Lerch Early’s Annual Employment Law Day!

Join us on September 30 for a morning of timely employment law updates, practical insights, and candid discussion—followed by special guest Victoria Lipnic, former Commissioner and Acting Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Assistant Secretary of Labor.

The workplace never stops changing, and neither does employment law. Our employment and labor attorneys will cut through the noise, highlight what matters most, and share actionable takeaways you can put to use right away.

We hope you’ll join us for a valuable morning of learning, conversation, and connection.
Here’s an overview of the day’s agenda and speakers:

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Mike Neary and Matt Tranter – Your Employees Are Already Using AI: An Employer’s Guide to Controlling Risk

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Lauri Cleary and Jessie Summers – The First 48 Hours: Initial Responses to Employee Complaints, Requests, and Misconduct that Minimize Risk

10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Break

10:40 AM – 11:25 AM
Julie Reddig and Jane Singleton (Guest Speaker) – Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Navigating Accommodations, Performance Issues, and the ADA

11:25 AM – 12:00 PM
Jase TilleyTiffany McClease, and Mason Navarrete – Document, Document, Document: Creating Records to Memorialize and Defend Your Employment Decisions

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Jim Hammerschmidt and Victoria Lipnic (Former EEOC Commissioner & Assistant Secretary of Labor) – An Insider’s Perspective: How Trump 2.0 Is Impacting the Workplace.

This is a virtual event and is free of charge.

Please RSVP below. 
This event is approved for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC). Attendees are eligible to receive 3 PDC(s) for attending.
LOCATION
Virtual — Credentials will be shared after registration.

DATE/TIME
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM