Constangy partner and Chicago office head Laura Balson will join a webinar on the FTC's noncompete ban. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, July 18th from 1 - p.m. ET.
Set to go into effect on September 4th, the FTC's recently finalized rule bans virtually all noncompetition agreements between employers and employees. This webinar, featuring a panel of employment law, human resource, and business experts, will explore the regulation, its implications for employers, and strategies for compliance.
To learn more about this webinar and register, click here.
Laura is the managing partner of Constangy's Chicago office and co-chair of the firm's Whistleblower & Retaliation practice group. She has extensive experience advising employers across industries to manage and minimize risk. Laura conducts employment practice audits, assists in due diligence during corporate transactions, and defends employers before various administrative agencies. As an experienced litigator, she acts as lead trial counsel in state and federal courts and has argued before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. She also defends class and individual claims under BIPA, aiding employers and insurers with compliance, litigation defense, and class settlement strategies. A sought-after speaker and writer, Laura regularly conducts seminars and training sessions, including mandatory sexual harassment prevention and diversity, equity, and inclusion training.