Date & Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Name
The Corporate Crossroads: Balancing Reputational Integrity and Employee Expression
Description
During a time defined by social justice movements, political polarization and heightened global unrest, companies increasingly face tough decisions when employee expression collides with organizational values or public perception. As government scrutiny around speech intensifies, legal leaders must be prepared to navigate the delicate balance between protecting brand integrity and respecting employee free speech in a divided world. Our esteemed panelists will explore practical strategies for regulating employee expression both inside and outside the workplace, addressing reputational risks, and crafting policies that uphold company culture while minimizing disruption and exposure.


Speakers
Emily Knoles, Associate General Counsel - Levi Strauss & Co. - San Francisco, CA
Kate Mueting, Co-Chair of Discrimination and Harassment Practice Group - Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
Amira Dallafior, Senior Director & Assistant General Counsel, Global Employment Law, Corporate Compliance & Ethics - Pinterest, Inc.
Connie Sardo, Associate General Counsel - Yelp Inc.
Angela Duerden, Senior Counsel - CBRE, Inc.
Kate Mueting, Co-Chair of Discrimination and Harassment Practice Group - Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
Amira Dallafior, Senior Director & Assistant General Counsel, Global Employment Law, Corporate Compliance & Ethics - Pinterest, Inc.
Connie Sardo, Associate General Counsel - Yelp Inc.
Angela Duerden, Senior Counsel - CBRE, Inc.
Location Name
Summit B