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• [Webinar] California Employment Law Update by Morgan Lewis

  • When
    Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Webinar

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  Webinar Presentation

  
  

  
  

  “California Employment Law Update”

  Morgan Lewis lawyers Barbara Fitzgerald, Karen Cho, and Nancy Yamaguchi will present a webinar for members and friends of the Japan America Society of Southern California, providing an overview of hot topics and emerging trends in California employment law.

  They will discuss how employers can navigate the challenging areas of wage and hour, independent contractors, discrimination claims, and arbitration laws that affect the California workplace, and address best practices when reopening in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

  
  

  Speakers
  

  Barbara Fitzgerald
  

  
  

  Partner, Morgan Lewis

  Employment Advisor and Trial Lawyer
  

  
  

  Barbara A. Fitzgerald represents employers in all areas of employment law. She has over 30 years of experience advising Asian, North American, and European employers in California. Her practice emphasizes litigation, primarily the defense of claims for wrongful termination, workplace harassment and retaliation, employment discrimination, and individual and class wage and hour claims. Barbara’s clients include companies in pharmaceuticals, luxury brands, entertainment, health services, financial services, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and transportation.

  
  

  Karen Cho
  

  
  

  Senior Associate, Morgan Lewis
  
  

  Karen Y. Cho represents management in all types of employment disputes ranging from single-plaintiff litigation to class and collective action matters. Karen has experience litigating and trying cases in both state and federal courts, and in arbitration and administrative settings. She advises employers on a broad range of employment law matters, including those involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, failure to accommodate, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and wage and hour compliance. Karen also regularly provides workplace training and conducts internal investigations for companies from startups to the Fortune 500.  

  
  

  
  

  Moderator

  Nancy Yamaguchi

  

  Partner, Morgan Lewis
  Technology M & A Lawyer with a Japan Focus

  
  

  Nancy Yamaguchi advises technology companies across the world on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, strategic and venture capital investments, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and technology transactions. She also counsels clients, especially those in Asia, on US regulatory compliance related to technology investments and transfers.  Her expertise includes latest US legislative developments regarding Hong Kong related economic sanctions.  Her clients include companies in the semiconductor, automotive, banking, IT, and software industries, among others. She also advises clients on operations of technology businesses and technology assets around the world, including intellectual property, labor/employment and litigation matters, collaborating with specialists in these areas.

  
  

  
  

  Program Details

  Tuesday, September 29, 2020
  4:30 pm Opening Remarks by Nancy Yamaguchi
  4:35 pm Main Presentation
  5:30 pm Q & A 
  6:00 pm Program End
  
  

  This will be a virtual presentation offered through a webinar system. 
  Instructions on how to access this online program will be provided after your registration is complete.

  Admission
  

  Free of charge for all active JAS Members
  
  We kindly ask our Non-Members or Guest attendees a $25 donation upon registration to help JASSC continue to provide our community quality programs such as these. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  Japan America Society of Southern California, 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 380, Gardena, CA 90248

  For more information, call (310) 965-9050, ext. 104 or email info@jas-socal.org

  
  

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• [Webinar] Move the Needle on Gender Equity in the Workplace Featuring Jess Huang of McKinsey & Company

  • When
    Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Webinar

  Japan America Society of Southern California &

  Women's Leadership Counts

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  "Activating Your Kaizen Mindset" Webinar Series Part 2

  
  

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  Over five years of research, McKinsey and LeanIn.org’s Women in the Workplace report indicates more women have risen to the top levels of companies in the United States. Yet women continue to be underrepresented at every level. In the Asia Pacific region, the gender gap is even more pronounced. To change the numbers, companies need to focus on where the real problem is. We often talk about the 'glass ceiling' that prevents women from reaching senior leadership positions. In reality, the biggest obstacle that women face is much earlier in the pipeline, at the first step up to manager. Fixing this 'broken rung' is key to achieving parity. Jess Huang, an author of the report, will outline key findings, help us discover what we can do individually, and present concrete actions companies can take to move the needle.

  
  

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  Jess Huang

  Partner

  McKinsey & Company
  

  
  

  Jess is a Partner in McKinsey’s Silicon Valley location and an author of Women in the Workplace, McKinsey’s annual research on gender equality in the United States in partnership with LeanIn.org and the Wall Street Journal. She helps executives in the retail, consumer-technology, and travel sectors boost company growth and drive commercial effectiveness, particularly by tapping value from customer analytics, loyalty and digital marketing. Jess is also a driving force behind McKinsey’s personalization-at-scale workshop, which brings together B2C leaders to discuss innovations in customer engagement, personalization, loyalty, and analytics.

  
  

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  Program Details

  Wednesday October 21, 2020
  4:00-5:00PM (PST)

  
  

  Thursday October 22, 2020
  8:00-9:00AM (JST)
  

  This will be a virtual presentation offered through a webinar system. 
  Instructions on how to access this online program will be provided after your registration is complete.

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  Free
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  	Not a Member? BECOME A MEMBER OF JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TODAY! Join a dynamic organization of individual and corporate members who share an interest in Japan and U.S.-Japan relations.  Membership in the Japan America Society of Southern California affords you many opportunities to network, build personal and business relationships, and become involved in the U.S.-Japan relationship.  As a Member, you will also be supporting the ongoing educational and public affairs programs of the JASSC.  Every year we present nearly 40 programs and events serving more than 15,000 individuals.  JASSC is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational and charitable organization.  Tax I.D. # 95-2021853

           
  

  Japan America Society of Southern California, 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 380, Gardena, CA 90248

  For more information, call (310) 965-9050, ext. 104 or email info@jas-socal.org

  
  

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• 7th Annual Women's Leadership Counts VIRTUAL Conference - “Activating Your Kaizen Mindset"

  • When
    Thursday, November 05, 2020
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (PST)
  • Location
    Virtual Conference

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  Photo features one of our panelists from our 6th Annual Conference-

  Ms. Christine Simmons, Chief Operating Officer, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  

  
  

  The Japan America Society of Southern California Presents
  

  7th Annual Women's Leadership Counts VIRTUAL Conference
  

  
  

  Activating Your Kaizen Mindset

  From the Japanese words of “kai-” meaning change, and “-zen” meaning good, kaizen has been widely utilized in corporate settings for the past +70 years as a systematic approach towards on-going, business improvements. However, this simple concept can also be applied to leadership and our everyday lives, enabling us to achieve & view transformative change as the continuous process of gradual, incremental improvements.  Kaizen, therefore, is not just a tool and technique for obtaining successful results - it is a mindset-change. Strategic leaders, both women and men, must adopt the kaizen-way of thinking and doing, in order to survive, thrive, and facilitate meaningful, positive changes in this era’s new “norm.”  Gain insights into your strengths, be inspired by the experiences of others, and activate your Kaizen Mindset to maximize your professional and personal growth.

  Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 (U.S. Time) / Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 (Japan Time)*

  3:00-5:00pm (PDT) / 8:00-10:00am (JST)  Main Program5:00-5:30pm (PDT) / 10:00-10:30am (JST)  Virtual Networking

  *This is a virtual conference which will utilize a digital conference system

  
  

  Admission to Virtual WLC Conference 2020
  

  JASSC Members & Cooperating Organization Members - $50

  Non-Members - $75

  New Member Bundle - $125

  Admission plus new 1 year Individual JASSC Membership ($75 value!)

  Students - FREE w/Valid Student I.D.

  
  

  "Activating your Kaizen Mindset Webinars"

  Free Admission
  

  In preparation for the very first virtual Women’s Leadership Counts Conference on November 5, the WLC committee will offer 2 free webinars in August and October featuring various topics and themes ranging from leadership development, mindset, diversity, inclusion and much more. Stay tuned for more details to come!

  
  

  Webinar 1

  "Surviving to Thriving Mindset in the Workplace and at Home"

  
  

  Click Here to Register Now
  

  Wednesday, August 26, 2020

  4:00-5:00PM (PDT)

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  Webinar 2

  "Move the Needle on Gender Equity in the Workplace"

  

  Click Here to Register Now
  

  Wednesday, October 21, 2020

  4:00-5:00PM (PDT)

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  About Women's Leadership Counts Initiative

  In 2014, the Japan America Society of Southern California's Women's Leadership Counts Initiative (WLCI) was created as a first-of-its-kind initiative to provide a platform for women in business on both sides of the Pacific to engage in professional and leadership development. 

  Together with our partner organizations, business executives and community leaders, the WLCI will create a network that inspires action and moves the needle on women's leadership.

  WLCI's Mission Statement - 

  To provide an inclusive and diverse platform for women in business to engage in professional and global leadership development.

  Who Should Attend
  

  Current and future corporate, business, academic, non-profit and entrepreneurial women and men leaders who value the U.S-Japan collaboration and wish to expand their networks.

  Why You Should Attend –

  1. LEARN from global leaders – Understanding the culture of the parent  company, management, or client from Japan or overseas is key to having a successful career.

     
     

  2. DISCOVER your potential – Build leadership and management skills and navigate through unique corporate culture in a professional environment.

     
     

  3. INVEST in yourself – Exchange ideas as well as challenges you are facing with peers and mentors, and learn tactics to advance your career. 

     
     

  4. BUILD your professional network – Meet a diverse group of women and men representing a wide variety of industries.

  
  

  Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits
  

  For attractive sponsorship opportunities, please contact Joanna Metoki at metoki@jas-socal.org or call (310) 965-9050 ext 104.

  
  

  
  

  Thank You to our 2020 Sponsors!

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  BRONZE SPONSORS

     
  

  
  

  2020 Cooperating Organizations

  The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan

  The National Association of Women Business Owners, Los Angeles

  
  

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