On June 19th, the Austin Human Resource Management Association will be hosting their annual Legislative Action Day. In this month's podcast, attorney Kevin Lashus and lobbyist Terral Smith discuss the importance of lobbying and the Legislative Action Day agenda.

1. Legal & Regulatory Podcast
Legislative Action Day Preview
with Kevin Lashus and Terral Smith.
Hosted by:
Mike Coffey, SPHR
President, Imperative Information Group Sponsored by:

2. Kevin Lashus
 Kevin Lashus is the Managing Partner of the Austin, Texas
office of Jackson Lewis LLP.
 Mr. Lashus focuses his practice on corporate employment
verification compliance and inbound business immigration.
 Mr. Lashus has experience in providing uniquely tailored
advice to assist clients in developing comprehensive
employment authorization and immigration-related
compliance systems—including full-scale or localized
IMAGE and E-Verify implementation protocols.
 Given his public-sector background—first as a Texas
Assistant Attorney General, then as an Assistant District
Counsel with the US Department of Justice, and finally, as
an Assistant Chief Counsel with the US Department of
Homeland Security—he is able to prepare clients to
minimize exposure during even the most complex
regulatory, administrative, and civil litigation. He is Board
Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas
Board of Legal Specialization.

3. Terral Smith
 Terral Smith specializes in a legislative and
administrative practice and has represented clients
in a broad range of matters.
 Mr. Smith has been active in politics for over 20
years. In 1980, he was elected to the Texas House of
Representatives. Texas Monthly recognized Mr.
Smith as one of the Ten Best Legislators in Texas and
he received numerous recognitions and awards for
his legislative service.
 In 1996, Mr. Smith closed his law practice and
became Governor Bush's Legislative Director. He
served in that capacity until Governor Bush resigned
to become President of the United States.
 Mr. Smith has represented clients before Senate and
House Committees, the Governor's Office, the Texas
Education Agency, the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission, the Public Utility
Commission, the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs and several other state agencies.
 Mr. Smith is licensed to practice in the State of Texas
and the District of Columbia.
 Mr. Smith received his B.A. from Texas Tech
University and his J.D. from The University of Texas
School of Law.

4. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Bullying in the Workplace
De De Church

5. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Dealing with Employee Illnesses, Injuries, and
Leaves: The Latest Developments at the
Intersection of the ADAAA and FMLA
Jennifer Powell

6. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Attorneys Gone Wild
Offering fast, furious "and free for AHRMA
members" Q&A for busy HR professionals

7. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Luncheon Lobbyist Panel
Ramiro Canales
Tom Bond
Terral Smith

8. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Best Employment Policies and
Practices in the Social Media Age
Allison Bowers

9. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
A Fresh Look at the Protection of
Business Information
(Through Non-Competes
and Other Contracts)
Rob Fischer

10. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Plaintiff vs. Defendant
Phil Durst

11. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Issues in Hiring Under the
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Mike Golden

12. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Employee vs. Independent Contractor
Michelle Alcala

13. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Business Immigration Legal Update
Jacky Maroney

14. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Navigating California Leave Laws
Courtney Smith

15. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Conducting Workplace Investigations
Shannon Hutcheson

16. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
The Status of Arbitration: Is It Right for Your
Company?
Shafeeqa Giarrantani

17. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Wage and Hour Update and Refresher
Tom Nesbitt

18. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Minimizing and Avoiding Litigation
Vanessa Gonzalez

19. Legislative Action and Legal Update Day
June 19, 2012
Topics & Presenters:
Minimizing and Avoiding Litigation
Vanessa Gonzalez

20. Legal & Regulatory Podcast
Thanks for listening!
Hosted by:
Mike Coffey, SPHR
President, Imperative Information Group Sponsored by: