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Interviewed and quoted, “Fifth Circuit Revives Texas Suit Over EEOC Criminal Check Guidance,”
Bloomberg BNA Daily Report, June 29, 2016, pp. 1-3 (regarding the EEOC’s enforcement guidance
on employers’ use of criminal background checks and its impact on employers’ hiring decisions).
Interviewed and quoted, “Challenging Statistical Evidence After Tyson Foods,” Bloomberg BNA Daily
Labor Report, June 10, 2016, pp. 1-5 (regarding trial by fire approach in Title VII employment law
cases and how the Supreme Court’s ruling in Tyson Foods v. Bouaphakeo makes bringing such
cases easier).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Met Obligation To Conciliate Sex Bias Claim,” Bloomberg BNA Daily
Labor Report, June 1, 2016, pp. 1-2 (regarding the Court’s ruling, interpretation, and application of the
Mach Mining decision in EEOC v. Dimensions Healthcare Systems).
Interviewed and quoted, “Court Backs EEOC Inspecting Company Property Without Consent,” Business
Insurance, May 12, 2016, pp. 1-2 (regarding the EEOC’s warrantless search of private commercial
property and intrusive investigations prior to filing a lawsuit in EEOC v. Nucor Steel Gallatin, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted, “Facts Drove Award In Lesbian Firefighter’s Bias Case But Precedent Far From
Clear,” Business Insurance, April 26, 2016, pp. 1-2 (regarding facts that drives discrimination cases
and that employers must have extensive policies and practices prohibiting discrimination within the
workplace).
Speech, “Cutting Edge Wage & Hour Class Action Litigation,” at ExecuSummitt, April 13, 2016, in
Chicago, Illinois.
Speech, “Ascertainability Issues In Class Litigation," at ACI Program on Managing And Defending Class
Actions, April 11, 2016, in New York, New York.
Interviewed and quoted, “South Florida Is Still Nation’s Hottest Spot For FLSA Suits,” Law360, April 8,
2016, pp. 1-3 (regarding contributing factors in the path to increased wage & hour actions in Florida).
Interviewed and quoted, “What To Do After You’ve Screwed Up A Brief,” Law360, April 4, 2016, at pp. 1-3
(regarding immediate acknowledgment and disclosure of mistakes to opposing counsel and the court
in appellate proceedings).
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Author of “Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report: An Overview of 2015 Workplace Litigation,”
in CCH Labor Law Journal, Spring 2016, at pp. 317-339.
Interviewed and quoted, “Supreme Court Pick Garland’s Track Record Less Friendly To Business,”
Business Insurance, March 22, 2016, at p. 1 (regarding the Supreme Court nominee Judge Merrick
Garland and the likelihood of his allegiance with the more liberal wing of the Supreme Court).
Interviewed and quoted, “2015 Sets Record For Most Class Actions Lawsuits. Is It A Trend?,”
HR.BLR.com, February 26, 2016, at p. 1 (regarding the emerging litigation trends facing companies in
2016).
Interviewed and quoted, “Feds Cash In With ‘Aggressive’ Workplace Lawsuits,” The Washington
Examiner, February 1, 2016, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the EEOC’s approach to regulation through
enforcement litigation in trying to secure settlements or court precedents).
Interviewed and quoted, Employment Group Of The Year: Seyfarth Shaw,” Employment Law360, January
25, 2016, at p. 1 (regarding Seyfarth’s leading employment & labor practice in defending “bet the
company” class actions).
Interviewed and quoted, “GCs Name Best Of The Best Attorneys,” Law 360, February 7, 2016, at pp. 1-4
(regarding selection by BTI Consulting Group as one of the top 4 attorneys in the country in terms of
client service).
Interviewed and quoted, “GCs Name Favorite Employment Lawyers,” Law 360, February 7, 2016, at pp.
1-3 (regarding selection by General Counsel as one of the top 4 employment lawyers in the United
States).
Interviewed and quoted, “Non-Compete Agreements Hobble Junior Employees,” Wall Street Journal,
February 2, 2016, at p. 1 (regarding litigation involving Jimmy John’s, LLC and the dismissal of non-
compete claims in a class action involving hourly workers).
Speech, “Class Action Litigation Developments In 2015 And 2016,” at webinar sponsored by Seyfarth
Shaw LLP, February 1, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted, ”Employment Law Outlook for 2016: Litigation Against Employers Continues To
Rise, Often With Significant Financial Consequences. What Can HR Do To Reduce The Risk?,”
Human Resource Executive, January 21, 2016, at pp. 1-2 (regarding key workplace class action
rulings in 2015 and class action issues that employers are likely to see in 2016).
Interviewed and quoted, “Lawyers Weigh In On High Court’s Class Action Ruling,” Law 360, January 20,
2016, at pp. 1-19 (regarding Supreme Court’s ruling employers facing class actions and their
settlement leverage using Rule 68).
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Interviewed and quoted, “Supreme Court Decision In Legal Fees Case Could Clip EEOC’s Wings,”
Compliance Week, January 19, 2016, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the Supreme Court’s
anticipated ruling relative to how the EEOC operates in EEOC v. CRST Van Expedited).
Interviewed and quoted, “GC Cheat Sheet: The Weekly Top 5,” Law 360, January 15, 2016, at pp. 3
(regarding record-breaking workplace class action filings 2015 and the trend for increase filings that
employers are likely to see in 2016).
Interviewed and quoted, “Report: Employers Coughing Up Big Bucks To Settle Class Actions,” Corporate
Counsel, January 13, 2016, at pp. 1-2 (regarding workplace class actions rise for the sixth
consecutive year to a record high, and that employers should strategize on how to spend compliance
dollars to minimize litigation risks).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEO Training Needs Vary By Geography,” SHRM, January 12, 2016, at pp. 1-3
(regarding the EEOC’s decision-making on bringing lawsuits as it relates to the size of a given state’s
population and the number of EEOC charges that are filed).
Interviewed and quoted, “Systemic Cases Dominate EEOC Enforcement,” Compliance Week, January
12, 2016, at pp. 1-9 (regarding the EEOC’s litigation enforcement program as it relates to its statutory
duty to attempt to conciliate charges of discrimination prior to filing a lawsuit).
Interviewed and quoted, “For EEOC Enforcement, Employer Location Matters,” Reuters, January 7, 2016,
at pp. 1-2 (regarding the different focuses of the EEOC’s litigation enforcement program based on
geography in the U.S.).
Interviewed and quoted, “Five EEOC Enforcement Trends To Watch In 2016,” Employment Law 360,
January 5, 2016, at pp. 1-4 (regarding analysis of the EEOC’s litigation enforcement program in
2015).
Interviewed and quoted, “Ruling in EEOC Wellness Plan Case Could Be Harbinger,” Bloomberg BNA
Daily Labor Report, January 4, 2016, at pp. 1-2 (regarding analysis of the EEOC’s approach to the
wellness plan issue under the ADA and the effects of these plans toward employers).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Retains Focus On Systemic Bias, New Theories,” Bloomberg BNA Daily
Labor Report, January 4, 2016, at pp. 1-2 (regarding analysis of the EEOC’s litigation enforcement
program in 2015, and what employers should know about EEOC litigation in 2016).
Interviewed and quoted, “Fight Over Legal Fees In Bias Case Heads To High Court,“ Business Insurance,
December 21, 2015, at pp. 3, 24 (regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review the EEOC v.
CRST Van Expedited case and what it means for employers).
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Author of “Supreme Court Victory for Employers in Mach Mining v. EEOC,” Employee Relations Law
Journal, Vol. 41, No. 2 (Autumn 2015), at pp. 50-54.
Interviewed and quoted, “Fifth Circuit Rebuke To Government Could Give Employers An Edge,”
Employment Law 360, September 23, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of the 5th Circuit’s
criticism of the U.S. Department of Labor over its improper investigatory and litigation activities in
Gate Guard Services LP, et al. v. Perez, and how the rebuke may assist employers facing
governmental litigation).
Author of “Seventh Circuit Again Limits Dukes, This Time In Teacher Case,” Law 360, August 24, 2015,
at pp. 1-3 (regarding the Seventh Circuit’s ruling to reverse a district court’s decision denying class
certification in Chicago Teachers Union, Local No. 1, et al. v. Board of Education of the City of
Chicago).
Interviewed and quoted, “Rethinking Class Action Requirements,” Human Resource Executive, August
18, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the 4th Circuit’s recent class certification ruling in Brown v. Nucor and
how the decision could influence other courts to ease class action certification requirements in the
future).
Speech, “How To Avoid Terminations That Invite Litigation” at webinar sponsored by Bloomberg BNA,
August 13, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted, “Obama Picks Lipnic For Second Term As EEOC Commissioner,” Law 360, July
29, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding Victoria Lipnic ‘s re-nomination for a second term as EEOC
Commissioner and its implications for employers).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Decision No Silver Bullet For Gay Bias Plaintiffs,” Law 360, July 17,
2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the EEOC’s position that Title VII’s ban on gender bias prohibits sexual
orientation discrimination and how the EEOC is trying to push the envelope on what it wants the law
to be).
Speech, “The Impact Of Wage & Hour Claims And Arbitration Clauses” at webinar sponsored by Advisen,
Inc., June 9, 2015, in New York, New York.
Interviewed and quoted, “Supreme Court’s Religious Headscarf Ruling Increases Employers’ Bias Risks,”
Business Insurance, June 8, 2015, at pp. 1, 22 (regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling in EEOC v.
Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. as it relates to the similarity between religious bias cases and
disability cases).
Interviewed and quoted, “High Court Closes Defense Loophole In Religious Bias Suit,” Law 360, June 1,
2015, at pp. 1-4 (regarding the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling in EEOC v. Abercrombie &
Fitch Stores, Inc. as it relates to religious discrimination claims).
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Interviewed and quoted, “Supreme Court Says EEOC Conciliation Process Is Subject To Judicial
Review,” Thomson Reuters Blog (Internet Edition), May 12, 2015, at pp. 1-5 (regarding the Supreme
Court’s unanimous ruling to uphold judicial review of administrative actions and pre-suit conciliation
processes of Title VII claims in court).
Interviewed and quoted “Small Classes Have Life Post-Dukes, Fourth Circuit Ruling Shows,” Law 360,
May 12, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the 4th Circuit’s recent class certification ruling in Brown v. Nucor
and how the Supreme Court’s 2011 decision in Wal-Mart v. Dukes has prompted wide variations in
Rule 23 opinions).
Interviewed and quoted “Supreme Court Says EEOC Conciliation Process Is Subject To Judicial Review,”
Westlaw Journal Employment, May 12, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling to
uphold the fundamental principle that judicial review of administrative actions is the norm in our legal
system).
Speech, “Cutting-Edge ADA Issues In EEOC Litigation,” at Pacific Coast Labor & Employment
Conference (co-panelist with David Lopez, General Counsel of the EEOC), May 7, 2014, in Seattle,
Washington.
Interviewed and quoted “Employers Tackle Bias Claims By Spotlighting EEOC Policy,” The American
Lawyer Litigation Daily, May 6, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the implications of the Sixth Circuit’s ruling
in EEOC v. Kaplan relative to irony of the EEOC’s hiring practices).
Interviewed and quoted “Second Circuit Mulls EEOC Standards In Sterling Jewelers Case,” Law 360,
May 5, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Mach Mining v.
EEOC, declaring that courts have the authority to review the EEOC’s conciliation process and its
relevancy in EEOC v. Sterling Jewelers Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted “Mixed Interpretations Of Mach Mining Decision,” HRE Daily, May 5, 2015, at pp.
1-3 (regarding the implications of the Supreme Court’s opinion in Mach Mining v. EEOC relative to
conciliation efforts).
Interviewed and quoted “Second Circuit Mulls EEOC Standards In Sterling Jewelers Case,” Law 360,
May 5, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Mach Mining v.
EEOC, declaring that courts have the authority to review the EEOC’s conciliation process and its
relevancy in EEOC v. Sterling Jewelers Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted “EEOC, Sterling Jewelers Spar Over Mach Mining At Second Circuit,” Law 360,
May 4, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the Second Circuit argument in EEOC v. Sterling Jewelers Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted “EEOC Goes To Bat Over Duty To Investigate,” The American Lawyer Litigation
Daily, May 4, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the implications of the Supreme Court’s opinion to vacate a
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Seventh Circuit ruling in Mach Mining v. EEOC and how this ruling will affect EEOC v. Sterling
Jewelers Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted “Supreme Court - Mach Mining Decision A Win For Employers,” Corporate
Counsel, April 30, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of the Supreme Court’s opinion in Mach
Mining v. EEOC).
Interviewed and quoted “Supreme Court: EEOC Must Try Conciliation With Businesses Before Litigation,”
Insurance Journal, April 30, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the implications of the Supreme Court’s
opinion to vacate a Seventh Circuit ruling in Mach Mining v. EEOC).
Interviewed and quoted “Supreme Court: EEOC Must Try Conciliation With Businesses Before Litigation,”
Class Action Litigation Report, April 30, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding the Supreme Court’s opinion in Mach
Mining v. EEOC).
Interviewed and quoted “EEOC Conciliation Subject To Court Scrutiny, But Scope Of Review Is Limited,
Justices Say,” Class Action Litigation Report, April 29, 2015, at pp. 1-4 (regarding the implications of
the Supreme Court’s opinion in Mach Mining v. EEOC for employers).
Interviewed and quoted “High Court Ruling Won’t End Fights Over EEOC Conciliation,” Law 360, April 30,
2015, at pp. 1-3 (regarding the Supreme Court’s opinion in Mach Mining v. EEOC).
Interviewed and quoted, “Chicago Litigation Departments Of the Year: Seyfarth Shaw LLP - Labor And
Employment,” The National Law Journal, April 20, 2015, p. 14 (regarding class actions and EEOC
pattern or practices lawsuits that Seyfarth has won for major corporations).
Interviewed and quoted, “Workplace Arbitration Seen Saving Legal Costs But Privacy Clouds,” Executive
Risk Network, April 15, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding the viability and impact of arbitration clauses as risk
management tools to mitigate class action litigation).
Interviewed and quoted, “Work From Home Not Always The Answer For A Disabled Employee,” Business
Insurance, April 14, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of the Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in
EEOC v. Ford Motor Co. on the Commission’s challenge on reasonable accommodations for disabled
workers).
Speech, “Workplace Class Action Webcast: Wage & Hour Issues,” at webinar sponsored by Thomson
Reuters, March 26, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois.
Speech, “A Perspective On EEOC-Initiated Litigation In 2014-2015,” at webinar sponsored by Seyfarth
Shaw LLP, March 23, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Author of “Annual Workplace Class Litigation Report,” in CCH Labor Law Journal (Spring 2015) at pp. 5-
30.
Interviewed and quoted, “Goldman Sachs May Have Shaken Off Gender Discrimination Class Action,”
BNA Class Action Litigation Report, March 13, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of the ruling in
Chen-Oster v. Goldman, Sachs & Co. denying plaintiffs’ motion for class certification in a gender
discrimination class action).
Interviewed and quoted, “Retaliation Remains The No. 1 Employment Law Claim,” Lawyers and
Settlements.com, March 5, 2015, at pp. 1-3 (regarding the EEOC’s aggressive enforcement posture
relative to retaliation charges against employers stretches the law and reduces the chances of
recovery to employers).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC May Have To Rethink Legal Approach To Criminal Background Cases,”
Business Insurance, March 1, 2015, at p. 3 (regarding the implications of the Fourth Circuit’s recent
decision in EEOC v. Freeman on the Commission’s challenge to hiring checks).
Interviewed and quoted “Caution Still Key Despite EEOC Background Check Loss,” Law360, February
23, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the EEOC’s aggressive approach to background lawsuits relative to
the Fourth Circuit’s recent decision in EEOC v. Freeman).
Interviewed and quoted, “Watching The Clock: Wage & Hour Litigation On The Rise As Regulations
Increase,” Business Insurance, February 2, 2015, at pp. 16-17 (regarding an increase in wage & hour
lawsuits alleging FLSA violations which have yet to crest, and the low barriers of entry in filing wage &
hour complaints).
Interviewed and quoted, “ Five Tips To Help You Win A Client Back,” Law360, January 27, 2015, at pp. 1-
4 (regarding the approach of humility in admission when making mistakes can go a long way primarily
because attorneys are measured by how they response to problems and how they create solutions).
Interviewed and quoted, “Wage & Hour Litigation Outpacing All Other Workplace Class Action,” Business
Insurance, January 22, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding wage & hour litigation being the most exposed area in
corporate America as far as the plaintiffs class action bar is concerned).
Speech, “Workplace Class Action Trends In 2014-2015,” at webinar sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw LLP,
January 22, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois.
Author of “Takeaways From Oral Arguments In Mach Mining v. EEOC,” Law 360, January 20, 2015, at
pp. 1-4 (regarding implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in EEOC v. Mach Mining and how the
Justices ascribe to the notion that the Commission’s pre-lawsuit conduct ought to be reviewable).
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Interviewed and quoted, “Employment Group Of The Year: Seyfarth Shaw,” Employment Law360,
January 20, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding Seyfarth’s leading employment & labor practice in defending “bet
the company” class actions).
Interviewed and quoted, “Appeals Courts Forcing EEOC To Take Conciliatory Steps,” Business
Insurance, January 19, 2015, at p. 6 (regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling in Mach Mining v.
EEOC relative to judicial review of the conciliation process and the EEOC’s systematic litigation
program).
Interviewed and quoted, “Labor Department Prepares To Expand FLSA Coverage, As Lawsuits Dwarf All
Other Employment Litigation,” HR Policy Association, January 16, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding the
continued explosion of wage & hour law lawsuits in 2014, and the implications of increased FLSA
lawsuits).
Interviewed and quoted, “Justices Raise Many Questions During Mach Mining v. EEOC Oral Arguments,”
Inside Counsel, January 15, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the Mach Mining v. EEOC argument and
whether federal courts can review and enforce the EEOC’s statutory obligation to negotiate an end to
an employer’s alleged unlawful employment practices before suing for a judicial remedy).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC, Employers Battle In High Court Over Conciliation,” National Law
Journal, January 13, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the EEOC’s arguments on judicial review in Mach
Mining).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Benefit From Two Supreme Court Discrimination Rulings,” Corporate
Secretary, January 12, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding post-Wal-Mart v. Dukes and post-Comcast Corp. v.
Behrend decisions that require plaintiffs to prove a similarity of liability and damages which
substantially reduces both the number and value of discrimination settlements).
Interviewed and quoted, “High Court Case Could Foil Government Suites Over Job Bias,” Associated
Press, January 12, 2015, at pp. 1-3 (regarding the recent Supreme Court argument in Mach Mining v.
EEOC relative to judicial review of the conciliation process relative to the EEOC’s systematic litigation
program).
Interviewed and quoted, “High Court To Weight EEOC Presuit Conciliation Efforts,” Law360, January 12,
2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the recent Supreme Court argument in Mach Mining v. EEOC relative to
judicial review of the conciliation process that will have significant real-world consequences for how
employment discrimination cases are investigated, litigated and defended.).
Interviewed and quoted, “Workplace Regulation: Despite Little Legislative Action, Administration Will
Continue To Fuel Income Inequality Debate With Aggressive Regulatory Actions,” HR Policy
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Association, January 9, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding FLSA regulations that have generated a litigation
explosion).
Interviewed and quoted, “Q&A: Wage & Hour Claims On The Rise In The Wake Of Wal-Mart, Comcast,”
Thomson Reuters, January 9, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding post-Wal-Mart v. Dukes and post-Comcast
Corp. v. Behrend class action developments in 2014 and the effects of those decisions for companies
facing class actions in 2015).
Interviewed and quoted, “Report: Employers Face Challenges In Class Actions,” SHRM, January 8, 2015,
at p. 1 (regarding key workplace class action rulings in 2014 and class action issues that employers
are likely to see in 2015).
Interviewed and quoted, “Workplace Litigation Boom Predicted As Plaintiff Lawyers Change Focus,” The
Global Legal Post, January 8, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding the growth of class action litigation against
employers in 2015, and the need for employers to manage litigation risks relative to payroll and wage
& hour issues).
Interviewed and quoted, “Wage & Hour Suit No. 1 Headache For Employers In 2015,” Corporate Counsel,
January 7, 2015, at p. 1 (regarding wage & hour issues posing a primary compliance concern for
employers in 2015 and the need to invest in self-audits and continuous programs of enhancements
for workplace compliance systems).
Interviewed and quoted, “Looking Ahead At Litigation Trends,” HRE’s The Leader Board,
January 7, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding post-Wal-Mart v. Dukes and post-Comcast Corp. v. Behrend
class action developments in 2014 and summary of Seyfarth’s 2015 Workplace Class Action Report).
Interviewed and quoted, “ERISA Settlements Top $1 Billion,” BenefitsPro, January 6, 2015, at pp. 1-2
(regarding the largest class action settlements in 2014, expected increases in 2015, and the
implications for companies in the coming year).
Interviewed and quoted, “Wage & Hour Litigation Still On The Rise,” Employment Law 360,
January 6, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the increase in wage & hour class actions filed in 2014,
expected increases in 2015, and anticipated workplace class action trends in 2015).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Face Challenging Landscape For Defending Class Actions In 2015,”
BNA Daily Labor Report, January 6, 2015, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the transformation of Rule 23 law and
its effect on defending workplace class action litigations in 2015).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Disputes Dismissal Of Its Biggest Lawsuit In The Second Circuit,”
Employment Law 360, December 24, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s reply brief seeking to
overturn the decision in Defendant’s favor in EEOC v. Sterling Jewelers Inc.).
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Speech, “Dealing With Pay Equity Requirements,” at webinar sponsored by Lexington Insurance
Company, December 4, 2014, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Interviewed and quoted, “Sterling Faults EEOC Presuit Probe In Second Circuit Bias Suit,” Employment
Law 360, December 4, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the defense brief filed in EEOC v. Sterling Jewelers
Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Overreaches In Disability Probe Of Cruise Line,” in Business Insurance,
November 24, 2014, at p. 6 (regarding the Eleventh Circuit’s decision in EEOC v. Royal Caribbean,
Inc., and how the Commission’s loss of an overly broad subpoena enforcement proceeding gives
employers ammunition to challenge agency subpoenas).
Speech, “The Implications Of The Payroll Card Investigations Undertaken By The Consumer Fraud
Protection Bureau,” at webinar sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, November 24, 2014, in Chicago,
Illinois.
Speech, “Understanding The Impact Of U.S. Workplace Class Actions On Employers,” at Executive
Roundtable at the Swiss Center For Global Dialogue, November 20, 2014, in Zurich, Switzerland.
Interviewed and quoted, “The Employer’s Survival Guide To Dealing With The EEOC,” in Employment
Law 360, October 17, 2014, at pp. 1-2 (regarding employers facing EEOC scrutiny and the growing
number of aggressive EEOC investigations).
Interviewed and quoted, “A Difficult Transition,” in Human Resource Executive Online, October 16, 2014,
at pp. 1-2 (regarding the EEOC’s timing and strategic impetus of trying to legislate and influence
employer behavior through enforcement legislation relative to LGBT legislative issues and case law
history.
Speech, “Understanding Employment Practices Liability Insurance,” at webinar sponsored by Lorman
Educational Services, Inc., October 15, 2014, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted, “Supreme Court To Rule In Cases Targeting EEOC,” in Business Insurance,
October 13, 2014, at pp. 3, 38 (regarding risk management-related cases and the enforced ruling of
Supreme Court’s upcoming decision in EEOC v. Mach Mining).
Interviewed and quoted, “Seven Lessons From Successful (Fictional) Lawyers,” in Employment Law 360,
September 12, 2014, at p. 3 (regarding the depiction of fictional lawyers and how they show the
application of client service with novel solutions).
Author of “Contention Over EEOC Conciliation Continues,” in Class Action 360, August 22, 2014, at p. 1
(regarding implications of the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision in EEOC v. Mach Mining).
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Speech, “Multi-Party Age Discrimination Litigation,” at American Conference Institute’s Eighth Annual
Employment Discrimination Law Program, July 31, 2014, in New York, New York.
Author of “NY Consumer Suit Provides Persuasive Law For Restaurants,” in Class Action Law 360, July
16, 2014, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the dismissal of a consumer protection class action against Darden
and the ruling in Dimond v. Darden Restaurants, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted, “Darden’s Tipping Policy Didn’t Dupe NYC Diners, Judge Rules,” in Class Action
Law 360, July 10, 2014, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the dismissal of a consumer protection class action
against Darden and the ruling in Dimond v. Darden Restaurants, Inc.).
Speech, “Dealing With The EEOC’s Systemic Litigation Program,” at a management seminar sponsored
by Kelly Services, Inc., July 9, 2014, in Troy, Michigan.
Interviewed and quoted, “’Employers, EEOC Gear Up for High Court Showdown,” in American Layer
Litigation Daily News, July 1, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the Seventh Circuit Court’s approach to judicial
oversight of the EEOC in light of the Seventh Circuit’s decision in EEOC v. Mach Mining and the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision to review the ruling).
Interviewed and quoted, “Mach Mining - EEOC High Court Case Could Be Game Changer,” in
Employment Law 360, July 1, 2014, at p. 1-3 (regarding the EEOC’s approach to conciliation and how
that process varies depending on where the particular dispute is located in light of the Seventh
Circuit’s decision in EEOC v. Mach Mining).
Interviewed and quoted, “What To Do When Opposing Counsel Is A Jerk,” Employment Law 360, June
25, 2014, at pp. 1-3 (regarding maintaining professionalism with a troublesome opposing counsel and
reporting inappropriate behavior and patterns might give ammunition to the court where necessary).
Interviewed and quoted, “5 Ways To Avoid Trouble When Using Background Checks,” Employment Law
360, June 13, 2014, at pp. 1-4 (regarding employers use of an employee handbook or business code
ethics to articulate principles and values relative to use of credit checks as hiring screens).
Speech, “Cutting Edge Strategies For Defending EEOC Litigation,” at American Staffing Association
Legal Symposium, May 21, 2014, in Washington, D.C.
Interviewed and quoted, “Top Legal Headaches For Retailers In 2014,” Employment Law 360, May 19,
2014, at pp. 1-3 (regarding the implications of the Sixth Circuit’s ruling in favor of employers in
EEOC v. Kaplan relative to use of credit checks as hiring screens).
Author of “Chipping Away At Wal-Mart v. Dukes,” Law 360, May 19, 2014, at pp. 1-4 (regarding the Ninth
Circuit’s ruling in Stockwell v. City & County of San Francisco).
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Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC’s New Disability Regulations For Feds May Reach Private Companies,”
Employment Law 360, May 16, 2014, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the EEOC’s push to revise the disability
regulations for federal employees might give employers ammunition to defend themselves in
discrimination suits brought by government agencies).
Author of “Credit Checks And EEOC v. Kaplan,” Wall Street Journal, May 9, 2014, at p. A14 (regarding
the implications of the Sixth Circuit’s ruling in favor of employers in EEOC v. Kaplan relative to use of
credit checks as hiring screens).
Author of “Future Of EEOC Credit Check Method Unclear After Defeat,” Law 360, May 7, 2014, at pp. 1-4
(regarding the future of the EEOC’s systemic litigation enforcement program involving challenges to
employer hiring checks in light of the Sixth Circuit’s decision in EEOC v. Kaplan).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers On Alert As EEOC Eyes More Severance Pacts,” Law 360, May 6,
2014, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s series of lawsuits attacking employers’ severance agreements
with employees, and the implications for corporations).
Interviewed and quoted, “Expert’s ‘Homemade’ Analysis Dooms EEOC Suit Over Credit Checks,”
Westlaw Journal Employment, April 29, 2014, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the Sixth Circuit’s ruling on the
EEOC’s appeal of the order granting summary judgment to Kaplan in EEOC v. Kaplan).
Interviewed and quoted, “Ninth Circuit Revives Police Officers’ Age Bias Class Action Over Scrapped
Exam,” BNA Class Action Litigation Report, April 25, 2014 at pp. 1-4 (regarding the Ninth Circuit’s
ruling to reinstate class claims in the Stockwell v. City & County of San Francisco).
Interviewed and quoted, “Kaplan Gives The EEOC An Education In Court,” Corporate Counsel, April 16,2014, at pp. 1-2 (regarding the Sixth Circuit’s ruling on the EEOC’s appeal of the order grantingsummary judgment to Kaplan in EEOC v. Kaplan).
Interviewed and quoted, “Opinion Of The Year: You Won’t Believe How The EEOC Tried To Prove RacialBias” Wall Street Journal, April 16, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding special recognition of the Sixth Circuit’sruling on the EEOC’s appeal of the order granting summary judgment in EEOC v. Kaplan).
Interviewed and quoted, “Appeals Court Ruling Rejects EEOC Method To Show EmploymentDiscrimination Through Credit Checks,” Inside Counsel, April 11, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the SixthCircuit’s ruling on the EEOC’s appeal of the order granting summary judgment to Kaplan in EEOC v.Kaplan).
Interviewed and quoted, “Litigator Of The Week: Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. of Seyfarth Shaw,” The Am LawLitigation Daily, April 10, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding announcement of Mr. Maatman as its “Litigator OfThe Week” for the Sixth Circuit victory on behalf of Kaplan in EEOC v. Kaplan).
Interviewed and quoted, “Appeals Court Slams EEOC Over Discrimination Suit Based On ‘Race Raters’,”Forbes, April 9, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the Sixth Circuit’s ruling on the EEOC’s appeal of the ordergranting summary judgment to Kaplan in EEOC v. Kaplan).
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Interviewed and quoted, “Sixth Circuit Upholds Kaplan Win In EEOC Credit Check Suit,” Law 360, April 9,2014, at p. 1 (regarding the Sixth Circuit’s ruling on the EEOC’s appeal of the order granting summaryjudgment to Kaplan in EEOC v. Kaplan).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC’s Failure To Show Disparate Impact Dooms Credit Check Bias Case,Court Affirms,” BNA Class Action Litigation Report, April 9, 2014 at pp. 1-4 (regarding the SixthCircuit’s ruling on the EEOC’s appeal of the order granting summary judgment to Kaplan in EEOC v.Kaplan).
Interviewed and quoted, “Sixth Circuit Grills EEOC On Expert In Kaplan Credit Check Suit,” EmploymentLaw 360, March 21, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the oral argument before the Sixth Circuit on the EEOC’sappeal of the order granting summary judgment to Kaplan in EEOC v. Kaplan).
Interviewed and quoted, “Sixth Circuit Poised To Weigh EEOC Credit Check Case,” Employment Law360, March 19, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the issues before the Sixth Circuit on the EEOC’s appeal ofthe order granting summary judgment to Kaplan in EEOC v. Kaplan).
Interviewed and quoted, “Gender Discrimination Case Against Sterling Thrown Out,” Buffalo News,March 18, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling in EEOC v. Sterling Jewelers Inc. on March 10, 2014).
Interviewed and quoted, “Sterling’s EEOC Loss Spotlights Due Process Issues,” Corporate Counsel,March 17, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling in EEOC v. Sterling Jewelers Inc. on March 10, 2014).
Interviewed and quoted, “Obama Plan To Boost Overtime Pay Includes 300 Inspectors,” Bloomberg,March 14, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the increase of class action lawsuits against employers allegingviolations of federal labor laws).
Interviewed and quoted, “Judge Faults EEOC For Probe Into Discrimination Claim,” New York LawJournal, March 13, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling in EEOC v. Sterling Jewelers Inc. on March 10,2014).
Interviewed and quoted, “Battle Over EEOC Presuit Tactics Heats Up,” Employment Law 360, March 11,2014, at p. 1 (regarding the significance to employers of the ruling in EEOC v. Sterling Jewelers Inc.on March 10, 2014).
Interviewed and quoted, “Judge Calls For Dismissal Of EEOC v. Sterling,” National Jeweler, March 11,2014, at p. 1 (regarding the significance to employers of the ruling in EEOC v. Sterling Jewelers Inc.on March 10, 2014).
Interviewed and quoted, “Amazon Warehouse Worker Pay Suit Heads To Supreme Court,” Fortune,March 3, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to accept thepetition certiorari in Busk, et al. v. Integrity Staffing.)
Speech, “Dealing With The EEOC In 2014: Strategies For Employers Targeted In The Commission’sSystemic Enforcement Litigation Program,” at Seyfarth Shaw LLP webinar on EEOC Litigation,February 25, 2014, in New York, New York.
Speech, “The Year In Review And The Year Ahead: Perspectives On EEOC Litigation,” at Seyfarth ShawLLP webinar on EEOC Litigation, February 25, 2014, in New York, New York.
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Speech, “Workplace Class Action Developments in 2013 and 2014,” at Seyfarth Shaw webinar onWorkplace Class Action Litigation, February 11, 2014, in Chicago, Illinois.
Author of “Workplace Class Actions: Looking Back At 2013 And Ahead To 2014,” in BNA Class ActionLitigation Report, at pp. 1-5 (February 4, 2014).
Interviewed and quoted, “GCs Name Best-Of-The-Best Attorneys” in Corporate Law 360, February 4,2014, at p. 1 (regarding selection as one of the top four attorneys in the United States in terms ofclient service).
Interviewed and quoted, “In-House Counsel Name Client-Friendly Litigators” in Class Action Law 360,February 4, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding selection as one of the top class action defense litigators inAmerica).
Interviewed and quoted, “49 Employment Attorneys Know How To Keep GCs Happy” in EmploymentLaw 360, February 3, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding labor and employment lawyers who effectuate winningdefense strategies, engage in frequent outside-the-box thinking, and distinguish themselves byproviding superior client service).
Interviewed and quoted, “Family Dollar Wants High Court to Tackle Pay Bias Action,” in Employment Law360, February 3, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding Family Dollar’s petition for certiorari in Scott, et al. v. FamilyDollar, asserting a challenge to the Fourth Circuit’s ruling as conflicting with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v.Duke).
Interviewed and quoted, “5 Tips For Employers Facing An EEOC Investigation,” in Employment Law 360,January 30, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding strategies for approaching an EEOC investigation, andsuccessfully building a foundation that can stave off costly litigation).
Speech, “The Current State Of Workplace Class Action Law And EEOC Litigation,” at the 20th AnnualACI Conference on Employment Practices Liability Insurance on January 26, 2014, in New York, NewYork.
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Can Expect More Wage & Hour Litigation,” in Business Insurance,
January 20, 2014, at p. 29 (regarding wage & hour class action exposures that employers are apt to
face in 2014).
Interviewed and quoted, “Class Action Settlements Fell Sharply In 2013,” in Business Management Daily,
January 13, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding increase of wage & hour class action lawsuits filed in 2013 and
decrease in settlements for employment discrimination class actions in 2013).
Interviewed and quoted, “Wage-and-hour Lawsuit Wave To Continue Into 2014,” in Inside Counsel,
January 9, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding influx of wage & hour class action litigation pertaining to off-the-
clock hours resulting from mobile technology).
Interviewed and quoted, “Seyfarth Shaw Releases Annual Workplace Class Action Lawsuit Report,” in
Inside Counsel, January 9, 2014, at p. 2 (regarding new approaches to workplace class action
litigation in 2014 including a potential wave of bet-the-company class actions, and the findings of the
2014 Workplace Class Action Litigation Report).
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Interviewed and quoted, “Judicial Hellholes: States With The Most Class-Action Lawsuits,” in Insurance
Business America, January 9, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding U.S. states most favorable and unfavorable for
corporations toward class action litigation, particularly wage & hour lawsuits).
Interviewed and quoted, “Five Critical Coverage Gaps For Private Companies,” in Insurance Business
America, January 9, 2014, at p. 2 (regarding employment practices liability insurance and class action
lawsuits brought against private company directors).
Interviewed and quoted, “Seyfarth Report Says Wage And Hour Class Actions Rising,” in Corporate
Counsel, January 9, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding workplace class action trends in 2013, expected trends
in 2014, and key issues for corporate compliance).
Interviewed and quoted, “When You Don’t Want Workers To Be A Class Act,” in Risk Management,
January 8, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding class action litigation trends that employers should take note of
entering 2014 and the findings of the 2014 Workplace Class Action Litigation Report).
Interviewed and quoted, “Greatest Risk For Workplace Lawsuits In 2014 Revealed,” in Insurance
Business America, January 8, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the increase of wage & hour class action
litigation in 2013, industries most likely to be targeted by such lawsuits, and findings in the 2014
Workplace Class Action Litigation Report).
Interviewed and quoted, “It’s Here! The 2014 Workplace Class Action Litigation Report From Seyfarth
Shaw LLP,” in Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, January 8, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the findings of
the 2014 Workplace Class Action Litigation Report and review of key trends and themes in workplace
class actions seen in 2013).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Can Expect More Wage-And-Hour Litigation In 2014: Report,” in
Business Insurance, January 8, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding wage & hour issues as primary compliance
concern for employers in 2014).
Interviewed and quoted, “Greatest Risk For Workplace Lawsuits In 2014 Remains ‘Doing Illegal Stuff’,” in
Above The Law, January 8, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the 2014 Workplace Class Action Litigation
Report, and trends in wage & hour class action lawsuits).
Interviewed and quoted, “Workplace-Related Class-Action Lawsuits Still Hinge On Wal-Mart Case:
Report,” in Workforce Management, January 7, 2014, at p. 2 (regarding plaintiffs’ lawyers new
theories and approaches to workplace class action cases).
Interviewed and quoted, “Seyfarth’s 10th Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report Reveals
Transitive Year, New Challenges For Employers Facing Workplace Class Action Litigation In 2014,”
in Reuters, January 7, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding post-Wal-Mart v. Dukes workplace class action
developments in 2013 and summary of the 2014 Edition of the Workplace Class Action Report).
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Interviewed and quoted, “Wage-And-Hour Class Action Wave Continues, Report Says,” in Employment
Law 360, January 7, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the influx of wage & hour class action lawsuits filed in
2013, expected increases in 2014, and the implications for companies in the coming year).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employment Class Action Filings Hold Steady As Plaintiffs Adapt To Supreme
Court Rulings,” in BNA Daily Labor Report, January 7, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding strategies of the
plaintiff’s class action bar post-Dukes, developments in the context of arbitration agreements, and
what employers can expect in 2014).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employment Class Action Filings Hold Steady As Plaintiffs Adapt To Supreme
Court Decisions,” in BNA Class Action Litigation Report, January 7, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the
evolving strategies of the plaintiffs’ class action bar, the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision
in American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant, and class action settlements in 2013).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Beat Back Big Lawsuits In 2013, But This Year Might Be Tougher,”
in Forbes, January 6, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding smaller class action settlements, and workplace class
action litigation developments in 2013 and anticipated trends in 2014).
Interviewed and quoted, “’Failure To Conciliate Defense’ Axed In EEOC Victory,” in Corporate Counsel,
January 6, 2014, at p. 1 (regarding the Seventh Circuit Court’s decision to invalidate the “failure to
conciliate” defense in EEOC v. Mach Mining LLC and its implications for employers).
Interviewed and quoted, “Companies On Guard For New Legal Pitfalls,” in The Wall Street Journal,
January 5, 2014 ,at p. 2 (regarding state wage & hour laws and compliance challenges for companies
operating in multiple jurisdictions).
Interviewed and quoted, “Law 2014: Within Employment Discrimination, It’s A Wage-And-Hour World,” in
The Wall Street Journal, December 30, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding increase in wage & hour class action
lawsuits filed post-Dukes v. Wal-Mart).
Interviewed and quoted, “Guidance For Employers Considering Mandatory Arbitration Agreements WithClass And Collective Action Waivers,” Employee Relations Law Journal, Vol. 39, No. 3 (Winter 2013),at pp. 34-47 (regarding two recent U.S. Supreme Court cases that help clarify the legal landscapepertaining to workplace arbitration agreements).
Author of “Compliance: A Look At The EEOC’s Pursuit Of Edge Of The Envelope Cases,” in InsideCounsel, at pp. 1-2 (December 11, 2013).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employment MVP: Seyfarth Shaw’s Gerald Maatman,” Employment 360,December 3, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding selection as one of the top five employment lawyers in theUnited States).
Author of “Compliance: Religious Discrimination - It’s On The EEOC’s Radar,” in Inside Counsel, at pp. 1-2 (November 13, 2013).
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Author of “Litigation: The EEOC’s Year-End Rush to The Red Zone,” in Inside Counsel, at pp. 1-2(October 30, 2013).
Speech, “Managing Wage & Hour Class Action Risks,” at Aon’s Executive Conference, October 16, 2013,in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted, “Kaplan Asks 6th Circuit Not To Revive EEOC Credit Check Suit,” Employment360, October 10, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s request to reinstate a lawsuit it lost due todeficiencies in the Commission’s proof).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC To Push Broad Pregnancy Accommodations In UPS Case,” Employment360, October 10, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding how the EEOC will interpret the Pregnancy DiscriminationAct in its enforcement of Title VII).
Interviewed and quoted, “Background Check Suit Fees Show Courts Won’t Coddle EEOC,” Employment360, October 8, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s defeat and fee sanction award in EEOC v.Peoplemark).
Interviewed and quoted, “Rebuilding America’s Offices, In Its Own Image,” Fortune, October 7, 2013, at p.1 (regarding the EEOC’s use of authority in lawsuits to “push the needle of laws” toward its ownviews).
Interviewed and quoted, “Abercrombie & Fitch Ruled Not Discriminatory In EEOC Hijab Case,” BusinessInsurance, October 2, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s interpretation of an employer’s obligationson religious accommodation issues).
Interviewed and quoted, “Analysis Of EEOC Filings Shows Focus On Disability, Emerging Issues,”Business Insurance, October 2, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s unpublicized priority on disabilitylawsuits).
Author of “The Tides Are Turning: EEOC Pattern Or Practice Lawsuits Must Adhere To Title VII’s 300-DayLimitation Period,” ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law, Vol. 29, No. 1 (Fall 2013), at pp. 71-99.
Interviewed and quoted, “The Impact And Echoes Of The Wal-Mart Discrimination Case,” ProPublica,September 27, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the 2011 Wal-Mart v. Dukes ruling that changedtoday’s American legal landscape).
Speech, “Understanding Employer Obligations Under The Americans With Disabilities Act,” at webinarsponsored by Lexington Insurance Company, September 23, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois.
Speech, “Class Action Exposures In Corporate America,” at Ironshore Executive Retreat, September 16,2013, in Miami, Florida.
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Must Rethink Presuit Strategy After Bloomberg Loss,” Employment 360,September 10, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s approach to its pre-litigation practices criticized inEEOC v. Bloomberg).
Interviewed and quoted, “Hair Trigger Alleged At The EEOC,” The National Law Journal, September 9,2013, at p. 1 (regarding the issues pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit inEEOC v. Mach Mining Co. relative to the Commission’s pre-lawsuit requirements to conciliate in goodfaith).
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Interviewed and quoted, “$160 Million Merrill Race Case A Road Map For Future Class Actions,”Employment 360, September 5, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of the largest employmentdiscrimination class action settlement since Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Get A Boost As Wal-Mart Wins Another Round,” in BusinessInsurance, August 12, 2013, at pp. 4, 30 (regarding the implications of the ruling by the U.S. DistrictCourt for the Northern District of California in denying plaintiffs’ motion for class certification in Dukes,et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Dealt Another Loss In Discrimination Suit,” in The American LawLitigation Daily, August 9, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the dismantling of EEOC’s enforcement programon discriminatory recruitment and hiring practices).
Interviewed and quoted, “Rainmaker Q&A: Seyfarth’s Gerald Maatman,” Employment 360, August 8,2013, at p. 1 (regarding an insightful view of becoming and maintaining rainmaker status).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Urges 6th Circuit To Revive Kaplan Credit Check Suit,” Employment 360,August 6, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding an EEOC suit claiming a test prep company’s use of credit checksas a screening tool that had a disparate impact on African-American job applicants and employees).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Must Pay $4.7 Million In CRST Sexual Harassment Fight,” Employment360, August 2, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding a federal judge’s order to pay attorneys’ fees and expensesincurred in a matter involving sexual harassment claims toward an interstate trucking company’s newdriver training program which subjected females to a hostile work environment).
Speech, “Cutting Edge Employment Discrimination Class Action Issues,“ at American ConferenceInstitute’s program on Employment Discrimination Litigation, July 31, 2013, in New York, New York.
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Case Shows Transgender Bias Claims Gaining Momentum,”Employment 360, July 18, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding EEOC’s support of a recently settled harassmentclaim brought by a transgender worker, and the need for employers to address gender identity issuesin their anti-discrimination policies).
Interviewed and quoted, “DC Court Upholds Fee Split From $70 Million TV Writer Settlement,”Employment 360, July 12, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding appellate court ruling that upheld an arbitrator’sdivision of more than $23 million in attorneys’ fees stemming from a $70 million class actionsettlement resolving age discrimination claims by television writers).
Interviewed and quoted, “High Court Term Gives Employers A Leg Up In Litigation,” Employment 360,July 10, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s recently completed term that included
employer-friendly decisions to help employers avoid class action claims).
Author of “The Top Five Most Intriguing Recent Decisions In EEOC Cases Of 2012,” in EmploymentRelations Law Journal, Summer 2013, at p. 57-61.
Interviewed and quoted, “Court Oks Class Action Waiver In Arbitration, Even If Federal Statutory ClaimsAre Hindered,” BNA Daily Labor Report, June 20, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of the U.S.Supreme Court’s decision on class action arbitration issues in American Express Co. v. Italian ColorsRest.).
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Interviewed and quoted, “Pushed Off The Job While Pregnant,” National Public Radio, June 11, 2013, atp. 1 (regarding pregnancy discrimination and the EEOC’s spotlight on this issue).
Interviewed and quoted, “5th Circuit Win Primes EEOC For Pregnancy Bias Battles,” Employment 360,May 31, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of the ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the FifthCircuit in EEOC v. Houston Limited Partners relative to Title VII pregnancy discrimination issues).
Speech, “Leveraging Lessons From 2012 Court Rulings, Preparing For 2013 And Beyond,” at webinar onworkplace class actions sponsored by Strafford Publications, May 21, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois.
Speech, “Current Trends In EPLI Systemic Litigation,” at EPLI Manager's Meeting for Beazley Group,May 14, 2013, in Farmington, Connecticut.
Speech, “Strategies For Defense Of EEOC Litigation,” at EPLI Claims Professional Meeting for ChubbInsurance Co., May 8, 2013, in Warren, New Jersey.
Speech, “Strategies For Dealing With EEOC Systemic Investigations,” at American Staffing AssociationLegal Symposium, May 7, 2013, in Washington, D.C.
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Can Mitigate Growing EPL Exposures,” Business Insurance, May 6,2013, at p. 26 (regarding employer exposure to employment practices liability and the stepsemployers can take to protect themselves).
Interviewed and quoted, “$240 Million Jury Verdict For Disabled Workers To Embolden EEOC,”Employment 360, May 2, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s high jury verdict in a case involvingdisabled former workers subjected to harassment, abuse, and unfair wages and the implications thisverdict may have for the EEOC in future cases).
Interviewed and quoted, “New EEOC Member May Herald Worker-Friendly Guidance,” Employment 360,April 26, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the confirmation of Jenny Yang, a class action lawyer whosebackground in employment discrimination class action cases may focus the EEOC’s resources onsystemic or large-scale cases).
Interviewed and quoted, “Court Ruling Helps Employers In Class Actions,” Business Insurance, April 22,2013, at pp. 3, 56 (regarding the implications for employers of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision inComcast Corp. v. Behrend relative to class action certification requirements).
Interviewed and quoted, “Kaplan Failed To Collect Race-Impact Data, EEOC Says,” Employment 360,April 22, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s arguments in a high profile pattern or practice lawsuit).
Interviewed and quoted, “Several Carriers Start To Offer Wage & Hour Insurance Coverage, Although ForNow They’re Targeting Larger Corporations,” PropertyCasualty 360, April 8, 2013, at p. 1 (regardinginsuring wage & hour risk claims, one of the largest employment-related exposures in the UnitedStates).
Interviewed and quoted, “Within A Few Days, Comcast Puts Its Stamp On Labor Cases,” Reuters, April 3,2013, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling in Comcast v. Behrend which proves evidence and expert analysisis vital to award antitrust claims as a class).
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Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC’s Budget Cuts Point To More Systemic Enforcement, Practitioners Say,”BNA EEO Compliance Newsletter, April 2, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC and its approach tolitigate systemic-based cases in enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws).
Interviewed and quoted, “Comcast Ruling Benefits Employers, Experts Agree,” HR Executive, March 31,2013, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling in Comcast v. Behrend which addresses whether a class may becertified without resolving whether a plaintiff has introduced admissible evidence, including experttestimony, to show a case is susceptible to awarding damages class-wide).
Interviewed and quoted, “Supremes Overturn Lower Court Decision That Allowed Suit Against Comcast,”Broadcasting & Cable, March 28, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling in Comcast v. Behrend, which theSupreme Court clarified that certification is dependent upon the plaintiff’s expert analysis to proveclass-wide determination of damages).
Interviewed and quoted, “Class Actions Take Another Hit As Supreme Court Rejects Comcast AntitrustCase,” Forbes, March 27, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the importance of expert analysis in class actionlawsuits must show how an entire class of consumers or employees were hurt before certification isawarded).
Interviewed and quoted, “Ruling Helps Employers Resist Class Actions, But Leaves Experts Issue Open,Lawyers Say,” BNA Daily Labor Report, March 27, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling in Comcast v.Behrend, holding that class certification is dependent upon expert analysis to cross the classcertification threshold).
Interviewed and quoted, “Lawyers Weigh In On Supreme Court’s Comcast Ruling,” Employment 360,March 27, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling in Comcast v. Behrend, which heightened the classaction standard by requiring that plaintiff’s expert analysis must prove their class-wide determinationof damages is possible).
Interviewed and quoted, “Questions And Answers With Seyfarth Shaw’s Gerald Maatman,” Employment360, March 26, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding views on challenging class action cases and where reformmay be needed).
Interviewed and quoted, “Class Action Lawyers React To Supreme Court’s CAFA Ruling,” Employment360, March 19, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling in Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles relative to theClass Action Fairness Act).
Speech, “EEOC Initiated Litigation In 2012 And 2013,” at Seyfarth Shaw webinar on EEOC Litigation,March 12, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted, “Wage & Hour Class Case Fails,” Thomson Reuters, March 7, 2013, at p. 1(regarding a recent Ninth Circuit decision to overturn a liability award and class certification order in awage dispute at a Chinese-language newspaper).
Interviewed and quoted, “Ninth Circuit Take On Dukes’ Scope Raises Bar For Wage Classes,”Employment 360, March 5, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding a recent Ninth Circuit’s partial reversal of a wage& hour class action in California for a Chinese-language newspaper, confirms Dukes’ decision will beapplied to wage cases, making it tougher for plaintiffs to win class certification).
Interviewed and quoted, “Wage & Hour Cases Likely To Rise In 2013,” Thomson Reuters, March 1, 2013,at p. 1 (regarding how the Wal-Mart decision enables employers to attack wage & hour class action
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certification litigation, as well as continued efforts by the EEOC to bring broad, systemic lawsuitsagainst private employers).
Speech, “Workplace Class Action Developments in 2012 and 2013,” at Seyfarth Shaw webinar onWorkplace Class Action Litigation, February 27, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted, “Wisconsin Is Next Wal-Mart Battleground,” Thomson Reuters, February 26,2013, at p. 1 (regarding plaintiffs filing of sex discrimination class action lawsuits in Wisconsin due toits plaintiff-friendly law post-Dukes v. Wal-Mart).
Interviewed and quoted, “General Counsel’s Name 43 Best-Of-The-Best Attorneys,” Employment 360,February 15, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding selection to the BTI Client Services All-Stars team for thesecond consecutive year).
Interviewed and quoted, “Trucking Company To Pay $50,000 In Major EEOC Case,” Associated Press,February 11, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding a settlement in EEOC v. CRST, Inc. that limits the government’sability to file large workplace discrimination lawsuits).
Interviewed and quoted, “Number Of Charges At EEOC Remains High As Case Volume Falls,” WestlawJournal Employment, February 6, 2013, at p. 5 (regarding the decrease in EEOC lawsuits in 2012,due to its concerted effort to target company policies, and cases that impact 20 or more people at acompany or industry-wide practices).
Interviewed and quoted, “Burned By Kaplan Loss, EEOC May Rethink Credit Check Suits,” EmploymentLaw 360, February 5, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the summary judgment ruling against the EEOC inEEOC v. Kaplan regarding the challenge to employer use of credit checks as a hiring screen).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Aims To Advance Strategic Approach, Despite Looming BudgetQuestions,” BNA Daily Labor Report, January 30, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s litigationactivities in 2012, and the types of lawsuits the EEOC is apt to pursue in 2013).
Speech, “Workplace Class Action Developments in 2012,” at American Conference Institute’s 18th annualprogram on employment practices liability insurance, January 29, 2013, in New York, New York.
Interviewed and quoted, “Study Shows Leaner, Meaner EEOC Targeting ‘Systemic’ Discrimination,” in
The Am Law Litigation Daily, January 29, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s focus on systemic
lawsuits in 2012 and 2013).
Interviewed and quoted, “Number Of Charges At EEOC Remains High As Case Volume Falls,” in
Thomson Reuters, January 29, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding breadth and scope of EEOC charges and
lawsuits in 2012).
Interviewed and quoted, in BNA Daily Labor Report, January 28, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding trends in EEOC
litigation in 2012, and likely areas of focus by the Commission in 2013).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employment Group Of The Year: Seyfarth Shaw,” in Employment Law 360,
January 23, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding Seyfarth Shaw’s selection as a leading L&E department, and key
case victories achieved by Seyfarth’s class action defense team).
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Interviewed and quoted, “Annual Study Reveals 2012 As Landmark Year For Workplace Class Action
Litigation,” in CCH’s Employment Law Daily, January 22, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding lasting impact of
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes on the legal landscape and workplace class actions).
Interviewed and quoted, “Annual Seyfarth Shaw Study Reveals 2012 As Landmark Year For Workplace
Class Action Litigation, Details ‘Halo Effect’ Of Supreme Court Ruling Wal-Mart,” in Wall Street
Select, January 18, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding impact of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes on Rule 23
certification issues in federal courts since 2011).
Interviewed and quoted, “Supreme Court’s Wal-Mart Ruling Has Dramatic Impact On Class-Action
Litigation, in SHRM, January 18, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding key workplace class action rulings in 2012
and class action issues that employers should be aware of in 2013).
Interviewed and quoted, “Annual Seyfarth Shaw Study Reveals 2012 As Landmark Year For Workplace
Class Action Litigation, Details ‘Halo Effect’ Of Supreme Court Ruling In Wal-Mart,” in Reuters,
January 18, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding workplace class action trends in 2012 and emerging exposures
facing employers in 2013).
Interviewed and quoted, “Annual Seyfarth Shaw Study Reveals 2012 As Landmark Year For Workplace
Class Action Litigation, Details ‘Halo Effect’ Of Supreme Court Ruling In Wal-Mart,” in CNBC, January
18, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding impact of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes on likely class action trends in
2013).
Interviewed and quoted, “Class Actions Expected To Rise This Year,” in InsideCounsel, January 16,
2013, at p. 1 (regarding predictions for workplace class action litigation in 2013).
Interviewed and quoted, “Wal-Mart Case Gets Cited 541 Times In Court Rulings,” in Chicago Daily Law
Bulletin, January 15, 2013, at pp. 1, 15 (regarding trends in government enforcement litigation and
employment-related class action rulings in 2012).
Interviewed and quoted, “Despite Wal-Mart, Work Class Actions To Rise In 2013 - Report,” in Thomson
Reuters, January 14, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc. v. Dukes on workplace class action litigation in 2012 and likely trends to emerge in 2013).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Struck Fewer Bias Deals In Dukes’ Wake: Report,” in Employment
Law 360, January 14, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding impact of Wal-Mart Stores v. Dukes on class action
settlements, government enforcement actions, and monetary relief recovered by the EEOC on behalf
of workers).
Interviewed and quoted, “Workplace Class Action Litigation Report Outlines a Post-Dukes World,” in
Corporate Counsel, January 14, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding key trends in workplace class action
litigation in 2012).
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Interviewed and quoted, “2011 Wal-Mart Ruling Led To Lower Settlements In Bias Class Actions,” in
Business Insurance, January 14, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding dramatically lower settlements in
employment discrimination class action lawsuits after the Supreme Court’s ruling in Wal-Mart Stores,
Inc. v. Dukes).
Interviewed and quoted, “Pregnancy Bias Fight Not Over, Fourth Circuit Ruling,” in Employment Law 360,
January 11, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of the ruling on pregnancy discrimination in
Young v. UPS decided by the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circuit).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers The Big Winners In 2012’s Most Influential Rulings,” in EmploymentLaw 360, January 2, 2013, at p. 1 (regarding the most influential employment rulings in 2012).
Speech, “Dealing With The EEOC In 2013 - Best Practices And Compliance Strategies,” at webinar
sponsored by Lexington, December 14, 2012, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Interviewed and quoted, “Harassment Case To Be Decided By Supreme Court,” in Business Insurance,
December 3, 2012, at pp. 3, 25 (regarding the argument in Vance v. Ball State University before the
U.S. Supreme Court relative to who is a supervisor for purposes for Title VII liability).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC 2012 Report Shows Fewer Discrimination Suits, More Investigations,” in
Corporate Counsel, November 30, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the number of EEOC lawsuits filed in 2012
does not reflect the number of discrimination investigations).
Author of “How Rigorous Is The ‘Rigorous Analysis’ Requirement Of Rule 23?,” in Employment Law 360,
November 27, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding whether district courts may certify a class action without first
determining whether the plaintiffs have introduced admissible evidence that damages can be
determined on a class-wide basis).
Speech, “Best Practices For Defending EEOC Litigation,” at Management Seminar sponsored by Zurich
Insurance Company, November 27, 2012, in New York, New York.
Speech, “Dealing With The EEOC In 2013,” at HR Summit/Seminar sponsored by Kelly Services, Inc.,
November 20, 2012, in Troy, Michigan.
Speech, “Recent Class Action Developments Under The Americans With Disabilities Act,” at
Management Seminar sponsored by Chartis, November 15, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted, “Comcast Follows Wal-Mart In High Court Lawsuit Attack,” in Business Week,
November 5, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the effect of the Supreme Court’s decision in 2011 in Dukes v.
Wal-Mart on other class actions).
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Speech, “Dealing With The EEOC’s New Enforcement Guidance On Use Of Criminal Histories In The
Hiring Process,” at webinar sponsored by the American Staffing Association, November 1, 2012, in
Washington, D.C.
Interviewed and quoted, “Quality - Not Quantity - Could Spell Tougher EEOC Cases,” in HR Executive,
October 31, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding fewer lawsuit filings by the EEOC this fiscal year, and its refocus
on more viable cases).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Reboots: Expect Fewer, More Thorough Investigations,” in SHRM,
October 23, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the decrease in EEOC lawsuit filings as a result of a series of
court rulings fining the EEOC for cases not thoroughly investigated).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Lawsuit Filings Dip As Agency Focuses On Case Quality,” in
Employment Law 360, October 5, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the significant drop in lawsuits filed by the
EEOC in 2012).
Interviewed and quoted, “Supreme Court Won’t Question Class Certification In Merrill Bias Suit,” in
Employment Law 360, October 1, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to
overturn the Seventh Circuit’s class certification ruling in Merrill Lynch v. George McReynolds, et al.).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Should Brace For EEOC Hiring Bias Crackdown,” in Employment
Law 360, September 14, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding current pre-employment practices to comply with
law and avoid litigation with the EEOC).
Interviewed and quoted, “September: Rush Hour For EEOC Lawsuit Filings, Settlements,” in SHRM,
August 29, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding increased lawsuit filings by the EEOC before the end of their fiscal
year).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Starts To Turn Up Heat On Employers,” in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin,
August 20, 2012, at pp. 1, 22 (regarding the EEOC’s litigation strategies in pattern or practice
lawsuits).
Interviewed and quoted, “Government Turns Heat On Employers Over Job Bias,” in Associated Press,
August 16, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding class action lawsuits alleging employees were victims of a racially
hostile work environment).
Interviewed and quoted, “Retaliation A Growing Liability,” in Business Insurance, August 6, 2012, at pp. 3,
18 (regarding the expanding liability for retaliation by supervisors and company executives against
employees who submit discrimination or harassment claims).
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Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Bracing For End-Of-Year Surge In EEOC Complaints,” in Corporate
Counsel Magazine, August 2, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding employer anticipation of rapid-fire litigation
from the EEOC during the last 2 months of its fiscal year).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Undeterred By Recent Court Losses, Counsel Says,” in Employment
Law 360, August 1, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s recent losses in cases that have caused
critics to question the Commission’s litigation tactics).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Anticipates Dip In 2012 Systemic Case Filings, GC Says,” in
Employment Law 360, August 1, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s general counsel stating a lower
number of systemic cases were filed by the agency in 2012, due to limited resources for litigation).
Interviewed and quoted, “The Catch-22 Of Criminal-Background-Check Guidance,” in Human Resource
Executive, July 30, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding EEOC’s guidance on the use of criminal background
checks).
Speech, “Cutting-Edge Defense Strategies For Dealing With EEOC Systemic Investigations And Pattern
Or Practice Lawsuits,” at webinar sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, July 25, 2012, in Chicago,
Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted, “Is EEOC Too Aggressive?; Portrait Studio In Littleton Prevails In Court Against
The Agency,” in Denver Business Journal, July 20, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the Tenth Circuit’s recent
decision in EEOC v. The Picture People denying the EEOC’s appeal regarding a studio that allegedly
refused to provide a reasonable accommodation, and retaliated against a deaf employee by
eliminating work hours).
Interviewed and quoted, “Is The EEOC v. The Picture People Ruling Part Of Something Bigger?,” in
Human Resource Executive, July 19, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding Tenth Circuit’s recent decision in EEOC
v. The Picture People).
Speech, “Handling The Defense Of Wage & Hour Collective Actions,” at webinar sponsored by Aon, Inc.,
June 28, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted, “High Court Supervisor Case Will Define Title VII Landscape,” in Employment
Law 360, June 26, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to
accept certiorari in Vance v. Ball State University regarding the elaboration on supervisory liability in
employment discrimination litigation).
Author of “Seventh Circuit Opening The Door To Copycat Class Actions,” in Employment Law 360, June
19, 2012, at p. 1.
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Interviewed and quoted, “Eighth Circuit Snub May Make EEOC Revamp Investigation Tactics,” in
Employment Law 360, June 12, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the Eighth Circuit’s order
denying the EEOC’s petition for rehearing en banc in EEOC v. CRST, Inc., and its implications for the
EEOC’s systemic litigation program).
Author of “Issue Certification In The Wake Of Dukes And McReynolds,” in 19 Westlaw Class Action
Journal, May 17, 2012, at pp. 3-5.
Author of “A New Model For Rejecting Disparate Impact Class Claims,” in Employment Law 360, May 17,
2012, at p. 1 (regarding the decision in Pippin v. State of Iowa in terms of its significance for
workplace class action claims).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Says Ruling Validates Its Investigation Tactics,” in Employment Law
360, May 16, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding EEOC’s controversial investigation methods on discrimination
cases).
Interviewed and quoted, “Texas Led The Nation In Bias Charges Last Year, EEOC Says,” in Employment
Law 360, May 15, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding a high volume of federal workplace discrimination charges
filed in Texas, particularly with the EEOC).
Interviewed and quoted, “Writers’ Case Spurs Fee Fight,” in National Law Journal, May 14, 2012, at p. 15
(regarding the issues in the litigation over attorneys’ fees in the $70 million age discrimination class
action settlement).
Interviewed and quoted, “Discrimination And The New EEOC,” in Risk and Insurance, May 1, 2012, at p.
1 (regarding the increase in EEOC workplace discrimination lawsuits and their impact on employers).
Author of “EEOC Cases Of 2011,” in Employment Law Strategist, at p. 1 (May 2012).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC’s Discrimination Crackdown Poses Challenges For Employers,” in Inside
Counsel, May 2012, at pp. 30-32 (regarding EEOC’s investigation on developing systemic cases).
Interviewed and quoted, “Court Certifies Class Of Brokers Claiming Race Discrimination,” in Inside
Counsel, May 2012, at pp. 68-69 (regarding the Seventh Circuit’s seminal class certification ruling in
McReynolds v. Merrill Lynch).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Advised On Considering Arrest Records,” in MarketWatch, April 25,
2012, at p. 1 (regarding new employer guidelines when weighing job applicants’ arrest and conviction
records).
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Interviewed and quoted in Employment Law 360, April 23, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling of the U.S.
District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in EEOC v. Kaplan on discovery being allowed against
the Government in its pattern or practice race discrimination lawsuit).
Interviewed and quoted, “Plaintiffs’ Bar ‘Reboots’ On EPL Suits,” in Advisen FPN News, April 17, 2012, at
p. 1 (regarding the new strategies used by the plaintiffs’ class action bar in litigating class claims in
the wake of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes and AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion).
Interviewed and quoted, “Class Actions May Find New Life,” in Chicago Tribune, April 15, 2012, at pp. 1,
3 (regarding developments in federal courts relative to certification of workplace class actions after
the Supreme Court’s 2011 ruling in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Seeks Eighth Circuit Rehearing On Class Investigations,” in Employment
Law 360, April 10, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s petition for rehearing in the case of EEOC v.
CRST Van Expedited, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC Class Action Backfires; Eighth Circuit Sides With Defendant Facings
‘Moving Target’ Of Discovery,” in ABA Journal, April 6, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the
Eighth Circuit’s recent decision in EEOC v. CRST Van Expedited, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted, “Social-Media Tips For Small-Business Employers,” in The Wall Street Journal,
April 4, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding implementation of social media policies in small and medium-sized
companies).
Interviewed and quoted, “Case Against Trucking Company Backfires On EEOC,” in Associated Press,
April 4, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the Eighth Circuit’s recent decision in EEOC v. CRST
Van Expedited, Inc. on future EEOC litigation).
Interviewed and quoted, “Employers Struggle To Control Wage And Hour Litigation,” in Workforce
Management, April 2, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the increase in wage & hour litigation and its impact on
employers).
Author of “Class Action Watch: Case Law Developments In EEOC-Initiated Litigation & Trends To Watch
For In 2012,” in Securities Litigation Report, at pp. 21-25 (March 2012).
Author of “EEOC-Initiated Litigation,” in CCH Labor Law Journal, at pp. 22-54 (Spring 2012).
Interviewed and quoted, “Supreme Court Leaves The Door Open For Classwide Arbitration,” in Thomson
Reuters, March 21, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent disposition of Jock, et
al. v. Sterling Jewelers Inc. regarding class arbitration).
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Interviewed and quoted, “High Court OKs Class Arbitration In Jeweler Title VII Suit,” in Employment Law
360, March 21, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent disposition of Jock, et al. v.
Sterling Jewelers Inc. regarding class arbitration).
Author of “Workplace Class Action Trends,” in 38 BNA Employment Discrimination Reporter 420 (March
20, 2012).
Interviewed and quoted, “Your Posts Can Be Used Against You,” in The Wall Street Journal, March 11,
2012, at p. 1 (regarding employees’ lack of privacy on Facebook posts).
Author of “Workplace Class Actions In 2011: Trends And Developments,” in BNA Class Action Litigation
Report, at pp. 1-8 (March 7, 2012).
Speech, “EEOC-Related Litigation In 2011, And What To Expect In 2012,” at EEOC webinar sponsored
by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, March 6, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted, “Morning Edition,” National Public Radio, February 16, 2012 (regarding trends in
EEOC litigation).
Speech, “Class Action Developments In 2011 And Trends To Watch To Watch For In 2012,” at Workplace
Class Action webinar sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, February 16, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted, “Chili’s Owner Can’t Modify Arbitration Deal For OT Suit,” in Employment Law
360, February 16, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling in Smith, et al. v. ERJ Dining, LLC, Case No. 11-
CV-2061 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 10, 2012) relative to enforcement of a motion to compel individual arbitration
in a wage & hour class action).
Author of “The Rise Of ‘Second Generation’ Dukes Issues,” in Employment Law 360, at p. 1 (February
14, 2012).
Interviewed and quoted, “EEOC’s Continued Focus on Systemic Bias,” in BNA Daily Labor Report,
February 2, 2012, at p. A-1 (regarding case law developments in 2011 and trends to watch for in
2012 with respect to EEOC-initiated litigation).
Interviewed and quoted in HR.com, February 2, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding developments in EEOC pattern
or practice litigation).
Interviewed and quoted, "In House Attorneys Reveal Topflight Employment Lawyers," in Employment Law
360, February 1, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding selection as one of the leading employment lawyers in the
United States).
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Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, January 30, 2012, at pp. 1, 20 (regarding the implications
of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Antoine Jones regarding GPS monitoring).
Interviewed and quoted in BNA Class Action Report, January 27, 2012, at p. 71 (regarding the ruling of
the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Northern Carolina dismissing plaintiffs’ class claims
and theories in Scott, et al. v. Family Dollar Stores, Inc.).
Speech, “Workplace Class Action Developments In 2011 & Beyond,” at the 17th Annual Program on
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (sponsored by the American Conference Institute),
January 25, 2012, in New York, New York.
Speech, “Class Action Developments In 2011 – The Year In Review From A Wage & Hour Defense
Lawyer’s Perspective,” at Annual Telecom Defense Counsel Meeting, January 19, 2012, in Denver,
Colorado.
Interviewed and quoted in SHRM Magazine, January 18, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding workplace class action
trends and EEOC litigation in 2011)
Interviewed and quoted in Employment Law 360, January 18, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the decision of the
U.S. District Court for the Western District Carolina dismissing plaintiffs’ class claims in Scott, et al. v.
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in Advisen Front Page News, January 13, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the
transformation of workplace class action law in 2011, and trends to watch for in 2012).
Interviewed and quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, January 12, 2012, at pp. 1, 22 (regarding the surge
of workplace class action rulings in 2011, and key trends to watch for in 2012).
Interviewed and quoted in Corporate Counsel, January 12, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding new developments in
workplace class action litigation in 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in Corporate Counsel, January 11, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding new developments in
class action arbitration issues).
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, January 11, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of
the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church & School v.
EEOC regarding the application of the “ministerial” exception to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964).
Interviewed and quoted in InsideCounsel, January 10, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding how 2011 was a
transformative year for workplace class action litigation).
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Interviewed and quoted in Insurance Journal, January 10, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the prevalence of class
arbitration issues in court rulings in 2011, and trends to watch for in the case law in 2012).
Interviewed and quoted in Claims Journal, January 10, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the prevalence of class
arbitration issues in court rulings in 2011, and trends to watch for in 2012).
Interviewed and quoted in Employment Law 360, January 9, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding predictions for
workplace class actions in 2012, and key trends in 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in BNA Daily Labor Report, January 9, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of Wal-
Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes and AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion on workplace class actions in 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, January 9, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding significant trends in
wage & hour collective action and class action litigation in 2011 and predictions for 2012).
Interviewed and quoted in Thompson Reuters, January 9, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the prevalence of class
arbitration issues in court rulings in 2011, and trends to watch for in 2012).
Interviewed and quoted in Am Law Litigation Daily, January 9, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of
AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion on arbitrations and workplace class actions in 2011, and trends to
watch for in 2012).
Interviewed and quoted in Mlive.com, January 9, 2012 (online publication) (regarding significant trends in
wage & hour collective action and class action litigation in 2011 and predictions for 2012).
Interviewed and quoted in Bankrate.com, January 9, 2012 (online publication) (regarding significant
trends in ERISA collective action and class action litigation in 2011 and predictions for 2012).
Interviewed and quoted in Employment Law 360, January 9, 2012, at p. 1 (regarding Seyfarth Shaw’s
selection as the Labor & Employment Department of the Year and the firm’s class action defense
practice).
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, December 12, 2011, at p. 18 (regarding Dukes, et al. v.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its implications as the most important employment-related ruling in 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, December 5, 2011, at pp. 4, 33 (regarding the
implications of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to accept the petition for certiorari in Christopher v.
SmithKline Beecham Corp. relative to the outside sales exemption for pharmaceutical sales
representatives in FLSA collective action litigation).
Author of “EPLI Risk-Management Survival Guide,” in National Underwriter, at pp. 24-27 (December 5,
2011).
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Author of “Wal-Mart Stores v. Dukes: Clarification of Rule 23 Standards,” in Westlaw Journal Expert
Commentary Series, at pp. 3-6 (Fall 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in Employment Law 360, November 4, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling of the
U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii in EEOC v. Global Horizons, Inc., granting the defense
motions to dismiss in the EEOC’s largest “human trafficking” employment discrimination lawsuit).
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, October 31, 2011, at pp. 1, 18 (regarding the implications
of the new strategies pursued by plaintiffs in Dukes, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. following the U.S.
Supreme Court's ruling rejecting class certification).
Interviewed and quoted in Bloomberg Businessweek, October 13, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the increase in
lawsuits filed by the EEOC on behalf of workers against their employers alleging race, sex, age,
religion, and disability discrimination claims).
Speech, “The Future Of EEOC Systemic Litigation And Employment-Related Class Actions After Wal-
Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes,” at Bermuda Insurers Conference sponsored by Aon, October 12, 2011, in
Hamilton, Bermuda.
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, September 26, 2011, at pp. 1, 21 (regarding the Ninth
Circuit’s reversal of the class certification order in Ellis, et al. v. Costco).
Interviewed and quoted in HR Morning, August 26, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the court’s
decision in EEOC v. Cintas Corp. ordering the EEOC to pay $2.6 million in legal fees and costs for
bringing meritless claims against Cintas in a decade-long lawsuit).
Interviewed and quoted in Inside Counsel, August 2011, at pp. 26-27 (regarding how the U.S. Supreme
Court’s ruling in Dukes, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will impact employers in their defense of
workplace class action litigation in the future).
Interviewed and quoted in Market Watch/Wall Street Journal, July 31, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding hiring
discrimination with respect to employer’s misleading advertisements for job postings).
Speech, “Defending Gender Discrimination Pay & Promotion Class Actions,” at American Conference
Institute’s Program on Employment Discrimination Law, July 28, 2011, in New York, NY.
Interviewed and quoted in American Lawyer, July 25, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the application of the
Supreme Court’s ruling in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion by the federal district court in Davis v.
O’Melveny & Myers in the context of barring class claims in an employment discrimination class
action).
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Interviewed and quoted in BNA Class Action Litigation Report, July 19, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the likely
fall-out for future class action litigation filings in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dukes v.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in ThomasNet News, July 19, 2011 (online publication) (regarding the impact of
the Supreme Court’s ruling denying class certification in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on future
litigation trends).
Interviewed and quoted in BNA’s Employment Discrimination Report, July 13, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the
long-term impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on Rule 23
certification issues in workplace class actions).
Interviewed and quoted in American Lawyer, July 11, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the application of AT&T
Mobility v. Concepcion by the federal district court in Chen v. Goldman Sachs in the context of an
employment discrimination class action).
Speech, “The Future Of Employment Discrimination Class Actions After Dukes, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores,
Inc.,” at webinar sponsored by the Bureau of National Affairs, July 8, 2011, in Washington, D.C.
Author of “Wal-Mart Stores v. Dukes: U.S. Supreme Court’s Clarification Of Rule 23 Standards Means A
Win For Employers Facing Class Actions,” in 12 BNA Class Action Litigation Report 614-18 (July 8,
2011).
Interviewed and quoted in Workforce Management, July 1, 2011, at p. 10 (regarding the impact of the
Supreme Court’s ruling denying class certification in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on workplace
class actions).
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, June 27, 2011, at pp. 1, 21 (regarding the impact of the
Supreme Court’s ruling denying class certification in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in BNA Class Action Reporter, June 24, 2011, at p. 519 (regarding the Supreme
Court’s ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on employers, workers, and future class actions).
Interviewed by Voice of America radio, June 23, 2011 (regarding the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling
denying class certification in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on the future of class action litigation).
Speech, “The Impact Of Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: How The Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling Will
Affect Employer’s And Class Action Litigation In The Future,” at webinar sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw
LLP, June 23, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted in Corporate Counsel, June 22, 2011, at p. 190 (regarding the Supreme Court’s
decision in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on workplace litigation).
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Speech, “The Implications Of The Supreme Court’s Decision In Dukes, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,” at
webinar sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, June 21, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted in BNA Daily Labor Report, June 20, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the
Supreme Court’s ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on future class actions).
Interviewed and quoted in Law360, June 20, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the significance of the Supreme
Court’s ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in London Sun Herald, June 20, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the Supreme Court’s
ruling denying class certification in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on class action litigation in the
United States).
Interviewed and quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, June 20, 2011, at pp. 1, 24 (regarding the
implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on employers, workers,
and future class actions).
Interviewed and quoted in National Underwriter, June 20, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the Supreme Court’s
opinion in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its impact on employment practices liability insurance).
Interviewed and quoted in Reuters, June 20, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the Supreme Court’s
ruling denying class certification in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on employers, workers, and future
class actions).
Interviewed and quoted in CCH Employment Law Daily, June 20, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the Supreme
Court’s ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on workplace litigation).
Interviewed and quoted in Forbes, June 20, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of the Supreme
Court’s ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on future litigation trends).
Interviewed and quoted in The Republic, June 20, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the Supreme
Court’s ruling denying class certification in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on employers, workers,
and future class actions).
Interviewed and quoted in Dow Jones MarketWatch.com, June 20, 2011 (online publication) (regarding
the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. on class certification
issues).
Interviewed and quoted in Middle East North Africa Financial Network, June 20, 2011 (online publication)
(regarding the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling denying class certification in Dukes v. Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc. on U.S. litigation trends).
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Interviewed and quoted in Bloomberg Businessweek, June 20, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the Supreme
Court’s ruling denying class certification in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in Employment Law 360, June 16, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of the
Supreme Court’s decision in Smith v. Bayer Corp. on the defense of class action litigation).
Interviewed and quoted in American Lawyer, June 16, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the Supreme
Court’s decision in Smith v. Bayer Corp. on employers).
Interviewed and quoted in Crain's Chicago Business, June 6, 2010, at p. 1 (regarding the theories of the
wage & hour class action brought in Craig, et al. v. Prologistix).
Speech, “Gender Discrimination Issues After Dukes, et al. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,” at webinar sponsored
by the Bureau of National Affairs, June 1, 2011, in Washington, D.C.
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, May 31, 2011, at pp. 12, 14, 15 (regarding wage & hour
class action litigation trends in 2011 and the implications of wage & hour lawsuits on employers).
Interviewed and quoted in Employment Law 360, May 31, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the ruling on May 27,
2011, in EEOC v. Kaplan Higher Education Corp. relative to discovery allowed against the EEOC
regarding its own internal personnel rules and decision-making).
Interviewed and quoted in EPLiC, Spring 2011, at p. 13 (regarding trends in complex litigation analyzed in
Seyfarth Shaw’s Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report).
Interviewed and quoted in The New York Times, May 21, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the implications of a
new smartphone application that allows employees to calculate their hours and overtime).
Speech, “What The U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling In AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion On Class Action
Waivers Means To Employers,” at webinar sponsored by Lexington Insurance, May 18, 2011, in
Boston, Massachusetts.
Interviewed and quoted in 12 BNA Class Action Litigation Report, May 13, 2011, at p. 364 (regarding the
impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion on the future of class
action litigation).
Speech, “What The Supreme Court’s Ruling In AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion Means For Corporate
America,” at webinar sponsored by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, May 12, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois.
Interviewed and quoted in Employment Law 360, May 11, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the
Court's decision in EEOC v. Kaplan, Case No. 11-CV-2882 (N.D. Ohio May 10, 2011), regarding the
liability period for an EEOC pattern or practice lawsuit).
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Interviewed and quoted in The Wall Street Journal, April 28, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the
U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion on workplace class action litigation).
Interviewed and quoted in Am Law Litigation Daily, April 27, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the
U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion on workplace class action litigation).
Interviewed and quoted in PC World, April 27, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the U.S. Supreme
Court’s decision in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion on workplace class action litigation).
Interviewed and quoted in Macworld, April 27, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the U.S. Supreme
Court’s decision in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion on workplace class action litigation).
Interviewed and quoted in Daily Labor Report, April 27, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion on workplace class action litigation).
Speech, “Litigating Against The EEOC In 2011,” at Claims Professional Webinar for Hiscox Corp., April
14, 2011, in New York, New York.
Author of “How ‘Shoot First, Aim Later’ Tactics Cost The EEOC,” in Employment Law 360, at page 1
(April 13, 2011).
Interviewed and quoted on Cleveland.com, The Plain Dealer, April 11, 2011 (online publication)
(regarding wage & hour class action litigation trends in 2010-2011 and the Supreme Court’s
anticipated ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Author of “Recent Developments In Class Action Fairness Act Jurispridence,” in 62 CCH Labor Law
Journal 30-46 (Spring 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, April 4, 2011, at pp. 1, 17 (regarding the Supreme Court’s
anticipated ruling on class certification standards in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in BNA Class Action Litigation Report, March 30, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the
outcome and impact of the Supreme Court’s oral argument on class certification standards in Dukes
v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in Employment Law360, March 29, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the Supreme Court’s
argument on Rule 23 standards in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Author of “Reflections On The Supreme Court Argument In Dukes v. Wal-Mart,” in TLNT.com/ERE Media
(March 28, 2011).
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Interviewed and quoted on MSNBC.com, March 28, 2011 (online publication) (regarding the impact of the
Supreme Court’s anticipated ruling on class certification standards in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in CCH Employment Law Daily, March 28, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the impact of
the Supreme Court’s anticipated ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in Connecticut Law Tribune, March 28, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding wage & hour
class action litigation trends in 2011 and the Supreme Court’s anticipated ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in Property Casualty 360, March 28, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the possibility of
passage of workplace bullying laws).
Interviewed and quoted in Corporate Counsel, March 23, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding wage & hour class
action litigation trends in 2011 and the Supreme Court’s anticipated ruling on class certification
standards in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in Workforce Management, March 2011 (online publication) (regarding wage &
hour class action litigation trends in 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in SHRM Magazine, March 10, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding wage & hour class action
issues).
Speech, “Surviving Government Enforcement Litigation Brought By The U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission In 2011,” at management training program for underwriters and EPLI claims
professionals sponsored by Allied World National Assurance, March 9, 2011, in Hartford,
Connecticut.
Interviewed and quoted in Risk & Insurance, March 4, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the Supreme Court’s
anticipated ruling in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Speech, “Strategies For Dealing With The EEOC And The Plaintiffs’ Class Action Bar In 2011,” at webinar
sponsored by Chartis, Inc., March 3, 2011, in New York, New York.
Author of “Delivering on Diversity’s Promise,” in Security Management (March 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, February 28, 2011, at pp. 1, 20 (regarding the EEOC’s
focus on prosecuting hiring discrimination claims against employers who decline to hire unemployed
persons).
Speech, “Dealing With EEOC Governmental Enforcement Litigation In 2011,” at webinar sponsored by
Seyfarth Shaw, February 23, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Interviewed and quoted in Westlaw News & Insight, February 23, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the Supreme
Court’s anticipated ruling on class certification issues in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Interviewed and quoted in HR Morning, February 23, 2011 (online publication) (regarding the EEOC’s
increased crackdown on systemic violation claims in 2011).
Speech, “What’s Hot With EEOC Litigation And Employment-Related Class Actions,” at seminar
sponsored by Zurich Insurance Company, February 22, 2011, in New York, New York.
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, February 21, 2011, at pp. 1, 18 (regarding gender bias
persisting as one of the predominant class action claims against employers).
Speech, “What Is Hot With Workplace Class Actions,” at webinar hosted by Seyfarth Shaw, February 9,
2011, in New York, New York.
Interviewed and quoted in Westchester County Business Journal, February 4, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding
significant trends and court decisions in workplace class action litigation in 2010 and 2011).
Author of “The 5 Most Intriguing EEOC Decisions Of 2010,” in Employment Law 360 (February 1, 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in The Economist, January 29, 2011, at p. 63 (regarding significant trends in
workplace class action litigation in 2010 and the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s future ruling on
class certification standards in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.).
Author of “Lessons From 2010 Workplace Class Actions,” in BNA’s Class Action Litigation Report
(January 28, 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in BNA’s Employment Discrimination Report, January 26, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding
significant court decisions in workplace class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in The Wall Street Journal, January 25, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant trends
in workplace class action litigation in 2010 and 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in Manpower Blog, January 25, 2011 (online publication) (regarding significant
trends in employment discrimination class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in MarketWatch, January 25, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant trends in
workplace class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in Employment Law 360, January 21, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding the EEOC’s
systemic litigation program and the risks for employers undergoing government enforcement
litigation).
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Interviewed and quoted in Class Action Litigation Report, January 15, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant
court decisions in workplace class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, January 13, 2011, at pp. 3, 22 (regarding
significant trends in employment discrimination class action litigation in 2010 and 2011).
Interviewed and quoted in New Orleans CityBusiness, January 13, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant
court decisions in wage & hour class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in Medill Reports, January 12, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant trends in
employment discrimination class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, January 10, 2011, at pp. 4, 19 (regarding employment
discrimination class action litigation trends in 2010-2011).
Interviewed and quoted in SHRM, January 10, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant court decisions in
workplace class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in Insurance Journal, January 10, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant court
decisions in workplace class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in Workforce Management, January 7, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant court
decisions in wage & hour litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in BNA’s Daily Labor Report, January 6, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant
settlements, court decisions, and trends in employment discrimination, wage & hour, and ERISA
class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in CCH, January 6, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant employment-related class
action and collective action court rulings of 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, January 5, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant trends in
employment discrimination class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in American Lawyer, January 5, 2011, at p. 1 (regarding significant trends in
employment-related class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in Am Law Daily, January 5, 2010, at p. 1 (regarding significant class action and
collective action court rulings of 2010 in wage & hour litigation).
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, January 3, 2011, at p. 12 (regarding key employment
practices liability issues likely to confront employers in 2011).
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Interviewed and quoted in Workforce Management, December 16, 2010, at p. 1 (regarding the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
and the future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Author of “The Supreme Court Accepts Certiorari In Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. – What To Expect
From A Future Ruling,” in Employment Law 360 (December 14, 2010), at p. 1.
Interviewed and quoted in Business Insurance, December 13, 2010, at pp. 3, 23 (regarding the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
and the future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Interviewed and quoted in Chicago Lawyer, December 9, 2010, at p. 1 (regarding developments in
employment-related class action litigation in 2010).
Interviewed and quoted in Reuters, December 9, 2010, at p. 1 (regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s
decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and the future
ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Interviewed and quoted in MoneyControl.com, December 9, 2010 (online publication) (regarding the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
and the future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Interviewed and quoted in ClaimsJournal.com, December 9, 2010 (online publication) (regarding the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
and the future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Interviewed and quoted in HRE Online, December 8, 2010 (online publication) (regarding the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
and the future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Interviewed and quoted in Third Age Media, December 8, 2010 (online edition) (regarding the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
and the future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Interviewed and quoted in CCH Daily Employment Law, December 8, 2010, at p. 1 (regarding the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
and the future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Interviewed and quoted in National Underwriter, December 7, 2010 (online edition) (regarding the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
and the future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
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Interviewed and quoted in CCH, December 7, 2010, at p. 1 (regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision
to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and the future ruling’s
impact on class certification standards).
Interviewed and quoted in AOL Original, December 7, 2010 (online publication) (regarding the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
and the future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Interviewed and quoted in National Underwriter, December 7, 2010, at p. 1 (regarding the U.S. Supreme
Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and the
future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Interviewed and quoted in BNA Class Action Litigation Report, December 6, 2010, at p. 1 (regarding the
U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores,
Inc. and the future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Interviewed and quoted in The Washington Times, December 6, 2010, at p. 1 (regarding the U.S.
Supreme Court’s decision to grant Wal-Mart’s petition for certiorari in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
and the future ruling’s impact on class certification standards).
Author of “Compliance Vigilance A ‘Must’ With New EPLI-Related Laws,” in National Underwriter
(December 6, 2010), at pp. 17, 19, and 21.
Interviewed and quoted in Class Action 360, November 18, 2010, at pp. 1-4 (regarding cutting-edge
issues in workplace class action litigation).
Interviewed and quoted in CCH Employment Law Daily Wrap Up, October 13, 2010 (regarding methods
of notifying potential FLSA opt-in plaintiffs in wage & hour class actions).
Speech, “Class Actions In Employment Cases: The Nuts And Bolts,” at PLI's Annual Institute on
Employment Law, September 28, 2010, in New York, NY.
Speech, “Impact Of U.S. Employment Laws As Applied To Foreign Companies And Foreign Nationals
Operating Within The United States,” at ACI’s International Labor & Employment Law Program,
September 27, 2010, in New York, NY.
Speech, “Dealing With The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission In 2010,” at the RIMS
Regional Midwest Conference, September 21, 2010, in Wheeling, Illinois.
Author of “Dukes v. Wal-Mart Clarifies Roles Of Experts During Class Certification Hearings,” in 35 BNA