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Initial Analysis of an Employment Claim for the Plaintiff and Defense CLE - June 12

Posted on: Jun 12, 2026
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Whitney Houston sang, "it’s not right but it’s okay," which is what many plaintiff’s employment lawyers find themselves telling the disgruntled former employees seeking their services. Not everything bad that happens to an employee creates a claim. And many a defense counsel find themselves explaining to clients how they erred when a “baseless” claim comes in the door. The most important skill for an employment litigator is being able to parse good claims from bad ones to properly advise their clients on the best course of action when either pursuing or defending a claim. This session will cover the initial steps lawyers should take when evaluating a claim, the critical pieces of information to discern, and a discussion of how non-legal aspects of a claim could impact its value. This is part one of a series designed by the Labor and Employment Section to help attorneys new to the practice of employment law understand the various stages of employment litigation.

Speakers: Thomas J. McGoey II, Liskow & Lewis
Mercedes A. Townsend, Casey Denson Law

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: NOBA Boardroom
650 Poydras Street, Ste. 1505
New Orleans, LA 70130

CLE: 1 Hour CLE Credit, including Labor & Employment Law Specialization

Cost:
NOBA member discount: $20.60 CLE Fee
Non-member price: $41.20 CLE Fee
Summer Law Clerk/Student: Free! (No CLE)

Thank you to Enterprise Data Concepts for sponsoring lunch at the program!

Registration:

  1. Register Online
  2. Email Briana Nelms
  3. Call NOBA at (504) 525-7453

Please note our Cancellation Policy:
Payment is expected before the start of programs in order to attend. Cancellations must be received in writing two days in advance in order to receive a refund. No shows are not eligible for refunds and will be charged for the program, plus an administrative billing fee.