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Description
Trying a systemic discrimination case puts the defendant's institutional reputation and the reputation of its leaders on the line. Any trial strategy must keep in mind both the needs of the litigation and the long-term business objectives of the company.
At every stage of the case, counsel need comprehensive knowledge of the substantive law and applicable procedural and evidentiary rules as well as a thorough understanding of the opponents' strategies and tactics.
Defendants must carefully balance conveying a strong belief that the allegations against them are false without coming across as dismissive of the plaintiff.
Listen as this experienced panel of employment trial lawyers takes you through a systemic discrimination trial from start to finish. The panel will also provide valuable guidance as to how these trial principles apply to employment law counseling and litigation avoidance.
Presented By
Mr. Brayley advises employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including noncompete and trade secret issues, workforce reorganizations, employee discipline and discharge issues, and employment agreements, among others. He is also a litigator representing employers in complex matters, including wage and hour class actions, discrimination matters, and whistleblower actions.
Ms. Kristan advises and counsels colleges and universities, businesses, and nonprofits in avoiding employee conflict and minimizing the risk of costly litigation. She assists clients in complying with federal and state employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, the Massachusetts Pay Equity Act, Massachusetts leave laws, and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 151B. Ms. Kristan also works as an investigator of claims of workplace misconduct and discrimination, conducting both internal and independent reviews of employee allegations.
Ms. Sandberg has extensive experience in high-stakes commercial and trade secrets litigation managing complex litigation nationwide. She has a demonstrated track record in federal and state courts. Moreover, Ms. Sandberg has guided clients through difficult interactions with administrative agencies and claimants to resolve disputes before lawsuits are ever filed.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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Live Online
On Demand
Date + Time
- event
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
Outline
- Jury selection
- Who is the right juror for the case
- Voir dire violations
- Discriminatory strikes
- Opening statement
- Direct and cross
- Necessary substantive content
- Evidence issues, including "me too"
- Style issues
- Closing argument
- Jury instructions
- Essential content
- Preserving error
- Counseling lessons
Benefits
The panel will review these and other noteworthy topics:
- Jury selection
- Opening and closing arguments
- Direct and cross-examination
- Jury instructions
- Preservation of appeal
- Counseling points
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