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In this episode, Dr. Margot Jacquot speaks with Eileen Lysaught about the critical aspects of employment law relevant to mental health practitioners. They discuss the importance of having an employment attorney, the nuances of corporate structures, and the distinctions between employees and independent contractors.

Eileen emphasizes the necessity of proper documentation, such as operating agreements and offer letters, to safeguard practices from legal issues. The conversation also covers the implications of non-solicitation and non-compete agreements, providing valuable insights for practice owners.

The discussion highlights the evolving nature of employment regulations and the necessity for business owners to stay informed and proactive in their practices.

Eileen Lysaught joined Laner Muchin in 2024 as Of Counsel, launching the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial Services practice. With over 30 years of experience in business and corporate counseling, she assists her clients with concerns related to corporate agreements and business and employment law counseling.

Eileen has extensive experience in the drafting, review, and negotiation of corporate agreements for clients related to asset sales and purchases, manufacturing, distribution, vendors, licensing, non-disclosure, leases, operating, and shareholder agreements. Eileen is adept in drafting handbooks, record retention plans, and corporate policies as well as in assisting in the implementation and training of those policies. She is also well-versed in offering employment law guidance to assist clients on matters such as ADA disability accommodation requests, human resource auditing, preparing offer letters, severance, and employment agreements, as well as guiding clients on matters related to EEOC, ADEA, FMLA, and Title VII.

Eileen has managed complex human resources issues, training programs, and investigations. Before joining the firm, she owned a general counsel and business and employment law advisory law firm, where she regularly prepared policies and procedures related to employee leave, sexual harassment, COVID-19, telehealth, and employment handbooks. Eileen also served as Capital Partner for an intellectual property firm where she handled human resources requirements including performance management, onboarding, training, and employee counseling in addition to managing all employee training programs such as cybersecurity, sexual harassment, bystander, document retention, and more.

HONORS, MEMBERSHIPS AND PUBLICATIONS

• Member, Society of Human Resource Management, 2006 – Present
• Member, American Corporate Counsel Association, 1999 – Present
• Panelist Speaker: Building It To Scale: Growing an SMB at Every Level – Business Minute Clinic (2018)

Resource Guide:

• Link to YouTube video of Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqfkbZGHiMI
• To connect with Eileen Lysaught, please call 312.467.9800 or email elysaught@lanermuchin.com
• One-on-One Business Consulting with Dr. Margo Jacquot: https://www.thejunipercenter.com/one-on-one-mental-health-business-consulting/

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(Available 01/15/2025)