Agenda

8:30 - 9:00 AM

Breakfast and Registration

9:00 - 9:05 AM

Opening Remarks

Speaker:
Liz Hodes, Partner

9:05 - 9:35 AM

Labor Update

An overview of significant changes and standards overturned by the current administration, NLRB, its General Counsel and the courts.

Speakers:
Mike O'Brien, Partner
Kristal Graham, Associate

9:35 - 9:40 AM

BREAK

9:40 - 10:30 AM

Legal Update

Presenters will provide an up-to-date review of changes to Alaska and federal law, along with agency decisions and predictions regarding future trends employers need to be aware of.

Speakers:
Jack Day, Associate
Mackenzie Olson, Associate
Zoë Wise, Associate

10:30 - 10:35 AM

BREAK

10:35 - 11:05 AM

Tips and Traps: Managing Leave and Accommodations

Multiple laws, often in multiple cities and states – improve your risk management in one of the most litigated areas of employment law.

Speaker:
Liz Hodes, Partner 

11:05 - 11:10 AM

BREAK

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Conducting Effective Investigations

Learn how to conduct workplace investigations that are thorough, fair, and legally defensible without creating unnecessary risk. This practical session will cover when a duty to investigate is triggered, how to conduct effective witness interviews, assess credibility, evaluate evidence, and document findings. Attendees will leave with practical guidance they can apply immediately to investigate workplace concerns with confidence.

Speakers:
Mike O'Brien, Partner
Patti Vecera, Of Counsel

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Closing Remarks and Networking Lunch