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Temple University Law School, Program in Japan together with The Asia Foundation presents: Gender and the workplace: discrimination or equality?

Speakers:: Robert J. Reinstein, Dean
JoAnne A. Epps, Associate Dean
Edward Ohlbaum, Professor
Date:: Tuesday June 24, 2003 at 7:30 pm
Venue:: Temple University, Japan Campus, Room: 206/207 (access)
Admission:: Free. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP: law@tuj.ac.jp

Event Overview

Please join us for a thought provoking discussion with Veronique Marleau, attorney, Canada and Tracey Edwards, Tax Partner with Deloitte Touche LLP, USA on:

The challenges and opportunities a fluctuating economy and changing labor markets present to working women
What has been or should be done to create a more gender-equal work environment for women
How laws can serve as instruments of reform.

Veronique Marleau

Veronique Marleau has been a lawyer since 1986, and has over 15 years experience in labor and employment law. Prior to her appointment as a Member of the Canada Labour Relations Board from 1993 to 1999, she served as legal advisor to the Chairman of the Board in Ottawa. She is now completing a Doctorate of Laws at the University of Paris 2.

Tracey Edwards

Tracey Edwards joined Deloitte & Touche as a tax accountant in 1984, was admitted to partnership in 1990. Following a series of increasingly high profile positions within the partnership, she is now Asia Pacific Regional Managing Partner, Tax Services. She is also admitted to practice law in California and the District of Colombia.