Credits: 2.0 general credit hours
Series Description: This two-part series offers attorneys a practical and comprehensive overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it applies to employment law. In the introductory session, our expert panel breaks down the ADA’s statutory framework, key definitions, and compliance essentials, including medical exam rules and the effects of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. The second session explores reasonable accommodation, undue hardship, legal theories of recovery, administrative procedures, and emerging trends in ADA litigation. Ideal for practitioners representing employers or employees, this series equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to advise clients effectively and litigate ADA claims with confidence.
Class Description: Building on the foundational concepts introduced in ADA Employment Law and Litigation for Beginners, 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. Faculty: Daniel B. Kohrman, AARP; Jonathan R. Mook, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC; and Carolyn L. Wheeler, Katz Banks Kumin LLP
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Series Fees: $148 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $168 D.C. Bar Members, $188 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $228 Others
Individual Class Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $129 Others
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