Credit Details
Credit Hours:
0.75
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
September 26, 2024
Credit Eligible In:
California
$45
Join first, then login to BHBA+ to access this program.
This segment begins by defining wrongful termination and examining the limitations of at-will employment, emphasizing that certain dismissals may violate public policy. It explores the critical role of public policy in employment law, highlighting protected activities such as whistleblowing and reporting illegal conduct. Additionally, the presentation addresses common employer defenses and provides strategies for mediators and attorneys to navigate this landscape effectively.
This training is created with a focus on Attorney Mediators.
Mayra Fornos is a professional Mediator with ADR Services Inc. and is a legal educator and strategist with over thirty years of experience as a distinguished trial attorney and litigator. She has extensive experience in working closely with plaintiff and defense counsel to facilitate optimal outcomes for all stakeholders over a broad range of legal disputes for individuals as well as Fortune 500 companies. Her experience in the courtroom has equipped her with a deep understanding of the trial process and of jury behavior…experience which has served her well in effectively assessing the risks of going to trial and case valuation considerations for the benefit of both the plaintiff and defense in reaching a resolution in their cases, both pre and post litigation.
Ms. Fornos serves on mediation panels for the U.S. District Court, Central District and for the Los Angeles Superior Court. In addition, she serves as a Settlement Officer for LASC’s Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) Program – Resolve Law L.A. Most recently, Ms. Fornos was selected to serve as a member of the City of Los Angeles’s Equity Review Panel to avail the City of Los Angeles of her extensive experience advising and consulting on disputes.
Watch any CLE and your certificate is automatically emailed to you within minutes and is also stored in your BHBA+ profile for easy access. Login to BHBA+ and effortlessly visualize your CLE credits, monitor deadlines, and stay ahead of your compliance requirements with our intuitive progress tracking. Stream all CLEs on your phone, tablet, and computer when and where they fit your schedule.
This program is free for members at the Sustainer or higher level and OnDemand subscribers. Economy members pay the full rate. Join first, then login to BHBA+ to access this program.
Watch any CLE and your certificate is automatically emailed to you within minutes and is also stored in your BHBA+ profile for easy access. Login to BHBA+ and effortlessly visualize your CLE credits, monitor deadlines, and stay ahead of your compliance requirements with our intuitive progress tracking. Stream all CLEs on your phone, tablet, and computer when and where they fit your schedule.
Live Webinars are free for all members. OnDemand is free for members at the Sustainer or higher level. Economy members pay the full rate.
BHBA has been a leader in the legal profession, advocating for justice, and serving the community since 1931, including founding groundbreaking public interest programs and becoming a nationally recognized provider of quality CLE programs and innovative member benefits. Lead. Advocate. Serve.
