Phillip Kitzer and Brian Rochel Present at Midwest Employment Law Institute

Kitzer Rochel PLLP is proud to announce that Phillip Kitzer and Brian Rochel recently served as presenters at the Midwest Employment Law Institute, one of the premier employment law conferences in the country. The conference brings together leading employment attorneys, judges, HR professionals, and in-house counsel to discuss emerging workplace issues, litigation trends, and developments shaping employment law practice.

Phillip Kitzer participated in two sessions during the Institute. First, Phillip joined an open forum discussing the growing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace and the legal challenges that accompany AI-driven employment decisions. The discussion explored how employers are increasingly utilizing AI tools in hiring, evaluations, and workplace decision-making, as well as the resulting litigation and compliance concerns. The panel also addressed practical considerations surrounding discovery, documentation, and the risks posed by automated decision-making systems in employment disputes.

Phillip also served on a panel analyzing the rise of “nuclear” verdicts and their impact on employment litigation strategy. The session examined trends in high-value jury verdicts, evolving approaches to damages arguments, jury psychology, and how both plaintiff-side and defense attorneys are adapting their litigation strategies in response to increasingly significant verdict awards.

Brian Rochel presented on a panel focused on the use of expert witnesses in employment litigation. The session addressed strategic considerations surrounding expert selection, admissibility challenges, and the effective use of experts in complex workplace disputes. The panel also explored how experts can shape case themes, strengthen damages presentations, and assist juries in understanding complicated factual and legal issues.

The firm is honored to contribute to important conversations affecting the future of workplace law and employment litigation. Phillip and Brian’s participation at the Institute reflects Kitzer Rochel’s continued commitment to thought leadership, advocacy, and staying at the forefront of evolving legal issues impacting employees and employers alike.