ACC Northeast and Pierce Atwood Present CLE on Responding to Reports of Harassment and Discrimination in the Workforce

Pierce Atwood is partnering with the Association of Corporate Counsel Northeast (ACC Northeast) to provide Maine CLE programming tailored for in-house counsel. Our first program of the year is next Thursday, March 16 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm and it has been pre-approved to fulfill Maine's mandatory H&D CLE credit. There will be a networking reception immediately following the program. We hope to see you there!

Please join Suzanne King and Katy Rand of Pierce Atwood for an interactive presentation regarding the recognition and avoidance of harassment and discrimination in the legal industry, specifically tailored to role of in-house counsel.

While attendees will receive an important reminder of the definition of sexual harassment, the presentation will cover harassment and discrimination more broadly. Using hypothetical fact patterns, Suzanne and Katy will lead a discussion about discrimination / harassment in the legal industry on the basis of various protected characteristics--including gender identity, gender expression, race, and mental health-and occurring in a variety of contexts.

One of the most important things an employer can do to eliminate harassment and discrimination in the workplace is to respond appropriately and effectively when placed on notice of the same. This program will tackle how in-house counsel should respond to a report of harassment or discrimination, including how to conduct an effective investigation and when to impose disciplinary action.

Attendees will leave the session with information about how discrimination / harassment other than sexual harassment can manifest, with a greater understanding of their own right to be free from discrimination or harassment, as well as, practical information about how to respond to and address reports of harassment with the goal of promoting a professional and respectful work environment for all employees.

Please visit ACC Northeast for more information and registration instructions.

The Association of Corporate Counsel is a global legal association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations, and other organizations through information, education, networking, and advocacy.