Top 10 appellate advocacy moments in film
This session will survey 10 landmark U.S. appellate cases that have been adapted as popular movies - from Loving v. Virginia, to N.Y. Times v. United States, to Moritz v. Commissioner of Internal Review, argued by the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Speakers will speak to the importance of appellate law in expanding and transforming U.S. civil rights. Presentation will include entertaining clips directly from the movies that have adapted these impactful appellate cases.
California labor and employment legal updates for 2022: New legislation, COVID-19, and beyond
Our California Labor and Employment lawyers will provide key California legislative updates and discuss issues related to returning to work safely, vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 challenges.
Fires, pandemics and other natural disasters: Avoiding costly property insurance coverage pitfalls
Recent years have seen a record number of severe weather events, in addition to an unprecedented pandemic. Navigating the insurance claim process can be daunting even for the most sophisticated commercial policyholders. This program will provide in-house counsel with the keys to avoiding common property insurance coverage pitfalls associated with natural disaster insurance claims.
Recent developments in ethics and attorney-client privilege for in-house counsel
The panel will examine recent decisions on these important topics and offer guidance, or at least solace, on some of the thorniest circumstances in-house counsel frequently face
Compassionate compliance – Mental health in the workplace
Mental health in the workplace continues to gain attention as a hidden problem, spotlighted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This session will address the importance of recognizing and managing mental health issues among lawyers as well as tips for self-care. It will also cover the interplay of mental health issues and federal, state, and local laws concerning disability discrimination and leaves of absence.
Environmental, social and governance issues
This past year has seen a dramatic uptick in the number of private and public organizations developing and implementing sustainable environmental, social and governance ("ESG") policies. Good for each of them, and collectively, better for our world. However, developing a “sustainable” ESG policy poses its own legal and business risks. We invite you to join our discussion on lessons learned in 2021 and some of the legal and regulatory changes that we see on the horizon.
Let's talk about pronouns: Allyship and accountability
According to the Williams Institute, 1.4 million people identify as transgender or non-binary. While an increasing number of employers are eager to welcome transgender and non-binary employees, many organizations are unprepared to support the needs of these employees, including navigating transition, correctly using declared pronouns, and addressing instances of bias and harassment. In fact, research suggests that a startling 90 percent of transgender workers report some form of harassment or mistreatment on the job.
In this interactive webinar, our Global DE&I Advisor Iveliz Crespo (they/them) and Insurance Recovery associate Nat Ochoa (they/them) will provide a refresher on transgender and non-binary terminology, highlight the types of harassment and discrimination faced by transgender individuals, and share tips and strategies for addressing instances of bias, becoming an ally, and creating more transgender inclusive organizations for your employees and clients.
