Event Details

TOPIC:  Legal Update

Presented by: Todd Leeson, Gentry Locke

Topic:  Employment Law Update:  Will the Trump Administration Make HR Great Again?

We are all anxious to see what changes will occur in the field of employment law with the new Trump administration.  In this presentation, Gentry Locke partner Todd Leeson will provide an update as to the key issues and potential changes HR professionals should be prepared to address.

Todd Leeson has over 26 years of experience representing and advising Virginia employers in employment and labor law matters and litigation. He regularly defends employment claims in Virginia courts and before agencies including the EEOC, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), DOL and OSHA (whistleblower and retaliation claims). His experience includes the defense of companies as to alleged violations of Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA and the NLRA. Todd regularly drafts, enforces, and/or litigates non-compete agreements and executive employment contracts. In addition, he has considerable experience representing management in labor union matters including union avoidance campaigns, unfair labor practice charges and labor arbitrations. He also represents Virginia colleges in various student conduct matters including Title IX and sexual misconduct complaints.

Todd is rated “AV/Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, was selected a Virginia Super Lawyer for Employment & Labor Law, and is repeatedly named one of the Best Lawyers in America in Labor & Employment Law.

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