Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases 15th Annual Edition Published
Fifteen Annual Edition Of Andrew H. Friedman’s Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases Published
February 1, 2021 – Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to announce that James Publishing Co. has just published the 15th annual edition of Andrew H. Friedman’s two-volume Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases practice guide. This new edition features a new Preface written by Mr. Friedman which reflects upon the developments in employment law since the book was first published in 2005 including reflections of the Me Too and Black Lives Matter movements. This new edition also includes a new Foreword written by Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr., Chief United States District Judge, Middle District of Tennessee. And, this new edition contains a heartfelt memorial written by Mr. Friedman about Judge John T. Nixon (for whom both Mr. Friedman and Chief Judge Crenshaw clerked). The new Preface, Foreword, and Memorial can be viewed here. The new edition also contains an Author’s Note – An Introduction To Federal Laws Prohibiting Employment Discrimination which can be accessed here. Finally, Litigating Employment Discrimination Cases can be purchased at https://jamespublishing.com/product/litigating-employment-discrimination-cases/.
California Lawyers Association Program For The New Employment Lawyer
Andrew H. Friedman Speaks At California Lawyers Association Program For The New Employment Lawyer
January 20, 2021, Andrew H. Friedman will speak for the Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association’s program entitled “Fundamentals For The New Employment Practitioner.” Mr. Friedman will speak on a panel entitled “Privacy at Work.” Speaking with Mr. Friedman will be Jeewon Serrat of BakerHostetler – https://www.bakerlaw.com/JeewonKSerrato and Brett Cook of Wells Fargo Bank.
Evidentiary Issues In Employment Litigation
Andrew H. Friedman Moderates Webinar On Evidentiary Issues In Employment Litigation
November 17, 2020, Andrew H. Friedman will moderate a panel discussion for the Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Lawyers Association on evidentiary issues in employment litigation. The panel – entitled – Common Evidentiary Issues in Discrimination Litigation will feature two prominent employment attorneys: (1) Tracey A. Kennedy of Sheppard Mullin – https://www.sheppardmullin.com/tkennedy; and (2) Erin M. Pulaski of Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe – https://rezlaw.com/erin-pulaski/. The California Lawyers Association describes the program as follows:
In this fast-paced program, esteemed employment defense attorney Tracey A. Kennedy of Sheppard Mullin and renowned plaintiff employment lawyer Erin M. Pulaski of Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe will offer valuable insights and practical tips about how employment litigators should handle the peskiest and re-occurring evidentiary issues that arise during employment discrimination cases. Moderated by Andrew H. Friedman of Helmer Friedman LLP, Tracey and Erin will discuss “Me Too” evidence – what is it, how does the plaintiff employment attorney discover it, and how does the employment defense attorney prevent the plaintiff employment attorney from discovering (i.e., using “relevance,”“not reasonably calculated,” right to privacy, and confidentiality provision arguments). The speakers will also talk not only about the discovery of social media posts and the role of privacy but also discovery of other electronic communications (including text messages, telephone calls, and the contents of hard-drives). Tracey and Erin will debate the scope of the defense mental examinations (or, as Tracey will call it – independent mental examinations). Finally, the speakers will also discuss whether questions about immigration status are ever permissible.
Moderate Discussion On Employee Activicism
Andrew H. Friedman Moderates Discussion On Employee Activicism
On October 27, 2020, Andrew H. Friedman to moderate a presentation for the Employment Round Table of Southern California by Cameron Fox of Paul Hastings about employee activicism. The presentation – entitled “Addressing Employee Activism in Turbulent Times” will cover employer strategies in responding to employees’ conduct such as political activities, social media posts, and membership in objectionable organizations.
Samson Spiegelman Joins Helmer Friedman LLP
Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to announce that Samson Spiegelman has joined the law firm, effective August 27, 2020. Samson joins the firm fresh off of a stint at one of the Nation’s premier management-side labor and employment law firms — Paul Hastings LLP.
Samson is a graduate of UCLA School of Law’s Critical Race Studies program, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Tulane University in both Political Science and Gender and Sexuality Studies. As a law student, Samson was Chief Articles Editor for the Dukeminier Journal of Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Law. Samson also served as a law clerk for the Transgender Law Center and the ACLU of Southern California, and worked at UCLA’s HIV Law and Policy Project clinic providing direct services.
Samson is admitted to practice in California state and federal courts and is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the California Lawyers Association Labor and Employment Section. Samson volunteers with the National Lawyers Guild and serves on the LACBA President’s Advisory Committee on Women in the Legal Profession.
Super Lawyers Names Andrew H. Friedman To Its Top 100 Southern California Lawyers List
February 1, 2020 – Helmer Friedman LLP is very please to announce that Super Lawyers has named Andrew H. Friedman to its list of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Southern California. Super Lawyers recognizes these top lawyers via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. The full list of Top 100 Southern California Super Lawyers can be found here – https://www.superlawyers.com/california-southern/toplists/top-100-2020-southern-california-super-lawyers/39fd3e6495f36f48bfce2fdff05d27cf
U.S. News – Ranked Best Law Firm
Helmer Friedman LLP Ranked By U.S. News – Best Lawyers® As A “Best Law Firm”
December 1, 2019 – Helmer Friedman LLP is very pleased to announce that the law firm has been selected by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® as a Best Law Firm in the category of Employment Law – Individuals.
