Wage & Hour Class Actions after AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion

The Labor & Employment Law Section presents:

Wage & Hour Class Actions after AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion

August 17, 2011
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LI VE
900 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

Earn 6 Hours MCLE Credit

You can now REGISTER ONLINE for this program.

Take advantage of this year’s Low Introductory Pricing for what will likely become a series of “masters-level” coneferences.

The conference is also being co-sponsored by the “California Public Employee Relations Program” & “Sacramento County Bar Association Labor & Employment Section”.

Special thanks to the following sponsors for their contributions:

Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP
The Gillam Law Firm
Schonbrun DeSimone Seplow Harris Hoffman & Harrison, LLP

PROGRAM ITINERARY AND SPEAKERS

The Class Action Wage and Hour Conference will feature presentations on a series of topics designed to appeal to advanced practitioners: (1) a summary of recent case law in this constantly expanding area of law, (2) a focus on recent trends in class certification, both from the perspective of seeking to obtain, and seeking to defeat, such motions; (3) a panel featuring judges from the complex panels of the Los Angeles and Orange County Superior Court, and (4) a panel examining issues that arise in the settlement of wage and hour class actions, including damage modeling and mediation tactics. This inaugural event promises to be a successful addition to the Section’s regular stable of offerings.

SCHEDULE

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Case Law Update Top plaintiffs'- and defense-side employment practitioners summarize the last year in review - an eventful one, in wage/hour law. The panelists will discuss major, conflicting decisions of the Courts of Appeal defining meal/rest period class action decisions, and preview the upcoming oral argument at the Supreme Court in Brinker v. Superior Court. Momentous decisions highlighted include the Martinez v. Combs decision affecting the scope of the definition of "employer" in wage/hour matters and cases discussing the scope of "kin care" and itemized wage statement (Labor Code 226) requirements. Among other topics, the panelists will further elucidate the state of arbitration class waivers post-Stolt-Nielsen v. AnimalFeeds and what courts are requiring for approval of wage/hour class settlements, post-Kullar v. Foot Locker. Speakers: Andrew Satenberg, Esq., Manatt Phelps Bryan Schwartz, Esq., Bryan Schwartz Law David Borgen, Esq., Goldstein Demchak Baller Borgen & Dardarian
10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.	Break
10:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.	Employment Law Wage and Hour Class Actions: Litigating Class Certification John Barber, of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Kristen Fritz, of Marlin & Saltzman, LLP and Maria Rodriguez, of Winston & Strawn, LLP, will examine the latest developments and the newest techniques for prosecuting and defending wage-and-hour class actions, with a particular emphasis on class certification. The panel will focus on the certification process from start to finish, including procedural considerations, evidence, and legal arguments. In discussing these legal developments, the presenters will provide an update on current case law including the recent cases of AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion, Hernandez v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court, and Brinkley v. Public Storage. Speakers: John Barber, Esq., Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP Kristen M. Fritz, Esq., Marlin & Saltzman, LLP Maria Rodriguez, Winston Strawn LLP
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm	Networking Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.	Hear From The Judges Of The Los Angeles And Orange County Complex Panels Judges Emilie Elias, Anthony Mohr and Carl West of the Los Angeles Superior Court Complex Panel and Judge David Velasquez of the Orange County Superior Court Complex Panel will highlight a presentation designed to enlighten practitioners on the judicial perspective on important topics such as approval or denial of class certification motions, approval or denial of class action settlements, and discovery disputes in the wage and hour context. This will be an invaluable opportunity to hear from the judges who routinely preside over complex wage and hour class actions. Moderator: Wilmer Harris, Esq., Schonbrun De Simone Seplow Harris Hoffman & Harrison LLP
3 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.	Break
3:10 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.	Damages Analysis and Settlement of Class Actions Experienced class action counsel and a veteran mediator will discuss the mediation and settlement of class wage and hour claims. Topics will include best mediation and settlement practices from the defense and plaintiff side, the risks and benefits of early mediation, damage modeling, and particular settlement issues (including claims made and minimum floor settlements). Speakers: Leslie Abbott, Esq., Paul Hastings LLP Aashish Desai, Esq., Mower, Carreon & Desai, LLP Peter Rukin, Esq., Rukin Hyland Doria & Tindall LLP Lynn Frank, Esq., Frank & Feder
4:40 p.m. - 6 p.m.	Networking Reception

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Register Online

You can now REGISTER ONLINE for this program.

Printable Brochure

For your convenience, we have provided a printable version of the program brochure, which includes the Mail / Fax Registration Form.

Pre-Registration Fees (must be received by August 10, 2011)

Labor & Employment Law Section Member..........................................................$125
Non-Section Member................................................................................................$175
Includes enrollment in the Labor & Employment Law Section for 2010
Non-attorney Labor-Relations Professional............................................................$100
Full-time Law Student (attach copy of school ID)................................................$50*
(* Note: A limited number of scholarships will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For information, call Susan Orloff at 415-538-2341)

Registration Fees After August 10, 2011 and On-Site (August 10, 2011 through August 17, 2011)

Labor & Employment Law Section Member..........................................................$150
Non-Section Member................................................................................................$200
Includes enrollment in the Labor & Employment Law Section for 2011
Non-attorney Labor-Relations Professional............................................................$125
Full-time Law Student (attach copy of school ID)................................................$75

Register by Mail or Fax (must be received by August 10, 2011)

To register by mail or fax, print and complete the Mail/Fax Registration Form and return it with payment to the State Bar of California.

MAIL TO: Program Registrations, State Bar of California, 180 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94105; OR

FAX TO: Program Registrations at 415-538-2368. In order to fax your registration, credit card information is MANDATORY.

Deadline

In order to pre-register, your form and check, payable to The State Bar of California, or credit card information, must be received by August 10, 2011.

Cancellations / Refunds

Cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing by August 10, 2011. Substitute registrants are allowed but must register in their own name at the meeting to receive MCLE credit.

Onsite Registrations

Onsite registration is limited and subject to availability.

Questions

For information regarding the program please call 415-538-2590. Program registration questions call 415-538-2508

MCLE

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Special Assistance

Please call 415-538-2465.

AUDIO CDs

Audio CDs of the program will be available with a complete set of written materials from Versa-Tape. To order, please call 1-800-468-2737.