Tuesday May 12, 2026
Ep 210, Say It Clearly: Discrimination and Harassment Will Not Be Tolerated
This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Derek T. Smith. Together we explore:
- Harassment and discrimination at work
- Impact vs. intent
- Holding real conversations before problems escalate
- Smart people learn from their own mistakes. Geniuses learn from the mistakes of others
- Let people talk. Let people know you are available.
- When to reach out to a lawyer
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Derek Smith is a nationally recognized employment attorney and founder of the Derek Smith Law Group, with nearly 30 years of experience fighting for victims of workplace sexual harassment and discrimination. Since 1995, Derek and his firm have secured over $400 million in compensation for clients across offices in New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, California, and Florida. He holds the record for the largest emotional distress jury verdict ever upheld on appeal in an employment discrimination case in the United States. Known for his compassionate yet tenacious approach, Derek has represented everyone from blue-collar workers to world-famous celebrities, making him one of the most formidable voices in workplace justice today.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.
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