Topic: Navigating FMLA and Firm Leave Policies: Legal Requirements, Best Practices, and Common Pitfalls
Speaker: Caitlyn Doyle, Attorney, Ogletree Deakins
Location: von Briesen & Roper, s.c. (Milwaukee & Madison)
411 E. Wisconsin Ave, STE 1000
Milwaukee, WI 53202
10 E. Doty St, STE 900
Madison, WI 53703
Registration begins at 11:30 AM with the meeting starting at 12:00 PM and concluding at 1:00 PM. Lunch will be included.
Session Description: Managing employee leave is one of the most challenging areas of law firm administration, particularly when federal and Wisconsin law intersect with firm-specific policies. This session provides legal administrators and attorneys with a practical overview of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requirements, Wisconsin leave laws, and how firm leave policies can be structured to ensure compliance while supporting operational needs.
Participants will examine common leave scenarios, explore how policies and procedures can be updated or modified appropriately, and discuss strategies for navigating difficult or sensitive leave situations. The session will also address documentation, communication, and risk management considerations to reduce exposure to employment-related claims.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand federal FMLA requirements and key Wisconsin state law considerations
- Identify best practices for drafting and updating firm leave policies
- Navigate complex or high-risk leave situations with confidence
- Reduce legal and operational risk through consistent and compliant leave management
Parking Information for von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Milwaukee: The office is located at 411 E. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1000, Milwaukee, WI. Parking is available on Jefferson Street, between Wisconsin Ave. and Michigan St. When you enter the parking garage, please take a ticket to access the structure and park in any unreserved space. Use the parking structure elevator to reach the second floor. After passing the café, you will find the elevators to the 10th floor on your right. von Briesen will validate your parking at reception.
Parking Information for von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Madison: The office is located at 10 E. Doty St., Suite 900, Madison, WI. Parking is available on E. Doty Street at the Block 89 Parking Ramp. When you enter the parking garage, please take a ticket to access the structure and park in any unreserved space. Enter the Doty building and proceed to the 9th floor. von Briesen will validate your parking at reception and guide you to the 10th floor conference room.
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Tickets
$0.00 Member Registration - Madison
$0.00 Non-Member Registration - Milwaukee
$0.00 Member Registration - Milwaukee
$0.00 Non-Member Registration - Madison
