Recent pregnancy discrimination cases have resulted in high-profile publicity and enormous awards against employers. A recent Supreme Court decision requiring light-duty accommodations has made the pregnancy analysis even more complex. This session will address this fast-developing area of the law and will provide lessons that can be applied to your workplace right away. This session will help you:
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Lara de Leon
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Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete
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Lara is an experienced trial lawyer and client advocate. Her extensive career has involved representing companies of all sizes, across many industries, in all aspects of employment law. Lara has successfully defended clients in the courtroom, before administrative agencies, and on appeal.
In addition to litigation, Lara has spent her two-plus decades of experience partnering with clients to counsel them through complex issues involving discrimination, retaliation, accommodation, and wage and hour compliance. Lara has also developed a passion for guiding clients through high-stakes matters involving pay equity, harassment, leave of absence and accommodations. Lara has had the distinct experience of working as in-house counsel for two large, multi-national corporations, which gives her a unique perspective on how to address the intricate issues facing organizations and their employees.
Lara is an accomplished speaker and presenter, having presented on cutting edge employment law topics at local and national events, as well as many online forums. Lara is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.