Gender-based violence and sexual harassment can take many forms and it affects people across communities, workplaces, and creative fields. Understanding the legal protections available, and how to access them, is a critical step toward safety, accountability, and support. Join Lawyers for the Creative Arts for an educational program examining the legal frameworks that address sexual harassment and gender-based violence in different workplace settings. This session will cover key federal and state protections, workplace and institutional responsibilities, civil remedies, and resources for both lawyers and survivors. We’ll also discuss documentation, reporting pathways, and how advocates, employers, and organizations can respond in ways that are legally sound and survivor-centered. This program is designed for artists, arts administrators, educators, advocates, attorneys, and community members seeking a clearer understanding of their rights and responsibilities. Time will be reserved for Q&A. About the Speaker: Whitney Barr is an attorney at Caffarelli & Associates Ltd., where she concentrates her practice in employment litigation with a deep commitment to advancing employee rights. Ms. Barr represents clients in a broad range of workplace matters, including discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, whistleblower claims, medical leave rights, and biometric privacy. A significant focus of Ms. Barr’s practice is advocating for individuals who have experienced workplace discrimination and harassment based on disability, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, and pregnancy. Her work regularly includes litigation involving hostile work environments, unlawful retaliation, and inequities in hiring, promotion, and compensation. She is especially passionate about representing women in cases involving gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault in the workplace. Early in her career, Ms. Barr played a key role in a high-profile sexual harassment case on behalf of eight young women against their employer—an experience that solidified her dedication to fighting workplace injustice and shaped her focus on employee advocacy. In addition to her individual advocacy, Ms. Barr maintains an active class and collective action practice, with a focus on claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), and the Equal Pay Act (EPA). She is dedicated to challenging systemic workplace injustices and securing meaningful results for both individuals and groups. More at https://caffarelli.com/people/whitney-barr/ Whitney Barr, Caffarelli & Associates Ltd
