Human Resources – Learn What is New and Get Your Questions Answered
Featured Speaker Jerome R. Watson,
Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone PLC
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
Registration: 11:30-Noon

Jerome R. Watson has a winning track record in litigating a variety of employment-related cases in such areas as discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, wrongful discharge and retaliation. He has also defended various constitutional challenges and employment class action lawsuits, as well as Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act challenges. As a result of his extensive trial experience, Jerome is frequently asked to speak on various aspects of the litigation process including discovery, examining witnesses, taking depositions, and crafting compelling opening and closing statements.

Healthcare Reform and Its Impact on Employer
Featured Speaker Charles M. Russman, Esq.
Bodman LLP

Charles M. Russman is a member of the Workplace Law and Tax Practice Groups with BODMAN LLP. He concentrates his practice in assisting clients with employee benefit plans and executive compensation matters as well as general tax and workplace law matters.

In law school, Mr. Russman interned with the Internal Revenue Service and with Federal District Court Judge Avern Cohn.