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Christopher Durham

Partner - Duane Morris LLP

Christopher Durham practices in the area of employment law, providing strategic employment advice and counseling to employers and representing clients on various employment issues and matters. He regularly counsels businesses on affirmative action/OFFCP compliance, AAP development and implementation, and defends contractors in OFCCP audits. Mr. Durham represents businesses before courts and administrative agencies in employment disputes, including the defense of employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and wage and hour litigation. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a magna cum laude graduate of Miami University. Mr. Durham is a member of the Philadelphia ILG.

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Monday, July 29

Workshop 1

Foundations 4 of 4: What you Need to Know About Compensation & OFCCP Audits
Christopher Durham, Duane Morris LLP
Federal Contractors are compelled to annually assess compensation practices.  How do you start? Attendees will learn the practical side of compensation analytics and ways to identify and deal with disparities.   We will then discuss OFCCP audits.  Learn what happens after your AAP is submitted and how to deal with potential adverse findings.  Understanding the steps in an audit, anticipating requests, and learning how to respond to the agency will promote your success.

4:15 PM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday, July 31

Workshop 3

The Evolving Role of AI in the Workplace: Navigating Risk in a New Frontier
Chris Durham and Zev Grumet-Morris, Duane Morris LLP

Employers have embraced artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline and standardize employment processes and decision-making, particularly around hiring. And OFCCP has noticed.  This program will highlight the rapidly changing legal landscape of AI in the workplace, educate attendees regarding the risks and benefits of using AI in their companies’ hiring processes, assess how OFCCP is approaching its review of AI in audits, and provide practical tips for legal compliance and risk mitigation.