR Immigration
• Audrey Richardson, Managing Attorney, Greater Boston Legal Services