Christy E.Kiely
Partner
Labor & Employment
ckiely@seyfarth.com
Christy is a trusted legal advisor to employers navigating OFCCP audits, pay equity analyses, diversity & inclusion initiatives, affirmative action compliance, #MeToo investigations, EEOC charges, employment litigation, and other employment-related legal matters.
More About Christy
Building a workforce for the future requires data-driven insights to spot trends, identify and mitigate risks, and create programs that attract and retain the best talent. Increasingly aggressive legal and regulatory developments are placing new demands on employer practices, policies, compliance, and reporting requirements.
Clients routinely turn to Christy for guidance on legal matters related to data analytics, including OFCCP audit defense, pay equity analysis, adverse impact analysis, affirmative action compliance, DE&I analysis, and reduction in force analysis. She understands the realities of a busy workplace and is adept at implementing comprehensive compliance schemes for clients. She has substantial experience conducting sophisticated, proactive equal pay analyses, as well as targeted analyses to respond to compensation claims. Christy represents employers in connection with discrimination, harassment, denial-of-benefits, defamation, wrongful discharge, and other claims in front of the EEOC and state and federal courts, and also has significant experience with #MeToo investigations, including sensitive, high-level scenarios. She has litigated under all the major federal employment laws, such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, ERISA, and USERRA, and advises employers on risk-reducing strategies. Additionally, Christy regularly assists companies in drafting, negotiating, and analyzing employment contracts, severance contracts, and non-compete agreements.
Christy has a deep commitment to pro bono work, and is actively involved in several regional programs that provide critical legal support to low-income populations.
Clients routinely turn to Christy for guidance on legal matters related to data analytics, including OFCCP audit defense, pay equity analysis, adverse impact analysis, affirmative action compliance, DE&I analysis, and reduction in force analysis. She understands the realities of a busy workplace and is adept at implementing comprehensive compliance schemes for clients. She has substantial experience conducting sophisticated, proactive equal pay analyses, as well as targeted analyses to respond to compensation claims. Christy represents employers in connection with discrimination, harassment, denial-of-benefits, defamation, wrongful discharge, and other claims in front of the EEOC and state and federal courts, and also has significant experience with #MeToo investigations, including sensitive, high-level scenarios. She has litigated under all the major federal employment laws, such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, ERISA, and USERRA, and advises employers on risk-reducing strategies. Additionally, Christy regularly assists companies in drafting, negotiating, and analyzing employment contracts, severance contracts, and non-compete agreements.
Christy has a deep commitment to pro bono work, and is actively involved in several regional programs that provide critical legal support to low-income populations.
- JD, Duke University School of Law
- BA, College of William and Mary
English and Psychology
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- US District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- US District Court, Western District of Virginia
Related Key Industries
- Defended employers of all sizes and industries, throughout the United States, against audits by the Department of Labor-Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
- Defended dozens of OFCCP audits for medical testing company within a single year.
- Defended defense contractor with more than 30,000 employees from OFCCP audit and oversaw three Agency onsite visits.
- Defended defense contractor with 20,000 employees from OFCCP audit and resolved pre-employment testing issue.
- Negotiate conciliation agreements with OFCCP.
- Advise on a wide range of regulatory requirements and developments related to affirmative action.
- Prepare Affirmative Action Plans and help first-time contractors to strategically structure plans.
- Conduct privileged pay analyses for employers and provide start-to-finish guidance throughout the process, from the creation of pay analysis groups, to the identification of pay factors, through multiple regression and cohort analyses, to action steps and equity adjustments.
- Perform DE&I metrics analyses comparing workforce composition to relevant job markets.
- Defended businesses in discrimination lawsuits, with focus on pre-discovery and summary judgment dismissals.
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
-
Legal Update
Jan 3, 2024
Court Rules EEO-1 Reports Are Not Exempt “Commercial” Information Under FOIA; Department of Labor May Appeal
-
Media Mentions
12/21/2023
Christy Kiely Discusses People Analytics’ Benefits, Challenges, and Shortfalls in HR.com
-
Webinar
Nov 1, 2023
Has the Dust Settled? Today’s DEIB Landscape After the Students for Fair Admissions Decisions
-
Recognition
07/21/2023
Nine Seyfarth Attorneys Recognized on DC Courts’ 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
-
Received the E. Randolph Williams Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service (2003-2021)
-
Recognized as a “Virginia Super Lawyer” for Employment Law by Virginia Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) (2014-2016)
-
“Top 40 Under 40,” Style Weekly (2015)
-
Recognized as a “Virginia Rising Star Super Lawyer” for Employment and Labor Law and Government Contracts, Virginia Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) (2007-2013)
-
“Young Lawyers: Under 40,” Virginia Legal Elite (2012)
-
Received the American Inns of Court Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service (2007)
-
Received the Virginia State Bar’s R. Edwin Burnette, Jr. Young Lawyer of the Year Award (2006)
-
Received an Outstanding Service Award from the Young Lawyers’ Conference of the Virginia State Bar (2004-2006)
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Virginia Bar Association (member)
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National Association of Women Lawyers (member, 2020-present)
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Virginia State Bar Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee (member, 2017-2020, 2021)
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The Institute for Workplace Equality (f.k.a. the OFCCP Institute) (faculty member, 2016-present)
-
Virginia State Bar Professionalism Course (faculty member, 2016-present)
-
Virginia State Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism (2016-2021)
-
The John Marshall American Inn of Court (member, 2004-2016; Executive Committee, 2009-2016)
-
Virginia State Bar Council (member, 2013-2019)
-
Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference (Board of Governors, 2006-2013; past president, 2011-2012)
- Co-Author, "Court Rules EEO-1 Reports Are Not Exempt “Commercial” Information Under FOIA; Department of Labor May Appeal," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action in College Admissions: Exploring Potential Employment Implications," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 29, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Rulings Expected Soon on Supreme Court Harvard and UNC Cases That Address Race-Conscious Policies in College Admissions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2023)
- Co-Author, "OFCCP Releases EEO-1 Reports of Nearly 20,000 Federal Contractors," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "EEO-1 Reports of Federal Contractors to be Released by OFCCP Absent Employer Action," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 24, 2022)
- Co-Author, "OFCCP Replaces Controversial Directive on Contractor Pay Equity Audits," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 22, 2022)
-
Co-Author, “SB 973: California’s New Requirement to Report Employee Pay Data,” Daily Journal (March 29, 2021)
-
Co-Author, “Expert Analysis: Contractors Shouldn't Panic Over Record OFCCP Recoveries,” Law360 (November 21, 2019)
-
Author, “Functional Affirmative Action Plans: Is a FAAP Right for Your Organization?” OFCCP Digest (August 21, 2019)
-
Commentator, “Attorneys React to EEOC's Equal Pay Data Reporting Proposal,” Law360 (January 29, 2016)
- Co-Speaker, "Has the Dust Settled? Today’s DEIB Landscape After the Students for Fair Admissions Decisions," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 1, 2023)
- Co-Speaker, "Impact of Supreme Court’s Fair Admissions Decisions on Employers and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 11, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "Policy Matters Podcast Episode 37: DOL Faces Another Departure as Jenny Yang Leaves OFCCP," Podcast, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 17, 2023)
- Presenter, The Attorney-Client Relationship, Virginia State Bar Professionalism Course for Law Students, William & Mary (March 24, 2023)
- Presenter, Human Resources Panel, The Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) Connect|Protect Experience (March 14, 2023)
- Presenter, “OFCCP’s Been Busy! Enforcement Update, DEI Issues, and Best Practices for Employers,” American Petroleum Labor Lawyers Association (“APLLA”) Conference (November 10, 2022)
- Presenter, "Take 5 with the Institute: Overview of Supreme Court Arguments in the Harvard and UNC Cases," Expert Quick Videos, The Institute for Workplace Equality (October 24, 2022)
-
Presenter, “OFCCP Strategies for Success,” Take 5 Video Series, The Institute for Workplace Equality (June 22, 2022)
-
Presenter, “State Pay Law Updates,” The Institute for Workplace Equality, Annual Summit (May 12, 2022)
- Presenter, “OFCCP Strategies for Success,” The Institute for Workplace Equality, Annual Summit (May 11, 2022)
- Presenter, “Update on OFCCP,” The Institute for Workplace Equality Fall Summit (November 9, 2021)
- Presenter, “Employment Law Update in Virginia,” Lorman Education Services webinar (August 31, 2021)
-
Moderator, “Metrics in the Workplace – What you Should be Collecting and Why,” The Institute for Workplace Equality (May 6, 2021)
-
Presenter, “Complying with OFCCP Guidelines for Hiring People with Disabilities,” Lorman Education Services webinar (November 23, 2020)
-
Presenter, “Seeing Color – Creating a Workplace Diversity Program that is Both Effective and Lawful,” (October 28, 2020)
-
Presenter, “Annual Enforcement Update, The Institute for Workplace Equality” (October 20, 2020)
-
Presenter, “Early Bird Ethics,” Virginia Bar Association’s 50th Annual Labor and Employment Conference (September 9, 2020)
-
Speaker, “COVID-19 Special Series: Reopening the Workplace – How to Handle Sick Employees,” The Institute for Workplace Equality (May 2020)
-
Speaker, “COVID-19 Special Series: Avoiding Harassment and Discrimination when Returning Employees to Work,” The Institute for Workplace Equality (May 2020)
-
Speaker, “Take 5: Effective Workplace Investigations,” The Institute for Workplace Equality – Micro Learning Series (April 2020)
-
Presenter, “Trying a Systemic Discrimination Case,” Strafford Publications Live webinar (December 4, 2019)
-
Faculty, “How to Conduct Pay Equity Audits,” Lorman Education Services webinar (November 4, 2019)
-
Presenter, “Systemic Discrimination Pretrial Strategies: Guiding Principles for Discovery, Depositions, and Motion Practice,” Strafford Live Continuing Legal Education webinar (October 10, 2019)
-
Presenter, “[OFCCP’s] 503 Focused Reviews are Here, What do you Need to Know;” “Workday and other HRIS and ATS Systems;” “Making and Messaging Pay Adjustments,” The Institute for Workplace Equality’s 2019 Annual Summit (May 1-2, 2019)
-
Presenter, “Diversity, Inclusion, and Unconscious Bias: The Truths Employers Can't Afford to Ignore,” BCGi Summit (April 4, 2019)
-
Speaker, “(Part 3) Sexual Harassment: The Post #MeToo Era for Employers,” The Institute for Workplace Equality webinar (March 13, 2019)
-
Speaker, “State and Big City Equal Pay Laws – Important Updates,” The Institute for Workplace Equality webinar (September 11, 2018)
-
Speaker, “LGBT Update and Developments: Best Practices for Employers,” The Institute for Workplace Equality webinar (July 11, 2018)
-
Speaker, “What Companies Need to Know About a Pay Equity Analysis,” Richmond Compensation Association (June 6, 2018)
-
Moderator and Presenter, “Employment Law Panel,” VBA Connect Conference (Virginia Bankers Association) (May 15, 2018)
-
Presenting Faculty, “Do’s and Don’t’s for OFCCP Audits;” “State Pay Equity Laws;” “Prohibition on Soliciting or Relying on Compensation History: So Now What Do You Do?,” Annual Summit of the Institute for Workplace Equality (May 2-3, 2018)
-
Presenting Faculty, “#MeToo and Sexual Harassment;” “LGBT Legal Updates;” “State Pay Equity Laws;” “Proactive Pay Analyses,” Spring Conference of the Institute for Workplace Equality (March 20-22, 2018)
-
Speaker, “Sexual Harassment: What Employers Need to Know About the “#MeToo” Movement,” The Institute for Workplace Equality webinar (January 25, 2018)
-
Presenting Faculty, “Legal Review of LGBT Laws;” “The Interaction of Diversity Metrics and Affirmative Action Plans;” “Big Data and EEO Implications,” Fall Conference of the Institute for Workplace Equality (November 15-16, 2017)
-
Presenter, “Hot Topics in 2017,” Institute for Workplace Equality (June 14, 2017)
-
Speaker, “26th Annual Employment Law Update,” Virginia CLE (May 9-11, 2017)
-
Speaker, Virginia Bankers’ Association Annual HR & Benefits Conference (May 10, 2017)
-
Speaker, “Overview of the OFCCP’s New Sex Discrimination Rule;” “Adverse Impact Analysis and the Internet Applicant Rule,” Fall Compliance Conference, The OFCCP Institute (November 9-10, 2016)
-
Presenter, “Government Reporting Under the New Blacklisting Order,” Webinar (October 5, 2016)
-
Guest Speaker, “Sex Discrimination Regulations: What Federal Contractors Need to Know,” OFCCP Institute webinar (August 15, 2016)
-
Speaker, “Cutting-Edge Personnel Policies, 25th Annual Employment Law Update,” Virginia CLE (May 5 and 12, 2016)
-
Panelist, “Employment Law Panel,” HR & Benefits Conference, Virginia Bankers Association (April 2016)
-
Speaker, “Systemic Discrimination Under the EEOC and OFCCP: What Employers Need to Know Now,” Webinar (December 2015)
-
Co-presenter, “The “Blacklisting” Order for Federal Contractors: What You Need To Know Now,” American Hotel & Lodging Association – Labor Relations Council, New York City, November 10, 2015
-
Speaker, “Workplace Conflicts,” 2015 HR & Benefits Conference – Virginia Bankers Association (April 2015)
-
Speaker, “Pay Equity Under the Obama Administration: What Do the Latest Executive Actions Mean For Your Company?” Webinar (May 2014)
-
Speaker, “Implementing the New OFCCP Veteran and Disabled Regulations,” Virginia Bankers Association (February 2014)
-
Creator and Presenter, “OFCCP Workshop: Everything You Need To Be Compliant in 2014” (February 2014)
-
Speaker, “Pay Equity: Regulation, Enforcement and Litigation by the EEOC and OFCCP,” The Virginia Bar Association’s 43rd Annual Conference of Labor Relations and Employment Law (October 2013)
-
Speaker, “How HR Managers Can Avoid the Dangers of Social Networks,” peoplefluent™ webinar (October 2012)
-
Speaker, “The Dangers of Social Media: How Employers Can Avoid the Pitfalls of Social Networks and Still Harness Their Power,” presented for Triangle Industry Liaison Group (November 2011); peoplefluent™ webinar (October 2011); 29th Annual ILG National Conference (July 2011); Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (BNA) webinar (June 2010)
- Quoted, "AI More Likely to Replace Jobs Held by Women. Here’s Why," SHRM (June 19, 2023)
- Quoted, "Feds Face Tough 6th Circ. Panel in Battle Over Bostock," Law360 (April 25, 2023)
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Richmond Industry Liaison Group (member)
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Pro Bono attorney volunteer for the Domestic Violence Safety Project, Federal Public Defender's Office (Covid prisoner compassionate release cases), National Legal Veterans Service Project, and Wills for Heroes
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Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (attorney volunteer, 2003 - present)
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Children’s Home Society (board member, 2017-present; Executive Committee, 2020-present)
Christy is a trusted legal advisor to employers navigating OFCCP audits, pay equity analyses, diversity & inclusion initiatives, affirmative action compliance, #MeToo investigations, EEOC charges, employment litigation, and other employment-related legal matters.
More About Christy
Building a workforce for the future requires data-driven insights to spot trends, identify and mitigate risks, and create programs that attract and retain the best talent. Increasingly aggressive legal and regulatory developments are placing new demands on employer practices, policies, compliance, and reporting requirements.
Clients routinely turn to Christy for guidance on legal matters related to data analytics, including OFCCP audit defense, pay equity analysis, adverse impact analysis, affirmative action compliance, DE&I analysis, and reduction in force analysis. She understands the realities of a busy workplace and is adept at implementing comprehensive compliance schemes for clients. She has substantial experience conducting sophisticated, proactive equal pay analyses, as well as targeted analyses to respond to compensation claims. Christy represents employers in connection with discrimination, harassment, denial-of-benefits, defamation, wrongful discharge, and other claims in front of the EEOC and state and federal courts, and also has significant experience with #MeToo investigations, including sensitive, high-level scenarios. She has litigated under all the major federal employment laws, such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, ERISA, and USERRA, and advises employers on risk-reducing strategies. Additionally, Christy regularly assists companies in drafting, negotiating, and analyzing employment contracts, severance contracts, and non-compete agreements.
Christy has a deep commitment to pro bono work, and is actively involved in several regional programs that provide critical legal support to low-income populations.
Clients routinely turn to Christy for guidance on legal matters related to data analytics, including OFCCP audit defense, pay equity analysis, adverse impact analysis, affirmative action compliance, DE&I analysis, and reduction in force analysis. She understands the realities of a busy workplace and is adept at implementing comprehensive compliance schemes for clients. She has substantial experience conducting sophisticated, proactive equal pay analyses, as well as targeted analyses to respond to compensation claims. Christy represents employers in connection with discrimination, harassment, denial-of-benefits, defamation, wrongful discharge, and other claims in front of the EEOC and state and federal courts, and also has significant experience with #MeToo investigations, including sensitive, high-level scenarios. She has litigated under all the major federal employment laws, such as Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, ERISA, and USERRA, and advises employers on risk-reducing strategies. Additionally, Christy regularly assists companies in drafting, negotiating, and analyzing employment contracts, severance contracts, and non-compete agreements.
Christy has a deep commitment to pro bono work, and is actively involved in several regional programs that provide critical legal support to low-income populations.
- JD, Duke University School of Law
- BA, College of William and Mary
English and Psychology
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- US District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- US District Court, Western District of Virginia
Related Key Industries
- Defended employers of all sizes and industries, throughout the United States, against audits by the Department of Labor-Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
- Defended dozens of OFCCP audits for medical testing company within a single year.
- Defended defense contractor with more than 30,000 employees from OFCCP audit and oversaw three Agency onsite visits.
- Defended defense contractor with 20,000 employees from OFCCP audit and resolved pre-employment testing issue.
- Negotiate conciliation agreements with OFCCP.
- Advise on a wide range of regulatory requirements and developments related to affirmative action.
- Prepare Affirmative Action Plans and help first-time contractors to strategically structure plans.
- Conduct privileged pay analyses for employers and provide start-to-finish guidance throughout the process, from the creation of pay analysis groups, to the identification of pay factors, through multiple regression and cohort analyses, to action steps and equity adjustments.
- Perform DE&I metrics analyses comparing workforce composition to relevant job markets.
- Defended businesses in discrimination lawsuits, with focus on pre-discovery and summary judgment dismissals.
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
-
Legal Update
Jan 3, 2024
Court Rules EEO-1 Reports Are Not Exempt “Commercial” Information Under FOIA; Department of Labor May Appeal
-
Media Mentions
12/21/2023
Christy Kiely Discusses People Analytics’ Benefits, Challenges, and Shortfalls in HR.com
-
Webinar
Nov 1, 2023
Has the Dust Settled? Today’s DEIB Landscape After the Students for Fair Admissions Decisions
-
Recognition
07/21/2023
Nine Seyfarth Attorneys Recognized on DC Courts’ 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
-
Received the E. Randolph Williams Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service (2003-2021)
-
Recognized as a “Virginia Super Lawyer” for Employment Law by Virginia Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) (2014-2016)
-
“Top 40 Under 40,” Style Weekly (2015)
-
Recognized as a “Virginia Rising Star Super Lawyer” for Employment and Labor Law and Government Contracts, Virginia Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) (2007-2013)
-
“Young Lawyers: Under 40,” Virginia Legal Elite (2012)
-
Received the American Inns of Court Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service (2007)
-
Received the Virginia State Bar’s R. Edwin Burnette, Jr. Young Lawyer of the Year Award (2006)
-
Received an Outstanding Service Award from the Young Lawyers’ Conference of the Virginia State Bar (2004-2006)
-
Virginia Bar Association (member)
-
National Association of Women Lawyers (member, 2020-present)
-
Virginia State Bar Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee (member, 2017-2020, 2021)
-
The Institute for Workplace Equality (f.k.a. the OFCCP Institute) (faculty member, 2016-present)
-
Virginia State Bar Professionalism Course (faculty member, 2016-present)
-
Virginia State Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism (2016-2021)
-
The John Marshall American Inn of Court (member, 2004-2016; Executive Committee, 2009-2016)
-
Virginia State Bar Council (member, 2013-2019)
-
Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference (Board of Governors, 2006-2013; past president, 2011-2012)
- Co-Author, "Court Rules EEO-1 Reports Are Not Exempt “Commercial” Information Under FOIA; Department of Labor May Appeal," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 3, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action in College Admissions: Exploring Potential Employment Implications," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 29, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Rulings Expected Soon on Supreme Court Harvard and UNC Cases That Address Race-Conscious Policies in College Admissions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2023)
- Co-Author, "OFCCP Releases EEO-1 Reports of Nearly 20,000 Federal Contractors," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "EEO-1 Reports of Federal Contractors to be Released by OFCCP Absent Employer Action," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 24, 2022)
- Co-Author, "OFCCP Replaces Controversial Directive on Contractor Pay Equity Audits," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 22, 2022)
-
Co-Author, “SB 973: California’s New Requirement to Report Employee Pay Data,” Daily Journal (March 29, 2021)
-
Co-Author, “Expert Analysis: Contractors Shouldn't Panic Over Record OFCCP Recoveries,” Law360 (November 21, 2019)
-
Author, “Functional Affirmative Action Plans: Is a FAAP Right for Your Organization?” OFCCP Digest (August 21, 2019)
-
Commentator, “Attorneys React to EEOC's Equal Pay Data Reporting Proposal,” Law360 (January 29, 2016)
- Co-Speaker, "Has the Dust Settled? Today’s DEIB Landscape After the Students for Fair Admissions Decisions," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 1, 2023)
- Co-Speaker, "Impact of Supreme Court’s Fair Admissions Decisions on Employers and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 11, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "Policy Matters Podcast Episode 37: DOL Faces Another Departure as Jenny Yang Leaves OFCCP," Podcast, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 17, 2023)
- Presenter, The Attorney-Client Relationship, Virginia State Bar Professionalism Course for Law Students, William & Mary (March 24, 2023)
- Presenter, Human Resources Panel, The Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) Connect|Protect Experience (March 14, 2023)
- Presenter, “OFCCP’s Been Busy! Enforcement Update, DEI Issues, and Best Practices for Employers,” American Petroleum Labor Lawyers Association (“APLLA”) Conference (November 10, 2022)
- Presenter, "Take 5 with the Institute: Overview of Supreme Court Arguments in the Harvard and UNC Cases," Expert Quick Videos, The Institute for Workplace Equality (October 24, 2022)
-
Presenter, “OFCCP Strategies for Success,” Take 5 Video Series, The Institute for Workplace Equality (June 22, 2022)
-
Presenter, “State Pay Law Updates,” The Institute for Workplace Equality, Annual Summit (May 12, 2022)
- Presenter, “OFCCP Strategies for Success,” The Institute for Workplace Equality, Annual Summit (May 11, 2022)
- Presenter, “Update on OFCCP,” The Institute for Workplace Equality Fall Summit (November 9, 2021)
- Presenter, “Employment Law Update in Virginia,” Lorman Education Services webinar (August 31, 2021)
-
Moderator, “Metrics in the Workplace – What you Should be Collecting and Why,” The Institute for Workplace Equality (May 6, 2021)
-
Presenter, “Complying with OFCCP Guidelines for Hiring People with Disabilities,” Lorman Education Services webinar (November 23, 2020)
-
Presenter, “Seeing Color – Creating a Workplace Diversity Program that is Both Effective and Lawful,” (October 28, 2020)
-
Presenter, “Annual Enforcement Update, The Institute for Workplace Equality” (October 20, 2020)
-
Presenter, “Early Bird Ethics,” Virginia Bar Association’s 50th Annual Labor and Employment Conference (September 9, 2020)
-
Speaker, “COVID-19 Special Series: Reopening the Workplace – How to Handle Sick Employees,” The Institute for Workplace Equality (May 2020)
-
Speaker, “COVID-19 Special Series: Avoiding Harassment and Discrimination when Returning Employees to Work,” The Institute for Workplace Equality (May 2020)
-
Speaker, “Take 5: Effective Workplace Investigations,” The Institute for Workplace Equality – Micro Learning Series (April 2020)
-
Presenter, “Trying a Systemic Discrimination Case,” Strafford Publications Live webinar (December 4, 2019)
-
Faculty, “How to Conduct Pay Equity Audits,” Lorman Education Services webinar (November 4, 2019)
-
Presenter, “Systemic Discrimination Pretrial Strategies: Guiding Principles for Discovery, Depositions, and Motion Practice,” Strafford Live Continuing Legal Education webinar (October 10, 2019)
-
Presenter, “[OFCCP’s] 503 Focused Reviews are Here, What do you Need to Know;” “Workday and other HRIS and ATS Systems;” “Making and Messaging Pay Adjustments,” The Institute for Workplace Equality’s 2019 Annual Summit (May 1-2, 2019)
-
Presenter, “Diversity, Inclusion, and Unconscious Bias: The Truths Employers Can't Afford to Ignore,” BCGi Summit (April 4, 2019)
-
Speaker, “(Part 3) Sexual Harassment: The Post #MeToo Era for Employers,” The Institute for Workplace Equality webinar (March 13, 2019)
-
Speaker, “State and Big City Equal Pay Laws – Important Updates,” The Institute for Workplace Equality webinar (September 11, 2018)
-
Speaker, “LGBT Update and Developments: Best Practices for Employers,” The Institute for Workplace Equality webinar (July 11, 2018)
-
Speaker, “What Companies Need to Know About a Pay Equity Analysis,” Richmond Compensation Association (June 6, 2018)
-
Moderator and Presenter, “Employment Law Panel,” VBA Connect Conference (Virginia Bankers Association) (May 15, 2018)
-
Presenting Faculty, “Do’s and Don’t’s for OFCCP Audits;” “State Pay Equity Laws;” “Prohibition on Soliciting or Relying on Compensation History: So Now What Do You Do?,” Annual Summit of the Institute for Workplace Equality (May 2-3, 2018)
-
Presenting Faculty, “#MeToo and Sexual Harassment;” “LGBT Legal Updates;” “State Pay Equity Laws;” “Proactive Pay Analyses,” Spring Conference of the Institute for Workplace Equality (March 20-22, 2018)
-
Speaker, “Sexual Harassment: What Employers Need to Know About the “#MeToo” Movement,” The Institute for Workplace Equality webinar (January 25, 2018)
-
Presenting Faculty, “Legal Review of LGBT Laws;” “The Interaction of Diversity Metrics and Affirmative Action Plans;” “Big Data and EEO Implications,” Fall Conference of the Institute for Workplace Equality (November 15-16, 2017)
-
Presenter, “Hot Topics in 2017,” Institute for Workplace Equality (June 14, 2017)
-
Speaker, “26th Annual Employment Law Update,” Virginia CLE (May 9-11, 2017)
-
Speaker, Virginia Bankers’ Association Annual HR & Benefits Conference (May 10, 2017)
-
Speaker, “Overview of the OFCCP’s New Sex Discrimination Rule;” “Adverse Impact Analysis and the Internet Applicant Rule,” Fall Compliance Conference, The OFCCP Institute (November 9-10, 2016)
-
Presenter, “Government Reporting Under the New Blacklisting Order,” Webinar (October 5, 2016)
-
Guest Speaker, “Sex Discrimination Regulations: What Federal Contractors Need to Know,” OFCCP Institute webinar (August 15, 2016)
-
Speaker, “Cutting-Edge Personnel Policies, 25th Annual Employment Law Update,” Virginia CLE (May 5 and 12, 2016)
-
Panelist, “Employment Law Panel,” HR & Benefits Conference, Virginia Bankers Association (April 2016)
-
Speaker, “Systemic Discrimination Under the EEOC and OFCCP: What Employers Need to Know Now,” Webinar (December 2015)
-
Co-presenter, “The “Blacklisting” Order for Federal Contractors: What You Need To Know Now,” American Hotel & Lodging Association – Labor Relations Council, New York City, November 10, 2015
-
Speaker, “Workplace Conflicts,” 2015 HR & Benefits Conference – Virginia Bankers Association (April 2015)
-
Speaker, “Pay Equity Under the Obama Administration: What Do the Latest Executive Actions Mean For Your Company?” Webinar (May 2014)
-
Speaker, “Implementing the New OFCCP Veteran and Disabled Regulations,” Virginia Bankers Association (February 2014)
-
Creator and Presenter, “OFCCP Workshop: Everything You Need To Be Compliant in 2014” (February 2014)
-
Speaker, “Pay Equity: Regulation, Enforcement and Litigation by the EEOC and OFCCP,” The Virginia Bar Association’s 43rd Annual Conference of Labor Relations and Employment Law (October 2013)
-
Speaker, “How HR Managers Can Avoid the Dangers of Social Networks,” peoplefluent™ webinar (October 2012)
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Speaker, “The Dangers of Social Media: How Employers Can Avoid the Pitfalls of Social Networks and Still Harness Their Power,” presented for Triangle Industry Liaison Group (November 2011); peoplefluent™ webinar (October 2011); 29th Annual ILG National Conference (July 2011); Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (BNA) webinar (June 2010)
- Quoted, "AI More Likely to Replace Jobs Held by Women. Here’s Why," SHRM (June 19, 2023)
- Quoted, "Feds Face Tough 6th Circ. Panel in Battle Over Bostock," Law360 (April 25, 2023)
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Richmond Industry Liaison Group (member)
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Pro Bono attorney volunteer for the Domestic Violence Safety Project, Federal Public Defender's Office (Covid prisoner compassionate release cases), National Legal Veterans Service Project, and Wills for Heroes
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Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (attorney volunteer, 2003 - present)
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Children’s Home Society (board member, 2017-present; Executive Committee, 2020-present)