HUNGRY FOR KNOWLEDGE SPEAKER SERIES
TOPIC: Inside the Federal Workplace: A Paralegal's Guide to Employment Law
Designed to demystify how employment law works in the federal sector--where timelines are tight, procedures are complex, and paralegals play a critical role in case success.
Whether you're new to federal employment law or seeking a refresher, this is your opportunity to gain practical insights into how federal agencies handle discrimnation compliants, adverse actions, accommodations, and whistleblower protections.
This 101-level session will walk through key differences between federal and private sector employment law and how paralegals can support litigation and administative case prep.
Presented By: Chris Jennison, Esq.
Presenter Biography
Christopher Jennison is an Attorney Adviser and Headquarters Manager at the Federal Aviation Administration's Office of Chief Counsel, Employment and Labor Law Division. He's a seasoned employment law attorney providing strategic counsel and defense in complex employment litigation, including cases before the EEOC, OSC, MSPB, and federal courts. His high-stake matters have included pay setting, policy impact analysis, criminal conduct, whisteblowing, and retaliation claims.
Chris served as Chair of the ABA's Standing Committee on Paralegals from 2018-2021. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and the American Bar Association's boards.
He has his J.D. from Syracuse University's College of Law, a Master's in Public Administration degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University, with joint majors in Policy Studies and Public Relations.
He lives in Silver Spring, MD, with his wife and two children.
OCPA is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider and certifies that this event qualifies for MCLE CREDIT 1.0
$10.00 for OCPA Members only
$20.00 for Non-Members
$5.00 for OCPA Student Members
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Note that no refunds will be issued. Credit for a future meeting will be available in your OCPA account if cancellation is received no less than 48 hours prior to the event. Please contact Kai Williamson at vpadministration@ocparalegal.org.
