ABA Section of Labor & Employment Law

10/08/2020

A silver lining is to gathering virtually means we can meet without travel expenses. Today our international committee had a webinar about social media. In November we’ll have our annual conference & a new Foundations and Essentials day.

Welcome to the homepage for the Labor and Employment Law's annual Section Conference.

10/05/2020

Call for Nominations! The Section is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Judge Bernice B. Donald Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession Award. Follow the link below to learn how you can nominate someone.

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09/23/2020

Our 14th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference will take place virtually from November 11-13, 2020, with a separate "Foundations and Essentials" day of fundamental programs on November 5, 2020. Register today!
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/labor_law/events_cle/lel-conference/

09/21/2020

The Summer 2020 issue of the Employee Benefits Committee Newsletter is now available! Find the latest issue and past issues here:
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/labor_law/publications/ebc_news_archive/

09/18/2020

Our annual leadership transition is in full swing and yesterday
Samantha C. Grant chaired an orientation for our incoming standing committee co-chairs. Are you interested in becoming active in the Section? Joining a standing committee is a great step.

09/09/2020

There is still time to sign up for the free webinar we are doing tomorrow (Sept. 10) with ABA Young Lawyers Division "Reinventing Your Career as a New or Young Labor and Employment Lawyer in 2020"
https://americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g_ZlD_JRQnOkWVER3dSGrQ

Co-Sponsored by ABA Young Lawyers Division Recent events have caused many new and young lawyers across all constituencies and L&E practice areas to evaluate their career goals and personal values. The economic consequences of the pandemic have quickly changed the legal landscape. As legal employers....

09/09/2020

Join us in honoring Judge Bernice Donald for receiving the 2020 Lifetime Liberty Achievement Award. This award celebrates judges and lawyers who have gone above and beyond in promoting diversity and inclusion in the profession.

“Join TIPS as we honor Judge Bernice Donald. The award, sponsored by , will be presented via Zoom on Sept. 16, at 3 p.​m. CST. Register here: https://americanbar.zoom.​us/webinar/register/WN_9yx1IzGvS12AICbTy9ERQQ”

08/11/2020

In this time of social distancing, social media skills might be more important than ever. Good social media practices help lawyers market, network and stay current. Learn approachable ways to get started and how to use social media to enhance your practice.

In this time of social distancing, social media skills might be more important than ever. Good social media practices help lawyers market, network and stay current. Learn approachable ways to get started and how to use social media to enhance your practice. Panelists: Jordan Couch, Palace Law, Tacom...

07/30/2020

“Today at the , will discuss workplace equity, fairness, & justice issues and how to create respectful, diverse, & inclusive environments. https://t.co/JVPP4p6mCo”

07/10/2020

On July 14, our International Labor & Employment Law Committee will gather on Zoom to talk about what proactive steps employers/unions/employees should take to support the global anti-racism movement in the international workplace.
Registration: https://ambar.org/intlvideoconference.

The discussion will deal with the following topics: • What are the proactive steps that employers, unions and employees are taking, and should consider taking, to address the global anti-racism movement and to promote principles of diversity, inclusion, equity and inclusion in the international wo...

07/07/2020

Today is the final day of the Challenge! Thank you to everyone who has joined us during the last 21 days! The first resource we have is Karyn Lacy, How to Convince a White Realtor You’re Middle Class.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/21/opinion/black-discrimination-study.html

Follow the link below to find other resources for the day, and extra resources that have been provided.
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/labor_law/membership/equal_opportunity/

Black people expend daily energy to counteract racial stereotypes and get fair treatment.

07/06/2020

For day 20 of the Challenge, our first resources is National Conference for Community and Justice, Colorismhttps://www.nccj.org/colorism-0

Find more resources on the Challenge homepage:
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/labor_law/membership/equal_opportunity/