This class is eligible for CLE Passport use. You will be able to select the CLE Passport as your payment method for no additional cost when registering for this course.
Credits: 2.0 General Credit hours
Class Description: Building on the foundational concepts introduced in ADA Employment Law and Litigation for Beginners (On-Demand), this class takes a deeper dive into the ADA and its practical application in today’s workplace. Whether you're advocating for employees or advising employers, you’ll gain actionable insights into how courts interpret reasonable accommodation, how to meet procedural requirements, and how to effectively litigate ADA claims.
Led by experienced faculty, this engaging and informative class explores the evolving landscape of disability rights law. The panel examines complex legal concepts, analyzes current trends, and helps you walk away with practical tools to strengthen your ADA practice. The following are among the topics the class covers:
- Defining reasonable accommodation and undue hardship in real-world contexts
- Legal theories of recovery and commonly asserted defenses
- Hot-button issues and emerging developments in ADA case law
- Administrative exhaustion and procedural requirements
- Strategies for proving and defending ADA claims
- Available remedies and best practices for achieving favorable outcomes
This class is essential for attorneys representing clients on either side of ADA matters and is equally valuable for any legal professional seeking to expand their expertise in disability rights and workplace compliance. Those who attend this class may also be interested in attending ADA Employment Law and Litigation for Beginners 2025 (On-Demand).
Faculty:
Daniel B. Kohrman, AARP
Jonathan R. Mook, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC
Carolyn L. Wheeler, Katz Banks Kumin LLP