The Employment Law Summit: Chicago
Join CenterForce for The Employment Law Summit in Chicago, where legal professionals convene to address the intricacies of employment law in 2024 within the Illinois context. Explore pertinent topics such as the state and federal legislative updates shaping the employment landscape for 2025. Delve into strategies for navigating Illinois-specific challenges in pay equity, workplace surveillance, and the integration of AI while ensuring legal compliance.
Connect with esteemed industry leaders, including Chief Legal Officers, HR Executives, and General Counsel, to dissect critical themes such as de-risking diversity initiatives, managing trade secrets within the Illinois legal framework, and interpreting recent Supreme Court rulings. Gain invaluable insights on mitigating legal liabilities, fostering employee retention, and optimizing workforce performance tailored to the nuances of Illinois employment law.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to network, learn, and influence the future trajectory of employment law compliance and strategy in Chicago.
PLEASE NOTE: On the other side of the wall–in a connecting room–our Diversity in Law & Leadership Summit will be taking place concurrently. Your registration gives you access to both events, thereby offering a wide range of topics to choose from and more networking opportunities with your peers. Select sessions from both Summits that resonate with your professional goals and allow you to explore groundbreaking insights on diversity and employment law.
*CLE Pending Approval IL State
- State + Federal Legislative Update: The Impact, Trends and What to Expect in 2025
- The New Era of Pay Equity: Strategies to Minimize Liability, Increase Employee Retention and Performance
- From Office to Remote: The Evolving Landscape of Workplace Surveillance, Data Security, and Privacy Compliance
- AI in the Workplace: Balancing Innovation, productivity with Legal Compliance
- De-Risking and Future-Proofing Workplace Diversity Initiatives in a Changing Legal Landscape
- Navigating the New Era of Trade Secrets
- Transforming Benefits and Compensation: Compliance Strategies for the Evolving Legal Landscape
- Chief Legal Officer
- CHRO
- C-Suite Executives
- SVP Human Resources + Legal
- General Counsel
- Associate + Assistant General Counsel
- VP, Human Resources + Legal
- HR Director
- Senior Employment Counsel
- Corporate Counsel
- Counsel
Agenda
Recent laws and amendments have significantly altered both the national and state employment landscapes, demanding a shift in employer policies. What are the new legislations and policies, and how will they impact employers to ensure compliance and safeguard both the rights of their employees and their own business interests? What proactive and informed steps should be taken to integrate these significant changes into operational strategies?
This panel will discuss:
- The current Federal landscape and the impact on State Employment law policies and legislation
- Overview of Current + Upcoming State + Federal legislation
- How to Prepare for Potential New legislation
Jasmine Fannell is a Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel at HSBC where she advises on employment and antitrust matters and is a member of the artificial intelligence working group. She also is the Pro Bono lead for the Chicago region and a DEI Champion for the Global Legal Function.
Jasmine is serving her third term as Chair of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago Scholarship Fund and is Secretary of The Joseph M. Fannell Memorial Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting youth in the arts. She volunteers with Just the Beginning – A Pipeline Organization and LegalTrek, mentoring and supporting students interested in the legal profession.
Jasmine received her B.A. in History from the University of Pittsburgh and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. In her spare time, you can find Jasmine walking her 100-lb German Shepherd Fonzie and pretending to be a Food Network star.
In a climate where pay equity is gaining media and legal attention, this panel provides essential insights for employers facing increasing civil and class action litigation. With the EEOC making pay equity a key focus in 2024 and states enforcing stricter laws, understanding the complexities of both federal and state regulations is more critical than ever.
This panel will discuss:
- Navigating the complexities of federal and state pay equity laws.
- Adapting pay equity practices to minimize litigation and liability risks while increasing the quality of recruitment, the retention and improved performance of employees.
- Establishing fair compensation and review processes: pay equity audits and comprehensive staff compliance training
- Restructuring promotion and performance-based pay systems
Kenyatta Beverly is Labor and Employment Counsel for The Davey Tree Expert Company. Davey provides a wide range of arboricultural, horticultural, environmental, utility support, and consulting services to customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing nearly 13,000 employees, Davey is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the country. In her role, Kenyatta provides Davey and its subsidiaries with strategic legal counsel on all labor and employment related issues.
From her first day at Davey, Kenyatta has been a force for meaningful change, encouraging the implementation of policies that make Davey an even more inclusive workplace for all employees. Kenyatta was instrumental in the formation of Davey’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, and along with her human resources partners, formally launched Employee Affinity Groups.
Prior to joining Davey, Kenyatta served as the Director of Labor Relations for Acero Charter Schools, Inc.; as Labor Relations Counsel and an Administrative Law Judge for the State of Illinois; and as an associate attorney at boutique and global law firms.
Kenyatta is heavily involved in various civic and professional organizations and is passionate about mentoring our youth. She currently serves on the following boards: the Chicago Bar Foundation’s Young Professionals Board; the National Conference of Bar Presidents Executive Council; the Force of Lawyers Against Sexual Harassment Board of Directors; Girls Inc. of Chicago’s Board of Directors; and Civitas Education Partners Board of Directors. Additionally, Kenyatta is a Past President of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc.
Kenyatta is a recognized leader and philanthropist who has been honored by multiple organizations for her legal expertise, leadership, dedication to mentorship, and consistent community service. She was named a 2023 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch honoree by Chicago Lawyer Magazine and the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin; selected as a 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow; received the Cook County Bar Association’s 2023 Next Generation Award; honored by Law Bulletin Media with the 2022 Salute! Top Women in Law Award; selected by Diversity MBA Magazine as a 2021 Top 100 Under 50 Executive Leader; and named a 2020 She Shines Honoree by Girls Inc. of Chicago, an organization that inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Kenyatta has also received multiple distinguished service and leadership awards.
Kenyatta is from East St. Louis, Illinois and currently resides on the southside of Chicago. She earned her B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Kenyatta is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She loves fishing, enjoys weightlifting, spoils her 13 nieces and nephews, has a true green thumb, and dislikes cooking – immensely.
In an era where the workforce is increasingly mobile and virtual, employers face growing challenges in ensuring legal compliance across workplace surveillance, cybersecurity, and data privacy. Navigating the complex web of state and federal laws requires a strategic and informed approach while maintaining the delicate balance between effective employee monitoring and stringent data protection, heightened by the risks of cyber threats and data breaches.
This panel will explore:
- The current landscape, liability and legal interaction of Employee Surveillance, data-privacy and cybersecurity
- Policies and procedures to implement that comply with regulations and also mitigate legal risks and liabilities.
- Best practices for safeguarding diverse personal data and implementing advanced cybersecurity measures
- Understanding the boundaries set by and adhering to laws such as the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), etc.
Neil R. Pandey is the Vice President of Legal and Compliance (General Counsel) of Credico (USA) LLC. In this role, Neil manages all legal and compliance matters for Credico and its affiliates. He implements strategic business practices, oversees all legal transactions and policies, manages risk and provides a broad array of legal and compliance guidance to Credico’s leadership. Prior to joining Credico, Neil worked as Associate Attorney in several law firms where his work focused on corporate white collar government investigations, commercial transactions and other forms of complex civil litigation. He brings over 10 years of legal expertise to the team at Credico. After obtaining his B.A. from the University of Illinois in Champaign Urbana, Neil graduated with honors from American University’s Washington College of Law. While in law school, Neil served as a Note and Comment Editor on the Administrative Law Review, competed in several Moot Court competitions and published two legal articles.
As AI increasingly intersects with employment law, employers face heightened legal risks and regulatory complexities that they may not be aware of. States are passing law that, with the EEOC, place the responsibility for compliance on employers: including for the actions of agents such as software vendors. Conversely there is a lack of clear guidance for employers. As the legal, regulatory and compliance landscape becomes more complex in the US and the EU, Employers must evaluate and test their AI and its impact on current and potential employees to prevent discrimination while developing comprehensive policies and trainings to manage these challenges
This panel will discuss:
- The intersection of AI and Employment law
- The current State and Federal legal and regulatory landscape
- The EU regulations and their impact on the US employers
- The current and developing AI guidelines and how to reduce liability and stay in compliance
Christina Yates is currently the associate general counsel at Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) where she focuses on intellectual property, technology, litigation, working with GIA’s laboratory staff and law enforcement to return lost and stolen diamonds to their rightful owners.
Prior to joining GIA, Ms. Yates spent five years with DLA Piper in its Intellectual Property and Technology group counseling clients on trademark and copyright issues, and strategizing with clients and advising them on domestic and global trademark portfolios. She also represented clients in state and federal court, as well as in USPTO actions.
Christina Yates is currently the associate general counsel at Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) where she focuses on intellectual property, technology, litigation, working with GIA’s laboratory staff and law enforcement to return lost and stolen diamonds to their rightful owners.
Prior to joining GIA, Ms. Yates spent five years with DLA Piper in its Intellectual Property and Technology group counseling clients on trademark and copyright issues, and strategizing with clients and advising them on domestic and global trademark portfolios. She also represented clients in state and federal court, as well as in USPTO actions.
EDUCATION:University of San Diego, JD (Law)
BAR ADMISSIONS:California (CA-201748)
MEMBERSHIPS:
•State Bar of California
•International Association of Privacy Professionals
•American Corporate Counsel
VOLUNTEER WORK:
•Nativity Prep Academy, Mentor
•Homeless Court (2010-2020)
•Medical Missionaries of Mary
This panel offers a comprehensive examination of de-risking strategies for businesses in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling. Justices Gorsuch and Thomas have hinted that they would like to go further on affirmative action. As a result, there has been increased litigation from advocacy groups and reverse discrimination cases from employees. Companies need to audit and safeguard their operations while effectively running their DEI initiatives that align with their values and culture. What is the balance between robust DEI practices and the management of potential liabilities? How can we future-proof for what is coming? This panel is crucial for businesses looking to navigate the complexities of a changing legal and social environment.
This panel will explore:
- Strategies for de-risking companies in light of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling and related litigation
- Auditing values and the importance of DEI to the organization
- Methods for future-proofing businesses while maintaining active DEI initiatives
- ESG, hiring, and firing, to align with evolving DEI expectations
- Balancing DEI practices with potential legal liabilities
- Training leadership, managers, and stakeholders
Legal executive in a technology setting with diverse experience acquired over 15 years in commercial contracts/negotiations, employment law, compliance/risk management, data privacy, litigation, and human resources.
*Executive Management – Functional lead of a global team of attorneys and HR/legal professionals, responsible for overseeing employment law, immigration and employee mobility, employee relations and labor and employment support of M&A transactions
*Commercial Contracts/Negotiations – Experience drafting and negotiating a wide variety of development, licensing, managed service, supply and sales agreements
*Compliance/Risk Management/HR Support – Create and implement periodic compliance training; responsible for external compliance reporting; advise HR business partners on legal compliance, HR policies/procedures, personnel decisions, RIF’s, AAP’s, wage/hour, employment litigation, and M&A transactions/integration activities.
*General Advise and Counseling – Provide general legal counseling to EC, executive officers, HR Directors/managers, internal/external auditors, business until leads, and all other employees on a daily basis.
With the introduction of new legislation and technology, employers now face amplified challenges in managing and protecting trade secrets and confidential information. With increased employee mobility, employers must explore alternative legal instruments and policies, navigating a fine line between compliance and protecting critical business information. How can robust non-disclosure agreements and innovative intellectual property management strategies emerge as key tools in this new landscape?
This panel will explore:
- State and Federal updates on trade secrets: How these changes impact the rest of the U.S. and interstate compliance issues.
- Strategies for employers to stay compliant while protecting business interests, including:
- Alternatives to non-competes.
- Revising existing employee agreements.
- Tools to protect trade secrets and confidential information
Jessica Fayerman has been practicing employment law for nearly 20 years. She currently serves as Employment Counsel for KONE, one of the world’s leading elevator and escalator companies. Prior to that, she worked as in-house employment counsel for the WestRock Company and worked for various Chicago-based law firms on both the plaintiff and defense side. She has experience in employment-related counseling, litigation and claims management, compliance investigations, policy drafting, and other employment-related areas. Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bates College in Maine, where she majored in Political Science. She spent a year during her undergraduate studies studying abroad at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Jessica earned her Juris Doctorate from Northwestern University School of Law.
Armstrong Teasdale Partner Ida Shafaie counsels clients across industry sectors, primarily regarding complex civil rights claims and related state and local anti-discrimination laws. She has conducted in-depth investigations on behalf of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, educational institutions and government entities. Ida regularly assists employers in developing policies and procedures, and advises clients on noncompete, trade secret and restrictive covenant matters. She has successfully argued on behalf of her clients to secure temporary restraining orders in federal court. In addition to her active employment practice, Ida counsels on education matters, working with primary, secondary and post-secondary institutions. She works on matters involving public record laws as well as claims arising under Title IX, and has experience conducting Title IX training for university faculty and staff.
Employers face evolving challenges in managing Benefits and Compensation to retain talent while staying vigilant and proactive to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. Recent legislative and regulatory developments have, however, significant implications for employer liabilities in the realm of employee benefits, compensation, and employee classification.
This panel will explore:
- New legislation requiring greater transparency and flexibility with 401(k)s and healthcare plans
- Potential new rules around the classification of employees and independent contractor status
- Compensation Management & Employee Classification
- Retirement plan updates and changes including The SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 + ERISA guidelines
- Health Plan regulations and changes
Kurt is in-house counsel at The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). OCC is the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization and provides clearing and settlement services for options, futures, and securities lending transactions. Kurt’s practice focuses on employment and employee benefits. In addition, Kurt is an Executive Board Member of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Chicago Chapter. Prior to going in-house, he practiced in the areas of commercial and employment litigation in Chicago.
Rotating, 20-Minute Roundtable Sessions – if interested contact info@centerforceusa.com
- AI in Employment Law: Technology’s Impact
- De-risking Your DEI initiatives
- Pay Equity and Transparency
- Compensation + Benefit Update
Speakers
Jasmine Fannell is a Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel at HSBC where she advises on employment and antitrust matters and is a member of the artificial intelligence working group. She also is the Pro Bono lead for the Chicago region and a DEI Champion for the Global Legal Function.
Jasmine is serving her third term as Chair of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago Scholarship Fund and is Secretary of The Joseph M. Fannell Memorial Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting youth in the arts. She volunteers with Just the Beginning – A Pipeline Organization and LegalTrek, mentoring and supporting students interested in the legal profession.
Jasmine received her B.A. in History from the University of Pittsburgh and her J.D. from Harvard Law School. In her spare time, you can find Jasmine walking her 100-lb German Shepherd Fonzie and pretending to be a Food Network star.
Kenyatta Beverly is Labor and Employment Counsel for The Davey Tree Expert Company. Davey provides a wide range of arboricultural, horticultural, environmental, utility support, and consulting services to customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing nearly 13,000 employees, Davey is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the country. In her role, Kenyatta provides Davey and its subsidiaries with strategic legal counsel on all labor and employment related issues.
From her first day at Davey, Kenyatta has been a force for meaningful change, encouraging the implementation of policies that make Davey an even more inclusive workplace for all employees. Kenyatta was instrumental in the formation of Davey’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, and along with her human resources partners, formally launched Employee Affinity Groups.
Prior to joining Davey, Kenyatta served as the Director of Labor Relations for Acero Charter Schools, Inc.; as Labor Relations Counsel and an Administrative Law Judge for the State of Illinois; and as an associate attorney at boutique and global law firms.
Kenyatta is heavily involved in various civic and professional organizations and is passionate about mentoring our youth. She currently serves on the following boards: the Chicago Bar Foundation’s Young Professionals Board; the National Conference of Bar Presidents Executive Council; the Force of Lawyers Against Sexual Harassment Board of Directors; Girls Inc. of Chicago’s Board of Directors; and Civitas Education Partners Board of Directors. Additionally, Kenyatta is a Past President of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc.
Kenyatta is a recognized leader and philanthropist who has been honored by multiple organizations for her legal expertise, leadership, dedication to mentorship, and consistent community service. She was named a 2023 40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch honoree by Chicago Lawyer Magazine and the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin; selected as a 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow; received the Cook County Bar Association’s 2023 Next Generation Award; honored by Law Bulletin Media with the 2022 Salute! Top Women in Law Award; selected by Diversity MBA Magazine as a 2021 Top 100 Under 50 Executive Leader; and named a 2020 She Shines Honoree by Girls Inc. of Chicago, an organization that inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Kenyatta has also received multiple distinguished service and leadership awards.
Kenyatta is from East St. Louis, Illinois and currently resides on the southside of Chicago. She earned her B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Kenyatta is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She loves fishing, enjoys weightlifting, spoils her 13 nieces and nephews, has a true green thumb, and dislikes cooking – immensely.
Neil R. Pandey is the Vice President of Legal and Compliance (General Counsel) of Credico (USA) LLC. In this role, Neil manages all legal and compliance matters for Credico and its affiliates. He implements strategic business practices, oversees all legal transactions and policies, manages risk and provides a broad array of legal and compliance guidance to Credico’s leadership. Prior to joining Credico, Neil worked as Associate Attorney in several law firms where his work focused on corporate white collar government investigations, commercial transactions and other forms of complex civil litigation. He brings over 10 years of legal expertise to the team at Credico. After obtaining his B.A. from the University of Illinois in Champaign Urbana, Neil graduated with honors from American University’s Washington College of Law. While in law school, Neil served as a Note and Comment Editor on the Administrative Law Review, competed in several Moot Court competitions and published two legal articles.
Legal executive in a technology setting with diverse experience acquired over 15 years in commercial contracts/negotiations, employment law, compliance/risk management, data privacy, litigation, and human resources.
*Executive Management – Functional lead of a global team of attorneys and HR/legal professionals, responsible for overseeing employment law, immigration and employee mobility, employee relations and labor and employment support of M&A transactions
*Commercial Contracts/Negotiations – Experience drafting and negotiating a wide variety of development, licensing, managed service, supply and sales agreements
*Compliance/Risk Management/HR Support – Create and implement periodic compliance training; responsible for external compliance reporting; advise HR business partners on legal compliance, HR policies/procedures, personnel decisions, RIF’s, AAP’s, wage/hour, employment litigation, and M&A transactions/integration activities.
*General Advise and Counseling – Provide general legal counseling to EC, executive officers, HR Directors/managers, internal/external auditors, business until leads, and all other employees on a daily basis.
Jessica Fayerman has been practicing employment law for nearly 20 years. She currently serves as Employment Counsel for KONE, one of the world’s leading elevator and escalator companies. Prior to that, she worked as in-house employment counsel for the WestRock Company and worked for various Chicago-based law firms on both the plaintiff and defense side. She has experience in employment-related counseling, litigation and claims management, compliance investigations, policy drafting, and other employment-related areas. Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bates College in Maine, where she majored in Political Science. She spent a year during her undergraduate studies studying abroad at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Jessica earned her Juris Doctorate from Northwestern University School of Law.
Kurt is in-house counsel at The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). OCC is the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization and provides clearing and settlement services for options, futures, and securities lending transactions. Kurt’s practice focuses on employment and employee benefits. In addition, Kurt is an Executive Board Member of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Chicago Chapter. Prior to going in-house, he practiced in the areas of commercial and employment litigation in Chicago.
Armstrong Teasdale Partner Ida Shafaie counsels clients across industry sectors, primarily regarding complex civil rights claims and related state and local anti-discrimination laws. She has conducted in-depth investigations on behalf of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, educational institutions and government entities. Ida regularly assists employers in developing policies and procedures, and advises clients on noncompete, trade secret and restrictive covenant matters. She has successfully argued on behalf of her clients to secure temporary restraining orders in federal court. In addition to her active employment practice, Ida counsels on education matters, working with primary, secondary and post-secondary institutions. She works on matters involving public record laws as well as claims arising under Title IX, and has experience conducting Title IX training for university faculty and staff.
Christina Yates is currently the associate general counsel at Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) where she focuses on intellectual property, technology, litigation, working with GIA’s laboratory staff and law enforcement to return lost and stolen diamonds to their rightful owners.
Prior to joining GIA, Ms. Yates spent five years with DLA Piper in its Intellectual Property and Technology group counseling clients on trademark and copyright issues, and strategizing with clients and advising them on domestic and global trademark portfolios. She also represented clients in state and federal court, as well as in USPTO actions.
Christina Yates is currently the associate general counsel at Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) where she focuses on intellectual property, technology, litigation, working with GIA’s laboratory staff and law enforcement to return lost and stolen diamonds to their rightful owners.
Prior to joining GIA, Ms. Yates spent five years with DLA Piper in its Intellectual Property and Technology group counseling clients on trademark and copyright issues, and strategizing with clients and advising them on domestic and global trademark portfolios. She also represented clients in state and federal court, as well as in USPTO actions.
EDUCATION:University of San Diego, JD (Law)
BAR ADMISSIONS:California (CA-201748)
MEMBERSHIPS:
•State Bar of California
•International Association of Privacy Professionals
•American Corporate Counsel
VOLUNTEER WORK:
•Nativity Prep Academy, Mentor
•Homeless Court (2010-2020)
•Medical Missionaries of Mary
Sponsors
Armstrong Teasdale
Armstrong Teasdale, one of the nation’s largest 200 law firms with offices in the United States and China, provides essential business related legal services to clients across a wide range of industries. Intellectual property, our fastest growing practice area, is one of the firm’s core strengths. Our team of more than 80 IP professionals, including 45 attorneys who are registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, provides both administrative and litigation counsel in all key areas including copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secrets. In addition to law degrees, many of our IP attorneys have advanced degrees and work-related experience in scientific areas and understand clients’ complex inventions and ideas. We are particularly known for our patent infringement litigation successes, many of which have been obtained in “hotbed” federal districts where high stakes patent suits often land.
Venue
TBA
Chicago, IL
Pricing
| Register By | In House Counsel | Law Firms & Vendors |
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| Sept 18, 2024 | 0.00 | $895.00 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 0.00 | $1195 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 0.00 | $1395 |
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