Mintz's Annual Employment Law Summit 2024 - San Diego

May

2024

Date: May 15, 2024

Time: 8:30AM - 12:00PM (PST)

Location: Mintz San Diego Office

2024 continues to present employers with a significant number of workplace challenges. The regulatory climate remains increasingly complex, the concept of the employment relationship continues to be altered, and employer and employees alike are navigating their way through a bevy of new issues driven by technologic and social changes. Understanding the larger picture but also the nuances of these issues is critical for employers to thrive.

Join us on May 15, 2024 for Mintz’s Eighth Annual Employment Law Summit as we bring together thought leaders to discuss the employment law hot topics of the day.

This year, we are thrilled to feature Hon. William McCurine as our keynote speaker.

Who should attend? C-Level executives, compliance officers, in-house counsel, and HR professionals from all industries.

Breakfast & Check-In (8:30 - 8:55 AM)

Opening Remarks (8:55 - 9:00 AM)

Recent Development in California Employment Law (9:05 - 9:55 AM)

During this panel we will explore recent legal developments in California, including new laws on non-competes/non-solicits, workplace violence and harassment, paid sick leave, cannabis-related discrimination, and diversity data reporting for VCs and their portfolio companies.

Presenters: Mike Flesuras and Kevin Kim, Mintz

Break (9:55 - 10:05 AM)

Interview with Hon. William McCurine (Ret.) (10:05 - 11:00 AM)

Moderator: Paul Huston, Mintz

Break (11:00 - 11:10 AM)

What Would You Do? DEI and Affirmative Action Edition (11:10 - 12:00 PM)

This interactive program will explore the DEI landscape in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action decisions and will engage seminar participants in a discussion exploring current challenges and potential solutions that further DEI concepts in a legally compliant and practical manner.

Presenters: Jen Rubin and Nikki Rivers, Mintz

Closing Remarks (12:00 - 12:05 PM)

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Speakers

Hon. William McCurine was appointed a Federal Magistrate Judge for The Southern District of California in 2004. After more than 10 years of service, he retired from the bench where he handled all types of civil matters, including, but not limited to, class actions (involving wage & hour issues), insurance matters, allegations of fraud and unfair business practices, complex commercial matters, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and patent, copyright and trademark issues.

Mike C. Flesuras is an Associate at Mintz who litigates employment disputes before state and federal courts and counsels clients on employment issues, including compliance and executive compensation matters.

Kevin Kim is an attorney at Mintz who litigates employment disputes before state and federal courts and administrative agencies and counsels clients on compliance with employment laws. He handles cases involving wage and hour, trade secret misappropriation, and discrimination claims and represents clients in government investigations.

Paul M. Huston is an attorney in Mintz's employment labor and benefits practice group, where he litigates employment and general commercial issues. Paul has experience handling single plaintiff and class action lawsuits, covering issues from wrongful termination to disability discrimination.

Jennifer B. Rubin is a Mintz Member who advises clients on employment issues like wage and hour compliance. Her clients range from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies and business executives in the technology, financial services, publishing, professional services, and health care industries.

Mintz attorney Nicole M. Rivers defends employers in employment litigation and labor matters and advises on employment best practices. She handles cases involving claims of wage and hour violations, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, breach of employment agreements, FMLA violations, and violations of California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), Family Rights Act (CFRA), and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

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