Speaking Engagements
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March 2020
Human Resources Management Association-New Jersey, “Tips and Strategies for ADA Accommodations”, Annual Legal Seminar, Princeton, New Jersey
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Oct. 2018
Human Resources Management Association-New Jersey, “Handling Requests for Workplace Accommodations Under the ADA”, Princeton, New Jersey
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May 2018
Human Resources Management Association-New Jersey, “ADA Title III Accessibility: Litigation Overview & Hot Topics”, Princeton, New Jersey
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Sept. 2016
AJG Risk Management Roundtable Meeting, Topic: “ADA Title III Accessibility in Hospitality”, New Orleans, Louisiana
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May 2014
Reed Smith Teleseminar “A Worsening FCRA Environment: The Screws Tighten on Employers”
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Sept. 2014
Reed Smith Teleseminar “Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation: Emerging Trends under A Dangerous Statute”
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Aug. 2013
Reed Smith Program Presented to Youth, Inc. and its Partners, Topic: “Managing Employees, Internal Investigations, and Employment Terminations”, New York, New York
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Feb. 2013
SmartCEO Magazine's Attorney Roundtable, Topic: “What Keeps a CEO Up at Night?”, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (podcast distribution June 2013)
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Jan. 2013
Reed Smith's 2013 Employment Law Boot Camp, Topic: “NLRB’s Recent Scrutiny of Social Media and Other Personnel Policies”, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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June 2011
Reed Smith Program on Ethical Considerations for In-House Counsel, Topic: “Ethics and Social Media” New Brunswick, New Jersey
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May 2011
Current Ethics Issues for In-House Counsel, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Jan. 2011
New Jersey JobSeekers Group, Topic: “Social Media: Job Search and Workplace Considerations” Princeton, New Jersey
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Oct. 2010
Human Resources Management Association-New Jersey, “Social Media Policies and Practices for Employers”, Princeton, New Jersey
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Apr. 2010
Labor & Employment Seminar Series, Topic: “Privacy and Data Security Issues for Today's Employers” Princeton, New Jersey
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Mar. 2009
Reed Smith's Food Industry Teleseminar Series: Part IV - Labor & Employment, Topic: “ADA Title III Litigation – Preventing and Defending Accessibility Suits”
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Jan. 2007
Reed Smith University, Topic: “Proper Workplace Behavior - Respect, Fair Treatment, Harassment Awareness and Prevention, and Related Issues”
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July 2006
CLE Course at UBS Financial, Topic: “Workplace Violence - Employer Obligations and Responsibilities”
Publications and Quotes
Oct 2018
“NJ Employers: The State Paid Sick Leave Law Is Now In Effect – Are You Ready?”,
Employment Law Watch
Oct 2018
“Assessing Employment Rights of NJ Medical Marijuana Users”, Law360, Co-Authors: Jill S. Vorobiev and Melissa M. Ferrara,
Law360
Aug 2018
“New Jersey Federal Judge Finds Medical Marijuana User Cannot Compel Employer to Waive Employment Drug Testing Requirements”,
Employment Law Watch
March 2018
“Paid Sick Leave Bill Advances in New Jersey”, Co-Author: Melissa M. Ferrara,
Reed Smith Client Alert
Feb 2018
“Four Key Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s Decision in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Sommers”, Reed Smith Client Alert, Contributing Author with Stephanie Wilson, Jennifer L. Achilles, and Raagini R. Shah,
March 2016
“NJ Employers: Prepare for the Next Round of Equal Pay Act”, Law360, Co-Author: Mary R. Bates
May 2016
“Gov. Christie Vetoes Proposed Equal Pay Act Again as ‘Business Unfriendly”, Employment Law Watch, Co-Author: Mary R. Bates
March 2016
“Objective Basis Needed for Psychological Fitness for Duty Exam”, Employment Law Watch, Co-Author: Raeann Traficante
March 2016
“Paid Sick Leave Bill Clears New Jersey Senate Again”, Employment Law Watch
Sept 2014
“It's Not a 'Game': The Need for Employers to Clearly Address Ownership of Social Media Brand Pages”, Employment Law Watch, Co-Author: Matthew Y. Kane
Jan 2014
“New Jersey's Gender Equity Notice: Posting & Distribution Requirements Go Into Effect January 6, 2014”, Employment Law Watch, Co-Author: Valerie E. Brown
July 2013
“Social Media Policies and the NLRB—The Growth of Social Media and the Need for Well-Drafted Social Media Policies”, Social Media Law & Policy Report, Co-Author: Christine Nielsen Czuprynski
May 2013
“Conditional Veto of New Jersey Social Networking Privacy Law – Poising the Bill to Pass in a More ‘Employer Friendly’ Form”, Reed Smith Client Alert
Nov. 2011
“New Mandatory Posting Required for Distribution by New Jersey Employers”, Co-Author: Don A. Innamorato, Employment Law Watch
Jan. 2009
“New Legislation Modifying New York Law Governing Use of Criminal Background Checks in Employment Taking Effect, Posting Date February 1, 2009”, Co-Author: E. David Krulewicz, Reed Smith Client Alerts
Nov. 2008
“New Jersey Legislature Passes Paid Family Leave Benefits Legislation”, Employment Law Watch, Co-Author: Meghan O. Offer
April 2008
“New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Publishes Millville Dallas Act Notification Form”, Employment Law Watch, Co-Author: Meghan O. Offer Employment Law Watch
Dec. 2007
“NJ Millville Dallas Act Passed Into Law”, Reed Smith Client Alerts
Nov. 2007
“Conditional Veto on New Jersey ‘Baby Warn’ Act”, Reed Smith Client Alerts
Nov. 2006
“CEPA Expands to Provide Protection for Independent Contractors ‘Blowing the Whistle’ on Matters of Public Concern”, Employment Law Review
Dec. 2006
“Ask the Counsel: Response to Inquiry Into Avoiding Liability for Employees' Computer Use”, GC Mid-Atlantic
Oct. 2006
“Porn on Work Computers: What Can In-House Counsel Do When Employees View, Download and Forward Abusive Material”, Legal Times
June 2006
2006 “U.S. Supreme Court Expands Scope of Retaliation Claims Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964”, Reed Smith Client Alerts, Co-Author: Don A. Innamorato
May 2006
“Protection and Remedies for NJ Whistleblowers Enhanced Through Recent Statutory Amendments”, Employment Law Review, Vo l. VII, No. 1 (Spring 2006)
May 2006
“Ask the Counsel: Response to Inquiry on Advantages and Disadvantages of Implementing an Employee Handbook”
Oct. 2004
“New Jersey Civil Rights Act Injects Constitutional Rights Into the Private Sector Workplace” Reed Smith Client Alerts, Co-Author: Don A. Innamorato
Aug. 2004
“Limiting Liability for Health Care Facilities in Hiring Practices”, Employment Law Review, Vol. V, No. 3
Apr. 2004
“New Jersey Domestic Partnership Act Expands Prohibitions of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination for Private Employers”, Employment Law Review, Vol. V, No. 2 (April 2004)
May 2003
“The After-Acquired Evidence Doctrine: The New Jersey Appellate Division Strikes a Balance”, Employment Law Review, Vol . IV, No. 1 (May 2003)
June 2002
“A Case Meriting Attention: New Jersey Court Holds Affidavit of Merit Statute Applies to Counterclaim Raising Allegations of Professional Malpractice”, The Critical Path, Vol. III, No. 2 (June 2002)
Notable Publications and Quotes
Sherri A. Affrunti regularly posts employment law updates and recommendations for management on her LinkedIN page. Individuals and entities are invited to review and follow that LinkedIN page for those updates and recommendations.
From time to time, posts are also created on other social media sites for the Firm including note-worthy employment law updates on Facebook and Instagram.
Regularly contributed to weekly “Tip Tuesday” publications on LinkedIN for ReedSmith’s Labor & Employment Law Group throughout 2017 and 2018.
July 2018
“Is Age Discrimination Coming Out of the Shadows?”, ExpertHR US Blog
May 2016
“NJ Employers: Prepare For The Next Round Of Equal Pay Act” SHRM
Feb. 2017
“With New Prez, Hotels Hope for Browning-Ferris Reversal” Law360
May 2014
“Fair Credit Reporting Act – A Flashpoint for Litigation and Regulatory Action”, Corporate Law Advisor