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Mintz's Annual Boston Employment Law Summit

Oct
2
2019

Date: October 2, 2019

Time: 8:00AM - 2:30PM

Location: Boston, MA

Join us on October 2, 2019 for Mintz’s annual Employment Law Summit, bringing together thought leaders to discuss timely issues impacting employers in today’s workplace. We'll cover the new Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law, wage and hour issues, best practices for workplace trainings and investigations, effective use of non-competition and non-solicitation covenants, and more.

Our keynote speaker will be Sunila Thomas George, Chairwoman and Commissioner, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD). With over 20 years of experience at the MCAD, Chairwoman George will share her insight into the agency’s inner workings and enforcement priorities — particularly against the backdrop of the #MeToo movement. Chairwoman George will discuss legislative action impacting the MCAD and notable case decisions among other topics, including the MCAD’s jurisdiction over the Massachusetts Pay Equity Act.

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David Barmak

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David Barmak is an experienced trial lawyer at Mintz who focuses his practice on employment law and HR issues. He litigates cases in federal and state courts and arbitrations across the country. David counsels clients on compliance and employee relations issues and risk reduction options.

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H. Andrew Matzkin is an employment litigator at Mintz, and he provides counsel on labor and employment issues. Drew represents clients in life sciences, technology, industrial, and professional services before federal and state courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies.

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Natalie C. Groot is a Mintz attorney who litigates employment disputes on a wide variety of employment and labor matters. Natalie's litigation practice includes non-competition and non-solicitation agreements; discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation claims; and wage and hour compliance matters.
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Bianca Saul

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Director of Compliance Services
Borislow Insurance
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Sunila Thomas George

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Chairwoman and Commissioner
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
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Brendan J. Lowd

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Brendan is an experienced and creative litigator, advisor, and counselor to public, private, start-ups, and closely-held companies. Brendan also represents high-level executives in the negotiation of their employment agreements and compensation.
Kevin is a member of the firm's Health Care Enforcement Defense Group and has significant experience representing health care–related entities in a variety of litigation matters, including contract, regulatory, False Claims Act and class action lawsuits. Kevin's health care industry clients have included pharmacies, PBMs, hospitals, clinical laboratories, diagnostic imaging providers, pharmaceutical companies and managed care organizations.

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