Fundamentals: Representation in Grievances and Disciplinary Proceedings
- Bundle:
- 2023 Public Sector Conference
- Categories:
- Labor Law | Labor Relations
- Speakers:
- Matthew G. Jones | Scott Miller | Tyson Roan | Torrick Ward
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 03 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 01, 2023
- Product Type:
- On Demand - Also available: On Demand 21
- License:
- Never expires.
Description
The panel will focus on grievance representations for non-lawyers broken down into several subtopics, including relationships, investigations, and the rules of evidence.
- Matt Jones, Associate University Counsel, University of Illinois System
- Scott Miller, Attorney, AFSCME Council 31
- Tyson Roan, Field Service Director, Illinois Federation of Teachers
- Torrick Ward, Deputy Director - Labor Relations, Cook County
Speaker
Matthew G. Jones Related Seminars and Products
Associate University Counsel
University of Illinois System
Matthew G. Jones is Associate University Counsel in the Office of University Counsel for the University of Illinois System. In that role, Matt provides and manages legal services involving a wide range of issues with an emphasis on labor and employment matters, including matters related to wage and hour laws, employee leave and disability accommodation issues, constitutional rights, collective bargaining, employee misconduct, and general litigation. As an attorney for a large public research university and hospital system, Matt’s experience includes, among other things, serving as lead counsel in scores of grievance arbitration matters involving various categories of employees, including healthcare, faculty, law enforcement, clerical, professional, graduate students, and trades, among others. Matt has also served as lead counsel in proceedings before state labor boards, including unfair labor practice hearings and union representation matters. Prior to joining the University of Illinois, Matt was in private practice for a number of years where he focused primarily on litigation and traditional labor and employment matters.
Scott Miller Related Seminars and Products
Attorney
AFSCME Council 31
Scott Miller has been a staff attorney with AFSCME Council 31 since 2001. Prior to that, Scott was the Chief Legal Counsel of the Illinois Department of Labor. He is also an adjunct lecturer at the University of Illinois - Chicago, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs.
Tyson Roan Related Seminars and Products
Field Service Director
Illinois Federation of Teachers
Tyson Roan works primarily with unionized faculty and staff at public colleges and universities throughout central Illinois for the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Previously, he worked for over a decade with SEIU Local 73 in a variety of capacities, including as Counsel, General Counsel, and Chief of Staff.
Torrick Ward Related Seminars and Products
Deputy Director of Labor Relations
Cook County Human Resources, Labor Division
Torrick Ward is the Deputy Director of Labor Relations for Cook County, Illinois. Prior to serving as Deputy Director, Mr. Ward served as the acting director of the Department of Human Rights and Ethics for Cook County and the Senior Labor Counsel for Cook County Labor Relations. Besides holding positions at Cook County, Mr. Ward worked as an Assistant Corporation Counsel, Senior Counsel and Deputy Director of Compliance at the City of Chicago. Mr. Ward has practiced in the areas of Labor and Employment, Civil Rights and Corporate Compliance since 1998.
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