A N o r t h er n M ic h ig a n P u b l ic S e r v ic e A c a d e m y P r o g r am
Gary D. Patterson graduated with distinction from Thomas M. Cooley Law
School where his legal studies focused on labor and employment law.
While in law school, he earned an American Jurisprudence Book Award in
Research and Advocacy.
Refunds will be made only if NMPSA is
notified of cancellation by Wednesday,
February 17. If you find that you cannot
attend, you may transfer your registration to
another member who has not yet registered.
This may be done by email, phone or fax
Location
The seminar will be held at the
Citizens’ Forum - Lakeview Arena,
401 E. Fair Ave., Marquette, MI
Gary has considerable practical experience in labor arbitration, grievance
resolution and collective bargaining, as well as workers' compensation
disputes. He has also distinguished himself in the labor and employment
law community as a speaker and instructor. A sampling of his
presentations include: American Arbitration Association Symposium "Evidence in Arbitration"; National Business Institute - "Avoiding Lawsuits
for Wrongful Discharge", "Workers Compensation, Challenges and
Opportunities" and "The Family and Medical Leave Act"; and Business
and Industrial Development Institute - "Legal Considerations in Labor and
Employee Matters" and "Recruiting and Hiring Considerations".
This space is made possible through a
generous donation from the City of Marquette.
Gary joined Masud, Patterson, Schutter, Peters & Vary, P.C., in 1991. His
extensive experience and training are utilized to assist clients in labor and
employment law matters and workers' compensation disputes. He is
admitted to practice in all federal and state courts for the State of
Michigan, including the federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Jessica Brown-Kovala – Coordinator
PO Box 87  Marquette, MI 49855
Phone (906) 225-8105  Fax (906) 228-0493
nmpsa@mqtcty.org
Please dress in layers, as it is not always
possible to control the room temperature.
Contact
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Cancellations
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About the Presenter:
NMPSA adheres to the registration policies as
set forth by the MML. These policies can be
viewed at www.mml.org/events/training/
registration_policies.htm
registrations. Form may also be e-mailed to: nmpsa@mqtcty.org or faxed to: (906)228-0493. Use only one form per registrant.
Employment and labor laws are far-reaching, complex and ever changing.
To minimize risk of litigation, municipalities must be up to date on these
laws and know precisely how they apply to situations within their
organization. Join us for a full-day seminar and learn about the latest and
most practical workplace laws from a highly experienced Michigan labor
law attorney. (A more detailed program description will be available on
NMPSA’s website early next week.)
To Register: Mail this form to NMPSA, PO Box 87, Marquette, MI 49855. Please include a check payable to NMPSA with mail-in
Program Description:
We will notify registrants if circumstances
require us to reschedule or cancel a seminar.
Registrations made by telephone, mail, e-mail,
or fax will be considered a commitment to
attend. Registrants who do not attend will
be responsible for the seminar fee.
Daytime Phone#:_________________________ Fax #:________________________ Email:_________________________
Schedule
Registration - 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Eastern time
Seminar 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Light breakfast and catered lunch included)
Registration Policies
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Friday, February 19, 2016
Citizens Forum – Lakeview Arena – Marquette
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Last Name:__________________________First Name:__________________________Title:____________________________
Attorney Gary Patterson – Masud Labor Law Group
Name of Municipality or Firm:____________________________________________________________________________
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Employment & Labor Law
Members and Associate Members:
$25 per person when registered by
February 15, 2016.
Non-members: $75 per person when
registered February 15, 2016.
After that date, add $10 to each seminar
fee. The fee includes instruction,
handouts, breakfast and lunch.
Employment & Labor Law  Friday, February 19, 2016  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Members - $25 per person. Non-members - $75 when registered by February 15, 2015. After that date, add $10 per person.
Materials and Registration Fees