Jennifer A. Riley, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Workplace Class Action Litigation Live Webcast

New York, NY, May 02, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Jennifer A. Riley, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues in Workplace Class Action Litigation Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled on June 26, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.

For more details, visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2013_Workplace_Class_Action.html

Event Synopsis:

Workplace class action litigation continues to evolve bringing significant challenges for attorneys and employers. Staying informed with the developments and knowing the best strategies, are the key to mitigating the potential risks that often lead to costly penalties. In this live Webcast, the following key issues will be addressed:

- Wage and Hour Class Action
- Issues on Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Knowing and Handling the Common Problems Leading to Litigation
- Impact of the Recent Workplace Class Action Cases
- Best Strategies in Defending Complex Workplace Class Action Cases
- And a lot more!

Emerging Issues on Workplace Class Action Litigation live Webcast is designed for attorneys who need to be up-to-date to better help their companies and clients navigate the potentially tricky waters of class action in the workplace. The panel of key thought leaders and leading practitioners will conduct a thorough panel of the above mentioned topics including the most critical issues which will be followed by a Q&A session in which the audience will be invited to ask the speakers questions live.

About Jennifer A. Riley

Jennifer Riley is a partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, the leading national employment and labor law firm. Ms. Riley practices in the employment litigation area, with a primary emphasis on defending employers from collective and class action lawsuits brought in federal and state courts throughout the U.S. She regularly represents employers facing employment discrimination class actions, wage & hour collective actions, pattern or practice lawsuits, and systemic investigations involving hundreds to thousands of employees. Ms. Riley also counsels employers regarding a range of issues, including hiring practices, investigations, and wage & hour compliance. Ms. Riley obtained her B.A. from Vanderbilt University and obtained her J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley (Boalt Hall). Ms. Riley is a regular contributor to Seyfarth Shaw’s Workplace Class Action Blog, www.workplaceclassaction. com, a unique blog devoted to the needs of corporate employers confronting the challenges of complex workplace litigation.

About Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Shaw has more than 800 attorneys and provides a broad range of legal services in the areas of labor and employment, employee benefits, litigation, corporate and real estate. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, Sacramento, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., Seyfarth’s clients include over 300 of the Fortune 500 companies and reflect virtually every industry and segment of the economy.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. Its mission is to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webcasts that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format.

The organization brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts to study the impact of changes and emerging trends. Hear from leading government officials/regulators, key thought leaders, and industry experts objectively analyze the latest trends and issues and their impact on industries. For further details, please visit the organization’s website: www.knowledgecongress.org.