Jackson Walker partner Sara K. Harris participated in a panel discussion for Employment Law Alliance addressing the evolving US employment law landscape in response to the current administration’s heightened enforcement. The session covered methods for employers to protect themselves against regulatory challenges while remaining compliant and competitive in business.
The panel addressed the following:
- Department of Labor priorities, how DEI programs have been affected, and what the EEOC guidance may include for the coming year.
- How the Federal Trade Commission’s stance, coupled with evolving state statutes, is driving changes in the use and enforceability of non-compete agreements.
- Helping employers navigate multi-state employment considerations, including remote-work obligations and paid sick leave requirements.
To view the panel discussion on-demand, visit the Employment Law Alliance website.
Meet Sara
Sara K. Harris advises clients on regulatory compliance matters, focusing in particular on employment matters that arise in the healthcare industry. She also regularly defends companies in discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuits, government investigations, and healthcare litigation.
She has been recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Litigation – Labor and Employment (2025-2026) and Health Care Law (2026), and as a Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers in 2022. Outside of her practice, Sara also serves as the Treasurer for the Tarrant County Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section.