Akerman Launches Labor & Employment Law Podcast 'WorkedUp'

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Jan 05, 2017, 02:06 ET

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today launched WorkedUp, a new podcast that explores the ever-changing world of employment law and human resource management. Hosted by New York Labor & Employment Partner Matthew Steinberg, WorkedUp combines candid discussions, practical insights, and comic relief on the legal and business issues impacting employers nationwide.

The podcast will cover timely topics and emerging trends for 2017 and beyond, including the impact of the election cycle on employers, tech innovations in the workplace, and more. Episodes will feature lively discussions with a diverse roster of guests, including defense lawyers, plaintiff-side lawyers, in-house counsel, business executives, government agency representatives and other thought leaders.

Listeners may subscribe to WorkedUp on their mobile devices (iOS / Android) or listen below. Episodes are also available to stream at www.akerman.com/WorkedUp.

Episode 01: Introduction to "WorkedUp"
Episode 02: A View From The Plaintiff's Side
Features Douglas Wigdor, Founding Partner of Wigdor LLP and prominent member of the Plaintiffs' Bar
Episode 03: Big Data's Transition From The Marketer's Desktop To The Employer's Doorstep
Features Kelly Trindel, Ph. D., EEOC Chief Analyst
Episode 04: Next Level Tech Innovations Coming Soon To A Workplace Near You
Features Myles Kleeger, Appboy Chief Revenue Officer; and Molly Siems, JustWorks Head of Business Development
Episode 05: Obamacare (Part 1): How Did We Get Here?
Features Beth Alcalde, Akerman Employee Benefits Partner
Episode 06: Obamacare (Part 2): What Happens Next?
Features Beth Alcalde, Akerman Employee Benefits Partner

Upcoming episodes will provide a peek into the exclusive discussions happening at the 2017 Akerman Labor & Employment Law Summit, where general counsel, chief human resources officers, business owners, and other senior corporate executives will engage in peer-to-peer discussions about anticipated policy and enforcement changes, compliance challenges, and other employment law issues most critical to business leaders today.

Akerman also delivers important developments in labor and employment law on the HR Defense Blog.

About Akerman LLP
Akerman LLP is a leading transactions and trial law firm known for its core strengths in middle market M&A, within the financial services and real estate industries, and for a diverse Latin America practice. With more than 650 lawyers and government affairs professionals and a network of 24 offices, it is ranked among the top 100 law firms in the United States by The American Lawyer (2016). Akerman also is ranked among the top 60 law firms for diversity in The American Lawyer's Diversity Scorecard (2016).

Akerman's Labor & Employment Practice Group defends employers throughout the United States in all types of litigation under federal, state and local employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act. Adept at class and collective actions defense, the group represents clients in connection with employment law compliance, collective bargaining and NLRB proceedings, ADA public access, global workforce issues, immigration, and non-compete and trade secret advice.

SOURCE Akerman LLP