Speeches and Appearances

The attorneys and professionals of Siff & Lake often make presentations to professional associations, trade associations and nonprofit entities on an array of topics. Some recent examples include:

Andrew M. Siff

Developing Issues in Immigration Law and Employer Compliance, The Association of Union Constructors, Washington, DC, December 8, 2009.

Employer and Consultant Reporting Under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, LMCI Attorneys Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 15, 2009.

The Legacy of the Bush Department of Labor, LMCI Attorneys Conference Las Vegas, Nevada, November 14, 2009.

U.S. and Global Labor Policy in the Century’s Second Decade–The Obama Era Hits Its Stride: The Labor and Employment Regulatory Agenda, HR Policy Association Annual Labor Relations Conference, Washington, DC, November 11, 2009.

Current Issues in Immigration Law, Ironworkers Conference, National Labor College at College Park, Maryland, September 16, 2009.

Beyond Smoke–Filled Rooms and Lavish Lunches: Lobbying in the 111^th Congress, Instructor, District of Columbia Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program, June 23, 2009.

Recent Developments in Immigration Law, Ironworkers Attorneys Conference, Washington, DC, May 20, 2009.

Developing Labor Law Issues, The Republican National Lawyers Association 10^th Annual Conference, Washington, DC, April 17, 2009.

Recent Developments in Immigration Law, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada March 4, 2009.

The Department of Labor’s Enforcement Priorities; Wage and Hour Laws, Pay Equity, OFCCP, and More, Ogletree Deakins Conference "The New Administration and the New Congress: Guaranteed Changes for Labor and Employment Law," Washington, DC, February 26, 2009.

Looking Ahead to the 111^th Congress: Fertile Ground for Sweeping Changes to Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Teleconference, Labor and Employment Committee, Subcommittee on Legislative Developments, Washington, DC January 23, 2009.

Impact of the New Administration on the Labor Agenda, HR Policy Association, Washington, DC December 9, 2008. 2008 Developments in Labor and Employment Law, 54^th Annual International Foundation Employee Benefits Conference San Antonio, Texas November 17 & 18, 2008

Immigration Developments for Employers, 2008 Finishing Industries Forum, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 11, 2008.

Immigration Control, 2008 Labor–Management Cooperation Initiative Attorneys Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 10, 2008.

Labor Management Reporting Disclosure Act Update, 2008 Labor–Management Cooperation Initiative Attorneys Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 10, 2008.

Rules of the Road for Federal Lobbyists in the Wake of Ethics Reform—Part II, HR Policy Association, Washington, DC June 13, 2008.

Recent Developments in Federal Gift and Ethics Rules, Petrizzo Strategic Group, Washington, DC, June 6, 2008.

Beyond Smoke–Filled Rooms and Lavish Lunches: Lobbying in the 110^th Congress, Instructor, District of Columbia Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program, June 5, 2008.

Rules of the Road for Federal Lobbyists in the Wake of Ethics Reform—Part I, HR Policy Association, February 29, 2008.

Recent Developments in the Department of Labor’s Administration of the H–2A Agricultural Program, National Council of Agricultural Employers 44^th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC January 25, 2008.

Immigration Issues: Workplace Reality, 2007 Labor–Management Cooperation Initiative Attorneys Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada November 11, 2007.

Labor–Management Reporting Disclosure Act Update, 2007 Labor–Management Cooperation Initiative Attorneys Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada November 12, 2007.

Monte B. Lake

Beyond Smoke–Filled Rooms and Lavish Lunches: Lobbying in the 111th Congress, Instructor, District of Columbia Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program, June 23, 2009.

The New H–2A Guest Worker Program–Will It Work for Your Farm?, Alabama Farmers Federation, Montgomery, Alabama, February 28, 2009.

Social Security and Department of Homeland Security No–Match Letters and Immigration Compliance Issues, the Becker 2009 Forum, Syracuse, New York, February 10, 2009.

What to Do if the Department of Labor or Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Knocks on Your Door?, American Nursery and Landscape Association Seminar, Louisville, Kentucky, February 9, 2009.

Practical Guide to Using Non–Compete Agreements to Protect Your Business, American Nursery and Landscape Association Seminar, Louisville, Kentucky, February 9, 2009.

Federal Wage and Hour, Migrant Act and Immigration Compliance Seminar, Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association, Birmingham, Alabama, November 5, 2008.

Immigration News from Washington, DC, 34^th Annual Florida Agricultural Labor Relations Forum, Orlando, Florida, September 25, 2008.

Immigration: What's Ahead?, 65^th Annual Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Convention, Naples, Florida, September 23, 2008.

Best Employment Practices To Ensure I–9 Compliance, American Meat Institute Foundation Webinar, Washington, DC, July 15, 2008.

Beyond Smoke–Filled Rooms and Lavish Lunches: Lobbying in the 110^th Congress, Instructor, District of Columbia Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program, Washington, DC, June 5, 2008.

The Agricultural Labor and Immigration Crisis – Current Developments and Employer Compliance Best Practices, First Pioneer Farm Credit Web–Based Seminar Washington, DC, April 30, 2008.

Best Employment Practices, American Meat Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, April 8, 2008.

Best Employment Practices, American Meat Institute, DePaul University, Des Plaines, Illinois, April 7, 2008.

Farm Labor & An Ag Industry Crisis, Steinbeck Center Ag Forum, Salinas, California, March 26, 2008.

Overview of Current Immigration Issues, Wine America, Washington, DC, March 10, 2008.

2008 Dairy Outlook Update on Immigration Issues, First Pioneer Farm Credit Web–Based Seminar, Washington, DC, January 9, 2008.

Update on Immigration Issues, 26^th Annual Agribusiness Management Conference, Fresno, California, November 7, 2007.

Chris L. Granberg

Transportation Workers Identification Credential: Issues and Implementation, The Association of Union Constructors 2008 Summer Safety–Labor Forum, July 9, 2008. http://www.tauc.org/toolsResources/alert/index.cfm?fa=article&id=340

Federal Access Control and Credentialing Programs, the Building and Construction Trades Department (AFL–CIO) 2008 National Legislative Conference, April 14, 2008.

Homeland Security: Recent Federal Legislative and Regulatory Changes Affecting State and Local Law Enforcement, Major Cities Law Enforcement League Annual Conference, November 13, 2007.