JAMS-SPONSORED EVENT
LERA 77th Annual Meeting
Presented by the the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA)
JAMS is a proud sponsor of LERA's 77th Annual Meeting taking place in Seattle, WA. The program will feature four days of intense learning and skill building at over 80 workshops, and sessions, along with more than 350 diverse presenters from every community focused on “promoting authentic dialogue in polarized times.” Build your networks and knowledge with managers, unions, researchers, public policy, and agency staff from throughout the U.S. and abroad. Return home with value added for your organization and your job. Several JAMS neutrals and associates will participate in panels throughout the event.
Featured Sessions:
The Impact of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo on Labor and Employment Regulations: The End of Chevron
June 12, 2025 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
This panel will delve into the implications of the Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo case on labor and employment agency regulations and guidance. Panelists will discuss the significance of this case and potential changes to labor and employment regulations moving forward within underrepresented groups. The panel will also highlight best practices for fostering effective communication, high-quality work, collegiality, and mutual respect.
Moderator: Claire Lesikar Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Panelists:
- Paul E. Garrison, Esq. JAMS
- Michael D. Berkheimer, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP
- April Madison- Ramsey, Madison Legal Solutions PC, JAMS Fellow
- Ellicott Dandy, Frank Freed Subit & Thomas, LLP
Difficult Conversations in the Workplace
June 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
In today’s highly polarized world, the workplace of 2025 will face significant challenges in three key areas: political discussions, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conversations, and discussions about psychological safety. Failure to address these crucial conversations will surely lead to lowered morale and productivity, as well as increased difficulty with recruitment and retention
Moderator: Deirdre Gallagher, Esq. JAMS
Panelists:
- Laura Long, Kaiser Permanente
- Joanne Saint Louis, JAMS
- Ellen Kim, Esq., Workday, JAMS Fellow
Generations United: Enhancing Communication and Fostering A Productive Workplace
June 14, 2025 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
The Future of DEI: Building Effective Multigenerational Legal Teams "Back in my day, associates didn't --" We often hear about the differences in work habits between Gen-Z, Baby Boomers, Gen-X, and Millennials. This panel will explore how communication and expectations vary across these generations and within diverse communities. We'll discuss how cross-generational interactions are evolving, especially within underrepresented groups. The panel will also highlight best practices for fostering effective communication, high-quality work, collegiality, and mutual respect.
Moderator: Richard Birke, JAMS JAMS
Panelists:
- Genesis Fisher, Esq. JAMS
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Sheri Mooney, Mind Squad HR
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Renée Mayne, Labor-ADR