The 18th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference will be held on November 13–16, 2024 in New York, New York.. This Conference is the Section’s signature event of the year, which will offer cutting-edge and in-depth programs covering developments across the full range of labor and employment law topics along with numerous networking opportunities.
10:00 am – 11:15 am: Implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Programs Post UNC/Harvard Decision
Panelist: Amy L. Piccola
Practical approaches to creating an effective diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) practice have evolved under the law and in society. This panel will provide a road map on creating and implementing DEIA programs that align with the organization’s values and comply with the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina.
2:30 pm – 3:45 pm: How to Settle Individual, Class and Collective Action Lawsuits So Everyone is Satisfied
Panelist: Gary B. Eidelman
This panel will consider the ins and outs of settlements, including objections brought by attorneys with competing goals to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome. Issues to be discussed include mediator selection, how Rule 23 standards are being applied, damages models, division among co-counsel, impact of EPLI coverage, and affirmative relief when resolution involves change in policy/work rules or when plaintiff is a union member.
