How To Navigate Sexual Harassment In The Workplace (2018)

The program will objectively address what is sexual harassment and what happens in real time when employees and employers are faced with actual or alleged sexual harassment in the work place.

These issues will be addressed from the perspectives of a victim, a human resource professional, an investigator, attorneys for the employees and management, a mediator and a crisis communications consultant. 

Panelists will cover current standards in employment law, policies and procedures, practice skills, and trends in investigations. Additionally, the panel will address counseling victims and clients when facing sexual harassment issues (even if you are not an employment attorney and get “that” call), including a client’s options. 

Finally, panelists will address how they would counsel their clients on best practices to prevent and address harassment, negotiate and problem-solve these issues, and avoid retaliation and potential damage to reputations. 

Speakers

Ellen S. Davis, Esq. | Sard Verbinnen & Co.

Cara E. Greene, Esq. | Partner, Outten & Golden LLP | Incoming Chair, NYSBA Labor & Employment Law Section

Loren Gesinsky, Esq. | Partner, Labor & Employment Law Department, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Susan L. Harper, Esq. | Bates Group LLC

Elizabeth J. Shampnoi Esq. |  Mediator/Director, Office of Mediation and Conflict Resolution, NYC Commission on Human Rights

Dr. Victoria Berger-Gross | Retired Chief Human Resources Officer, Tiffany & Co.

Michael Putetti | Labor and Employment Consultant and Expert, Bates Group LLC

Deborah Kaye, Esq. | Member, NYSBA Committee on Women in the Law