In-Depth Analysis of the ADA Amendments Act: What Has Changed and What Has Not
A comprehensive overview of the new ADA Amendments Act, including: New definitions for actual and "regarded as" disability; Decisions the amendments specifically overturn; Likely impact on the workplace. Plus, a quick summary of what remains unchanged.
- Karen G. Schanfield

What Is and Is Not a Disability Under the New Law?
By examining the ADA Amendments Act's expanded definition of what constitutes a disability under the ADA, the presenter will discuss the medical conditions that now will be covered in contrast with past decisions, and where the new coverage battlegrounds likely will be fought.
- John D. Thompson

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Practical Implications for the Workplace: What Should Employers Do Differently?
What impact will the new law have on the workplace? What steps can employers take to comply with the new law? Will employers have to make more accommodations? To what extent will employers have to change policies and processes? Learn the answers to these questions and yours.
- Nancy J. Wolf

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Workplace Case Studies: A Panel Discussion
The panel will explore a series of hypothetical scenarios and discuss how workplace advisors might respond under the new law. Scenarios will include absenteeism, performance, behavior and mental health issues.
- Penelope J. Phillips & Nancy J. Wolf
- Robert C. Boisvert, Jr., moderator

The Effect of the ADA Amendments on Litigation: Three Perspectives
A panel representing the employee, employer and EEOC perspectives discusses how the new law changes the ADA litigation landscape. Learn how litigation strategy will change for all sides.
- Steven A. Smith, Laurie A. Vasicheck & Kate Mrkonich Wilson
- Barbara Jean D'Aquila, moderator

Updating Your ADA Litigation Strategies: Putting Theory Into Practice
Receive insights into how you should modify your strategy as a panel of experienced litigators analyze litigation scenarios under the ADA Amendments Act.
- Sheila A. Engelmeier & M. William O'Brien
- Joseph G. Schmitt, moderator

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