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Leading Effective ERGs in a Changing Workplace

Join us for an exciting and jam packed ERG Webinar presented by Mary Ann Murtha and Jacqueline Hopkins of Loutel. 

ERGs are navigating a rapidly changing workplace while being asked to deliver meaningful, impactful experiences for both their members and their organizations. This interactive session will explore the legal, structural and organizational challenges ERGs must face head-on today and provide strategies for building effective, sustainable, and inclusive groups.

You won't want to miss this webinar!

• July 29, 2026
• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
• Zoom, must register to receive link

The session will aim to cover the following topics:

• Challenges ERGs Face Today
• Legal Considerations for ERGs
• Anatomy of an Effective ERG
• ERG to Business Alignment
• How to Have Inclusive ERG Meetings
• Where Do Allies Fit In?
• Driving Engagement
• Managing ERG Leader Burnout & Building Sustainability
• Navigating Conflict within ERGs
• Cross-ERG Collaboration and Avoiding Siloed ERG Cultures

About the presenters:

Jacqueline Hopkins is creative and passionate leader with expertise in employment law, employee relations and DEI strategy. After serving for several years as in-house counsel for the fourth largest housing authority in the country, Jacqueline joined SEPTA as the Director of EEO and Employee Relations, where she also spearheaded their diversity and inclusion initiatives and fostered transformative change.She has also led global diversity and inclusion initiatives for an international startup. Jacqueline currently serves as an attorney and consultant at Loutel, where she practices employment and commercial law while providing consulting services in DEI and workplace culture.

Mary Ann Murtha is an accomplished operations and administration expert with extensive experience in staff development, business development, and relationship building. With a strong background in managing complex processes and procedures, Mary Ann excels in performance and solution management, as well as fraud detection and quality management. 

Currently serving as the Director of Operations and Administration at Loutel, Mary Ann is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support, maintaining critical company databases, and managing financial, employee, and client records. Her investigative skills enable her to interview clients and witnesses, collect and examine evidence, and synthesize data into professional reports with actionable recommendations.

About Loutel:

WHERE EMPLOYMENT LAW MEETS WORKPLACE CULTURE

Loutel is an employment law and business strategy firm that optimizes people and culture for organizational performance while minimizing legal risk. Through two critical areas of expertise, Loutel provides comprehensive employment law services and innovative workplace culture performance solutions. This unique blend allows us to provide our clients with unparalleled, proactive legal support in protecting their businesses while simultaneously enhancing their organizational culture and performance.