July 28, 2023

Joanne L. Butler to Present at NBI's "Wage and Hour Law Litigation: Fundamentals and Strategies" Program



On July 28, Partner Joanne L. Butler will present at the National Business Institute's program, "Wage and Hour Law Litigation: Fundamentals and Strategies." Joanne will present "Ethical Considerations" and discuss the rules of professional conduct, priviledged communications, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and attorneys' fees. 

The program agenda includes:

  • Overview and Recap of Case Law Developments

  • Wage and Hour Audits: Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Receipt of the Wage and Hour Claim: Initial Case Assessment, Affirmative Defenses, etc. 

  • Discovery Strategies 

  • Preparation and Trial: Tips and Tricks for Opening Statements, Witness Examination, etc.

  • Strategies for Pursuing - or Challenging - Collective Action Certification 

  • Settlement: Best Practices for Calculating Damages, Drafting Agreements, and More 

  • Ethical Considerations 

This program will be held on July 28, and the recording will be accessible by August 11. For more information about this program, visit the organization's program page