The Labor and Employment and Employee Benefits & Pensions Practice Groups will meet in New York City for its joint global meeting. The meeting will take place at the InterContinental New York Barclay.
During this 2.5 day program, participants will have the opportunity to hear from legal experts as well as share updates from their firm's practice and jurisdictions.
Program and Topics
The Practice Group leadership have curated an extensive program of hot topics and valuable discussions to be led by legal experts in the field.
- Pensions and Employee Benefits Issues Around the Globe
- Hot Topics in Employment Law: Artificial Intelligence
- Digitization, Monitoring, and Other Issues Arising in the Hybrid Workplace
- Protection and Inclusion of Diverse Beliefs in the Workplace
- Moving Toward Pay Equity
- Lex Mundi Member Firm – Work-Life Balance, Attorney Retention
- Lex Mundi Business Development Update
- Discussion on Action Steps for Future Practice Group Meetings
To see a current list of registered attendees, please click here.
Hotel Information
Lex Mundi has secured a special group rate at the InterContinental Barclay. Originally part of Grand Central Terminal’s urban design plan, the luxury midtown hotel has hosted legendary guests and even served as the city's headquarters for a presidential campaign. Be a part of New York City history and stay at the InterContinental New York Barclay.
Make your hotel reservation before 10 May 2023 to receive the group rate of $349/per room per night for single or double occupancy. This rate does not include applicable city tax.
For any special requests, including booking nights outside the meeting dates, or any issues with booking online, please reach out to BarclayRES@ihg.com for assistance.
Please contact Lauren Smith or Amy Tran with any questions.
Agenda
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Wednesday 31st May 2023
Private Guided Tour of the Guggenheim (Optional)
04:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Wednesday Group Dinner at Sean's Bar (Optional)
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Thursday 01st June 2023
Registration
12:00 PM – 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch at Intercontinental Barclay
12:00 PM – 01:15 PM
Welcome and Self-Introductions
Catalina Santos, Brigard & Urrutia, Columbia
01:30 PM – 02:10 PM
Panel I: Hot Topics in Employment Law: Artificial Intelligence
Francine Esposito, Day Pitney LLP, New Jersey, USA
Jennifer Skeoch, Burness Paull LLP, Scotland
Annalisa Reale, Chiomenti, Italy
02:10 PM – 03:15 PM
Break
03:15 PM – 03:40 PM
Panel II: Protection and Inclusion of Diverse Beliefs in the Workplace
Jennifer Skeoch, Burness Paull LLP, Scotland
Emelie Svensäter Jerntorp, Vinge, Sweden
Andrea York, Blakes, Canada
03:40 PM – 05:00 PM
Adjourn
05:00 PM –
Welcome Reception at Baker Botts Office
05:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Dinner at Morton's Steakhouse
07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday 02nd June 2023
Registration Continues
08:00 AM – 08:45 AM
08:45 AM – 09:00 AM
Self-Introductions of only those not in attendance yesterday
09:00 AM – 09:15 AM
Panel III: Pensions and Employee Benefits Issues Around the Globe
David Puente, Basham, Ringe y Correa, Mexico
Sarah Phillips, Burness Paull LLP, Scotland
Natalie Bussière, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Quebec, Canada
09:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Panel IV: Digitization, Monitoring, and Other Issues Arising in the Hybrid Workplace
Melissa Zinkil, Akerman LLP, Florida, USA
Janne Nurminen, Roschier, Finland
Jorge De Presno, Basham, Ringe y Correa, Mexico
Benjamin Jahn, Noerr, Germany
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Lunch
12:05 PM – 01:00 PM
Lex Mundi Business Development Update
Lauren Smith, Lex Mundi
01:00 PM – 01:30 PM
Panel V: Moving Toward Pay Equity
Brett Painter, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, Colorado, USA
Louise O'Byrne, Arthur Cox LLP, Ireland
Bruno Aguirre, Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick, Belgium
Farrah Rifelj, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Wisconsin, USA
01:30 PM – 02:45 PM
Break
02:45 PM – 03:05 PM
Panel VI: Lex Mundi Member Firms – Work-Life Balance, Wellness Programs
Allison Anderson, Foley Hoag LLP, Massachusetts, USA
Paul Geerebaert, Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick, Belgium
Jet Stolk, Houthoff, Netherlands
Jennifer Trulock, Baker Botts LLP, Texas, USA
03:05 PM – 04:20 PM
Action Steps/Future Meeting Ideas
Lauren Smith, Lex Mundi
Jennifer Trulock, Baker Botts LLP, Texas, USA
Catalina Santos, Brigard & Urrutia, Columbia
04:20 PM – 05:00 PM
Adjourn
05:00 PM –
Closing Reception: Cocktails & Heavy Appetizers at Castell Rooftop Lounge
06:30 PM – 09:00 PM
Optional Group Dinner (additional fee)
08:00 PM – 11:30 PM