The State Bar of Michigan's Labor and Employment Law Section will host its "Diversity & Wellness Lunch and Learn" online Thursday, February 17, from noon to 01:30 p.m. via Zoom.
The section will offer an engaging conversation about the various concerns and legal issues that can arise when an employee discloses a disability to an employer. The panelists will be Angela Walker, whose practice focuses on the workplace disability rights of employees; Michelle Crockett, who advises and defends employers in employment-related matters; and Jeanne Goldberg, who is a senior attorney at the EEOC working extensively on disability rights issues.
Walker, of Blanchard and Walker PLLC, is active in the disability community, and she is passionate about helping employees with disabilities enforce their rights with regard to ADA accommodations, FMLA leave, and employee benefits matters.
Crockett is principal, chief diversity officer, and deputy executive officer of Miller Canfield. She specializes in defending Fortune 500 companies and public-sector clients against a variety of employment-related claims.
Goldberg is a senior attorney advisor in the Office of Legal Counsel at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) headquarters in Washington, D.C. She advises the Commission on the interpretation and application of the statutes it enforces, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
This is a presentation of the Labor and Employment Law Section's Diversity and Wellness Committee. Attendees are encouraged to grab a sandwich and log in for this important conversation.
To register for the online program, visit https://connect.michbar.org/laborlaw/home. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent out containing information about joining the Zoom meeting. Anyone with questions can email Robin Wagner at rwagner@pittlawpc.com.
