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The Legal Landscape of
Labor-Management and Employment Law Trends in our American Democracy

Program

Our panelists, management-side partners who actively handle labor and employment compliance and dispute matters nationwide, will explore the evolving legal landscape shaping the American workplace. Drawing on case law, historical context, and current trends across key federal enforcement agencies—including the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division—they will share practical insights and strategic guidance for navigating today’s rapidly changing employment environment.

Date

Thursday, December 4, 2025,

Time

HOUSTON LERA MEMBERS
In-Person Lunch, Board Meeting, Chapter Meeting and Program
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM (No Cost)

MEMBERS/NON-MEMBERS VIRTUAL
Zoom Chapter Meeting and Officer Election: 12:00 – 12:15 PM
Program: 12:15 – 1:30 PM (No Cost)

(You will be asked to choose one option for registration, but not both.)

In-person Location

Texas Justice Center Hosted by Texas Justice Center and National Mediation & Conflict Solutions

4900 Fournace Place, 1st Floor Conference Room, Bellaire, Texas 77401

Virtual Location: ZOOM

Speakers

Amy Moor Gaylord is Co-Chair of Akerman’s Traditional Labor Law Practice and focuses on labor relations matters and employment litigation for both public and private sector employers. Amy also serves the President of LERA Chicago. As a former attorney with the National Labor Relations Board, she provides valuable experience to clients facing NLRB proceedings, union organizing drives, NLRB-conducted elections, arbitration cases, contract negotiations, and employment discrimination matters. Amy has experience counseling clients in various industries, including healthcare, higher education, not-for-profit, public safety, hospitality, and entertainment, among others. She has served as lead negotiator in hundreds of collective bargaining negotiations in both the public and private sectors. She also frequently represents employers in state and federal court, including class action and TRO/preliminary injunction proceedings, in arbitrations, and before administrative agencies. In addition, she counsels clients regarding union avoidance, workplace harassment, and compliance with employment-related statutes.

Mishell Parreno Taylor is a partner in Akerman’s Labor and Employment Practice Group and serves as Preident of LERA Houston. She focuses her litigation practice on employment litigation in federal and state courts and administrative agencies across the country, representing clients in a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation. Mishell also handles wage and hour matters, including those related to California Private Attorney General Act (PAGA), unlawful deductions, misclassification, expense reimbursement, and off-the-clock work. Mishell’s deep litigation experience informs her employment counseling practice, and she has served as the key negotiator in high-stakes workplace negotiations, sensitive employee investigations, and whistleblower claims. She advises clients on reductions in force and reorganization, remote work policies, AI in the workplace and workplace safety. Mishell has helped her clients build workplaces of the future by developing innovative solutions for achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives.

Continuing Education

APPROVED: 1.25 Hours of TX Attorney MCLE and 1.25 Hours of SHRM Recertification credits.

Bookings/RSVPs

 Houston LERA members may log into your Houston LERA account (https://lerachapter.org/houston) and book a reservation under “Coming Events.”  Or, if you do not have an account, please book your seat below.

If you need assistance call: Michael Brock at 281-732-6918. By email to:
Michael Brock (brockcm13@comcast.net)

By mail to:
LERA-Greater Houston Chapter, c/o Michael Brock, P.O. Box 590891, Houston, TX 77259