The program will address employers' state and federal law obligations - and best practices - when hiring people with criminal conviction histories. It will also include discussion of resources such as tax credits, bonding, and workforce development programs.

Moderator:
Lou Miceli Executive Director, Workforce Professionals Training Institute

Speakers:
Alphonso David, Civil Rights Bureau Chief, NYS Office of the Attorney General
Tani Mills, Chief Program Officer, Center for Employment Opportunities
Keisha Ann Gray, Senior Counsel, Proskauer Rose LLP
Elaine Kost, Workforce Programs & Federal Bond Coordinator, NYS Department of Labor
Carl Hum, President & CEO, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

The program is open to attorneys and to others interested in these issues.

CLE credit is available to attorneys who register by the deadline below.

Registration: This program is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, please send an e-mail to bjentsch@mfy.org by November 2, 2009, and indicate if you wish to receive CLE credits.