KCNF attorneys Sacred B. Huff and Mary E. Kuntz will be featured speakers at the upcoming National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) Annual Convention. The convention will take place in Baltimore, MD, offering three days of enriching education, valuable networking opportunities, and meaningful discussions focused on employee rights in the workplace.
Session Details
Friday, June 27
Understanding Historical Racism: How to Frame Your Case and Combat Bias
Sacred B. Huff will co-present in a session that explores how historical and institutional racism continue to affect workers and create disparities in the workplace. Attendees will learn practical strategies for plaintiffs’ employment lawyers to effectively address historical prejudices and biases through every stage of a case to successfully advocate for their clients.
This session will qualify for 1.25 hours of diversity, inclusion, and elimination of bias credit.
Saturday, June 28
Representing Employees Doing DEIA Work
Mary E. Kuntz will be a panelist for this timely discussion that explores litigation strategies to protect both federal and private sector employees facing threats to their employment due to recent executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs.
KCNF proudly supports the mission of NELA to protect and expand workers’ rights and looks forward to contributing to these crucial discussions. For more information, visit the NELA Convention website.
“In this time of unprecedented attacks on workers’ rights, building robust networks and alliances among workers’ rights advocates is not just important—it is essential for preserving the dignity and economic security of working people.” NELA