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April 18, 2012
Edgar Martirosyan will speak on the panel for “Truth or Consequences, Part II, Challenges to Armenia-Diaspora Relations,” which will serve as the basis to discuss what can be done collectively or individually to build new bridges of mutual respect and cooperation.
The event will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012, at 7:30pm, St. Leon Armenian Church, Abajian Hall. Sponsors include: Armenian Bar Association, Armenian Engineer and Scientists Association (AESA) of NY/NJ, Armenian Human Rights Advocates, Armenian National of Committee of NJ, Armenian Society of Columbia University, Knights of Vartan, New York Armenian Students Association (ASA).
Click here for the flyer: Truth or Consequences, Part II (PDF).
March 7, 2012
Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC is the proud sponsor of the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management’s (SD SHRM) “St. Patrick’s Day Membership Event.” This event will be held on:
Monday, March 12, 2012
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The University Club
(750 “B” Street 34th Floor, San Diego)
Cost:
$20 SD SHRM Members
$35.00 Future Members
Bring a new member and your ticket is Free!
SD SHRM is the local chapter of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Since 1945, they have provided human resource professionals with the resources they need to excel in their careers. Member’s of SD SHRM have the opportunity to network with other HR professionals, stay up to date on the latest HR legislation, and much more.
Click here to register for the event.
March 5, 2012
Valerie Garcia Hong joins Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego (PALSD) and Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego (FALSD), to speak on the panel, “Hanging Up Your Own Shingle,” which will provide advice on going into solo practice and tips on avoiding legal malpractice. Additional panelist include: Christopher Macaraeg, Esq., Doreen Erenea, Esq., and moderated by Ariel Javier, Esq.
The event will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at 6:15 p.m., Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Sponsors include: PALSD, FALSD, APALSA, Tax Law Society and South Asian Law Students Association.
Valerie has substantial litigation experience in professional liability as well as personal injury, premises liability, real estate and complex business disputes. She is also a co-founder of the firm’s Appellate practice. In addition, Valerie is an Adjunct Professor at California Western School of Law’s STEPPS Program, where she teaches litigation skills and professional responsibility.
Click here for the event flyer.
January 18, 2012
On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, employment law attorney Jenna Leyton will be a featured speaker at San Diego Society for Human Resource Management’s (SD SHRM) North Coast – Legal Update.
Jenna is an associate of Pettit Kohn’s Employment & Labor practice and is also a co-founder of the firm’s Appellate practice group. Jenna represents business entities in all aspects of employment litigation, including defense of claims involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes and trade misappropriation. She also provides counseling to employers on a variety of day-to-day employment matters, and she routinely lectures on employment law trends and developments at human resource seminars. Most recently, Jenna was awarded San Diego Daily Transcript’s Young Attorneys award.
The legal update will provide members of SD SHRM’s North Coast Chapter a condensed review of the Law Day Conference held on January 18, 2012. Topics include: confidentiality/non-compete agreements, discrimination, wage and hour, and legislative updates. The two-hour presentaion will offer human resource professionals what they need to know for 2012.
January 6, 2012
On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, employment law attorney Tom Ingrassia will be a featured speaker at the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management (SD SHRM) Law Day Conference.
Tom is a co-chair of the firm’s Employment & Labor practice, representing employers throughout California. He regularly assists his clients with appropriate employment practices and policies, investigating claims of employee harassment/misconduct and defending all forms of employment litigation.
The law day conference offers human resource professionals, HRCI recertification credit along with essential tools necessary to effectively handle everyday workplace issues. Sessions include: employment law, compliance and legislative updates.
Visit the SD SHRM website at www.sdshrm.org for more information.
August 2, 2011
 Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz PC in partnership with Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego (FALSD) organized a Suit Drive in July benefiting Dress for Success – San Diego, an international not-for-profit organization offering services designed to help disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools. Pettit Kohn attorney Valerie Garcia Hong teamed up with FALSD to collect over three dozen business suits and over fifty separates, including slacks, jackets, dresses, shoes, and purses.
July 15, 2011
Tom Ingrassia along with Christine Mueller of the firm’s Employment & Labor group will be providing an educational session at the Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo. The event will be held on August 28, 2011, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, at the San Diego Convention Center. The 60-minute session will cover the following topics with Q&A at the end:
Top 5 Employment Law Issues in the Foodservice Industry
1. Tip Pooling
2. Meal Periods
3. Arbitration Agreements
4. Termination Pay
5. Exemptions from Overtime Pay
The Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo draws nearly 12,000 restaurant and foodservice industry professionals from throughout California. The industry professionals have the opportunity to hear from the biggest names in the industry, meet exhibiting companies and attend educational sessions. A highlighted feature on the Show floor is the Solutions Center which delivers exciting educational content focused on food, marketing, operations, beverages, management and strategy.
Click here to view Tom Ingrassia and Christine Mueller’s schedule at the expo.
June 1, 2011
Pettit Kohn’s 5th Annual Employment Law Symposium will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011 at The Dana on Mission Bay. Join our team of employment attorneys as we address important changes and developments in employment law over the past year. The symposium will consist of two sessions.
Session I 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Employment Law Update
- Wage & Hour Issues and Updates
- Discrimination & Harassment
- Transitioning Independent Contractors to Regular Employees and “Exempt” Status Employees to “Non-Exempt” Employees
Lunch
Lightning Round
- Drug Testing and Medical Marijuana
- ADAAA Regulations
- Internal Investigations
- Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality Agreements
Session II 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Required AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training
- Hostile Work Environment Harassment
- Investigation of Sexual Harassment Complaints
- Supervisor Responsibilities Once a Complaint is Received
- Retaliation and How to Prevent It
- Other Forms of Discrimination
- How to Create and Maintain a Culture of Mutual Respect
Who should attend: Business Owners, Executives, Human Resource Professionals, Managers and Supervisors.
Click here for the registration form or email Cathy Johnson at events@pettitkohn.com for more information.
This program has been approved for 5.75* (Specified-California) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.
*The approved credit hours have been reduced from 6.5 effective November 8, 2011.
May 26, 2011
Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz and co-sponsor Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego (FALSD) will host a suit drive to benefit Dress for Success San Diego, a non-profit organization that provides interview appropriate attire, job retention programs and life management consultation to low income women striving for economic self-sufficiency. All donations are tax deductible.
Dress for Success San Diego can only accept conservative women’s suits with current design lines, in clean, ready to wear condition. If you would feel comfortable wearing the suit to a job interview, then a deserving Dress for Success client would welcome the donation. They also appreciate donations of new or excellent condition business appropriate costume jewelry (earring, bracelets, necklaces, watches, brooches), scarves, or belts, new (unopened, original packaging) hosiery, cosmetics, shampoo and skin care products.
Suits can be dropped off at the office of Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz (11622 El Camino Real, Suite 300, San Diego 92130) or Law Office of Ariel Javier (1901 First Avenue, Suite 124, San Diego, CA 92101) during the week of July 18 – 22, 2011. Tax deductible donation receipts will be provided.
For further information about Dress for Success programs, visit www.dressforsuccess.org/sandiego. Please contact Valerie Garcia Hong at vhong@pettitkohn.com if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!
Click here for the PDF flyer.
April 19, 2011
On June 14, 2011, Pettit Kohn’s CEO, Drew Kohn will serve as a panelist for the National Human Resources Association’s (NHRA) special event: How CEO’s View the “Business” Value of HR.
When: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 – 7:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Where: Sheraton La Jolla
HRCI Credits: 1.5
Fees: $30 Members | $20 Student Members | $45 Guests
This is NHRA’s sixth program in their 2011 series “Building Better Business Partners – A focus on strategic HR.” The panel will be facilitated by CEO Coach, Lauren Tanny and provide a look at how 5 San Diego CEO’s have adopted a strategic HR mindset. The panelists include:
- Reid Carr, CEO Red Door Interactive
- David Flaugh, CEO Vericare
- Drew Kohn, CEO Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz
- Susan Salka, CEO AMN Insurance
- Alex Sun, CEO Mitchell International
Click here to register or view the PDF event flyer here.
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