Employment Law Institute 2025
JAMS is pleased to be a sponsor of the Employment Law Institute 2025. This year’s Employment Law Institute will examine current trends, developments, and cutting-edge issues in employment law. JAMS neutrals Hon. James "Jay" C. Francis IV (Ret.) and Chris M. Kwok, Esq. will be among the featured speakers, with Judge Francis speaking on the 9:15am panel and Mr. Kwok speaking on the 10:10am panel. You can find more information on the panels below:
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“Track 1B: Significant 2023-2024 U.S. Supreme Court & Second Circuit Decisions in Labor & Employment Cases”
9:15 am – 10:05 am
Panel Leader:
- Evan Spelfogel, Phillips Nizer LLP
Panelists:
- Stephen Bergstein, Bergstein & Ullrich
- Hon. James "Jay" C. Francis IV (Ret.), JAMS Neutral
- Merrick (Rick) T. Rossein, City University of NY School of Law
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“Track 2A: Know Your Forum”
10:10 am – 11:00 am
Panel Leader:
- Jamar Q. Green, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
Panelists:
- Jeanine Conley Daves, Littler Mendelson PC
- Melissa Franco, General Counsel, New York State Division of Human Rights
- Luwick Francois, LF Law, PLLC
- Antonia Kousoulas, Kousoulas & Associates P.C
- Chris M. Kwok, Esq., JAMS Neutral, Adjunct Professor of Asian American Studies. Hunter College-CUNY
- Arlean Nieto, EEOC Deputy Director, New York Division