Employment Law Institute 2024
This two-day event offers a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and recommendations for best practices, designed to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. JAMS neutrals Robin H. Gise, Esq. and Chris M. Kwok, Esq. will be among the featured speakers at the Employment Law Institute 2024. Ms. Gise and Mr. Kwok will be speaking on a panel entitled “Views from Neutrals: Strategies for Mediating and Settling Employment Disputes” on October 15th at 4:00pm. See information on the panel below:
This panel will feature a moderated conversation with seasoned settlement professionals regarding key strategies and best practices for overcoming common (and unique) barriers to resolving employment disputes. This session will help participants to:
- Maximize the availability and benefits of court-provided settlement conferences (including leveraging the new NYS Court ADR Rules) and EEOC mediation options, and understand when/how to most effectively utilize each
- Assess the “right time” to mediate your employment dispute for maximum success
- Evaluate the settlement value of your case and the risks of failing to successfully resolve the dispute through mediation
- Identify the key barriers to settlement in your case and explore strategies for overcoming them
- Understand whether and/or when to utilize mediation tools such as a “best and final” demand/offer, a “mediator’s proposal,” and various non-monetary settlement terms and determine how to most effectively make use of them