2026 Employment Law & HR Summit
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Registration is required before Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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Registration cancellations will be accepted until Monday, August 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Cancellation Policy:
***$25 CANCELLATION FEE.***
After the cancellation date, the registration fee is non-refundable.
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15th Annual
Employment Law
& HR Summit |
•Register 7/8 - 8/31/26 (Early Bird Rate Ends 8/10).
•All registrations include admission, food, on-line materials, and a chance to win prizes.
•Must be present to win.
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SPEAKERS/TOPICS
As a human resource professional, business owner, executive, manager or administrative personnel with HR issues you will benefit from this day-long resource-packed event. Engaging sessions are designed to help organizations stay on top of the evolving field of HR!
•THE LEGAL ROUNDUP: 2026 Employment Law Developments - Kris Spitler, Vice President/ Shareholder, Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the significant employment law trends and critical developments from the past year (2025-2026), including any developing issues leading up to the conference. The session will cover recent developments in employment agency regulations and guidance, emerging case law, and current topics or trends that could impact the workplace. This presentation aims to equip attendees with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of employment law confidently, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive work environment.
•AI ON THE RANGE: Ethical AI in HR - Monique Akanbi, Membership Initiatives Director, SHRM
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace at an unprecedented pace—from recruiting and hiring to performance management, learning, employee engagement, and workforce planning. But as organizations embrace AI, HR leaders must ensure innovation never comes at the expense of ethics, trust, or humanity. Participants will explore the opportunities and challenges AI presents across the employee lifecycle while learning practical strategies for implementing AI responsibly. Through real-world examples, emerging legal considerations, and interactive discussion, attendees will discover how HR can lead the way in creating transparent, equitable, and people-centered AI practices that build organizational trust while driving business results.
•BUCKING RISKS: ADA & FMLA Strategies from the EEOC & WHD - Monica Colunga, Outreach Program Coordinator, EEOC Washington Field Office, and Elise Anderson, Wage & Hour Investigator, US Department of Labor
Designed for HR professionals, managers, in-house counsel, and compliance leaders, this session delivers practical guidance on how FMLA and ADA requirements intersect in the workplace. Attendees will clarify employer obligations regarding reasonable accommodations, leave management, and the interactive process while mastering best practices to avoid common pitfalls and retaliation risks. Includes an interactive Q&A with federal agency representatives.
•WELCOME TO THE GOAT RODEO: Wrangling Burnout in a Chaotic World - Jamie Lewis Smith, Founder/CEO, Pixel Leadership Group
Worker stress and burnout are at an all-time high, and the consequences are real - costly mistakes, rising safety incidents, absenteeism, and a mass exodus of talent. The good news? Burnout isn’t a personal failure; it’s a brain and system problem - and that means it’s fixable. Using science-backed neuro-hacks and practical tools, you’ll discover how to rewire your brain to calm your nervous system, recharge your cognitive battery, and rebuild your resilience. You’ll leave with a personal burnout risk profile, a resilience action plan, and a renewed sense of control over your energy, focus, and performance - even in chaotic, high-pressure environments.
•BEYOND CRACKING THE WHIP: A New Model for Accountability & Sustainability for High Performance - Travis Dommert, Senior Client Executive, People & Performance, OneDigital
Most organizations know accountability matters, yet many unintentionally create cultures where accountability feels stressful, punitive, or fear-based. The problem is not accountability itself — it’s how accountability is introduced and experienced. Drawing on research in human performance, positive psychology, and behavioral data from tracking the habits of more than 20,000 individuals over a five-year period, this keynote explores how organizations can create accountability systems that increase performance, trust, engagement, and growth rather than anxiety and disengagement.
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RECERTIFICATION
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PWSHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional
Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or
SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
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