Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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In August 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed several sweeping amendments to New York State’s laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. As the first year anniversary of the amendments passes, an expert panel will analyze the impact of the amendments on the courts, the New York State Division of Human Rights, employers, employees and litigants.
Topics to be addressed include:
- Best practices for complying with the amendments
- Litigation and enforcement trends in the wake of the amendments
- Key case law applying and interpreting the amendments
- Tips and strategic considerations for litigating New York State discrimination and harassment claims
Program Fee: $99 for Members | $199 for Nonmembers
Members who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2018-2020), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
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Caroline J. Downey
General Counsel
New York State Division of Human RightsMark J. Goldberg
Loeb & Loeb LLPBrian Heller
Schwartz Perry & Heller, LLPWendy Stryker
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC -
2:00 pm – 2:05 pm
Introduction & Program Overview2:05 pm – 2:35 pm
Overview of Amendments and Current State of the Law: A View from the New York State Division of Human Rights2:35 pm – 2:45pm
Trends in Litigation and Enforcement and Litigation Strategies2:45 pm – 2:55pm
Key Case Law: Survey of New Key Cases2:55 pm – 3:20pm
Employer Best Practices to Proactively Comply with the Law3:20 pm – 3:30 pm
Q&A -
New York: 1.5 Total: 1.0 Professional Practice, 0.5 Skills
New Jersey: 1.8 General
California: 1.5 General
Pennsylvania: 1.5 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys -
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Labor & Employment, Katherine A. Greenberg, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org