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Arbitration Essentials for Employment Attorneys
$74.99
Credits in
1.00 General
Practice Areas:
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Labor & Employment, Labor Law
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About
This Course
Given recent developments and a fast-evolving landscape, employment attorneys on the defense and plaintiff sides are grappling with increasingly complex issues related to the enforcement of arbitration agreements and, once in arbitration, the unique aspects of arbitration proceedings. With a focus on practical guidance and drawing from their own experiences, the speakers will discuss arbitration essentials for the California employment attorney, with insights about how future trends may impact strategy decisions and client advice.
Topics
- Enforceability of arbitration agreements, including moving to compel and opposing motions to compel arbitration
- Considerations for arbitration agreements governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) versus the California Arbitration Act (CAA)
- A compare-and-contrast overview on proceedings in arbitration versus in court, including practical guidance specific to arbitration
- Insights about trends and the future of arbitration, including PAGA-related issues, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Act, and federal preemption of state arbitration laws
About the Presenters
Emily McGrath, Esq.
Lawless, Lawless & McGrath
Practice Area: Labor & Employment (+ 3 other areas)
Emily McGrath exclusively represents employees in trials and appeals, arbitrations, and negotiations against their employers. Since joining Barbara and Therese Lawless in 2013, Emily has fought on behalf of hundreds of clients. She is committed to providing compassionate counsel to those navigating a complicated legal system during a difficult period in their lives.Emily has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (an honor awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in California) each year since 2018. In addition, she serves on the Executive Committee of the Litigation and Solo/Small Firm sections of the Bar Association of San ...
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Scott Jang, Esq.
Jackson Lewis
Practice Area: Labor & Employment (+ 3 other areas)
Scott P. Jang is a principal in the San Francisco, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and a co-leader of the firm's Class Actions and Complex Litigation practice group and Technology industry group. He represents management in all areas of employment law, with particular focus on class actions and complex litigation. Scott is a member of the firm’s California Class and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Action group, as well as a member of the California Advice and Counsel resource group.Scott’s litigation experience covers the full spectrum of employment law. He has experience defending employers against claims for alleged discrimination, ...
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Ally Girouard, Esq.
Gomerman | Bourn & Associates
Practice Area: Labor & Employment (+ 1 other areas)
Ally Girouard is a managing attorney on the employment team at Gomerman | Bourn & Associates, where she represents employees in cases involving workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. Dedicated to advancing workers’ rights, Ally brings a compassionate and client-centered approach to every case.Her commitment to advocacy extends beyond the courtroom. She volunteers with Legal Aid at Work and is an active member of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) and the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA).From 2023 to 2025, Ally has been selected for the Super Lawyers “Rising Star” list, a distinction awarded to just 2.5% ...
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Gonzalo Morales, Esq.
Littler
Practice Area: Labor & Employment (+ 2 other areas)
Gonzalo Morales represents employers of all sizes in a broad range of employment litigation matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unfair competition, and wage and hour violations.In addition to representing employers in single and multi-plaintiff matters, Gonzalo has significant experience defending complex wage and hour actions including actions under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) in both state and federal court. Gonzalo also regularly represents employers in arbitration proceedings and before administrative agencies.While attending law school, Gonzalo was an articles editor of the Hastings Law Journal and completed a judicial externship for the Hon. Jeffrey S. White of the ...
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