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Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM,
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Green Tree
500 Mansfield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Employers, general counsel, human resources professionals and anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. Tucker Arensberg will provide HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute) and CLE (Continuing Legal Education) credits for attendees.
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| 8:00 – 8:45 | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:45 – 8:55 | Welcome and Introductions Albert S. Lee, Esq., will open the seminar with brief remarks and an overview of the program’s key topics. |
| 8:55 – 9:15 | Legal Update: What Employers Need to Know Now A rapid-fire update on key changes in labor & employment law. Presented by: Albert S. Lee, Esq. |
| 9:15-9:40 | AI in HR: Risks, Rules & Trends An increasing number of managers are using AI in connection with performance management and employment discussions. This session explores the risks associated with doing so. Presented by: Jeremy V. Farrell, Esq. and Allyson Lonas, Esq. |
| 9:40-10:05 | Paid Sick Leave Changes in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and Beyond A focused look at local updates, including faster accrual rates and new caps for small and large employers, and compliance strategies for incorporating paid sick leave requirements into existing paid time off policies. Presented by: Maggie M. Grimm, Esq. and Jeremy V. Farrell, Esq. |
| 10:05-10:25 | Multi-State & Cross-Jurisdiction Employment Law Updates Legal developments and compliance tips for employers operating across state lines. Presented by: Justin Harkins, Esq. |
| 10:25 – 10:40 | Break |
| 10:40 – 11:00 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Today’s Workplace This session will cover emerging DEI strategies and challenges facing employers in 2025. Real-world examples will highlight what’s working—and what’s not—across industries. Presented by: Albert S. Lee, Esq. and Kaitlyn Smearcheck, Esq. |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Ethics Potpourri: Ethics in Employment Law (1 CLE Ethics Credit) This ethics session will explore the intersection of ethics and employment law. Topics include: Attorney-client privilege and individual liability; Confidentiality and information sharing; Employer obligations to investigate complaints; Doing the “right thing” in the workplace; and How ethics is baked into employment laws, e.g., the McDonnell Douglas burden-shifting framework. Presented by: Robert L. McTiernan, Esq., Albert S. Lee, Esq., and Jeremy V. Farrell, Esq. |
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