Name
The Corporate Crossroads: Balancing Brand Integrity and Employee Free Speech
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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.

This session is closed to press.
Speakers
Marni Helfand, CHRO - LevelBlue
Jill Lesser, Partner - FGS Global
Kate Woodward, Global Head of Labor & Employment Law - GE AEROSPACE
Nancy Godinho Everett, General Counsel, JLL Foundation, and Americas General Counsel, Real Estate Management Services, JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Jill Lesser, Partner - FGS Global
Kate Woodward, Global Head of Labor & Employment Law - GE AEROSPACE
Nancy Godinho Everett, General Counsel, JLL Foundation, and Americas General Counsel, Real Estate Management Services, JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Location Name
Western Stage House
Full Address
voco Chicago Downtown - Riverwalk by IHG
350 W Wolf Point Plaza Building 1
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
350 W Wolf Point Plaza Building 1
Chicago, IL 60654
United States