GSHRM November 13th Membership Lunch Meeting

Description:

With the results of the 2024 election in hand, this session will analyze the impact of the results on the landscape of labor
and employment law.

Learning Objectives:

- Understand the stated platforms and track records of the successful candidates, as they relate to labor and employment law.

- Analyze potential chances in labor and employment law based on the results of the election.

- Develop strategies for compliance moving forward in light of potential changes in applicable law.

Panelist Bios:



Lucas J. Asper

Lucas Asper is an attorney at Ogletree Deakins in Greenville, SC, specializing in labor and employment law. He represents management in litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and employment agreements. He also provides preventive legal advice on Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and NLRA matters, drafts employment policies, and offers employee relations training. A native of Omaha, Lucas graduated with honors from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2008, where he was Associate Editor-in-Chief of the South Carolina Law Review. Prior to law school, he managed construction
projects in Columbia, SC.

S. Michael Nail

Michael advises clients on risk mitigation, compliance, and defends employers in employment litigation involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and FLSA, as well as contract disputes and employment torts. He offers strategic counsel on employee separations, handbooks, policies, and conducts workplace investigations and supervisor training. Michael also handles workers' compensation claims and represents clients in construction litigation and general matters.

A Greenville native, Michael earned his business degree and MBA from the University of South Carolina and gained experience through clerkships and moot court competitions. He enjoys fitness, Ironman races, and spending time with his wife and four children.

Kesha L. Wilson

Kesha advises in-house counsel, executives, and HR teams on multi-jurisdictional employment laws, including onboarding, leaves, wage/hour issues, and discrimination. She helps businesses in industries like retail, healthcare, and hospitality develop compliant policies and strategies as they expand to new locations. Kesha also provides legal counsel on government investigations
and regulatory changes.

Before joining Ogletree, she spent 9 years with the SC Department of Employment and Workforce as an Administrative Hearing Officer, handling wrongful discharge and discrimination claims. Outside of work, Kesha enjoys outdoor activities and traveling with her husband and two children.