2025 Labor & Employment Seminar

November 13, 2025
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Power-up your 2026 compliance playbook! Snell & Wilmer’s San Diego Labor & Employment team is back with our fast-paced Annual Labor & Employment Seminar.

Join HR leaders, in-house counsel, and front-line managers as Snell & Wilmer attorneys unpack recent litigation trends, regulatory shifts, and workplace strategies you need to thrive in the year ahead. From limiting your wage-and-hour exposure to understanding new OSHA mandates, we’re providing insights you can put to work the very next day.

CLE Credit: May qualify for up to 2 hours of CA CLE Credit.

The seminar will feature six 20-minute timely presentations from our attorneys, followed by a networking reception.

Topics Include:
Litigation Trends and Responding to Litigation Threats

Spot the newest plaintiff playbook and fortify your defenses. Learn about recent California litigation trends, case types, and risks employers should watch for as we head into 2026.
Speakers: Kevin Brown and Alex Kat

Wage & Hour Roadmap for 2026
Navigate PAGA pitfalls, class actions, and evolving pay-practice landmines.
Speakers: Brook Barnes and Nico Kawuka

Workplace Investigations
Conduct bullet-proof inquiries that withstand scrutiny and protect culture. Gain practical insights on conducting effective workplace investigations to reduce risk and maintain compliance.
Speakers: Tracie Stender and Clint Engleson

New Laws for 2026
Decode the latest Sacramento mandates before they hit your handbook. Get an overview of newly signed legislation impacting employers in the upcoming year and how to prepare.
Speakers: Trevor Locko and Allie Wallin

OSHA Update
Align your safety protocols with next-year’s heightened enforcement priorities. Review key OSHA regulations and compliance priorities to ensure workplace safety in 2026.
Speakers: Chuck Keller and Dawn Davis

Employee Benefits
Craft competitive, compliant plans that attract and retain top talent. Learn about the latest trends and considerations for structuring employee benefits in the year ahead.
Speaker: Sara Van Houten

Why Attend?
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Get first-look analysis on 2026 legislation and case law that will shape your risk profile.
Actionable Takeaways: Walk away with concrete guidance, best practices and checklists to help you implement an effective and efficient compliance program.
Earn CLE Credit: Up to 2.0 hours of California General CLE.
Build Your Network: Connect with peers facing the same compliance challenges you are.


Time

November 13th, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM


Location

Snell & Wilmer San Diego Office, 3611 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 500, San Diego, CA


Brook T. Barnes, Partner in our San Diego, and Dallas locations.
Brook T. Barnes,
Partner
Kevin M. Brown, Partner in our San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, and Denver locations.
Kevin M. Brown,
Partner
Dawn L. Davis, Partner in our Las Vegas, Reno-Tahoe, Boise, and Albuquerque locations.
Dawn L. Davis,
Partner
Clint S. Engleson, Counsel in our San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles locations.
Clint S. Engleson,
Counsel
D. Alexander Kat, Associate in our San Diego location.
D. Alexander Kat,
Associate
Nicholas Kawuka, Associate in our San Diego location.
Nicholas Kawuka,
Associate
Charles P. Keller, P.C., Partner in our Phoenix location.
Charles P. Keller, P.C.,
Partner
Trevor S. Locko, Associate in our San Diego location.
Trevor S. Locko,
Associate
Tracie E. Stender, Counsel in our San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles locations.
Tracie E. Stender,
Counsel
Sara Van Houten, Partner in our Phoenix location.
Sara Van Houten,
Partner
Alexandra Wallin, Associate in our San Diego location.
Alexandra Wallin,
Associate
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