About this Event
Join us for a complimentary CLE event on Thursday, February 5, 2026, focused on key developments in employment and immigration law.
Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion on the latest updates in employment and immigration law. Hosted at Latham & Watkins LLP in Austin, this event will bring together a distinguished panel of attorneys and in-house counsel to share practical insights on regulatory updates, recent case law, and strategies to help employers adapt to an evolving legal and political environment.
What to Expect:
- Complimentary Lunch
Lunch will be provided beginning at 11:30 a.m.
- Expert Panel Discussion
Hear from leading practitioners and industry professionals, including:
Samer Zabaneh (Latham & Watkins LLP) – Austin Office Managing Partner with extensive experience advising public and private companies on corporate governance and strategic transactions.
Amy Beckstead (Beckstead Terry Ditto PLLC) – Employment law attorney licensed in Texas and California, with deep expertise in workplace policies, compliance, and employer risk management.
Nestor Ho (Silicon Laboratories) – General Counsel of a publicly traded technology company, offering an in-house perspective on corporate governance, compliance, and global operations.
Mehron Azarmehr (Azarmehr Law Group) – Immigration attorney with decades of experience in employment-based immigration and international workforce strategy.
Key Topics Covered
- New employment and immigration laws and regulations going into effect, including:
- 2025 Executive Orders and their impact on company EEO policies and training
- The end of automatic extensions of expiring EADs
- Recent FMLA developments
- New Texas laws affecting non-disclosure and non-compete agreements
- Case law updates impacting employers, including analysis of:
- Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services
- E.M.D. Sales v. Carrera
- Anticipated labor, immigration, and compliance policy shifts under the Trump administration
- Corporate governance strategies for anticipating and responding to regulatory change
Agenda Highlights
- Lunch and networking
- Opening remarks and panelist introductions
- In-depth discussion of legislative, regulatory, and case law developments
- Interactive Q&A session with panelists
Who Should Attend
- In-house counsel and legal professionals
- Human resources and compliance professionals
- Business leaders and executives
- Employers navigating employment or immigration compliance challenges
Registration
Attendance is complimentary, but registration is required as seating is limited. We encourage early registration to secure your spot.
CLE credit is available. Certificates of attendance will be provided upon request.
Parking will be validated — please bring your parking ticket.
For questions, please contact:
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Latham & Watkins LLP, 300 Colorado Street, Austin, United States
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