Hot Topics in Employment Law: What HR Professionals Need to Know for 2014
January 28, 2014
Roanoke, VA /
Sponsored by Roanoke Valley SHRM Chapter
On Tuesday, January 28, Todd Leeson, Gentry Locke Partner who is the Virginia State SHRM Legislative Director, will provide his insights to the changes in the laws and how they will directly affect the workplace to members. To register, click here.
Event speaker
Todd A. Leeson
Todd A. Leeson has over 30 years of experience representing and advising Virginia employers in employment and labor law matters and litigation. He regularly defends employment claims in Virginia courts and before agencies including the EEOC, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), DOL, OSHA (whistleblower and retaliation claims), and the Virginia Division of Human Rights. His experience includes the defense of companies as to alleged violations of Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, the NLRA, and Virginia employment laws. Todd regularly drafts, enforces, and/or litigates non-compete agreements and executive employment contracts. In addition, he has considerable experience representing management in labor union matters including union avoidance campaigns, unfair labor practice charges and labor arbitrations. He also represents Virginia colleges in various student conduct matters including Title IX and sexual misconduct complaints. Todd is rated “AV/Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, is repeatedly named one of the Best Lawyers in America in Labor & Employment Law, and has regularly been named to various lists, including Virginia Legal Elite and Virginia Super Lawyers.
Meet Todd