Webinars
Upcoming Presentation:
Workshop I - FCRA Employment Screening Forms - Pre/Adverse Action and Fair Chance Forms
Thursday, October 16
3:00pm - 4:00pm ET
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Track: Legal Compliance
What you'll learn in this session:
Get your forms in shape for 2026 with an interactive workshop which will help you understand the requirements, common mistakes, and how to protect your organization from a legal standpoint. This session will cover the current landscape as it relates to these forms, will make recommendations and discuss how to respond to customized requests, and will talk through tips for ensuring forms are litigation ready and documented effectively between the employer (end user) and Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA). This Webinar qualifies for FCRA Core Renewal Certificate Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
This workshop is open to all members and will provide guidance for both CRAs and End Users alike.
Presenters:
William Simmons, Attorney, Littler Mendelson P.C.
Bill Simmons is Shareholder with Littler. He is co-chair of the Background Checks practice group at the international law firm Littler Mendelson. Bill spends most of his time advising employers and CRAs on FCRA compliance and litigating individual and class action cases involving background checks.
Haley Norwillo, Attorney, Littler Mendelson P.C.
Haley Norwillo is an Associate with Littler. She focuses her practice on labor and employment law matters. Haley has developed specific experience in reviewing and analyzing background screening laws, regulations, and practices for employers and CRAs around the country. She provides training to in-house legal departments and human resources departments on background check processes.
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When Public Records Aren't Public - A Primer on Access Issues
Thursday, November 20
3:00pm - 4:00pm ET
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Track: Legal Compliance
What you'll learn in this session:
The United States has a robust history of open public access to court records, but the rise of privacy concerns and the outsourcing of case management systems has threatened that historical access and, in turn, the screening industry. Some courts have denied public access to certain information in court records while other courts or their vendors provide access for a price. Learn the history of public access rights, the current threats to public access, and the practical and legal options for maintaining public access.
Presenters:
Jay Carle, Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jay Carle is Partner and Co-Chair of the eDiscovery & Information Governance practice group at Seyfarth Shaw LLP with over 17 years of experience delivering information governance and litigation counseling across various industries. Recognized by Chambers, he frequently speaks and leads discussions on information governance issues. His practice focuses on eDiscovery litigation & counseling, information management, data retention, cybersecurity, privacy matters, internal investigations, and regulatory response, with a mission to provide value-added, practical solutions to clients while staying ahead in the rapidly evolving field of eDiscovery and information governance.
Esther Slater McDonald, Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Esther Slater McDonald is a seasoned litigator. Her practice includes litigation on consumer protection, financial services, and commercial disputes. McDonald also counsels employers, furnishers, resellers, and consumer reporting agencies on compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other consumer protection laws, and she provides guidance in responding to requests from government agencies and navigating the agency process. Before joining Seyfarth Shaw, McDonald was Counsel to the Associate Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Connor Bateman, Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Connor Bateman is an Associate Attorney in the Atlanta office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Mr. Bateman is an experienced commercial litigator who specializes in defending background screening companies in single-plaintiff lawsuits and class actions arising under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and similar consumer protection laws. He has successfully defended clients at the trial and appellate levels and routinely counsels clients on compliance with the FCRA and related state laws.
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Future Webinar Topics and Presenters
PBSA hosts webinars on topics including FCRA compliance, tenant screening, drug testing and more.
If you would like a particular topic covered, or would like to present, please send your ideas to Angela Estes at programs@thepbsa.org.
Sponsorships
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Recordings
Webinar recordings are available for for one year to all PBSA members. Visit the Webinar Library to access the recordings.
Designated webinars (live and recordings) qualify for Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for FCRA Core Certificate Renewal. Learn more about the FCRA Core Certificate.
