Virtual Only
Join us for a compelling conversation with leading experts on the evolving landscape of EEO and affirmative action compliance. This highly anticipated webinar will feature a powerhouse panel offering practical guidance, legal insights, and regulatory updates critical for federal contractors and compliance professionals.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- An overview of state-level affirmative action requirements and their impact on federal contractors
- How OFCCP may reexamine prior audit submissions and conduct regulatory “autopsies” as part of enforcement strategies
- The evolving partnership between EEOC and OFCCP, including the Memorandum of Understanding and its implications for audit authority
- Insight into EEOC’s current enforcement priorities and what they signal for future compliance risks ad litigation trends
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Danny Petrella, Partner, NT Lakis
Danny Petrella advises employers on the specific workplace implications of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, with a particular emphasis on the nondiscrimination and affirmative action requirements enforced by the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Danny has more than 15 years of professional experience counseling and representing employers on matters before the OFCCP, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and other federal, state, and local workplace regulatory and enforcement agencies.
Meredith Gregston, Senior Attorney,
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Meredith Gregston provides advice and counseling on day-to-day employee-related and compliance matters, ranging from Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) matters to termination best practices, restrictive covenants, and employment agreements, as well as advancements and changes in the pay equity space.
Craig Leen, Partner, K&L Gates
Craig Leen is a partner in the firm’s Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice, and co-leads the firm’s OFCCP and Affirmative Action Compliance area of focus. His depth of experience spans across federal, state, and local government, as well as the private sector.
Victoria A. Lipnic, Partner, Resolution Economics
Victoria A. Lipnic is a Partner at Resolution Economics. She leads the Company’s Human Capital Strategy Group. The Human Capital Strategy Group combines the Company’s expertise in data analytics and deep knowledge of regulatory requirements with an interdisciplinary approach to advise organizations on the full range of their human capital needs and reporting requirements including recruitment, selection, promotions, DEI&A, pay equity, and overall talent allocation. She advises on EEO compliance and workplace best practices and serves as an expert witness and compliance monitor in employment cases.