Peter Shapiro, Melissa Daugherty to Present UsableNet Webinar on Digital Accessibility Lawsuits
New York, NY. (September 28, 2022) – New York Partner Peter T. Shapiro and Los Angeles Partner Melissa Tara Daugherty will present a webinar hosted by UsableNet on October 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET, titled "Do websites fall under the ADA? An update on the courts, DOJ, and web accessibility."
This informative webinar will provide an update on the legal landscape for ADA digital cases, including website accessibility and trends, and recent rulings. Mr. Shapiro and Ms. Daugherty will also discuss DOJ guidance and the unique challenges when litigating digital lawsuits.
Mr. Shapiro is Northeast Regional Vice-Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Labor & Employment Practice. He has more than 30 years of litigation experience, with emphasis on the defense of employment discrimination, ADA access matters, non-compete, wage and hour, civil rights, and trade secrets.
Ms. Daugherty is vice-chair of Lewis Brisbois’ nationwide Labor & Employment Practice, and chair of the ADA Compliance & Defense Practice. She has over 17 years’ experience successfully representing employers through every stage of litigation and pre-litigation, including serving as lead trial counsel in both state and federal courts, and on appeal.
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