Speaker: Kimberly O'Donnell and Sarah Laren
Kimberly J. O'Donnell is Managing Partner of the Lexington office and a member of Dentons' Employment & Labor practice group. Sarah Laren is a Partner in Lexington's Employment & Labor practice group. Kim and Sarah provide employment advice and counseling in addition to representing clients in matters involving a broad range of employment issues.
Kim and Sarah focus their practices in employment litigation, where they represent employers in litigation before state and federal courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights and the Kentucky Division of Unemployment Insurance involving claims of employment discrimination, retaliation, retaliatory discharge, harassment, state and federal wage and hour laws, and violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act. Kim and Sarah also advise employers on various employment issues, including employee handbooks, employee agreements, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, personnel policies and separation agreements.
Description:
Today's multi-generational workforce is more informed on employment law than ever before, supported by a cultural shift in how employees view work and their workplaces and the increased awareness of employee rights from internet and social media sites. A quick search on TikTok will produce thousands of videos just like this one encouraging you to know your rights in 7 seconds or less.
Join Dentons Partners Kimberly O'Donnell and Sarah Laren for an afternoon of practical advice and discussion packed with practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies to protect your organization. Whether you're an HR professional, manager, or business owner, this event will empower your HR professional, manager, or business owner to foster a fair and compliant workplace.
Don’t wait until it’s too late—"I didn't know" is rarely viewed favorably by a jury of your peers.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the most common legal claims against employers in Kentucky courts.
- Take away practical policies and procedures to protect your organization.
- Learn what your employment defense attorney wishes you knew before your organization was sued.
*Approved for one (1.0) PDCs with SHRM and HRCI.
Schedule of Events:
11:15 am - 11:45 am: Registration, Networking, & Lunch
11:45 am - 12:00 pm: Business Meeting Update
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Presentation
Registration Deadline: Due to venue catering requirements, registration for in-person attendance closes 7 days prior to the event date. Virtual participation registration closes the day before the event.
Location: Mane on Main, 201 E Main St #1500, Lexington, KY 40507 (Validated parking is reserved in the Chase Tower Parking Garage) Mane on Main Parking Map. Details for virtual attendance will be sent to all attendees prior to the meeting, up to 24 hours in advance.
This month's meeting is sponsored by:
If you wish to sponsor this or future events, please contact Caroline at publicrelations@bgshrm.org for a 2025 sponsorship packet.
Transfer and Refund Policy
BGSHRM strives to provide quality events that are educational in content and rich in networking opportunities. We place emphasis on the humans in Human Resources and value the shared experience of our peers and comrades who are working to create safe and productive environments for their employees. We have designed chapter meeting fees to be as low as possible.
Because of rising costs in our community, your regular member registration fee covers the program related expenses and is not a fundraiser for the chapter. As such, all payments for registration to BGSHRM events are non-refundable. View full Transfer and Refund Policy.
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