Webinar: Know your Rights: Navigating ADA Accommodations in the Legal Workplace

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As a legal professional with a disability, what are your rights to accommodations in the workplace?

Whether you’re a law student working in a legal internship, a recent graduate preparing to start your first job, or a managing attorney uncertain of how to accommodate an employee with disabilities, the Civil Rights Law Section’s “Know your Rights: Navigating ADA Accommodations in the Legal Workplace” is for you!

Experts William Goren and Amy Epstein Gluck will lead us through the relevant provisions of the ADA, the interactive process for reasonable accommodations, and best practices from the employee and employer perspectives.

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Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Civil Rights Law Section

Presenters

William D Goren, Esq., Attorney and Consultant (co-moderator)

William D. Goren, Esq., of William D. Goren, J.D., LL.M. LLC in Decatur, GA, has been dealing with the ADA as an Attorney since 1990. His law and consulting practice, https://www.understandingtheada.com/, as well as his blog, Understanding the ADA,  all focus on understanding the ADA so that the client understands what it means to comply with that law and related laws. In particular, he provides consulting, counseling, representation, and training services involving compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and related laws- such as the Air Carrier Access Act and the Fair Housing Act-, among others.

Mr. Goren also brings a deep, personal understanding of what it means to have a disability, equipping him with exceptional insight on how the ADA actually works. He is deaf with a congenital bilateral hearing loss of 70–120+ decibels, but functions entirely in the hearing world thanks to hearing aids, Bluetooth technology, automatic speech recognition, and lip-reading. For reasons independent of his deafness, he also uses voice dictation technology to access his computer. He is also a frequent presenter, a trained mediator, a FINRA arbitrator (Chairperson eligible), and an arbitrator on the CPR employment panel. Finally, he is the author of Understanding the ADA, now in its 4th edition (ABA 2013), and numerous other articles on the rights of persons with disabilities. He is and has been a member of various committees of the American Bar Association, including: Legal Technology Resource Center Board (2017-2023); ABA Law Practice Section Client Development and Marketing Committee; ABA Law Practice Section Ethics and Professionalism Committee and the ABA’s Law Practice Section DEI committee. He is also a member of various committees of the Federal Bar Association, including: the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Committee for the Advancement in the Legal Profession (Diversity and Inclusion), committee; the FBA’s Civil Rights section and its Governing Board; FBA’s Civil Rights Amicus committee; and since 2022, the Chair of the FBA’s Disability Best Practices Working Group.

In the first year of the Disability Best Practices Working Group, it formulated an accessibility manual for the FBA and its chapters, and is currently working on a resource guide for attorneys when they are faced with situations involving persons with disabilities. He is also a member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association and the Sports Lawyers Association. He has an A.B. from Vassar College, a J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law, and was one of the first in the entire country to receive the LL.M. in Health Law, in his case from DePaul University College of Law. Interesting fact: He trained his miniature poodle to be a hearing dog while he practices virtually.

Amy Epstein Gluck, Founding Partner and Chair of Employment, Labor, & Benefits Department, Pierson Ferdinand LLP

Amy Epstein Gluck blends a direct, practical approach with deep legal expertise to help organizations navigate the modern workplace. Amy acts as a trusted partner to businesses nationwide, crafting sustainable, compliant policies that address multi-state compliance, remote/hybrid work models, wage and hour audits, and complex employment agreements. She works extensively with clients on disability issues to help them understand the interactive process and engage with employees who have physical and mental health impairments.

A passionate litigator and internal investigator, Amy defends employers in state and federal courts, mediation, and before the EEOC against claims involving discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes. She is also a recognized leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), conducting comprehensive audits and developing lawful, strategic programs that align with both business objectives and legal compliance.

Beyond her client work, Amy serves as Pierson Ferdinand’s internal Employment Counsel and co-created the firm’s Wellness Program. A dynamic and relaxed speaker, she regularly conducts management trainings on harassment prevention and ADA/FMLA compliance. Amy’s insights are frequently featured in nationwide media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Law, and The Washington Post. She is a founding member of Chief Washington, D.C., and the D.C. Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law.

• Registration Fees
  • FBA Member: $0
  • Nonmember: $50

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