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Employment Law: New Tips, Tactics & Trends

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CLE Chair: Judith Lonnquist
Section Chairs: James Beck, Elizabeth Hanley & Loyd Willaford
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle or via Webcast
6.25 Law & Legal Credits
0.50 Ethics Credits
8:15-8:20 Welcome and Opening
Judith Lonnquist, Seattle Attorney
8:20-8:50 Overview of Employment Discrimination Law in Washington
Ben Compton, Bellevue Attorney
8:50-9:10 New State Law: Stronger Pregnancy Accommodation Rights for Workers
Katherine Chamberlain, Seattle Attorney
9:10-9:30 Effective Intake and Screening of Clients with Potential
Employment Discrimination Claims
Virginia DeCosta, Tacoma Attorney
9:30-9:50 Discovery: Exposing the Truth and Pinning Them Down
James Beck, Seattle Attorney and Janelle Chase-Fazio, Tacoma Attorney
9:50-10:10 Wrongful Discharge Law Two Years After the Rose, Rickman & Becker Trilogy
Mike Subit, Seattle Attorney
10:10-10:20 Q&A
10:20-10:30 Break
10:30-10:50 Winning Against the Arbitration Clause, Even in Arbitration
Diego Rondon Ichikawa, Bellevue Attorney
10:50-11:10 Overview of Common Evidentiary Issues in Employment Discrimination Claims
Elizabeth Hanley, Seattle Attorney
11:10-11:30 Mediation
Cliff Freed, Seattle Attorney
11:30-11:50 Pre-Trial Motions—
As a Successful Strategy to Evaluate Defenses, and Their Theories
Mary Ruth Mann, Seattle Attorney
11:50-12:15 Lunch (box lunches included in tuition)
12:15-1:00 WA Attorney General
Bob Ferguson, Olympia
1:00-1:30 Taking an Employment Case to Trial—Successful Strategies and Tactics
Jack Sheridan, Seattle Attorney
1:30-2:00 Remedies
Scott Blankenship, Seattle Attorney
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-2:45 Attorney Fees—Making Sure You Get Paid—Dealing with Fee Disputes Successfully
Judith Lonnquist, Seattle Attorney
2:45-3:15 Joint Representation of Multiple Clients; Ex Parte Contact
with Current/Former Employees; Taking Evidence Home
Jesse Wing, Seattle Attorney and Sam Kramer, Seattle Attorney
3:15-3:45 WSAJ Employment Law Legislative Agenda for 2018
Larry Shannon, WSAJ Government Affairs Director
3:45-4:00 Q&A

Presenters
Judith A. Lonnquist
JUDITH A. LONNQUIST is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and the University of Chicago Law School. She is the former General Counsel to the Washington Education Association and in 1986, founded the Law Offices of Judith A. Lonnquist, P.S. Since...MoreJUDITH A. LONNQUIST is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and the University of Chicago Law School. She is the former General Counsel to the Washington Education Association and in 1986, founded the Law Offices of Judith A. Lonnquist, P.S. Since 1966 she has specialized in plaintiffs' employment and civil rights law, with an occasional foray into traditional labor law, and campaign finance law. She is a founder of the Northwest Women's Law Center (Legal Voice) and served as National Legal Vice President to the National Organization for Women, and as a member of Washington State's Gender & Justice Taskforce. Ms. Lonnquist is a member and EAGLE of Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), NELA, ABA, WSBA, and is a Fellow in the ABA College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. She has served as Chair of the Washington Employment Lawyers Association, on the WSAJ Board of Governors and on the Executive Committee for the WSBA Litigation Section. She has been listed in Best Lawyers in America, named one of Seattle's "100 Most Powerful Women," and annually as a "Top Super Lawyer" by Washington Law & Politics and as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers since 2014. She has been an author and the editor-in-chief of the 2004 WSTLA Employment Law Deskbook, the 2009 revised edition, and the 2013 revised version. She received WSAJ’s “President’s Award in 2004 and the “Pillar of Justice” award in 2011.    Collapse
James Beck
James Beck received a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Georgia and a J.D., sum cum laude, from Georgia State University College of Law where he graduated first in his class. After graduation, he served as a law clerk for the...MoreJames Beck received a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Georgia and a J.D., sum cum laude, from Georgia State University College of Law where he graduated first in his class. After graduation, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Gerry L. Alexander, Chief Justice of the Washington Supreme Court.James has achieved verdicts for individuals in both Washington’s state and federal courts. He has also argued cases before the Washington Court of Appeals, Washington Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Significant cases include the $31 million damages verdict (55% inherent risks of sport and comparative fault) in Salvini v. Ski Lifts Inc., King County Cause No. 05-2-13652-9 and successfully arguing the unconstitutionality of the Washington Law Against Discrimination’s religious exemption in Ockletree v. Franciscan Health System, 179 Wn.2d 769, 317 P.3d 1009 (2014).His practice is focused on Plaintiff’s personal injury, insurance coverage, and employment litigation.   Collapse
Scott Blankenship
Scott Blankenship considers it both a pleasure and a privilege to practice employment law, where lawyers through the civil justice system can protect and advance vital individual rights, the cornerstone of a free society. He has committed his...MoreScott Blankenship considers it both a pleasure and a privilege to practice employment law, where lawyers through the civil justice system can protect and advance vital individual rights, the cornerstone of a free society. He has committed his professional career to ensuring that no corporation or governmental entity is beyond the reach of the law. For 24 years, Scott has built a team of experienced lawyers and staff at The Blankenship Law Firm who are dedicated to holding employers, including the very largest corporations in America and government entities, accountable. His proven record of getting results for individual clients in civil rights and employment cases includes multiple seven figure recoveries and landmark cases. Most recent results include a $2.5 Million recovery for a physician in Anel v. CHI Franciscan (2015), and a $1.85 Million recovery for a fish processor in Miranda v. Alaska Longline (2017). Scott is licensed to practice in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.    Collapse
Katherine Chamberlain
Katherine Chamberlain is a partner at MacDonald Hoague & Bayless (www.mhb.com). She received her B.A. from the University of California at Davis, summa cum laude, in 2001. She graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2004, where she...MoreKatherine Chamberlain is a partner at MacDonald Hoague & Bayless (www.mhb.com). She received her B.A. from the University of California at Davis, summa cum laude, in 2001. She graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2004, where she was an editor of the law review and a moot court competitor. Katie started her career as an employment law attorney with Walters Chanti & Zennaché P.C. in Eugene, Oregon. In 2007, she moved to Seattle and joined MHB, where her practice focuses on plaintiff’s employment litigation, with an emphasis on gender and pregnancy discrimination, medical and maternity leave, and disability accommodations. She has tried cases in state and federal court. Katie has been named a Washington “Rising Star” in Super Lawyers Magazine and is a recipient of the Oregon State Bar New Member Service Award. She is on the Board of Directors of Legal Voice. Katie is a member of the planning committee for the King County Bar Association’s Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference. She is also an active member of the Washington Employment Lawyers Association’s Legislative Committee, and was involved in efforts to pass the 2017 Healthy Starts Act, which requires employers to provide workplace accommodations to pregnant workers as needed. Katie has contributed to several publications on the topics of various employment rights, including pregnancy accommodations, discrimination, family leave, and sexual harassment.   Collapse
Janelle Chase-Fazio
Janelle Chase-Fazio is an associate at Gordon Thomas Honeywell, where she practices plaintiff-side Civil Rights, Employment, Consumer Protection, and Personal Injury trial work. She attended UW law school after teaching high school Spanish, then...MoreJanelle Chase-Fazio is an associate at Gordon Thomas Honeywell, where she practices plaintiff-side Civil Rights, Employment, Consumer Protection, and Personal Injury trial work. She attended UW law school after teaching high school Spanish, then working as a legal assistant and Spanish interpreter. Ms. Chase-resulting in a judgment over one million dollars within her first year of practice. Ms. Chase-Fazio is committed to advocating for underrepresented groups, including undocumented immigrants, LGBTQ individuals, wrongly convicted prisoners, and individuals affected by poverty.   Collapse
Benjamin Compton
Ben Compton is an attorney at Vreeland Law practicing in the areas of personal injury, employment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, business torts, and appeals. He has an infectious enthusiasm and deep commitment to securing justice for injured...MoreBen Compton is an attorney at Vreeland Law practicing in the areas of personal injury, employment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, business torts, and appeals. He has an infectious enthusiasm and deep commitment to securing justice for injured persons.Before joining Vreeland Law, Ben served as an attorney at Eymann Allison Hunter Jones P.S., in Spokane where he represented plaintiffs with serious injury claims, wrongful death, catastrophic property losses, and medical negligence.Prior to practicing law, Ben served as a judicial clerk to Justice Debra L. Stephens of the Washington State Supreme Court during the Fall Term 2011. He also served as an Extern law clerk during the Fall Term 2010. While in law school, he worked as an Extern law clerk to Commissioner Monica Wasson of the Washington State Court of Appeals. Ben graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law where he received several awards for excellence and graduated with honors.Ben is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice, Washington Employment Lawyers Association, King County Bar Association and the Washington State Bar Association.In his free time, Ben enjoys playing guitar, dabbling in the culinary arts and exploring his new home in western Washington.   Collapse
Virginia L. DeCosta
Virginia was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Before moving to Washington in 1986, she graduated from Chaminade University cum laude. In 1989 she graduated from Seattle University School of Law (formerly the University of Puget Sound School of...MoreVirginia was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Before moving to Washington in 1986, she graduated from Chaminade University cum laude. In 1989 she graduated from Seattle University School of Law (formerly the University of Puget Sound School of Law).Virginia’s practice is devoted to representing individuals hurt by others. She handles a variety of claims including serious automobile collisions, nursing home neglect, insurance bad faith, employment discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and representing individuals in Employment Security Department proceedings.

She is very active in the Washington State Association for Justice, Washington Employment Lawyers Association and the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. She is the 2nd Vice President of the CLE Committee for the Washington State Association for Justice. In addition, she has served on the Board of Directors for the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association.

Virginia is a frequent lecturer and author on litigation topics in personal injury and employment law. She is a contributing author to the Washington State Bar Association Washington Motor Vehicle Accident Desk Book and Washington State Association for Justice’s Employment Law Deskbook (2004 and 2013).

The Washington State Association for Justice awarded Virginia the “Professionalism Award” - an award given to one attorney statewide each year. The Award reads: “In recognition of your leadership in promoting professionalism, bringing dignity, pride and honor to the legal profession.”

In her spare time, Virginia enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, decorating, and working out. She also volunteers her time and energy to a variety of causes helping others.    Collapse
Robert W. Ferguson
BOB FERGUSON is Washington's 18th Attorney General. As the state's chief legal officer, he directs 500 attorneys and 600 professional staff providing legal services to state agencies, Governor and Legislature.General Ferguson’s ongoing priorities...MoreBOB FERGUSON is Washington's 18th Attorney General. As the state's chief legal officer, he directs 500 attorneys and 600 professional staff providing legal services to state agencies, Governor and Legislature.General Ferguson’s ongoing priorities are:
•Protecting consumers and seniors against fraud by cracking down on powerful interests that don’t play by the rules;
•Keeping communities safer by supporting law enforcement;
•Protecting our environment; and
•Standing up for our veterans by advocating for service men and women and their families.
Bob received his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1995. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington, where he was student body president. Bob began his legal career in Spokane where he served as a law clerk for Chief Judge W. Fremming Nielsen of the Federal District Court for Eastern Washington. He then clerked for Judge Myron Bright of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in the Midwest. Ferguson returned to Seattle and joined Preston, Gates, and Ellis (now K&L Gates), one of Washington's leading law firms.In 2003, Bob was elected to the King County Council. In 2005, after the council was reduced from 13 to nine and Bob's district was eliminated, he was re-elected. He was unopposed in 2009.
Bob is a fourth-generation Washingtonian. His family homesteaded on the beautiful Skagit River, which may explain why Bob is such an enthusiastic mountain climber, backpacker, and birder. He has hiked hundreds of miles of Washington trails and climbed many of the state's highest peaks.
Bob is an internationally-rated chess master. His games have appeared in local, national and international chess publications. Bob has twice won the Washington State Chess Championship.
Bob, his wife Colleen and their twins, Jack and Katie, reside in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of North Seattle.   Collapse
Cliff Freed
Cliff Freed practiced labor and employment law with Frank Freed Subit & Thomas from 1984 until he retired from the firm in 2016 in order to become a full-time mediator and arbitrator. He has been on the panel of mediators and arbitrators of...MoreCliff Freed practiced labor and employment law with Frank Freed Subit & Thomas from 1984 until he retired from the firm in 2016 in order to become a full-time mediator and arbitrator. He has been on the panel of mediators and arbitrators of Washington Arbitration and Mediation Service (“WAMS”) since 1996, and is also on the AAA panel of labor and employment arbitrators. Cliff has presented on a variety of subjects before bar and professional groups, employer associations and unions. He is a former President and Trustee of the Labor Law Section of the Seattle-King County Bar Association, serves on the panel of the Federal Pro Bono Screening Committee, and is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Seattle University School of Law. He has perennially been named a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law and Politics Magazine, and is a member of the Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.   Collapse
Elizabeth Hanley
Elizabeth Hanley is a member at the Seattle law firm of Reed, Longyear, Malnati & Ahrens, PLLC. She represents plaintiffs in employment, civil rights, and personal injury cases. She also represents unions in labor matters. She is a graduate of the...MoreElizabeth Hanley is a member at the Seattle law firm of Reed, Longyear, Malnati & Ahrens, PLLC. She represents plaintiffs in employment, civil rights, and personal injury cases. She also represents unions in labor matters. She is a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law, where she served as Lead Articles Editor of the San Diego International Law Journal and externed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. She has been recognized each year from 2013 to present as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by National Trial Lawyers, from 2010 to 2016 was listed as a Rising Star by Superlawyers, and in 2017 she was selected as a Superlawyer in labor and employment law. She is a past chair of the Washington Association for Justice Employment Law Section. She is currently admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, Washington state courts, and the Federal District Courts of Eastern and Western Washington.    Collapse
Samuel Kramer
Sam Kramer is a trial lawyer at MacDonald Hoague and Bayless, where he practices civil rights and employment law. His employment practice focuses on representing workers who have faced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. He is a member of the...MoreSam Kramer is a trial lawyer at MacDonald Hoague and Bayless, where he practices civil rights and employment law. His employment practice focuses on representing workers who have faced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. He is a member of the Washington Employment Lawyers Association and is a member of its Legislative Committee. Prior to joining MacDonald Hoague and Bayless in 2016, he practiced employment law at Katz Marshall and Banks in Washington, D.C. where he focused on whistleblower claims. He graduated from Georgetown University Law Center with honors in 2015 after graduating from the University of Minnesota and working in state politics prior to law school. He also received his LLM in International Human Rights Law from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.   Collapse
Mary Ruth Mann
Mary Ruth Mann is co-founder of Mann and Kytle, PLLC and has been in practice of law focusing on trial practice, employment and civil rights law since 1979. She and her partner Jim Kytle also handle wrongful death and injury cases. She is admitted to...MoreMary Ruth Mann is co-founder of Mann and Kytle, PLLC and has been in practice of law focusing on trial practice, employment and civil rights law since 1979. She and her partner Jim Kytle also handle wrongful death and injury cases. She is admitted to practice in Washington State and Federal Courts, including the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Before she was admitted to practice law in 1979, she had a career in human resources and civil rights as a Personnel Analyst, and Investigative Supervisor for the Idaho Human Rights Commission and Lead Investigator for the Oregon Bureau of Labor and consulted with attorneys on class action discrimination cases.

She graduated from the UW Law School in 1979, the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College in 1998, and has attended many graduate programs. She has practiced “pro hac vice” in other states. Some of her appellate cases include States v. the Boeing Company, disability discrimination; Gay v. Snohomish County, disability discrimination; Rich v. Bellevue School District, age discrimination; Bunch v. King County Department of Youth Services, 155 Wn. 2d 165 (2005) race discrimination and retaliation; and Gregoire v. City of Oak Harbor, 244 P. 3d 924, 170 Wash. 2d 628 (2010) wrongful death in custody. She has been lead counsel on complex cases and jury trials against governments and corporations. She teaches legal education seminars including programs on various aspects of trial practice, pretrial motions, discrimination and sexual harassment, and disability accommodation. She teaches “Compelling Voice, Compelling Story” with Kimberly White.

She consults regarding case and trial preparation and witness preparation. She routinely assists other trial attorneys in support of their jury trials.   Collapse
Diego Rondon Ichikawa
Diego Rondón Ichikawa is an attorney at Vreeland Law practicing in the areas of employment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, wage and hour, and appeals. He has a long history of advocacy for the rights of workers and those injured by the imbalance...MoreDiego Rondón Ichikawa is an attorney at Vreeland Law practicing in the areas of employment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, wage and hour, and appeals. He has a long history of advocacy for the rights of workers and those injured by the imbalance of power.Before joining Vreeland Law, Diego worked as an attorney at the Washington Wage Claim Project in Seattle where he represented primarily low-wage, immigrant workers in individual and class action wage and hour claims.Diego graduated from Seattle University School of Law where he received several awards and graduated cum laude. During law school, Diego served as an Extern for the Washington State Attorney General’s Office Labor & Industries Division and the Washington State Senate. He was awarded the prestigious Leadership for Justice fellowship by Seattle University School of Law to work for the National Employment Law Project. There, Diego advocated for workers through legislation, impact litigation, and community organizing.After law school, Diego was also selected to serve as a judicial clerk to Justice Debra L. Stephens of the Washington State Supreme Court.Diego is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice, Washington Employment Lawyers Association, and the Latino/a Bar Association of Washington.He is a native Spanish speaker with fluency in Japanese and Portuguese. In his free time, Diego enjoys spending time with his wife and new son, eating all things vegan, and playing music.   Collapse
Larry Shannon
LARRY SHANNON is the Government Affairs Director for the Washington State Association for Justice, and has held that role since 1994. He serves as director of all legislative, electoral, and public affairs activities of the organization. Previous to...MoreLARRY SHANNON is the Government Affairs Director for the Washington State Association for Justice, and has held that role since 1994. He serves as director of all legislative, electoral, and public affairs activities of the organization. Previous to serving in this position, he served as a Lobbyist, Development Director and Public Affairs Director for WSTLA/WSAJ. Prior to his directorships at WSTLA, he spent six years working in the Consumer Protection Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office.

He served as special liaison on the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors from 1994 to 1998. Larry is also a board member of Washington Community Action Network, the largest consumer organization in the state for over 20 years, and is also involved in numerous community groups, including as a board member for the Washington Coalition for Open Government. Larry also served as the national chair of the Public Affairs Education Programs for the National Association of Trial Lawyer Executives, and is an Executive Officer of their Justice Research Center. He was recognized in 2005 by Washington “Law and Politics” magazine as one of the top five lobbyists in the state. For his efforts on behalf of consumers and the Civil Justice System, Larry has been recognized with the prestigious Washington State Trial Lawyers Association President’s Award (1997), Washington Community Action Network (WA CAN) Board Member of the Year (2002), and a recipient of the WSAJ Pillar of Justice Award (2007). In 2014 he also received the prestigious “AAJ State Partner of the Year,” the first non Executive Director to be recognized with that award.

A native of the Seattle area, he is a UW Husky with a degree in political science and history. Larry is married to Jan Simonds and they have three gorgeous children. Before sending his children off to college and adulthood, Larry was involved as a boy’s baseball and girl’s soccer and basketball coach from the little leagues to the high school and AAU level in the Seattle area. He was President and founder of the Ballard American Legion athletic program. Now, Larry enjoys learning much of what he did not learn in college and focuses on lectures and classes studying political theory and philosophy.    Collapse
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Michael C. Subit
Michael C. Subit is a partner at the Seattle law firm of Frank Freed Subit & Thomas LLP. For over 20 years, he has represented plaintiffs in employment and other civil rights cases. He also represents unions in labor matters. He is a graduate of Yale...MoreMichael C. Subit is a partner at the Seattle law firm of Frank Freed Subit & Thomas LLP. For over 20 years, he has represented plaintiffs in employment and other civil rights cases. He also represents unions in labor matters. He is a graduate of Yale University, summa cum laude, and Stanford Law School, with honors, where he was a member of the law review. He is a former law clerk to Judge Stephen Reinhardt of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and also clerked for Judge William Wayne Justice of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. He has authored many articles on employment issues for national and regional legal publications, presented at numerous legal conferences throughout the United States, and appeared as a television legal analyst for NBC Nightly News, CNN, MSNBC, and the Fox News Network. Washington Law & Politics has for the past 14 years named Mr. Subit one of Washington State’s “Super Lawyers” in the area of labor and employment. He is also listed in Best Lawyers in America and was chosen by his peers in the Puget Sound region as the Employment Lawyer of the Year, Individual Employees, for 2014. He is the immediate past Employee Co-Chair of the ABA Section of Labor & Employment Law’s Equal Employment Opportunity Committee. He is a Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers.   Collapse
Jesse A. Wing
JESSE WING is a trial lawyer at MacDonald Hoague & Bayless in Seattle, Washington, and for the past twenty-three years, he has represented plaintiffs in a broad range of civil rights and discrimination matters focusing on employment, fair housing,...MoreJESSE WING is a trial lawyer at MacDonald Hoague & Bayless in Seattle, Washington, and for the past twenty-three years, he has represented plaintiffs in a broad range of civil rights and discrimination matters focusing on employment, fair housing, public accommodations, government misconduct, and probate disputes. Jesse is a WSAJ Eagle, serves actively on the Legislative Steering Committee of WSAJ, and is the author of chapters on “Wrongful Discharge in Violation of Public Policy” and “Ethics” in WSAJ’s Washington Employment Law Deskbook (2009) and on “Fair Housing” in WSAJ’s Civil Rights Law Deskbook (2011). He is former Chair of the Washington Employment Lawyers Association and former President of the ACLU of Washington.   Collapse

Originally Published

October 11, 2017


Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

  • Overview of Employment Discrimination Law in Washington - Video
  • New State Law: Stronger Pregnancy Accommodation Rights for Workers - Video
  • Effective Intake and Screening of Clients with Potential Employment Discrimination Claims - Video
  • Discovery: Exposing the Truth and Pinning Them Down - Video
  • Wrongful Discharge Law Two Years After the Rose, Rickman & Becker Trilogy - Video
  • Winning Against the Arbitration Clause, Even in Arbitration - Video
  • Overview of Common Evidentiary Issues in Employment Discrimination Claims - Video
  • Mediation - Video
  • Pre-Trial Motions— As a Successful Strategy to Evaluate Defenses, and Their Theories - Video
  • WA Attorney General - Video
  • Taking an Employment Case to Trial—Successful Strategies and Tactics - Video
  • Remedies - Video
  • Attorney Fees—Making Sure You Get Paid—Dealing with Fee Disputes Successfully - Video
  • Joint Representation of Multiple Clients; Ex Parte Contact with Current/Former Employees; Taking Evidence Home - Video
  • WSAJ Employment Law Legislative Agenda for 2018 - Video
  • Employment Law: New Tips, Tactics & Trends Book

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