Calling all California Employers: Get ready to elevate your workplace game! Procopio is thrilled to bring our much-awaited Annual Labor and Employment Seminar to Orange County packed with timely, informative panels curated just for you.

Dive into the dynamic world of labor and employment as we bring together community colleagues and our seasoned legal luminaries on January 29th to learn about the latest trends, regulations and strategies that will supercharge your workplace practices. Whether it’s navigating complex labor laws, fostering a thriving work culture, or staying up-to-date with compliance, we’ve got you covered! RSVP today to secure your ticket and guarantee your seat. Limited spots available.

Tickets include: Entrance to seminar, session materials, parking, and a hosted reception with beer, wine and appetizers immediately following the program.

Program Agenda:

3:00 – 3:15 p.m. | Arrivals & Registration

3:15 – 4:00 p.m. | Session 1
Evolving Workplaces, Evolving Laws: Key Developments California Employers Need to Know for 2026
Presented by Gina Miller, Partner, Procopio LLP and Wendy Tucker, Partner, Procopio LLP
From AI to vaccines, and everything in between, 2025 brought significant changes to the legal landscape for California employers. This session will cover the most important judicial and legislative developments of the past year, including new court rulings affecting employers and emerging workplace challenges involving remote work, political activity, diversity and immigration clashes between state and federal law, AI use, and medical accommodation obligations. The presenters will translate these developments into practical guidance employers can use to update policies, manage risk, and make informed decisions.

4:00 – 4:45 p.m. | Session 2
California Wage and Hour Minefields: Lessons from the Litigation Trenches
Presented by Marie Burke Kenny, Partner, Procopio LLP and Karina Lo, Senior Associate, Procopio LLP
California employers continue to face relentless wage-and-hour litigation. This session will highlight key areas of liability, including meal and rest period claims, regular rate of pay disputes, expense reimbursement challenges, arbitration agreement enforceability issues, and the practical impact of PAGA reform more than one year after its enactment. Drawing on their experience litigating wage and hour cases, the presenters will provide practical strategies to strengthen compliance and minimize the risk of costly wage and hour litigation.

4:45 – 5:15 p.m. | Session 3
Legal Lightning Round: Q&A with Procopio’s Employment Attorneys
Procopio’s experienced employment law attorneys are ready for rapid-fire questions on everything from wage and hour compliance to remote work, AI, and the latest legal trends. This fast-paced discussion will keep the conversation lively while delivering actionable insights you can apply immediately in your workplace.

5:15 – 6:30 p.m. | Networking Reception
Join us for hosted drinks and hors d’oeuvres following the program. This is the perfect opportunity to continue the conversation, ask follow-up questions, and connect with colleagues and industry peers.