AGENDA:
8:00-8:30 am - Registration and Breakfast
8:30-11:45 am - Presentations
Continental breakfast will be provided
TOPICS:
What’s Next? – Employment Law Updates in California, Illinois, And Michigan
Join us for a comprehensive panel on recent employment law updates in California, Illinois, and Michigan, including key regulatory and compliance changes.
Employment Law in the Age of AI: Risks, Rights, And Regulations
As AI transforms the workplace, employers face new opportunities—and legal risks. This panel will explore the use of AI in hiring and employment decisions, highlighting discrimination concerns, compliance challenges, and recent case law. Practical guidance on navigating this evolving legal landscape will be covered.
The Current State of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) In the Workplace
As the legality of DEI initiatives remain a pressing concern for many employers, this panel will discuss limitations placed on workplace DEI policies and programs by the current Administration and provide recommendations for employers.
Employment Law Best Practices
- Navigating Confidentiality, IP Ownership, and Restrictive Covenants in 2025
This session covers key trends and legal updates in confidentiality, invention assignment, and restrictive covenants, including non-competes and non-solicits, with practical drafting tips and a focus on multi-state compliance.
- Employee Benefits Best Practices
Join us for a session on employee benefits best practices, featuring tips and insights to help you navigate today’s evolving workplace.
- HR and Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
This session focuses on the rise of mental health concerns in the workplace, how to identify such limitations and appropriately respond to employees consistent with obligations under the ADA and the FMLA, where applicable.
- Updates in Immigration Law and Employment of Foreign Nationals under the Current Administration
This session covers immigration law updates impacting foreign national employment, including I-9 audits, processing delays, stricter documentation, and increased CBP scrutiny.
This seminar will be submitted for 2.75 hours SHRM and HRCI credit
and 2.5 MCLE general recertification credit.
Questions? Call Jennifer Park at 312-245-7444.
Masuda Funai is a full-service law firm with offices in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Schaumburg.