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Speaking Engagements

Diana S. Barber is a lawyer, speaker, consultant, educator, author and provider of litigation support to hospitality companies nationwide. Due to her unique expertise, Diana is often invited to be a guest speaker at events about current industry-related legal topics. Her qualifications and experience within the hospitality industry give her a distinct perspective on the legal issues facing property owners and operators. Below is a list of events and topics she has recently presented. Contact Ms. Barber if you'd like to include her at your next event. Here is a sampling of topics your employees and associates can greatly benefit from with my training:

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  • Event Planning Contracts & Wedding Planning Contracts

  • Legal Prevention Techniques & Tips

  • Customer Service & Loyalty

  • Organizational Service Culture

  • OSHA & EEOC—Government Regulatory Agencies

  • Business Structures—Formation & Governance—Partnership/Corporation/LLC/etc.

  • Contracts—Negotiating/Drafting for All Outsourcing of Labor or Services For Hospitality Segments

  • Franchise Agreements

  • Hotel Management Agreements

  • Real Property/Leasing—Hotel or Restaurant Development Issues

  • Employment & Labor Issues—Selection of Employees/Termination/etc.

  • Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace

  • The #MeToo Movement—Sexual Harassment Issues

  • Liability in Operations—Negligence Such As Slips & Falls, etc.

  • Litigation Support

  • ADA—Americans With Disabilities Act (Employees & Guests) Compliance Issues—Service Animals, etc.

  • Guest Privacy—Well Checks & Subpoenas From Law Enforcement

  • Removal and/or Eviction of Guests

  • Data Security

  • Extended-Stay Guests & Tenancy Issues

  • Bailments—Guest Property

  • Food & Beverage Liability

  • Dram Shop—Alcohol Liability

  • Online Travel Sales

  • Airbnb/Uber

  • Safety & Security Programs

  • Risk Management—Active Shooters

  • Dealing With Media Inquiries

  • Human Trafficking

  • Crisis Management

  • Insurance Issues

  • And So Much More!

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