Agenda  

 

Tackling Human Trafficking at Large Sporting Events

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.    Welcoming Remarks

  • Stefan J. Marculewicz, Shareholder/Co-Chair, Business and Human Rights Practice Group, Littler Mendelson P.C. 

9:05 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.    Introduction and Overview of Program

  • Michael Billet, Senior Director, Policy Research, Employment Policy Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.    Hospitality Industry Takes a Stand Against Human Trafficking

  • Eliza McCoy, Vice President of Programs & Impact, American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Foundation
  • Thomas Ruck, Senior Engagement Manager, Blue Campaign, Center for Countering Human Trafficking, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Moderator: Lori Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT)

10:00 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.  From Prevention to Partnership: How the Hospitality Sector Can Lead in Anti-Trafficking, Learning from Caesars Entertainment

  • Dr. Halleh Seddighzadeh, Human Trafficking Expert Adviser
  • Eric Golebiewski, Vice President of Corporate Security, Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
  • Barbara Buckley, Esq., Executive Director, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

Moderator: Kiersten Flint, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility & Internal Communications, Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

10:35 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.  Keynote: Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Playbook for Stakeholders

  • Donna H. Edwards, Former First Lady of Louisiana and Founder of the National Coalition for the Prevention of Human Sex Trafficking

Moderator: Michael Billet, Senior Director, Policy Research,  Employment Policy Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

11:05 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.  NFL Players Combat Human Trafficking

  • Kevin Barnes, former NFL Player, Washington Commanders
  • Heather Fischer, Senior Adviser of Social Impact & Human Rights, Thomson Reuters

Moderator: Dana Hoyes, U.S. Campaign Director, It's a Penalty

11:45 a.m. – Noon  Announcement of A21 and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Joint Awards

  • Michael Billet, Senior Director, Policy Research, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Mollie Thorsen Andrews, U.S. Director of Advocacy and Corporate Engagement, A21

Noon  Concluding Remarks