ONLINE: "Do I Need a Lawyer?: Protecting your Rights as an Employee"

How many of us have found ourselves wondering if something at work is discrimination, or just incompetence? If language has veered into sexual harassment, or if you're just reading into things?

For anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of their rights (and available courses of action), this is the presentation for you!

A huge thanks to attorney Elizabeth Pierson for sharing her knowledge and expertise with us.

• Presentation Description
• About the Speaker
• Schedule
• Zoom
• Accessibility / Inclusion
• Code of Conduct

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PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION

"Rough day at work, or potential lawsuit? If you’re asking yourself that question, it might be time to call a lawyer. Gain a basic understanding of employees’ rights in Wisconsin, with an emphasis on discrimination and harassment, and hear about other work-related scenarios when you might want to seek legal advice. Whether you’re facing workplace sexism, interpreting a noncompete clause, or negotiating a separation, a lawyer can help you understand and enforce your rights. "

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Elizabeth Pierson is an attorney at Pines Bach, LLP. She represents and advises clients in matters related to labor and employment, elections and voting, environmental law, open records, and more. She has experience litigating in state trial and appellate courts, federal district court, and before administrative agencies. Elizabeth’s prior legal experience includes time at nonprofits and a judicial clerkship in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Elizabeth is a graduate of Yale Law School, Haverford College, and Shorewood High School. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, choral singing, and hiking with her dog.

SCHEDULE

Feel free to join the zoom waiting room anytime between 11:50am and 12pm; presentation will begin at 12pm.

ZOOM

For security purposes, the Zoom URL for this event will be shared closer to the day of the presentation.

Zoom is a free video-conferencing platform, with mobile and desktop apps. Learn more about installing and using it here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362033-Getting-Started-on-Windows-and-Mac

ACCESSIBILITY / INCLUSION

All genders are welcome at this event.

Zoom offers a variety of accessibility-oriented features, including:

• Keyboard accessibility
• Screen reader support

Learn more: https://zoom.us/accessibility

If you have a specific accessibility concern, we encourage you to reach out directly to WiT organizers at admin@madisonwomen.tech.

CODE OF CONDUCT

While this event is open to all genders, Madison Women in Tech deliberately curates spaces for and by women and nonbinary folks. Men who attend are expected to listen, and not center themselves or their experiences.

All attendees agree to adhere to the Madison Women in Tech code of conduct: http://coc.madisonwomen.tech