Sex & Power: The #MeToo Movement & How Employers Should Respond

The #MeToo movement and the spate of sexual harassment claims against high-powered executives have created new challenges for businesses. Recent allegations have upended many prominent companies, impacting organizational reputation and finances, and posing new liability risks. At the same time, employers have an ethical duty to maintain safe workplace environments, ensuring that employees are protected against sexual and power harassment. How should companies respond? What are the special considerations for foreign employers? A panel of experts considers these issues in a lively discussion, examining all sides of the topic.

Speakers:
Jil Galloway, Senior Vice President & Chief Administration Officer, Mitsubishi International Corporation
Aki Tanaka, Attorney at Law, Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Hironobu Tsukamoto, Partner & Head of Overseas Office (New York Office), Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu NY LLP

Moderator:
Philip Berkowitz, U.S. Practice Co-Chair, International Employment Law Practice Group & Co-Chair, Financial Services Industry Group, Littler Mendelson, P.C.

Agenda

This is a free event. However, you must register in advance in order to confirm your seat for the lecture. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register here.