Please join us for Coolidge Wall’s annual, complimentary Labor and Employment Law Seminar where valuable insights into labor law developments and other impactful information to help your organization will be presented by our attorneys and other community leaders.
Breakfast will be provided.
- Time: 8 am to noon
- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Location: The Dayton Art Institute – The Gothic Cloister
- Parking is free onsite
8:00 am: Registration/Networking and Breakfast
8:30-9:15 am: Outlining Significant Changes and Developments in Employment Law
Presented by Samantha Shemavonian, Coolidge Wall attorney
- Key federal labor and employment law developments, including policy shifts and enforcement trends
- Recent and upcoming court decisions shaping employer obligations and workplace rights
- Actionable compliance priorities and best practices for employers in a changing legal landscape
9:15-10:00 am: Resources to Help Your Company Grow
Presented by Julie Sullivan, Executive Vice President of Regional Development, The Dayton Development Coalition
- The Dayton Development Coalition is a regional economic development organization supporting businesses in the 12-county Dayton Region with access to a variety of resources
- In this session, the DDC will discuss economic development incentives and new talent recruitment resources available to support industry companies in the region
BREAK
10:15-11:00 am: OSHA Tips and Tricks
Presented by David Pierce, Chair, Coolidge Wall Labor & Employment and Litigation Departments
- What is OSHA and what are an employer’s rights and responsibilities under the Act
- What to do when OSHA shows up at your workplace
- What are the possible penalties in the event of a citation
11:00-11:45 am: From Claim to Courtroom: A Mini Workers’ Compensation Trial in the Court of the Common Pleas
Presented by Michelle Bach, Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Department, and attorneys Josh Lounsbury and TJ Scanlon
- During this session, Coolidge Wall attorneys will present a mock Workers’ Compensation trial showcasing how cases are litigated
Noon: Adjournment
