As the current U.S. Administration reaches the end of its first year, its policy priorities and regulatory actions have already begun reshaping the labor and employment landscape. From rapid shifts in agency enforcement to new rulemaking affecting wage and hour standards, workplace safety, discrimination enforcement, and the use of AI in employment decisions, employers are confronting a markedly different risk environment. For in-house counsel, understanding how these developments translate into day-to-day compliance obligations and litigation exposure is essential.

Hear all points of view as our faculty of experts from across the state discuss current trends and important concepts that anyone involved in condemnation law and policy in California needs to know. Speakers will include condemning authorities, counsel for landowners, appraisers, mediators, and more. From eye-opening case studies, to the latest developments in AI, to insightful dispute resolution and tax strategies.

Shannon Nessier: “The Abundance Agenda”

Despite the rollback of hard-fought gains, civil society advocates press forward with remarkable determination and resourcefulness. From fighting Taliban oppression and misogynist traditions to addressing gendered impacts of the triple planetary crisis, this webinar will address how global networks are building a foundation of hope in dark times.

Nancy Newman: “Building Hope: Advancing Gender Justice in Challenging Times”

Employment laws are constantly being rewritten — sometimes faster than employers, counsel, and claims teams can keep up. This session gives attendees a front-row seat to the latest “reboot” of workplace regulations, including new leave expansions, domestic violence protections, pay transparency obligations, and emerging litigation trends. It’s fitting we will be in California, which is leading the way with radical change in this area, but we will discuss other jurisdictions and trends as well.

High-profile trials—whether involving celebrities, corporations, or viral public attention—live at the intersection of litigation and performance. In this session you will hear from one of the lawyers who cross examined Gwyneth Paltrow in the prominent 2023 ski injury case, and examine how narrative, demeanor, credibility, and media scrutiny shape outcomes. We will explore strategies every lawyer and claim professional needs to know about handling a case in the spotlight.