34th Annual National CLE Conference® - Labor and Employment Law
January 2017
34th Annual National CLE Conference® (LEI) in Snowmass
Top 10 Reasons for You to Go to the National CLE Conference!
10. 34 Years of outstanding CLE in a world-class destination
9. Learning from top practitioners from around the country
8. Presentations done by LIVE actual real people rather than video or webcast
7. Great for firm team building
6. Awesome powder and the largest ski area of the four Aspen Snowmass mountain
5. More than 16 CLE credits in only 5 days
4. Discount lodging and lift tickets
3. Networking with lawyers from throughout the U.S. (and internationally)
2. Some of the top restaurants in the region: Eight K, Matsuhisa-Aspen, White House Tavern, Lynn Britt Cabin, and many more top restaurants
1. YOU EARNED IT! Reward yourself and start the year off right!
Top-Notch Legal Education – 8 Substantive Areas of the Law Plus Law Practice Management Sessions
All presentations are live, and feature some of the best lawyers, judges and experts from throughout the country. Our early morning and late afternoon schedule provides 16-19 hours of continuing legal education credit per program while at the same time allowing you ample time to enjoy Snowmass and Aspen.
Network with Other Lawyers
Breakfast and après ski are more than just meals. They provide you an opportunity to meet and network with outstanding lawyers from across the country. Make new contacts and new friends!
Savings
We expect to bring over 500 participants to Snowmass, including lawyers, spouses, children and guests. The result is a significant savings for you on rooms, transportation, ski lift tickets, equipment rentals, and more.
About the Law Education Institute:
The Law Education Institute was established in 1980 by Attorneys James J. Podell and Peggy L. Podell for the purpose of presenting outstanding continuing legal education programs. Long active in Bar activities, Jim and Peggy developed the National CLE Conference® into one of the preeminent programs in the country.
Their insistence on high quality speakers and programming has resulted in ABA sections and numerous State Bar and other associations co-sponsoring the programs. It is in the memory of Jim Podell that Colorado Bar Association CLE continues the tradition of this Conference.
Click here for Hotel Information: The Westin Snowmass Village resort
Cancellations:
Cancellations by December 30, 2016 will receive a full refund of tuition paid. After January 1, 2017 no refunds will be issued, but substitutions are welcome.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2017 SPONSORS -
Colorado Bar Association CLE would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support, to date, of the National CLE Conference®! Their help in making this Conference a success through the years is very much appreciated.
Platinum Sponsor:
Gold and Wine Tasting Sponsor
Gold
Silver Sponsors:
Co-Sponsors
34th Annual National CLE Conference®
Labor & Employment Law Program Agenda
Program Co-Chairs:
- Brush Up on Over 20 Employment Law Topics with More Than 50 Speakers Representing In-house Counsel, Management, Plaintiff and Judicial Perspectives
- Hear Both the Plaintiff and Defense Side of Important Labor and Employment Issues at ONE Conference
- Learn and Network with Colleagues in Your Practice Area from Across the U.S.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
3:00-7:00 p.m.
Registration
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Employment Discrimination: 2016 Year in Review
Steven Suflas, Ballard Spahr LLP, Cherry Hill, NJ, and Denver, CO
Nantiya Ruan, Hartje & Reese LP Chair and Professor of the Practice of Law, University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, CO
5:30-6:00 p.m.
Investigating the C-Suite Executive
Investigating the C-Suite Executive
Sue Ann Van Dermyden, Van Dermyden Maddux, Sacramento, CA
6:00-6:30 p.m.
A Primer on the False Claims Act
Anderson B. Scott, Fisher & Phillips LLP, Atlanta, GA
Thursday, January 5, 2017
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Pay Equity on the Cutting Edge: The Latest Developments and Litigation Strategies
David A. Hughes, Jackson Lewis, Atlanta, GA
Cheryl Legare, Legare, Attwood & Wolfe, LLC, Atlanta, GA
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Keeping the Peace: What Can and Should You Put in all Settlement Agreements?
Keeping the Peace: What Can and Should You Put in all Settlement Agreements?
8:30-9:00 a.m.
The Latest ERISA Developments
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Plenary Session
Cyberliability: Understanding and Preparing for the Risk
A Panel Presentation By:
Cyberliability: Understanding and Preparing for the Risk
A Panel Presentation By:
Mel Gates, Legal Editor, Privacy & Data Security, Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, Denver, CO
Paul Karlsgodt, Baker Hostetler, Denver, CO
Samantha Levine, Assistant Vice President, Aon Risk Services, Denver, CO
Paul Karlsgodt, Baker Hostetler, Denver, CO
Samantha Levine, Assistant Vice President, Aon Risk Services, Denver, CO
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Plenary Session - 1 Ethics Credit
An Ethical Hour at the Movies
Plenary Session - 1 Ethics Credit
An Ethical Hour at the Movies
Larry J. Cohen, Ph.D., J.D., Cohen's Counsel, Bethel, VT
6:30 p.m.
Wine Tasting Reception
Sponsored by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Friday, January 6, 2017
7:00-7:30 a.m.
ADA and Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation: How Much is Too Long?
7:30-8:00 a.m.
What Happens to the Noncompete Agreement When the Written Contract Ends and Employment Continues?
Peter Rudy, Rudy Law LLC, Denver and Vail, CO
8:00-8:30 a.m.
8:30-9:00 a.m.
The Use of Arrest and Conviction Records in the Workplace: Individual Rights and Employer Duties
3:30 - 4:20 p.m.
Optional Bonus Plenary Session (In Civil Litigation Track Room)
Managing eDiscovery Needs in a Big Data World
David Greetham, CFE, Vice President of Sales and eDiscovery Operations, Ricoh Forensics, Houston, TX
With ever increasing volumes of business data, this session will provide an overview of emerging data sources, including the Internet of Things and social media. We will look at how best to handle these sources from an eDiscovery perspective. Also addressed will be the use of Cloud technology for eDiscovery and the implications that this brings
4:30-5:00 p.m.
Labor Law Developments That Impact Employment Lawyers
Michael P. (Mike) Royal, Littler Mendelson, Dallas, TX
Michael P. (Mike) Royal, Littler Mendelson, Dallas, TX
5:00-5:30 p.m.
What Makes for a Good Opening Statement in an Employment Case?
5:30-6:00 p.m.
How to Best Effectively Utilize Trial Exhibits in Employment Matters
Zoë Tellman, Dickson Geesman LLP, Oakland, CA
Zoë Tellman, Dickson Geesman LLP, Oakland, CA
6:00-6:30 p.m.
In House Counsel Think Tank - How In-House Counsel Mitigate the Risks of Employment Litigation
Jennifer Hays Gorman, ABA Insurance Services, Mayfield Heights, OH
Saturday, January 7, 2017
7:00-7:30 a.m.
Trump and Immigration: Potential Changes and Impact on Businesses Employing Foreign Nationals
7:30-8:00 a.m.
Employment Mediation: Do's and Don'ts
Louis Kushner, Rothman Gordon, Pittsburgh, PA
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and their Impact on the Workplace
Laura Schnell, Eisenberg & Schnell LLP, New York, NY
8:30-9:00 a.m.
Litigating and Defending Retaliation Claims
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Direct and Cross Examination of Employment Discrimination Witnesses: Strategies and Pitfalls
Direct and Cross Examination of Employment Discrimination Witnesses: Strategies and Pitfalls
5:30-6:00 p.m.
6:00-6:30 p.m.
Strategies on Presenting (and Defending Against) Economic Damages in Employment Discrimination Cases
Sunday, January 8, 2017
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Plenary Session
Plenary Session
Evidence, Judicial Holds, and Social Media: How to Advise Your Clients About Their Social Media Use
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Plenary Session
Data Security and Your Ethical Responsibilities: Client Data, Discovery Requests, and Wifi ... What Are You Responsible for With Your Data?
Location Information
Westin Snowmass Resort
100 Elbert Lane
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
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100 Elbert Lane
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
Registration Fees
After December 21 | $779.00 |
CBA Member - After December 21 | $779.00 |
CBA Member - Before December 21 | $679.00 |
Before December 21 | $679.00 |
New Lawyers (in practice 5 years or less) | $479.00 |
CLEACCESSPASS---ELITE Pass Holder | $429.00 |
New Lawyer Edge Partner | $339.50 |
- General Credits: 19.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.20
- EDI Credits:
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