Program Details
2025-04-24 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-04-24 14:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm ESTThis session covers the foundational federal statutes protecting employees from discrimination, including Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA. Participants will learn about disability definitions, the concept of being ‘qualified’ under the ADA, and major life activities recognized by law.
William Goren
Anthony J. May 2:10 pm - 2:20 pm ESTExplore how artificial intelligence is transforming hiring, performance management, and workplace decisions across organizations. This session examines the prevalence of AI screening tools, the black box problem, and how algorithmic bias can produce discriminatory outcomes against protected classes.
William GorenAnthony J. May 2:20 pm - 2:30 pm ESTThis session analyzes how existing federal anti-discrimination laws apply to AI-driven employment decisions. Participants will review historical federal guidance, current enforcement approaches, and emerging state-level regulations filling the gaps in federal oversight.
William GorenAnthony J. May 2:30 pm - 2:40 pm ESTExamine landmark cases shaping AI employment discrimination law, including Real Women in Trucking v. META and Mobley v. Workday. Learn about third-party vendor liability theories and the ADA’s non-delegable duty doctrine that prevents employers from outsourcing compliance obligations.
William GorenAnthony J. May 2:40 pm - 2:50 pm ESTGain practical guidance for navigating AI in the workplace, including proactive audit strategies, vendor accountability measures, and governance policies. Employees will learn how to protect their rights when AI affects hiring, promotions, and performance evaluations.
William GorenAnthony J. May 2:50 pm - 3:00 pm ESTThis interactive session provides an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and seek clarification on topics covered throughout the presentation. Presenters will address specific scenarios and emerging concerns related to AI and employment discrimination.
William GorenAnthony J. MayWilliam D. Goren is an attorney and consultant at William D. Goren, J.D., LL.M. LLC in Decatur, Georgia, whose law and consulting practice — centered at understandingtheada.com — has focused exclusively on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws since 1990. His practice provides consulting, counseling, representation, and training on compliance with the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Air Carrier Access Act, the Fair Housing Act, and related disability rights laws. Mr. Goren is himself deaf with a congenital bilateral hearing loss of 70–120+ decibels, giving him a deep personal understanding of what disability means in practice and how the ADA actually operates — perspective he brings to every client engagement and training. He is a frequent presenter, a trained mediator, a FINRA arbitrator (Chairperson eligible), and an arbitrator on the CPR employment panel. He is the author of Understanding the ADA, now in its 4th edition (ABA, 2013), and numerous articles on the rights of persons with disabilities. He holds an A.B. from Vassar College, a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law, and an LL.M. in Health Law from DePaul University College of Law — one of the first recipients of that degree in the country.
Anthony May represents clients in complex litigation matters including assisting employees with disabilities in obtaining accessible technology and workplace accommodations, representing wrongfully convicted individuals, commercial litigation disputes, and fighting workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation.
William D. Goren is an attorney and consultant at William D. Goren, J.D., LL.M. LLC in Decatur, Georgia, whose law and consulting practice — centered at understandingtheada.com — has focused exclusively on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws since 1990. His practice provides consulting, counseling, representation, and training on compliance with the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Air Carrier Access Act, the Fair Housing Act, and related disability rights laws. Mr. Goren is himself deaf with a congenital bilateral hearing loss of 70–120+ decibels, giving him a deep personal understanding of what disability means in practice and how the ADA actually operates — perspective he brings to every client engagement and training. He is a frequent presenter, a trained mediator, a FINRA arbitrator (Chairperson eligible), and an arbitrator on the CPR employment panel. He is the author of Understanding the ADA, now in its 4th edition (ABA, 2013), and numerous articles on the rights of persons with disabilities. He holds an A.B. from Vassar College, a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law, and an LL.M. in Health Law from DePaul University College of Law — one of the first recipients of that degree in the country.
Anthony May represents clients in complex litigation matters including assisting employees with disabilities in obtaining accessible technology and workplace accommodations, representing wrongfully convicted individuals, commercial litigation disputes, and fighting workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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