Saul Ewing’s Labor & Employment attorneys return for our 2026 Labor & Employment Executive Series, offering timely insights into the legal developments shaping today’s workplace. In an increasingly complex and evolving environment, this program will explore key issues impacting employers across the full employee lifecycle—from hiring to firing—while providing practical guidance to help navigate shifting regulatory and enforcement priorities.
Credit Information
This program is pending approval for SHRM and HRCI accreditation. In addition, Saul Ewing is applying for General CLE in the following states: AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, MN, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA and VT. This event is approved for up to 7 hours of CLE credit depending on the state. The approval includes specialty credit depending on the state and if specialty sessions are attended. Any questions, please contact our team.
Program Agenda
10:00 – 10:05 a.m. | Welcome & Introductions
10:05 – 10:35 a.m. | Insights from In-House Counsel
Kayla Kienzle, Saul Ewing LLP | Minneapolis
Guest Speakers TBA
10:35 – 11:35 a.m. | From DHS to NLRB - Federal Enforcement Priorities
Daniel Altchek, Saul Ewing LLP | Baltimore
Cynthia Gomez, Saul Ewing LLP | Washington
Peter Hall, Saul Ewing LLP | Atlanta
Sarah Seidel, Saul Ewing LLP | Baltimore
11:35 – 12:35 p.m. | Handling Controversial Speech at Work, Off Duty, and Online
Alexander Reich, Saul Ewing LLP | Chicago
Shareda Coleman, Saul Ewing LLP | Philadelphia
12:35 – 12:50 p.m. | Break
12:50 – 1:50 p.m. | Non-Discrimination Update: Navigating ADA and Title VII Accommodation Requests and Responding to Complaints
Jennifer Robins, Saul Ewing LLP | Washington
Krystina Garda, Saul Ewing LLP | New York
1:50 – 2:50 p.m. | State-by-State Expansion of Family and Disability Leaves
Ruth Rauls, Saul Ewing LLP | Princeton
Erik Pramschufer, Saul Ewing LLP | Baltimore
Mark Nehme, Saul Ewing LLP | Newark
2:50 – 3:05 p.m. | Break
3:05 – 4:05 p.m. | Building a 50-State Employment Law Compliance Strategy
Carolyn Pellegrini, Saul Ewing LLP | Philadelphia
Jake Tosti, Saul Ewing LLP | Boston
Jessica Bradley, Saul Ewing LLP | Los Angeles
4:05 – 5:05 p.m. | The Evolving Legal Landscape Governing Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decision-Making
Lisa Koblin, Saul Ewing LLP | Philadelphia
Steve Kerbaugh, Saul Ewing LLP | Minneapolis
5:05 p.m. | Closing Remarks
Jennifer Robins, Saul Ewing LLP | Washington
