PAST EVENT PROGRAMME

8:30 - 9:15: Registration and welcome coffee

9:15 - 9:30: Welcome and introductions

9:30 - 10:30: Session 1: Political and economic change?

The aftermath of recent elections across Latin America has ushered in a new era of political dynamics, offering both opportunities and challenges for labour market reforms. In this panel session, employment law experts will delve into the implications of political transitions on local labour policies, examining the priorities, strategies, and potential outcomes in shaping the future of work across the region.

Moderator:

Carolyn Knox, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins (United States)

Panellists:

Carlos Ferran Martínez, Partner, Ferran Martínez (Mexico)
Marcella Cruz, Global HR Compliance Manager, InDrive (Brazil)
Maria Elizabeth Barthel, Senior Employment Counsel Manager - Latam, Globalization Partners (Mexico)
Nicolás Grandi, Partner, Allende & Brea (Argentina)
Trícia Oliveira, Partner, Trench Rossi Watanabe (Brazil)

10:30 - 11:30: Session 2: Internal and external AI threats

The integration of artificial intelligence tools presents both internal and external risks for employers. This panel will explore the internal risks posed by AI in HR decision-making processes, such as bias and privacy concerns, and examines the external threat of AI-generated deepfakes to businesses, including reputational damage and fraud. Experts will analyse strategies for mitigating these risks and safeguarding the integrity of HR practices and business operations in an era of AI advancement.

Moderator:

Patricia Barboza, Partner, CGM (Brazil)

Panellists:

Aline Esteves, People Partner, monashees (Brazil)
Guillermo Matias Osorio, Partner, Marval O'Farrell & Mairal (Argentina)
Marcos Lacerda, LATAM Head of People Experience, Capgemini (Brazil)
María Fernanda Espinosa, Partner, Barros & Errázuriz (Chile)

11:30 - 12:00: Coffee break

12:00 - 1:00: Session 3: New frontiers for organised labour

Latin America is witnessing dynamic shifts in the trade union movement, characterised by the emergence of organised gig and app workers and the evolving impact of international trade agreements on labour organisations. This session explores these trends, the strategies employed by unions to adapt to a changing world, and their implications for employers.

Moderator:

Alvaro Galli, Partner, Beccar Varela (Argentina)

Panellists:

Aline Fidelis, Partner, Tauil & Chequer in association with Mayer Brown (Brazil)
Fernanda Muniz Borges, Partner, FAS Advogados in cooperation with CMS (Brazil)
Héctor González Graf, Partner, Marván, González Graf y González Larrazolo, (Mexico)
Joyce Borges, Labor & Employment Legal Manager, BASF (Brazil)

1:00 - 2:30: Networking lunch

2:30 - 3:00: In conversation with Thiago Teno, Director, Employment Legal, Netflix (Brazil)

A fireside chat with Thiago Teno to examine the cross-border trends impacting their multinational business.

3:00 - 4:00: Session 4: Dispute resolution masterclass

Employment disputes pose multifaceted challenges to labour relations and social cohesion in Latin America. This panel session delves into the latest trends, dynamics, and implications of employment disputes across the region, exploring strategies for conflict resolution, legal frameworks, and avenues for enhancing labour relations.

Moderator:

Dominic Hodson, Partner, King & Spalding (United States)

Panellists:

Andrea Giamondo Massei, Partner, Machado Meyer (Brazil)
Ignacio García, Partner, Porzio Rios Garcia (Chile)
Luís Mendes, Partner, Pinheiro Neto (Brazil)
Raphael Weitzel, Head of Legal, Compliance and HR LATAM, Enercon (Brazil)

4:00 - 4:30: Coffee break

4:30 - 5:30: Session 5: Advancing pay equality and equal opportunity

Latin America grapples with persistent inequalities in the workplace, particularly concerning pay disparities and limited opportunities for marginalised groups. This panel session will consider recent efforts to improve pay equality and transparency and the strategies employers can use to create more diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Moderator:

Carolina Camacho, Partner, Garrigues (Colombia)

Panellists:

Biba Arciniegas, Partner, D’Empaire (Venezuela)
Jose Daniel Vergna, Partner, Mattos Filho (Brazil)
Laíza Vasello, Head of Labor and Employment Legal, Accenture (Brazil)
Patricia Bauer, Associate General Counsel LatAm, FIS Global (Brazil)
Rafael Vallejo, Partner, Von Wobeser y Sierra, (Mexico)

5:30 - 5.45: Closing remarks from International Employment Lawyer

5.45 onwards: Networking drinks reception