Labor & Employment

4.75

Discrimination and Harassment Law: An Action Plan for Attorneys and Employers

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Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 56 minutes
Shawn Twing
Jennifer Corso
David Lowe
Lovita Tandy
Masood Ali
With Shawn D. Twing from Shawn D. Twing, Attorney and Counselor at Law + 4 others
Recorded December 23, 2025.
Product ID 101286

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Overview

Say “Goodbye” to Costly Legal Battles and “Hello” to Clarity and Compliance

You can implement proactive policies to prevent legal issues now - or you can be prepared to respond to discrimination and harassment claims down the line. This course helps you do both. Join our seasoned practitioners as they walk you through key anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies and training strategies, guidelines for investigating complaints, tactics for managing discovery, and much more. Boost your expertise - register today!

  • Examine best practices for preventing discrimination and harassment claims.
  • Formulate strategies for drafting legally sound handbook provisions.
  • Discover tips for investigating discrimination and harassment complaints.
  • Uncover practical guidance for conducting discovery.
  • Stay current on shifts in employment discrimination and harassment.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Emerging Trends in Employment Discrimination and Harassment
  2. Preventing Harassment and Discrimination Claims: Key Policies, Training Strategies, etc.
  3. Investigating Discrimination and Harassment Complaints: Practical Tips
  4. Crafting Effective Complaints and Answers That Hold Legal Weight
  5. Strategic Discovery and Evidence Management in Employment Cases
  6. Settlement and Trial Strategies - Improve Results at the Table and in the Courtroom
  7. Ethics at Work: Navigating the Nuances of Harassment and Discrimination Law

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Product ID 101286

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Emerging Trends in Employment Discrimination and Harassment

  2. Preventing Harassment and Discrimination Claims: Key Policies, Training Strategies, etc.

  3. Investigating Discrimination and Harassment Complaints: Practical Tips

    1. Ensuring an Effective and Prompt Investigation: Legal Obligations
    2. Key Considerations for Selecting an Investigator
    3. Navigating Situations Where Investigator Bias May Influence Outcomes
    4. Assessing Conflicting Statements From the Accused, Complainant, and Witnesses
    5. Preventing Retaliation Claims: Critical Post-Investigation Steps
    6. Dealing With Third-Party Allegations and Anonymous Complaints

  4. Crafting Effective Complaints and Answers That Hold Legal Weight

  5. Strategic Discovery and Evidence Management in Employment Cases

    1. Coordination Between HR Personnel and Legal Counsel During Discovery
    2. Methods for Pinpointing Discriminatory Motives Behind Workplace Actions
    3. Discovery and Production of Electronic Evidence
    4. How to Craft Interrogatories to Elicit Information Without Overreaching
    5. Deposing HR Personnel Responsible for Internal Investigations
    6. How to Request - and Authenticate - Workplace Communications via Slack, Teams, etc.
    7. Handling Privileged Information During Discovery

  6. Settlement and Trial Strategies - Improve Results at the Table and in the Courtroom

  7. Ethics at Work: Navigating the Nuances of Harassment and Discrimination Law

    1. Identifying and Resolving Conflicts of Interest
    2. Attorneys' Fees
    3. Attorney-Client Privilege: When Does It Not Apply During Workplace Investigations?
    4. Balancing Confidentiality With Fairness in Internal HR Investigations
    5. Ethics of Advising Employers on Terminating Whistleblowers for Legitimate Reasons
    6. Drafting Discrimination Settlement Agreements: Key Ethical Traps

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. HR professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Shawn D Twing
Shawn D.
Twing
Shawn D. Twing, Attorney and Counselor at Law
Jennifer A Corso
Jennifer A.
Corso
Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA
David A Lowe
David A.
Lowe
Keegan, Juban, Lowe & Robichaux, LLC
Lovita Tandy
Lovita
Tandy
Krevolin & Horst, LLC
Masood S Ali
Masood S.
Ali
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
Speaker bio
Shawn D Twing

Shawn D. Twing

Shawn D. Twing, Attorney and Counselor at Law
Shawn Twing

is a solo practitioner and general counsel for Infinite Health Services, LLC. His expertise lies in labor and employment law matters, business transactions and agency practice. Mr. Twing is also a writer and speaker on labor and employment issues, and hosts a labor and employment seminar annually at Wayland Baptist University. He represented Lubbock District Court Judge, Bradley Underwood in a civil action by a former court coordinator who alleged sexual harassment and retaliatory discharge. The resulting opinion of this case clarified legal standards regarding the statutory definition of "complaint" for purposes of the Labor Code's limitations provisions. He is a member of various professional organizations, including the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, as well as the College of the State Bar of Texas. Mr. Twing is admitted to practice in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. He earned his undergraduate degree from West Texas State University and his J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

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Jennifer A Corso

Jennifer A. Corso

Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA
Jennifer Corso

is an attorney at Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA. She has more than 25 years of experience representing management in employment and labor law, and is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in labor and employment law. Ms. Corso has written several articles and spoken at numerous seminars to community business groups on employment law topics. She is licensed to practice before all courts in the state of Ohio and the U.S. Federal Court in the Northern District of Ohio. Ms. Corso earned her B.S. degree from Eastern Michigan University and her J.D. degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.

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David A Lowe

David A. Lowe

Keegan, Juban, Lowe & Robichaux, LLC
David Lowe

is a partner with the law firm of Keegan, Juban, Lowe & Robichaux, LLC, where he focuses his practice in civil litigation, insurance bad faith, contracts, corporate matters, employment law, personal injury, and successions. He is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in the state of Louisiana, and has been admitted to practice pro hac vice before multiple federal courts in other jurisdictions. Mr. Lowe has argued multiple cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Court as well as before the Louisiana Supreme Court. He is a member of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana State, Federal and American bar associations. Mr. Lowe earned his B.A. degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and his J.D. degree from Louisiana State University.

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Lovita Tandy

Lovita Tandy

Krevolin & Horst, LLC
Lovita Tandy

is a partner with Krevolin & Horst, LLC and is a seasoned litigator and a well-recognized authority in the area of labor and employment law. She serves as a trusted advisor to small, mid-size, and multi-national corporations in a broad range of industries, as well as non-profits and government entities. Ms. Tandy relies on her more than 25 years of experience to guide clients in the defense of employment discrimination and retaliation claims involving federal and state anti-discrimination and whistleblower laws. She also guides clients through the complexities of whistleblower laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act. In addition, Ms. Tandy serves her clients as a DEI consultant and frequently conducts employment-related and DEI training for corporations and high-level executives, helps develop DEI strategies, and designs ADA, FLSA, and other employment-related compliance programs and offers advice and counseling on the full spectrum of employment laws. She has provided advice and counsel to, performed internal investigations for, and litigated on behalf of several local government entities and is familiar with the unique challenges associated with working with elected officials.

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Masood S Ali

Masood S. Ali

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
Masood Ali

concentrates his practice in general litigation, employment law, and defending companies in complex commercial transactions, including product liability class actions. His experience spans matters related to Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act and workers’ compensation. Mr. Ali works hand-in-hand with his clients, providing creative solutions to complex legal issues with a pragmatic approach to resolving matters at the onset of litigation. He is a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Committee, and former vice-chair of the Labor and Employment Committee for the Chicago Bar Association. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Ali served as an associate for an employment litigation firm in Chicago. As an associate, he played an integral role in all stages of the litigation process, including drafting motions, conducting depositions, and serving as first and second chair for a number of pivotal hearings before the Illinois Labor Relations Board, Illinois Human Rights Commission and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Mr. Ali earned his J.D. degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law with a certificate in labor and employment. While attending law school, he served as a labor and employee discipline clerk for Chicago Public Schools, and as a legal extern for a labor and employment litigation firm. Mr. Ali holds a B.S. in business and marketing degree from DePaul University.

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