Attorney Ann Smith to update membership on employment laws

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Ann Smith

Cypress Chamber Networking Breakfast Sept. 10

Employment Attorney Ann Smith will be the guest speaker at the next Cypress Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, September 10th at the Residence Inn by Marriott (4931 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos) at 7:30 a.m.

Ann Smith will update businesses in the latest rules and regulations for employees and touch on some best practices for employers. Ann represents management in all aspects of employment litigation, including defending claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and leave of absence violations. She also handles numerous matters in state and federal courts and before various administrative agencies. Counseling clients on a variety of employment issues, including employee discipline, wage and hour compliance and adherence to federal and state family and medical leave laws is a major part of her practice.

Ann Smith is a partner at the law firm of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rood and Romo here in Southern California, is an experienced presenter and has addressed numerous organizations on employment law.

Reservations are recommended for the monthly breakfasts and can be made directly on the Cypress Chamber website at cypresschamber.org. For more information call 714 484-6015. Cost of the breakfast is $20 in advance or $25 for nonmembers or those who do not register in advance.  Attendees are also encouraged to bring door prizes to promote their product or service.  The programs include a meet and greet time, self-introductions, breakfast, speaker and a question and answer session if time permits.

The Chamber breakfasts, which are open to the public, are held on the second Tuesday of every month.