Julia E. Judish

Julia helps clients achieve their goals, avoiding litigation where possible, while placing clients in a strong position should the need to initiate or defend a lawsuit arise. She also frequently partners with her colleagues in the public policy practice to achieve clients’ objectives in the legislative or regulatory arenas, as well as teaming with litigation attorneys to address disputes relating to nonprofit, credentialing, or employment legal issues. 

Julia is a regular speaker on employment and nonprofit legal issues and writes frequently on these topics. Her extensive publications and speaking engagements illustrate the breadth and depth of her thought leadership and expertise in her areas of practice.

Julia also maintains a commitment to pro bono practice, with a particular focus on providing legal ethics counsel to nonprofit legal services organizations.

• Honors & Awards
  • Lawdragon’s 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers Recognized in Labor & Employment (2021 – 2023, 2025)
  • Guide to The Most Powerful Employment Lawyers: Top 40 Up-and-Comers, Lawdragon’s Human Resource Executive® magazine (2017, 2018, 2019)
  • District of Columbia Courts Capital Pro Bono High Honor Roll (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
  • LEAP for Justice Award, Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Project (2016)
  • Legal Clinic Volunteer of the Year, Bread for the City – DC (2012)
  • Klepper Prize for Volunteer Excellence, Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia (2009)

Publications

• Books and Treatises
  • Certification: The ICE Handbook (3d ed.), Institute for Credentialing Excellence (2019) (Certification Law chapter) (with Jerald Jacobs and Dawn C. Murphy)
  • Certification and Accreditation Law Handbook, 3d. ed. 2016 (ADA and Due Process chapters), Authors: Julia E. Judish, Jerald A. Jacobs, 2016
• Articles
  • “Professional Certification Bodies Should Uphold Public Trust by Enforcing Codes of Conduct,” American Board of Medical Specialties, 09/14/2022
  • “What the Connecticut Clean Slate Bill Means for Certifying Organizations,”Credentialing Insights, 08/13/2021
  • “Protect Your Association's Attorney-Client Privilege,” Associations Now, 08/02/2021
  • “Court Decisions Reject Challenges to MOC Requirements, Support Standard-Setting,” Credentialing Insights, 11/23/2020 (with Tom Granatir)
  • “Legal Considerations When an Employee Dies,” Associations Now, 11/16/2020 (with Keith Ranta)
  • “Implications for Remote Work for Certification Organizations,” Institute for Credentialing Excellence, 10/15/2020
  • “Returning to the Workplace: Legal Obligations and Risks,” ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, 06/11/2020
  • “Returning to the Workplace: Legal Obligations and Risks,” Associations Now, 06/09/2020
  • “What Associations Need to Know About the New York Data Privacy Law,” Associations Now, 02/04/2020
  • “How Employers Should Respond to the Trump Administration’s Final Overtime Rule,” Employee Benefits Plan Review, February 2020 issue (with Jean Kuei, Rebecca Rizzo, and Paula Weber)
  • “Courts Reject Antitrust ‘Tying’ Claims Based on Recertification Requirements,” Credentialing Insights, 12/19/2019
  • “When Members Behave Badly,” Associations Now, Fall 2019 issue.
  • “NY Data Security Law May Affect Employers Across The U.S.,” Law360, 10/15/2019 (with Cassie Lentchner, Andrea Milano and Andrew Lauria)
  • “An Update on Setarehshenas v. NCCPA,” Credentialing Insights, 06/06/2019 (with Jerald A. Jacobs and Matthew Putorti)
  • “How Employers Should Respond to the Trump Administration’s Proposed Overtime Rule,” PubKLaw Daily News, 03/22/2019 (with Rebecca Carr Rizzo)
  • “Defining Termination for Cause in Executive Employment Agreements,” American Society of Association Executives, Author: Julia E. Judish, 03/04/2019
  • “Granting or Denying Testing Accommodation Requests: How to Draw the Line,” Credentialing Insights, Author: Julia E. Judish, 12/06/2018
  • “Good Counsel: Is Your Website Open to All?, Associations Now,” Author: Julia Judish, 04/01/2018
  • “Harassment at Events: Liability Concerns and Prevention Best Practices,” Associations Now Plus, Author: Julia E. Judish, 02/20/2018
  • “Deals and Due Diligence in the #MeToo Era,” Law360, Authors: Stephen B. Amdur, Julia E. Judish, Benjamin H. Asch, 01/29/2018
  • “Legal Standards for Disciplinary Policies and Procedures of Certification Organizations,” ICE Digest, Author: Julia E. Judish, 05/25/2017
  • “Legal Tips for Flexwork Policies,” Associations Now Plus, Author: Julia E. Judish, 03/07/2017
  • “Federal Employment Law Changes for Government Contractors in 2014—What Every Contractor Should Know—Part II,” Government Contracting Law Report, Authors: John E. Jensen, Julia E. Judish, 05/01/2015
  • “Federal Employment Law Changes for Government Contractors in 2014—What Every Contractor Should Know—Part I, Government Contracting Law Report,” Authors: John E. Jensen, Julia E. Judish, 04/24/2015
  • “Impact of Supreme Court Pro-Employer Title VII Decisions Blunted by State Laws,” Employee Relations Law Journal, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Ellen Connelly Cohen, Keith D. Hudolin, 12/06/2013
  • “Employers May Be Able to 'Pick Off' Named Plaintiffs in FLSA Collective Actions,” Employee Benefit Plan Review, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Keith D. Hudolin, 08/15/2013
  • “Poorly Drafted Social Media Policies Cost Big,” Daily Journal, Author: Julia E. Judish, 10/22/2012
• Firm Publications
  • DC Council Passes COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Workplace Safety Statute, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Ian S. Wahrenbrock, 02/16/2021
  • DC to Impose Sweeping Ban on Non-Competes and Anti-Moonlighting Policies, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Ian S. Wahrenbrock, 01/27/2021
  • Legal and Practical Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace, Authors: Laura K. Latham, Julia E. Judish, 01/11/2021
  • Developments in Association Law 2019 – 2020, Authors: Alvin Dunn, Julia E. Judish, Jerald A. Jacobs, Lori Panosyan, 12/31/2020
  • Year-End Stimulus Bill Permits, but Does Not Mandate, Extension of FFCRA Leave, Authors: Julia E. Judish, 12/29/2020
  • Legal Considerations When an Employee Dies, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Marcus Wu, Keith E. Ranta, 12/09/2020
  • Pandemic Work-From-Home Arrangements Have Tax and Employment Law Consequences, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Ian S. Wahrenbrock, 11/30/2020
  • OFCCP Issues Guidance for Workplace Training Related to Race and Sex Stereotypes, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Richard B. Oliver, Dinesh Dharmadasa, Marques O. Peterson, 10/08/2020
  • Executive Order Prohibits Workplace Training Related to Race and Sex Stereotypes, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Richard B. Oliver, Dinesh Dharmadasa, Marques O. Peterson, 09/28/2020
  • NLRB Establishes New Test for Employer Discharge of Employees for Abusive Comments, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Andrea R. Milano, Johnna Purcell, 08/05/2020
  • Virginia Makes Significant Changes to State Employment Laws, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, Andrea R. Milano, Grace Weatherall, 07/29/2020
  • Virginia Adopts COVID-19 Workplace Safety Mandates, Authors: Mario F. Dottori, Julia E. Judish, Sarah Konnerth, Kristina Sgambati, 07/23/2020
  • Virginia Adopts First COVID-19 Workplace Safety Mandates, Authors: Mario F. Dottori, Julia E. Judish, Sarah Konnerth, Kristina Sgambati, 07/17/2020
  • U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Job Protection for Gay and Transgender Employees, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, Andrea R. Milano, 06/22/2020
  • All Employers Must Monitor Employee COVID-19 Cases Under Updates to OSHA’s Interim Enforcement Plan and Guidance for Recording Cases, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Tom Van Wyngarden, Stephanie Angkadjaja, 05/20/2020
  • COVID-19: Employer Considerations for Returning Employees to Onsite Work, Authors: Paula M. Weber, Laura K. Latham, Julia E. Judish, Kimberly Y. Higgins, Andrea R. Milano, Erica Turcios Yader, 05/01/2020
  • EEOC Publishes Additional Guidance Addressing “Return to Work” Issues and Employee COVID-19 Testing, Authors: Paula M. Weber, Laura K. Latham, Julia E. Judish, Kimberly Y. Higgins, Andrea R. Milano, 04/27/2020
  • Nationwide Trend: Workers Must Cover Up at Employers’ Expense, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Cassie Lentchner, Nicole Steinberg, 04/21/2020
  • CARES Act and FFCRA Revenue Stream Options for Nonprofit Organizations, Authors: Alvin Dunn, Julia E. Judish, Jerald A. Jacobs, Dawn Crowell Murphy, Lori Panosyan, 04/09/2020
  • COVID-19: Department of Labor Guidance Answers Many Questions About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Authors: Kenneth W. Taber, Julia E. Judish, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, Jean F. Kuei, 03/27/2020
  • Event Contract Cancellation in the Time of COVID-19, Authors: Alvin Dunn, Julia E. Judish, Jerald A. Jacobs, Dawn Crowell Murphy, Lori Panosyan, 03/27/2020
  • COVID-19: Department of Labor Publishes Required Poster and Additional Guidance Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Authors: Kenneth W. Taber, Julia E. Judish, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, Jean F. Kuei, 03/25/2020
  • New York State Enacts Mandatory Sick Leave Law with Job Protection During COVID-19 Quarantine, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Ian S. Wahrenbrock, 03/23/2020
  • Mitigating Employment Law Risks as COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Spreads, Authors: Laura K. Latham, Julia E. Judish, Kimberly Y. Higgins, 03/06/2020
  • DC’s UPL Law Regulations Present Choices and Challenges for Employers, Authors: Julia E. Judish, Ian S. Wahrenbrock, 02/11/2020
  • Developments in Association Law 2018 – 2019, Authors: Alvin Dunn, Julia E. Judish, Jerald A. Jacobs, Dawn Crowell Murphy, Lori Panosyan, Nicole Steinberg, 12/27/2019
  • How Employers Should Respond to the Trump Administration’s Final Overtime Rule, Authors: Paula M. Weber, Julia E. Judish, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, Jean F. Kuei, Andrew J. Lauria, 10/09/2019
  • “New Cybersecurity and Privacy Law in New York Affects Employers in New York and Beyond,” Authors: Cassie Lentchner, Julia E. Judish,  Lori Andrea Milano, Andrew Lauria, 10/07/2019
  • “Nonprofits and New Cybersecurity and Privacy Laws in New York and California,” Authors: Cassie Lentchner,  Brian E. Finch,  Catherine D. Meyer,  Julia E. Judish,  Lori Panosyan, 9/09/2019
  • “2019 – New York’s Summer of Sweeping New Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Protections,” Authors: Kenneth W. Taber, Julia E. Judish, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, Andrew J. Lauria, 8/21/2019
  • “How Employers Should Respond to the Trump Administration’s Proposed Overtime Rule,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, 03/18/19
  • “OFCCP Conducts Town Hall Meetings for Tech Industry Contractors and Implements Program Changes,” Authors: Glenn Sweatt, Julia E. Judish, 03/04/19
  • “DOL Endorses Volunteer Treatment of Certification Exam Graders,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Jerald A. Jacobs, 09/18/18
  • “Can Association Membership Be Tied to Professional Certification?,” Authors: Jerald A. Jacobs, Alvin Dunn, Julia E. Judish, Dawn Crowell Murphy, Lori Panosyan, 08/20/18
  • “Developments in Association Law 2017 – 2018,” Authors: Jerald A. Jacobs, Alvin Dunn, Julia E. Judish, Dawn Crowell Murphy, Lori Panosyan, 07/03/18
  • “New York Response to #MeToo: New Laws Target Sexual Harassment,” Authors: Andrew J. Lauria, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, Julia E. Judish, Kenneth W. Taber, 05/21/18
  • “OFCCP Follows Up Town Hall Meetings with Release of Action Plan,” Authors: Glenn Sweatt, Julia E. Judish, 05/03/18
  • “Department of Labor Changes Rules on Unpaid Internships,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Andrew J. Lauria, 01/11/18
  • “Acquirers Beware: Salary History Bans Impact Employment Diligence and Arrangements,” Authors: Julia E. Judish,  Donald G. Kilpatrick,  Peter J. Hunt,  Andrew J. Lauria, 10/16/17
  • “OFCCP Town Hall Offers Contractors a Chance to Be Heard,” Authors: Glenn Sweatt, Julia E. Judish, 09/27/17
  • “Developments in Association Law 2016 — 2017,” Authors: Jerald A. Jacobs, Alvin Dunn, Julia E. Judish, Dawn Crowell Murphy, Lori Panosyan, 09/12/17
  • “Preliminary Injunction Creates Uncertain Fate For Overtime Regulations,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, John Scalia, 11/28/16
  • “Post-Election Outlook: A New, Unpredictable World,” Authors: Andrew Caplan, Alvin Dunn, Emily B. Erlingsson, Brian E. Finch, Nancy A. Fischer, Aimee P. Ghosh, Sheila McCafferty Harvey, Gerry Hinkley, Aaron R. Hutman, John E. Jensen, Julia E. Judish, The Honorable Gregory H. Laughlin, Christopher J. McNevin, Elizabeth V. Moeller, Matthew Oresman, Glenn S. Richards, Michael R. Rizzo, Craig J. Saperstein, John Scalia, Mercedes K. Tunstall, Christopher R. Wall, Graham G. Wisner, 11/10/16
  • “'Blacklisting' Executive Order Stayed by District Court Judge,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Richard B. Oliver, 10/26/16
  • “Department of Labor Issues Final Rule Requiring Federal Contractors to Provide Paid Sick Leave,” Authors: Rebecca Carr Rizzo, Julia E. Judish, Richard B. Oliver, 10/06/16
  • “Final Rules and Guidance Issued on 'Blacklisting' Executive Order,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Selena Brady, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, John E. Jensen, Richard B. Oliver, 08/30/16
  • “A Broadcaster's Guide to the U.S. Department of Labor's New Overtime Exemption Requirements,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Scott R. Flick, Jessica T. Nyman, 05/31/16
  • “U.S. Department of Labor More Than Doubles Minimum Salary Levels for FLSA Overtime Exemptions,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, John Scalia, 05/19/16
  • “Ninth Circuit Validates Rules Prohibiting Inclusion of 'Back of the House' Employees in Tip Pools Even for Employers Not Taking a Tip Credit,” Authors: Rebecca Carr Rizzo, Julia E. Judish, Anna M. Graves, Paula M. Weber, 03/09/16
  • “NYC Human Rights Commission Takes Expansive View of Gender ID Discrimination,” Authors: Kenneth W. Taber, Julia E. Judish, Andrew J. Lauria, 01/05/16
  • “The Changing Compensation Landscape for Government Contractors,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, 09/23/15
  • “Department of Labor Says Most Workers Are Employees Under FLSA: Ultimate Test is Economic Dependence,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Erica Turcios Yader, 07/23/15
  • “Supreme Court Affirms FHA Disparate Impact Claims,” Authors: Deborah B. Baum, John Scalia, Julia E. Judish, David Stute, 07/21/15
  • “Second Circuit Develops 'Primary Beneficiary' Test to Evaluate Unpaid Internships,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Osama E. Hamdy, 07/09/15
  • “The U.S. Department of Labor Moves to More Than Double Minimum Salary Levels,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, John Scalia, Paula M. Weber, 07/07/15
  • “New York City Bars Employers from Considering Criminal History before Extending a Job Offer,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Kenneth W. Taber, 07/01/15
  • “DOL Invites Comments on Requirement That Bidders Disclose Employment Law Violations,” Author: Julia E. Judish, 06/23/15
  • “New York City Largely Bans Employers from Considering Consumer Credit History,” Authors: Kenneth W. Taber, Julia E. Judish, Keith D. Hudolin, 05/08/15
  • “SEC Cracks Down on Confidentiality Provisions that Restrict Whistleblowers,” Authors: Kenneth W. Taber, John Scalia, Julia E. Judish, Keith D. Hudolin, 04/03/15
  • “The Legal Landscape Rapidly Changes for D.C. Employers,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, Keith D. Hudolin, 02/09/15
  • “Caught Between Laws: Challenges for Health Care Providers in Using Criminal History Information in Employment Decisions,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Erica J. Kraus, 11/20/14
  • “The ADA and Private Professional Certification,” Authors: Jerald A. Jacobs, Julia E. Judish, Dawn Crowell Murphy, Chris Leuchten, 08/06/14
  • “New EEOC Developments Expand Employers' Pregnancy Accommodation Obligations,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Teresa T. Lewi, 07/28/14
  • “President Takes Action Meant to Increase Pay Equity for Employees of Federal Contractors,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Keith D. Hudolin, 04/15/14
  • “Government Contractors Face Expanded Affirmative Action Requirements,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Maryelena Zaccardelli, 03/20/14
  • “New York's Non-Profit Revitalization Act,” Authors: Jerald A. Jacobs, Julia E. Judish, Dawn Crowell Murphy, 01/16/14
  • “Impact of Supreme Court Pro-Employer Title VII Decisions Blunted by State Laws,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Ellen Connelly Cohen, Keith D. Hudolin, 07/08/13
  • “Employers May Be Able to "Pick Off" Named Plaintiffs in FLSA Collective Actions,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Keith D. Hudolin, 05/01/13
  • “Hospitals Face Mandatory Affirmative Action Obligations Incorporated by Operation of Law Into Their Federal Subcontracts,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Daniel S. Herzfeld, 04/22/13
  • “Federal Court Sets Guidelines for Denying Attorney-Client Privilege on Communications,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Stephen S. Asay, 03/11/13
  • “EEOC Takes Aim at Employee Releases That Bar Assisting Others With Their Own EEOC Charges,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Keith D. Hudolin, 02/07/13
  • “Given Recent NLRB Decisions Finding Standard Confidentiality Policies Unlawful, Employers Should Review and Update Their Policies,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Stephen S. Asay, Rebecca Carr Rizzo, 01/22/13
  • “Drawing the Line Online: Employers' Rights to Employees' Social Media Accounts,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Amy L. Pierce, James G. Gatto, Thomas N. Makris, 10/16/12
  • “Employ Me, Don't Friend Me: Privacy in the Age of Facebook,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Amy L. Pierce, Meighan E. O'Reardon, James G. Gatto, 06/11/12
  • “EEOC Raises the Bar on Employers to Show that Employment Actions Are Job-Related,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Darcy L. Muilenburg, 05/08/12
  • “Reminder: NY Employers Must Provide Wage Notices On or Before February 1, 2012,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Kenneth W. Taber, Keith D. Hudolin, 12/29/11
  • “Law Firms Representing Federal Agencies Are Subject to Affirmative Action Requirements,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Keith D. Hudolin, 11/08/11
  • “The New DC Nonprofit Corporation Act,” Authors: Jerald A. Jacobs, Alvin Dunn, Julia E. Judish, Dawn Crowell Murphy, 10/24/11
  • “NLRB Delays New Workplace Posting Requirements Until January 31, 2012,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Ellen Connelly Cohen, 10/10/11
  • “New Workplace Posting Requirements,” Authors: Julia E. Judish, Daron Tate Carreiro, 08/30/11
  • “Supreme Court Opens Door to Third-Party Retaliation Claims Against Employers,” Authors: Rebecca Carr Rizzo, Julia E. Judish, 02/10/11
• Speaking Engagements
  • Speaker, “Association Law Essentials: Association Events Post- COVID,” Association Law Essentials: Online Seminar Series, September 27, 2023
  • Speaker, “How the Supreme Court Ruling on Race Affects Nonprofits and Foundations,” The Chronicle of Philanthropy, August 10, 2023
  • Panelist, “Just in Time: Navigating the New Affirmative Action Supreme Court Ruling,” ASAE webinar, August 1, 2023
  • Speaker, “Preserving and Promoting Professional Certification,” Women In Government (WIG) webinar, March 28, 2022
  • Speaker, “Framing the Issues: Gender Equity Summit Kickoff,” National Postdoctoral Assocation 2021 Gender Equity Summit, July 12, 2021
  • Panelist, “The Legal Challenges of Vaccine Passports and Workplace Vaccine Policies,” ABA webinar, June 8, 2021
  • “Impact of the 2020 Election and Reimagining the Workplace in 2021,” Pillsbury CLE California Marathon webinar, January 14, 2021
  • “Lessons Learned: Copyright Office Requirements for Group Registration of Secure Test Items,” ICE Exchange 2020, November 11, 2020
  • “Adjusting to a New Normal in the Workplace,” presentation to Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, October 28, 2020
  • “Protection of Professional Certification in State Occupational Licensing Reform Legislation,” National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy conference, October 21, 2020
  • Panelist, “Reopening Offices in New York City: Organizational Preparedness from Legal and Medical Perspectives Part II,” Pillsbury and Northwell Direct webinar, October 29, 2020
  • Panelist, “Reopening Offices in New York City: Organizational Preparedness from Legal and Medical Perspectives,” Pillsbury and Northwell Direct webinar, October 15, 2020
  • Panelist, “Applying to the Paycheck Protection Program: What Your Association Needs to Know,” ASAE webinar, August 18, 2020
  • “Reopening to a ‘New Normal’: Is Your Business Ready? Practical and Legal Considerations for Deciding Whether Your Business is Ready,” Pillsbury webinar, May 15, 2020
  • “Association Advocacy in COVID-19: The CARES Act and Future Legislation,” ASAE webcast, April 21, 2020

  • “Accessibility: Legal Issues & Design Strategies for Certificate Programs & Certification Exams,” ICE Exchange, November 20, 2019.

  • “Executive Employment Agreements: New Tax Law, New Challenges,” Association Law Symposium, June 4, 2019.

  • “Real World-Litigation Over Virtual Access: Apps, Websites and the ADA,” Pillsbury CLE Marathon, New York City, May 21, 2019
  • “#MeToo and the Government Contracting Community,” Pillsbury’s Annual East Coast Government Contracts Summit, Tysons, VA, May 14, 2019
  • Panelist, “Social Media for Your Office and Yourself,” NASFAA’s Director Download podcast, January 2, 2019
  • “Nonprofit Boards’ Legal and Ethical Responsibilities: Employment Issues Arising From the #MeToo Movement,” Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America Board Bootcamp presentation, December 8, 2018
  • Panelist, “A Hug or a Handshake?,” NASFAA’s Director Download podcast, October 15, 2018.
  • “A Robust Update on Legal Topics Concerning Certification Programs,” Certification Network Group Roundtable presentation, June 20, 2018.
  • “Deal Risk in the #MeToo Era,” Pillsbury CLE Marathon, New York City, March 21, 2018
  • Panelist, “More to Worry About: Social Media Issues for Employers and the Workplace,” Northern Virginia Technology Council CFO Series Event, December 7, 2017.
  • Presenter, “Legal Developments in Certification,” Certification Network Group Roundtable event, September 20, 2017.
  • "Legal & Ethical Issues in Certification,” webinar for Institute for Credentialing Excellence, June 13, 2017.
  • “Mitigating Risk in Your HR Department: Strategies to avoid lawsuits and keep you out of the news,” Presentation to the FAR-Roundtable, February 22, 2017.
  • “FLSA Overtime Update for Nonprofits,” webinar for AssociationTrends.com, July 26, 2016.
  • “Employees or Independent Contractors: What Happens if State Agencies Disagree with How You Classify Your Teaching Staff?” webinar for Yoga Alliance, June 29, 2016.
  • Panelist, “ASAE Discussion on Overtime Rule,” ASAE, June 23, 2016.
  • “Plenary Session: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Proposed Overtime Rule,” the National Association of Development Organizations’ 2016 Washington Policy Conference, April 5, 2016.
  • “Labor and Employment Issues Up and Down the Supply Chain,” Supply Chain Symposium, March 16, 2016.
  • Panelist, ASAE’s Town Hall Meeting, “DOL’S Overtime Rule,” March 2, 2016.
  • “The Dramatic Effect the Proposed Changes to The Fair Labor Standards Act Regulations Will Have on Associations – And Steps You Should be Taking Now to Prepare,” webinar for AssociationTrends.com, December 8, 2015.
  • “Employment Law Update–Recent Legal Changes That Affect Your Business Model,” Pillsbury’s Government Contracts Executive Roundtable, November 10, 2015.
  • “Accessibility Concerns: How ADA Has Evolved and How It Affects You,” webinar for Institute for Credentialing Excellence, June 10, 2015.
  • “Best Practices in Pro Bono: Thorny Ethical Issues in Pro Bono,” Washington Council of Lawyers Program, May 12, 2015.
  • “Top Six Wage & Hour Mistakes,” webinar for American Council of Engineering Companies, March 13, 2014.
  • “Focus on Health Care Reform Compliance: Independent Contractors, Interns, Volunteers, Temporary Staff Employees and Leased Employees,” webinar, July 7, 2013.
  • “Human Resources and Employment Law,” webinar for ASAE 2012 Association Law Online Conference, June 19, 2012.
  • “Compliance in Executive Recruiting,” April 17, 2012.
  • “Illegal Harassment in the Workplace - Protect Your Employees, Protect Your Firm,” webinar for American Council of Engineering Companies, December 20, 2011.
  • “Best Practices and Limiting Risk in Hiring and Termination Decisions: Lessons from the Legal Front Lines,” webinar for American Council of Engineering Companies, June 14, 2011.
  • “Social Media and the Workplace: From the Employer’s Perspective,” Pillsbury’s four-part Nonprofit Briefing Series at The Kreeger Museum, April 14, 2011.
  • “From Concepts to Practice: Understanding and Building on the Law To Effectively Develop A Diverse Workforce,” ASAE Foundation Diversity + Inclusion Conference, February 25, 2011.
  • “Compensation Discrimination,” Feminist Legal Philosophy Seminar, Washington and Lee School of Law, November 1, 2010.
  • “Today's Biggest Employment Law Risks for Nonprofits: How to Manage Your #1 Liability Area Like a Pro,” Pillsbury, November 4, 2009.
  • “Compliance Boot Camp for Supervisors; Hiring: How to Attract and Select Top Candidates—Legally,” Business and Legal Reports Webinar, October 7, 2009.
  • “Compliance Boot Camp for Supervisors; Problem Employees: Dealing with the Difficult, the Deceitful, and the Duds,” Business and Legal Reports Webinar, March 18, 2009.
  • “Federal Contractors and OFCCP Audits: How to Survive a Review of Your Affirmative Action Practices,” Business and Legal Reports Teleconference, February 9, 2009.
  • “Federal Contractors and Applicant Tracking: Tips and Traps in Collecting, Compiling, and Reporting Applicant Data,” Business and Legal Reports Teleconference, February 2, 2009.
  • “Federal Contractors and Affirmative Action Plans: How to Create and Monitor AAPs to Stay in Compliance,” Business and Legal Reports Teleconference, January 29, 2009.
  • “Employment Law Outlook: The FMLA Amendments and New FMLA Regulations,” Pillsbury's Employment & Labor Practice Breakfast Briefing, Washington, DC, January 13, 2009.
  • “Federal Contractors and Affirmative Action: Your Obligations Relating To Training Programs, Outreach Efforts, and More,” Business and Legal Reports Teleconference, October 27, 2008.
  • “Wage & Hour Mistakes: How To Avoid The Five Most Common (and Costly) Errors Employers Make,” Business and Legal Reports Webinar, July 7, 2008.
  • “Employment Tests: How to Reduce the Risks of Tests Used in Hiring and Promotion Decisions,” Business and Legal Reports Teleconference, March 25, 2008.
  • “Internet Applicant: Compliance Tips and Traps,” Society for Human Resource Managers Virginia State Annual Conference, October 5, 2007.
  • “The New 2007 EEO-1 Reporting Rules,” Business and Legal Reports Teleconference, September 14, 2007.
  • “Retaliation: One Year After Burlington Northern,” Business and Legal Reports Teleconference, August 14, 2007.
  • “Handling Harassment Complaints and Managing the New Retaliation Standards: Tips on Avoiding Employment Lawsuits,” Association of Corporate Counsel Webinar, June 12, 2007.
• Press
  • “How Organizations Can Accommodate Employees With Long COVID,” Associations Now, June 7, 2023.
  • “Is Your Event Code of Conduct Up to Date,” Associations Now, September 20, 2022.
  • “Five Factors to Consider Before Moving Toward an Unlimited Vacation Policy,” Associations Now, June 8, 2022.

  • “Tips for Improving Your Digital Accessibility,” Associations Now, October 30, 2019.

  • "ASAE: Bills to ease career paths should not gut certifications," CEO Update, June 7, 2019.
  • “A look at the new federal guidelines on internships,” Associations Now, June 7, 2018.
  • “It's Now Easier for Businesses Not to Pay Interns, so One Company Started a Shaming Campaign,” CBS Moneywatch, May 8, 2018
  • “3 Tips for Responding to Sexual Harassment at Meetings,” Associations Now, April 13, 2018.
  • Are There Blindspots in Your Sexual Harassment Policies?, Associations Now, December 21, 2017.
  • “Navigating ADA Compliance,” Human Resource Executive, November 6, 2017.
  • “4 Things To Watch After Obama's OT Rule Nixed,” Law360, September 1, 2017
  • “With Oracle Bias Suit, Tech Firms Feel Labor Dept.’s Unwelcome Gaze,” The Recorder, January 18, 2017.
  • “Attys React To High Court’s Auto Service Advisers OT Ruling,” Law360, June 20, 2016.
  • “Overtime Rule Released: How Organizations Can Prepare,” Associations Now, May 23, 2016.
  • “Pro Bono Team Supports Victims of Domestic Violence at U.S. Supreme Court,” Pillsburylaw.com, February 26, 2016.
  • “ASAE Testifies Again on D.C. Paid-Leave Proposal,” USAE, February 22, 2016.
  • “Rhetoric Might Trump Reality of Fair Pay Law,” Daily Journal, January 29, 2009.
  • “The signs, they are a changin’: The Bush administration made some 11th hour changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act,” Washington Business Journal, January 9, 2009.
  • “Companies brace for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs' List of Compliance Evaluations,” Workforce Management, September 2008.
  • “Social Media and the Workplace: From the Employer’s Perspective,” Pillsbury’s four-part Nonprofit Briefing Series at The Kreeger Museum, April 14, 2011.
  • “Managing Faith at Work,” Washington Business Journal, August 22, 2008.
  • “Returning Vets Suing to Get Their Jobs Back,” National Law Journal, December 17, 2007.
• Associations
  
  • American Society of Association Executives Legal Section Council, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 terms
  • American Society of Association Executives Legal Advisory Council, 2019-2020 term