18th Annual

Employment Law Symposium

Presented by

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin

In-Person or Livestream
November 21, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Farmer & the Seahorse
10996 Torreyana Road
San Diego, CA 92121
Why Attend?

Join Us for the 2024 Employment Law Symposium

Why Should You Attend?

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin’s annual Employment Law Symposium is the place for human resource professionals and business owners to learn about the upcoming California employment laws, defense strategies, and emerging trends.

This in-person and livestreamed conference is a unique blend of information gathering, professional development, and employment law education that includes comprehensive actionable insights you can use today. It will also provide opportunities to connect with and learn from established and experienced employment law attorneys in California.

"The entire Pettit Kohn team was very friendly and approachable. Enjoyed that you all engaged the participants."
2018 Symposium Attendee
"Provided a lot of value since I’m a small business owner with no professional HR training."
2018 Symposium Attendee
"It was the best seminar of the year. Everything spot on."
2019 Symposium Attendee
"Great event with current, practical and useful information."
2019 Symposium Attendee
"The range of topics covered, the visuals, and the presenters themselves were all first-rate."
2020 Symposium Attendee
"Personable lawyers providing insightful law updates and past cases applicable to the workplace."
2021 Symposium Attendee

What Will You Get Out of It?

  • Educational Live Sessions

This live event at Farmer & the Seahorse offers unique and compelling learning presentations led by industry leaders offering a breadth of education, including best practices, current strategies, updates on new HR laws, trends, and tips to stay ahead of the employment law curve. Live Q & A session is available to make sure your most pressing employment law and HR questions are answered. 

  • HRCI | SHRM | MCLE Credits

This program is approved for SHRM and HRCI recertification credits. Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin is also approved by the State Bar of California to provide Continuing Legal Education credits (MCLE Provider Number:  13919).

  • Resource Booklet

Each attendee will receive a comprehensive resource booklet that includes PowerPoint slides from each presentation plus additional source materials outlining the current statutory and regulatory changes.

  • Professional Connections

Access to established and experienced California employment law attorneys with opportunities to connect with these legal subject matter experts. Breakfast, lunch, and a hosted networking reception for in-person attendees provides additional opportunities to have your questions answered.

  • Interactive Q & A Sessions

Opportunities for question and answer make it much easier to get your individual questions answered by our top legal experts. Please note: This Symposium offers guidance only and does not serve as or replace legal advice.

  • Opportunity Drawings

Attendees will have an opportunity to win prizes including:  $300 Donation to a Charity of Your Choice, Harassment Prevention Training, Employee Handbook Audit, and a Complimentary Registration for our 19th Annual Employment Law Symposium.

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the 2024 Employment Law Symposium

PROGRAM & ATTORNEYS

Speakers

Employment Team Shareholders

Thomas Ingrassia, Esq.

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About the Speaker

Thomas S. Ingrassia, Esq. is a founding Shareholder and co-chair of Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC’s employment and labor group. He represents a diverse spectrum of business entities and defends all forms of employment litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Tom is a widely-acclaimed speaker who is frequently invited to provide employment practices and employee management training. He has been selected for inclusion in San Diego Super Lawyers® every year since 2008 and was recognized as one of San Diego’s Top 50 Attorneys in 2020, 2017, and 2016. The San Diego Business Journal listed Mr. Ingrassia as a 2020 “Leader in Law”. He has also been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America every year since 2013 and has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Most recently, he was recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in San Diego for Employment Law Management.

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Jennifer Lutz, Esq.

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About the Speaker

Jennifer N. Lutz, Esq. is a founding Shareholder and co-chair of Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC’s employment and labor group, where she focuses her practice in employment litigation and counseling. Ms. Lutz successfully represents California employers involving issues of discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, defamation, and both individual and class action wage and hour claims. In addition, Jennifer is a speaker and author on issues such as wage and hour law, employee privacy, and leaves of absence. She also provides advice and training to employers on a full range of employment law issues, including drafting employment policies and procedures, terminations, and discipline. Ms. Lutz earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Arizona and J.D. degree from the University of Arizona College of Law. She has been recognized by San Diego Super Lawyers each year since 2011 and was honored as one of the Top 25 Women Lawyers in San Diego in 2020 and 2023. Recently, the San Diego Business Journal included Ms. Lutz in their 2021-2023 listing of “Women of Influence in Law.” Best Lawyers in America has recognized Ms. Lutz for her work in both Employment Law – Management and Labor and Employment Litigation and she was recently recognized by San Diego Metro Magazine as one of San Diego’s Top Attorneys.

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Ryan Nell, Esq.

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About the Speaker

Ryan H. Nell, Esq. is a Shareholder in Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC’s San Diego office. He represents California employers statewide in both counseling and comprehensive litigation support. With the ever-changing landscape of California and federal employment law, Ryan prides himself on assisting clients in staying ahead of the curve in an effort to avoid legal trouble before it arises. He has extensive experience representing clients in harassment, retaliation, and discrimination matters, as well as large-scale wage and hour lawsuits. Ryan currently serves as the Director of Legal Education for the San Diego Human Resource Forum, one of the largest HR organizations in San Diego. In addition, Ryan speaks regularly on a wide range of topics aimed at assisting California employers in the avoidance of legal trouble before it arises, and his work in the field has led to his recognition as a San Diego Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2018-2023 and his inclusion on the Best Lawyers:  Ones to Watch list 2021-2024 for his work in Labor and Employment Law – Management.

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Shannon Finley, Esq.

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About the Speaker

Shannon R. Finley, Esq. is a Shareholder in the firm’s San Diego office and focuses her practice on employment law, representing California employers in disputes ranging from single plaintiff wrongful termination cases to complex class actions, and everything in between. In addition to defending employers in litigation, Ms. Finley provides guidance to employers, advising on best practices to avoid lawsuits before they arise. She is a speaker and author on issues including best hiring practices, wage and hour law, discrimination, leaves of absence, and social media. Ms. Finley was recognized by the San Diego Business Journal in their 2020 and 2022 listing of “Leaders in Law” and their 2021-2023 listing of “Women of Influence in Law”. She was also recognized as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2021-2024, a Rising Star by San Diego Super Lawyers 2019-2023, and she received the C. Hugh Friedman New Lawyer Award from Lawyers Club of San Diego for her leadership and professionalism in the Legal Community. She currently serves as the President of Lawyers Club of San Diego, the largest specialty bar association in San Diego. She is a recent graduate of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Leadership Academy and was recently recognized by San Diego Metro Magazine as one of San Diego’s Top Attorneys.

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Christine Clark, Esq.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

About the Speaker

Christine Y. Dixon, Esq. is a Shareholder in Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin’s San Diego office. She is an experienced litigator who represents large and small corporate clients against claims involving premises liability, product liability, and personal injury. She also handles a wide range of employment matters and focuses on the defense of employers in all aspects of employment litigation. Since joining the California bar in 2014, Christine has gained extensive civil litigation experience in matters before state and federal courts. Prior to joining Pettit Kohn, her practice focused on representing California-based companies in business disputes and commercial and employment matters, as well as defending licensed professionals in professional liability matters. She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants, which allowed her to develop a unique perspective in overall case handling and strategy. Christine obtained her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. In law school, Christine served as the Public Relations Officer for California Western School of Law’s Business Law Society, as well as the ADR Coordinator for the Moot Court Honors Board. In addition to her studies, Christine worked as a law clerk at several local law firms handling a variety of litigation issues including employment law, construction defect, and personal injury matters.

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Pricing & Registration

In-Person

Early Bird

by 9/30/24

$319

Regular

by 11/19/24

$349

Livestream

Early Bird

by 9/30/24

$119

Regular

by 11/19/24

$149

Special rates available for groups of 3 or more. See registration page for pricing.

REGISTRATION

FAQS

The venue is located at Farmer & the Seahorse, 10996 Torreyana Road, San Diego, CA 92121
  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders
  • Business Owners
  • Executives
  • Risk Managers
  • Legal Professionals
  • HR Consultants
  • Business leaders who are truly concerned about their most precious asset: People

All registrants will receive an email with a link to the Livestream and a Personal Access Code a few days before the Symposium. Use this link and access code to view the Livestream.

To access the livestream via this website, go to www.hrlawevent.com, click on the Live Stream link in the navigation bar, and enter your Personal Access Code. On the day of the Symposium, you will be able to access the live stream via this website page.

If you have any questions on the day of the Symposium, please call our Symposium Help Desk at (858) 755-8500.

Please also note:  This Symposium offers guidance only and does not serve as or replace legal advice.

For the best viewing experience, we recommend internet speed of at least 5 Mbps. Stream can be viewed on any of the following devices:

  • Desktop computer or laptop with at least an Intel i5 with 8GB of RAM 
  • Updated Apple desktop, iMac, or MacBook
  • Chromebook
  • Any smartphone 4 years or newer. It is recommended that smartphones be connected to wifi vs. cellular.

Yes, you can earn up to 4.5 SHRM, HRCI, and MCLE credits at this year's virtual conference.

After the symposium, an email will be sent to each attendee providing the HRCI, SHRM, and MCLE credit information.

Yes. All live sessions will be recorded. After the Symposium, recordings will be posted on the website, www.hrlawevent.com.

For full refund eligibility, cancellations must be received one business day prior to the event.  Refunds will not be granted for no-shows.  All substitutions must be emailed to events@pettitkohn.com by 11/19/24.  We are unable to accommodate split registrations.

Yes. Please make checks payable to Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin and write “2024 Employment Law Symposium” in the memo line. Please complete the registration form and mail the completed form and checks to 11622 El Camino Real, Ste 300, San Diego, CA 92130. 

We understand there are many factors that will influence your decision to attend either In-Person or via Livestream.  If you register for Livestream viewing and decide later that you are ready to attend in person or vice versa, please email us at events@pettitkohn.com by Tuesday 11/19.   If we are at capacity when you submit your request, we will do our best to accommodate you.   

You may email events@pettitkohn.com.
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