Perkins Coie’s Labor & Employment lawyers had their annual half-day virtual workshop on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The event was designed to equip you with the latest insights and strategies in the ever-evolving world of employment law.
Key topics included:
- Balancing Organizational Values with the DEI Legal Landscape: Discover how to align your company’s practices and organizational values with the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legal requirements.
- The Legal Landscape of Remote Work and Return to Office: Explore the challenges of transitioning employees back to in-person work, accommodating disabilities in remote work settings, and ensuring compliance with regulations for hybrid and remote workplaces.
- Employment Law Updates: Get up to date on the most significant federal, Washington state, and California state employment law developments, as well as the latest activity at the National Labor Relations Board.
Keynote Speaker
Sam Shaddox, general counsel and chief privacy officer at SeekOut, was our keynote speaker. With over a decade of experience advising technology companies—from startups to Fortune 10 enterprises—Sam is well-known in the HR and talent acquisition space. Sam was joined by Heather Sager, firmwide chair of the Labor & Employment practice, to discuss cutting-edge insights on the use of AI in making employment-related decisions, helping you navigate this transformative technology.
