Samantha (Sam) Adams has been selected as a 2020 Woman Leader in the Law in a special section published by Corporate Counsel and The American Lawyer magazines. Congrats, Sam!
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Sam Adams and Alana De Young are thrilled to be part of a great group of speakers presenting at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s EEOC Albuquerque Seminar taking place May 23, 2019.
Sam is presenting on how to avoid violating the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while also observing rights and responsibilities under the Worker’s Compensation Act.
Alana’s presentation will include practical tips and a review of recent court cases involving the interactive process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Sam Adams is once again teaching Employment Law at the University of New Mexico School of Law for Spring 2019. Among the topics covered are prosecuting and defending discrimination and retaliation claims for harassment and disability, collective bargaining agreements, Family and Medical Leave Act issues, mediating employment disputes, and drafting employment agreements, policies and procedures. Former law students of Sam describe her as “a great professor and great attorney,” “very accessible” and one who helps others think about things “logically and comprehensively.”
On Saturday, December 8, 2018, Sam Adams and Dr. David Peercy, APS Board President, will be presenting at the 2018 New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA) Annual Convention on “District Equity – What is the Board’s Role?” This hands-on session well engage participants in identifying potential district equity policy and practices, establishing productive dialogue among school board members, and developing effective strategies for modeling and advocating for a culture of equity. Click here to view the 2018 Annual Convention Agenda, Breakout Grid and Descriptions.