Global Ties Arizona in collaboration with Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, presents:
JOIN US ON:
Tuesday, September 19th | 2:00 to 5:00 PM
ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law - Great Hall
111 E. Taylor Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
In-person and Online at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89290960212
for a dynamic forum exploring issues and opportunities for Arizona’s rapidly evolving labor force, its place in the global market, and key impacts on business owners, employees, and citizens.
WITH FEATURED SPEAKER:
Kevin Cassidy of the
United Nations’ International Labour Organization
Kevin Cassidy is Director and Representative to the Bretton Woods & Multilateral Organizations, United Nations’ International Labour Organization Office for the United States & Canada.
Event Agenda
1:45 pm | Registration & Check In
2:00 pm | Welcome by Global Ties Arizona & ASU's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2:15 pm | Keynote Remarks by Kevin Cassidy
3:00 pm | Panel 1: Women at Work Today: Employment Gains & Obstacles
4:00 pm | Panel 2: AI in the Workplace: Challenges & Opportunities
5:00 pm | Conclusion of Forum
Women at Work Today: Employment Gains & Obstacles Panelists
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications for economies and societies worldwide. One of the most pressing issues it has brought to the forefront is the impact on women's employment. This panel discussion delves into the multifaceted challenges and opportunities surrounding women's participation in the post-COVID workforce. Our expert panelists will provide insights into the unique obstacles faced by women, offer potential solutions, and discuss the importance of gender equity in the recovery process.
AI in the Workplace: Challenges & Opportunities Panelists
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the workplace and revolutionizing hiring practices. This panel discussion will explore the profound impact of AI on businesses, employees, and job seekers. Our panel of experts will offer an overview of the potential of AI in the workplace, with an emphasis on the opportunities and legal risks of employment discrimination in decision-making.
Join us for a Networking Reception at the Thunderbird Pub from 5:30-7:30 pm following the forum.
This forum is free and open to all and is offered in-person and online.
The link to join the virtual event will be available upon registration, and the event will also be live-streamed via the Global Ties Arizona YouTube channel.
Global Ties Arizona believes that this discussion forum may qualify for up to 2.5 hours of CLE "Continuing Legal Education" credit.
The forum may be defined as an Interactive CLE and meets content, program, and setting standards. Click here for more information and further description. Certificates will be provided upon request from attendees and learning materials will be available at the event.
Keynote Speaker & Moderator
Kevin Cassidy
Director and Representative to the Bretton Woods & Multilateral Organizations
International Labour Organization
Kevin Cassidy holds nearly four decades of international development experience and is currently the Director and Representative to the Bretton Woods and Multilateral Organizations for the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for the United States.
Mr. Cassidy has worked in several UN offices during his career including the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) on the issue of landmines, the Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA), the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (Boutros Boutros-Ghali and Ban Ki-moon), the UN Department of Public Information and the UN Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS), New York.
Panelists - Women at Work Today: Employment Gains & Obstacles
Vanessa Garcia
Managing Partner & Executive Recruiter
Performant Scout
First-generation Dominican American and Penn State graduate, Vanessa studied abroad in Sydney, Australia where she was inspired to be a lifelong learner with a passion for contributing to diverse communities. After a unique opportunity working in luxury goods sales on cruise ships in the Caribbean, in 2012 she joined a local recruiting firm. Vanessa and her business partner, Stacey Rouse, then launched Performant Scout in 2015 to take advantage of their vision, passion, strategic collaboration and deep experience in the executive search space.
Ashley V Kelly
Sr. Business Consultant & Vice President
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Ashley Kelly has over 19 years in business and commercial banking. Within her line of business, she focuses on supporting Minority, Women and Veteran-owned businesses. The mission is to establish a community of support designed to address the challenges that small businesses face: lack of access to information, procurement opportunities, and access to capital through 1:1 Mentoring. She is helping to advance racial equity by supporting underserved small businesses in the Phoenix community with tools and resources to help them improve their financial wellbeing.
Ashley has spent most of that time working with business owners and creating opportunities for those companies.
Marian Zapata-Rossa
Partner & Employment Attorney
Snell & Wilmer
Marian defends emplyers against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, and represents emplyers in disputes involving employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and non-compete agreements. She also advises emplyers on al aspects of the emplyer-employee relationship with a focus on providing clients with business-oriented solutions to identisy and midigate ricks and support diversity and inclusion.
Panelists - AI in the Workplace: Challenges & Opportunities
Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown
Vice Dean & Professor of Global Digital Transformation
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown is an accomplished professor, board member, and consultant who leads transformational change. She works extensively in digital innovation, helping organizations leverage new opportunities through analytics, risk evaluation, and emerging technology deployment to achieve their strategic objectives. She also has extensive experience working with executives in information security. Her track record includes working with C-level executives and boards for public and private companies across different verticals, including manufacturing and services industries. Having lived and worked extensively in the Asia-Pacific region, she brings a global perspective enabling her to engage with executives to identify and solve mission-critical problems as well as design strategy.
Minky Kernacs
CEO and Co-founder
Mercurio Analytics
Minky Kernacs is the CEO and co-founder of Mercurio Analytics, a data management and analytics company focusing on helping government agencies address social challenges such as homelessness, addiction, and trafficking. With over 20 years of experience delivering mission-critical solutions to organizations globally, including the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities, Nike, JDA Software, and Orbital Sciences, Minky is recognized as a thought leader, technologist, and speaker in AI, data science, governance, and information security. Her passion for leveraging data to address societal challenges has earned her a reputation as a visionary leader. Minky's expertise and commitment to excellence inspire innovation, enabling Mercurio Analytics to provide cutting-edge solutions tailored to diverse global needs.
Melissa L. Shingles
Attorney at Law
Littler Mendelson
Melissa L. Shingles is an attorney in the Phoenix office of Littler Mendelson, the largest global employment and labor law practice devoted exclusively to representing management. Melissa represents and counsels management in traditional labor law matters as well as in all aspects and stages of employment litigation, arbitration and mediation, including claims involving federal and state statutes related to discrimination and harassment, retaliation/whistleblowing, wrongful discharge, unfair competition, and trade secrets and restrictive covenants. Melissa also assists companies in developing employee handbooks and policies to comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
