Description

As organizations continue to navigate a rapidly changing environment, staying up-to-date on the latest developments is essential. During the webinar led by expert, Kristina Vaquera of Jackson Lewis, we’ll examine how shifts in the landscape are being interpreted and enforced, and discuss effective strategies for companies to adapt to these changes. Attendees will learn to assess risk to help identify potential risks, refine strategies, and ensure alignment with current standards. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and practical resources that will help your organization lead with purpose in today’s environment.

The Zoom link will be sent to you via email after registration. 


About the Presenter:

Kristina H. Vaquera is the Office Managing Principal and Office Litigation Manager of the Norfolk, Virginia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses exclusively on labor and employment advice and counseling and litigation.

Kristina represents employers in federal and state court lawsuits and agency charges and investigations covering a wide range of statutes and subjects, including anti-discrimination and civil rights laws, wrongful termination claims, disability accommodation and access, wage and hour laws, covenants not to compete and restrictive covenants, leave of absence claims, negligent hire/retention, and breaches of fiduciary duty and contract, as well as traditional labor issues, including bargaining and negotiations. Kristina has litigated class and collective actions, including FLSA, FCRA, and discrimination class actions. She also represents clients in grievances, mediations, arbitrations, and charges before various national and state entities.

Kristina is a key member of the national core counsel team, providing expert advice and counsel on a wide range of legal matters. She has extensive experience in conducting investigations and delivering training sessions.

As part of Kristina’s counseling practice, she provides daily advice and counseling and training to management to proactively assist employers in avoiding litigation. She assists clients with employment agreements, handbooks, background checks and drug testing issues, and disciplinary action. She represents employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, Department of Labor, and numerous state agencies, such as the Virginia Employment Commission, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, Virginia Department of Housing Discrimination, and Virginia Worker’s Compensation Commission.