Webinar: Employment Litigation in Federal Court: The Nuts and Bolts

Employment related cases are among the most common civil cases litigated in federal courts.  This webinar provides a practical overview of federal employment litigation geared towards judicial law clerks, newer attorneys and law students, and others interested in learning about employment litigation.  The webinar will cover the most common federal employment claims (including, discrimination, retaliation, failure to accommodate, equal pay, and wage and hour claims), an overview of the legal standards applicable to critical turning points in federal employment litigation like common discovery controversies, summary judgment, and class or collective action certification, as well as practical observations about federal employment litigation.

Hosted by the Federal Judicial Law Clerk Committee and Labor & Employment Law Section

About the Presenters

Jack Blum, Associate, Polsinelli, PC

Jack Blum is a member of the Labor and Employment group in Polsinelli, PC’s Washington, D.C. office.  Jack’s practice focuses on representing employers in a wide variety of federal and state law employment litigation matters, including defending statutory discrimination and retaliation claims, wage and hour litigation, and litigation involving restrictive covenants and trade secret enforcement.  Jack also represents employers in audits and investigations by federal and state government agencies, including the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Registration

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Registrants will receive webinar access information via calendar invitation approximately 24 hours prior to the session.

Registration Fees

• FBA Member: $0
• Nonmember: $75

Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the close of business on July 7, 2021. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions may be made at any time upon notification. Please contact Ariel White at awhite@fedbar.org with cancellation and/or substitution requests.

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CLE

CLE: 1 CLE Credit (60min state) / 1.2 CLE Credit (50min state)

CLE Credit will be processed/reported approximately 4-6 weeks after the event date and available for credit in states that allow credit for live webinar presentations. You must attend the live broadcast, answer engagement polls, and accurately enter your bar number in our database to receive credit. Certificates and required documentation for self-reporting states will be issued via email, upon state bar approval. Thank you in advance for your patience, as state bars are experiencing significant delays with virtual program processing.

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If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Caitlin Rider, Sr. Conference Manager.