Best Practices in Dealing With Race-Related Workplace Discussions
Presented by Fred Bissinger, Regional Managing Member, Wimberly Lawson & Luther Wright, Jr, Of Counsel, Ogletree Deakins

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Given recent events, including issues related to the death of George Floyd, it is imperative that employers thoughtfully and directly address workplace related racial issues. 

This session will help identify the most significant issues HR professionals should consider when attempting to discuss and address such racial concerns.  This session will also explore strategies and best practices when dealing with race-related workplace matters.

In this webinar you will:

• Learn about the most common and problematic historical race discrimination and harassment issues in the workplace
• Learn strategies for combating race discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including how to deal with such behavior on social media
• Learn strategies for navigating workplace related changes and challenges in the wake of the George Floyd incident

Registration: This webinar is complimentary for all, but registration is required. All registered attendees will receive a link one hour before the webinar begins. All times listed are CST.

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Biographies:
Fred Bissinger is Regional Managing Member of the Nashville, Tennessee office of the firm, which he joined in 1999.  His law practice includes an emphasis in handling employment discrimination and wrongful discharge matters at both the administrative level and in Federal and State Court litigation.  His practice also includes an emphasis on ADA and FMLA compliance, as well as general liability matters.  He received his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, in Economics from Washington & Lee University and his law degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law.  Prior to entering private practice, Fred served in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General Corps from 1993-1997.  He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association.  Fred also currently serves as the Legal & Legislative Chair for the Tennessee SHRM State Council.

Luther Wright, Jr. is Of Council with Ogletree Deakins and has significant experience in the areas of labor and employment law, corporate business litigation and complex litigation, including class action and collective action lawsuits. He typically represents management in all forms of employment discrimination litigation, including litigation based on federal anti-discrimination statutes, state statutes and common law, violence in the workplace, Fair Labor Standards Act claims and independent contractor disputes. Luther also devotes a significant amount of his practice to day-to-day client advice and supervisor/employee training.