The Organizational Ombuds - What Corporate Counsel Might Want to Consider

The Organizational Ombuds - What Corporate Counsel Might Want to Consider.

This event is organized by CPR's Employment Disputes Committee, and is open to the public. 

Speakers:

• Chuck Howard, Organizational Ombuds Consultant

• Robyn Diaz, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

• Chuck Doran, Outsourced Organizational Ombuds and Executive Director, MWI

An organizational ombuds serves as an independent, impartial, informal, and confidential resource for members of an organization (employees, faculty, students – known as “visitors”) to help raise and resolve concerns while providing anonymized feedback to leadership. Thousands of companies, universities, and other organizations have benefited from this unique resource that falls outside of standard reporting structures and is, by way of an ombuds charter, independent of formal channels such as HR, legal, and compliance.

This presentation is designed to help corporate counsel and other participants better understand how an organizational ombuds functions, why an organization might want an ombuds resource, factors to evaluate when considering an ombuds resource, different ombuds models, the dos and don’ts of setting up and maintaining an IOA (International Ombuds Association) compliant program, and more. 

Registration and Fees:
Advance registration is required. Use the "Register Now" button above.

This event is free for members of CPR. For others, the fee is $49, payable at registration with a credit card.

CLE Credit:
The organizers expect to receive approval for 1 NY CLE credit for experienced attorneys in Professional Practice. (While a recording will be available after the event, CLE credit is only available to those that attend the live webinar.)

*NY CLE: CPR (International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution) has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York. This continuing legal education course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Rules and Regulations for credits as indicated above.

CPR Financial Aid Policy:
CPR is a non-profit organization.  Under financial hardship guidelines, at its discretion, CPR may waive the fee for attorneys who demonstrate that they are not currently employed (not retirees). CPR may also provide a special discounted price to attorneys, full time judges and administrative law judges practicing in the nonprofit and public sectors full time. Please contact Helena Tavares Erickson at herickson@cpradr.org to request financial assistance with this program.

Questions?
Contact Micah Seigel at mseigel@cpradr.org with any questions or to obtain assistance registering.