Whether you’re new to arbitration or in need of a refresher, this session will provide practice pointers on how to effectively prepare and try an arbitration case.
Ms. VanDagens is a frequent lecturer and trainer in labor and employment law. She received her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a B.A. in Journalism from Michigan State University. Before beginning her career as a labor neutral,
Tom counsels employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including internal misconduct investigations, disciplinary action, labor relations, collective bargaining, and federal and state employment discrimination matters under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Illinois Human Rights Act, Title VII, and other federal and state anti-discrimination and wage laws. Tom represents employers in a variety of venues, including federal/state courts, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and federal/state labor boards.
Prior to joining Robbins Schwartz, Tom worked in Labor Relations for the Cook County Health System. During law school, Tom interned with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Enforcement Unit.
Firefighter Forum
Opening Plenary: Cultural & Political Polarization
Auditorium
Opening Plenary: Cultural & Political Polarization
Original Program Date: 12/02/2022 |
Marijuana, Drug Testing, and Other Privacy Issues in the Workplace
Original Program Date: 12/02/2022 |
Closing Plenary: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Public Sector
Original Program Date: 12/02/2022 |