30th annual Federal Sector Labor Relations and Labor Law Conference Thursday, September 20, 2012
Federal Sector Labor Relations and Labor Law Conference IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law presents the 30th annual gathering of the longest running conference on federal sector labor relations and labor law held outside of Washington, D.C. Join us on Thursday, September 20, 2012 for a day of interactive discussion with some of the foremost federal sector labor relations leaders and practitioners. Breakout Sessions on Current Developments MSPB Current Developments EEO Case Law Developments FLRA Recent Developments Social Media The Modern Federal Flexible Workplace Legal Ethics: The Impaired Lawyer
Opening Keynote Session A Retrospective Look at Federal Sector Labor Relations David Mader, Senior Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. Joseph E. Slater, Eugene N. Balk Professor of Law and Values, University of Toledo College of Law Robert M. Tobias, Distinguished Practitioner in Residence, American University Keynote Post-Luncheon Session MSPB Update Mark A. Robbins, Member, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Closing Keynote Session Lessons Learned: Is the Experience of the Postal Service the Face of the Future for Federal Government Agencies? Jacqueline M. Krage Strako, Vice President, Area Operations, Great Lakes Area, U.S. Postal Service Commentary: Anne Dasovic, Assistant Counsel, National Treasury Employees Union Michael R. Mlakar, Manager, Field Labor Relations, U.S. Postal Service Headquarters
Program Schedule Thursday, September 20, 2012 8:00 a.m. 8:40 a.m. Registration 8:40 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Welcome & Announcements 8:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. A Retrospective Look at Federal Sector Labor Relations Where Have We Been, Where Are We Now, Where Are We Headed? David Mader Senior Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. Joseph E. Slater Eugene N. Balk Professor of Law & Values, University of Toledo College of Law Robert M. Tobias Distinguished Practitioner in Residence, American University Moderator: Martin H. Malin Professor of Law and Director, Institute for Law and the Workplace, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops Select One 1. The Modern Federal Flexible Workplace This session will discuss such timely issues as: Eligibility Availability of technology Right/approval to participate Representation Negotiating telework agreements Supervision/evaluation of telework Goals/outcomes and the difficulty measuring those outcomes First report to Congress after the Telework Enhancement Act Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules Act Charles L. Bernhardt Labor Relations/Wage Specialist, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO Edward F. Hartfield Member, Federal Service Impasses Panel, FLRA Justin R. Johnson Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Office of Personnel Management 2. MSPB Current Case Law Developments This session will review noteworthy decisions of the MSPB and the Federal Circuit issued within the past year and tips for practicing before the MSPB. Howard Ansorge Gay F. Chase
Gregory A. Miksa Dorothy L. Moran Julia Packard Nina Puglia Michele Schroeder 3. FLRA Recent Developments This session will provide an update of recent decisions of the FLRA and will discuss OGC practices and procedures. Peter A. Sutton Regional Director (Chicago Region), Office of General Counsel, Federal Labor Relations Authority 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Buffet Luncheon 1:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. MSPB Update An update on developments at the MSPB, including the s approach to whistleblower, security clearance, and Hatch Act cases. Mark A. Robbins Member, U.S. Merit Systems Protection 1:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Break 2:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Concurrent Workshops Select One 1. EEO Case Law Developments This session will focus on the most current developments in federal sector EEO law and practice. Laurie Wardell Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 2. Social Media Given the recent release of a third memo from the NLRB General Counsel on social media policies, and the new and evolving nature of social media cases, this session will discuss recent guidance and the implications for policy development and compliance in the federal workplace. Julia A. Clark General Counsel, Federal Labor Relations Authority Michael J. McAuley National Counsel, National Treasury Employees Union Jennifer H. Lang Director, Center for Human Resources, Chicago Region, U.S. Social Security Administration
3. Legal Ethics: The Impaired Lawyer (approved for 1.0 hour of IL MCLE professionalism/ ethics credit) Lawyers and judges experience alcohol abuse, drug dependency, and mental health problems at higher rates than those who work in other professions. This session will discuss how the Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program respectfully and compassionately helps individuals get treatment and address problems, wherever possible, before they jeopardize a lawyer s practice or a judge s career. Robin M. Belleau Clinical Director, Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program Janet P. Voss Executive Director, Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Break 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Lessons Learned: Is the Experience of the Postal Service the Face of the Future for Federal Government Agencies? The Postal Service was hit hard by electronic diversion of mail and the recession, dramatically increasing the erosion rate of its revenue base. It now has too many buildings, too many employees for its mission and too little time to make the necessary changes under its collective bargaining agreements and existing laws. How should Congress and unions respond to this financial crisis and facilitate change in the way USPS provides service to the public? Which aspects of the USPS proposed action plan might be adapted to other agencies in the future? Jacqueline M. Krage Strako Vice President, Area Operations, Great Lakes Area, U.S. Postal Service Commentary: Anne Dasovic Assistant Counsel, National Treasury Employees Union Michael R. Mlakar Manager, Field Labor Relations, U.S. Postal Service Headquarters 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Reception
Federal Sector Conference Advisory Martin W. Baumgaertner U.S. Marion Baumgarten U.S. Office of Personnel Management Stuart J. Blenner U.S. Postal Service, Retired Julianne Bowman U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Dorothy James American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO Jennifer Helen Lang U.S. Social Security Administration Pamela Langston-Cox Office of Chief Counsel (IRS), U.S. Department of the Treasury Martin H. Malin IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law Michael J. McAuley National Treasury Employees Union George Petrovich National Air Traffic Controllers Association, Retired John P. Rowe U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Gregg R. Sackrider U.S. Postal Service, Retired Patricia Spade Federal Managers Association Thomas A. Summers Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Peter A. Sutton Federal Labor Relations Authority Deborah T. Villa IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law Christopher Zadina U.S. Postal Service Mark Zaltman U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
General Information Program Location The conference will be held at Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 West Adams Street in Chicago. Confirmation of Registration A letter of confirmation will be emailed to the address given on your registration form. If you do not receive an email confirmation after registering and before the conference please contact the Office of Continuing Legal & Professional Education at cle@kentlaw.iit.edu. Confirmation of Attendance A certificate of attendance will be provided at registration. Cancellations and Refunds Written notification of cancellation is required. A full tuition refund is available if notification is received prior to August 23, 2012; 25% will be charged if notification is received between August 23 and September 13, 2012. No refunds will be granted after September 13, 2012. If you register with a purchase order or a voucher and do not cancel your registration in accordance with this policy, you will be charged 25% of the registration fee. MCLE Credit Chicago-Kent College of Law is an accredited provider for IL & PA MCLE. This conference is eligible for 6.0 hours on a 60 minute credit hour; 7.0 hours on a 50 minute credit hour; and includes 1.0 hour of approved professionalism/ethics credit. For additional information: please call the Office of Continuing Legal and Professional Education, Chicago-Kent College of Law, (312) 906-5090, or send an email to cle@kentlaw.iit.edu. Hotel Accommodations Hotel accommodations for the convenience of out-of-town guests have been made at the Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro. The room rate at the Crowne is $165 for single or double occupancy, plus 16.4% tax. The Crowne is located four blocks west of the law school within easy walking distance. The Crowne is also a union hotel. Requests for accommodations cannot be assured if made after August 22, 2012. To Make Reservations: Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro 733 W. Madison Street Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 829-5000 Voice (312) 602-2180 Fax www.crowneplaza.com/chicagometro Please mention to you are attending the Chicago-Kent College of Law Federal Sector Labor Law Conference. Registration Fee (per person) Early Registration Fee: $230 (A $5 per person discount is available to groups that register 3 or more individuals at the same time.) After August 1, 2012: $255 (A $5 per person discount is available to groups that register 3 or more individuals at the same time.) After September 13, 2012: $280 (no group discount available) Fee also includes continental breakfast, lunch, reception and course materials.
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