Rochester, New York - April 19, 2014 - Hiscock & Barclay, LLP Partner Susan Schultz Laluk moderated a program, "Employment Discrimination Update: How to Pursue and Defend Claims with the Human Rights Division and EEOC," that included a presentation by Hiscock & Barclay Partner Scott Rogoff.
The program, which was co-sponsored by the Monroe County Bar Association and the Rochester Chapter of SUNY Buffalo Law Alumni Association, was held April 16 in Rochester.
Laluk and Rogoff practice in Hiscock & Barclay's Rochester office. Laluk - whose practice focuses on corporate and emerging technology companies, as well as labor and employment – was co-chair and moderated the four-person panel. Rogoff - whose practice areas include labor and employment and commercial litigation - spoke on strategies for defending against claims of employment discrimination with the New York State Human Rights Division and the EEOC.
Nearly 50 attorneys attended the event, which provided Continuing Legal Education credit.
"This was an opportunity to share with the legal community some of the strategies we've learned as we've helped employers respond to discrimination claims," Laluk said.
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