#MeToo – Sexual Harassment: New Initiatives for Companies
September 20, 2018
Christiansburg, VA /
Sponsored by New River Valley Chapter of SHRM
On September 20, 2018, Gentry Locke partner Todd Leeson spoke at the Legal Update event sponsored and attended by the New River Valley SHRM chapter. Todd’s session focused on how sexual harassment continues to be a significant problem in the workplace, and management training has proven to be largely ineffective in preventing inappropriate conduct at work. Todd updated attendees on the legal and practical steps their companies must take to make real progress.
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.
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