Ogletree Deakins Podcasts

Ogletree Deakins Podcasts


Latest Episodes

Workplace Safety in California and Beyond: Returning Employees to the Workplace
May 13, 2020

In this episode of Workplace Safety in California, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss helpful and practical workplace safety information for employers as they prepare to transition employees back into the physical workspaces.

Alternative Work Arrangements during COVID-19: Furloughs, Reduced Schedules, and Reduced Pay
May 12, 2020

With the unknown duration of the coronavirus pandemic, in this podcast we will explore temporary and reversible measures like furloughs and reduced schedules to scale back on payroll while maintaining a connection with our employees whose help will be ...

Special Edition TECHPLACE Tickler: Legal Associate Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 07, 2020

: In this special edition of our TECHPLACETM Tickler series, Danielle Ochs, Brazitte Poole, and Jazmyne Jefferson discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on new associates in a law firm, including insights on how to stay connected both personally a...

TECHPLACE Tickler: Tech Industry Immigration during COVID-19
May 05, 2020

In the fifth episode of our TECHPLACE Tickler series, Danielle Ochs and Jacky Maroney discuss the impact of current immigration policy on the tech industry. They cover the immigration landscape in the tech world,

Quarantine Quandaries: Wellness Tips for Attorneys and Other Professionals
May 05, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, everyone’s “normal” has been changed. Dealing with broken routines, remote work and relationships, and lots of uncertainty can cause mental health and wellness challenges for attorneys and business professionals.

Workplace Safety in California: COVID-19 Update
May 04, 2020

In this episode of our Workplace Safety in California series, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss the current state of workplace safety and health during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to approach remote inspections,

Workplace Safety in California and Beyond: Healthcare Employers and COVID-19
May 04, 2020

In this episode of our Workplace Safety in California series, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss special considerations for healthcare employers facing workplace safety inspections, by OSHA or CAL-OSHA, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transferring and Fostering Positivity in the Workplace
April 29, 2020

Joe Beachboard and Dennis Davis discuss the concept of Emotional Contagion in the workplace. They discuss six techniques for transferring positive feelings and emotions while maintaining engagement with employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Techplace Tickler: The Challenges of Taking Remote Depositions
April 28, 2020

In the fourth episode of our Techplace Tickler series, Danielle Ochs and Spencer Skeen discuss the new world of regular remote depositions. They cover best practices for taking and defending depositions remotely, including videoconference admonitions,

Considerations for Returning Employees to Work During COVID-19
April 27, 2020

As state and local governments begin to lift restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are preparing for the various permutations of returning employees to work. In this podcast, John Merrell will discuss the legal implications of return...