2026 Co-Chairs:
Molly W. Keppler,
Stinson LLP
Leyla McMullen,
Mdivani Corporate Immigration Law Firm
Access to the virtual platform starts at 7:30 AM. Breakfast included with in person attendance.
Access to the virtual platform starts at 10:45 p.m.
Reductions in Force Furloughs Discussion of legal and practical considerations for layoffs and furloughs, including discrimination risk, WARN Act compliance, and effective communication strategies.
Melody Rayl, Fisher & Phillips LLP
A. J. Weissler, Husch Blackwell LLP
Mental Health Religious Accommodations Practical guidance on handling mental health and religious accommodation requests, evaluating undue hardship, engaging in the interactive process, and documenting decisions
Kyle Russell, Husch Blackwell LLP
Casey Murray, Spencer Fane LLP
Access to the virtual platform starts at 1:20 p.m.
Managing Employee Data Privacy Risks in the Modern Workplace Data privacy obligations for employers are evolving at a rapid pace—and the stakes for getting it wrong have never been higher. In this engaging and practical session We cut through the noise surrounding employee data privacy and focus on what labor and employment practitioners need to know now. Attendees will receive a clear overview of the current legal landscape governing employee and applicant data, including multi-state privacy laws, biometric data requirements, workplace monitoring issues, and emerging enforcement trends. The program will also address best practices for data collection, retention, incident response, and cross-functional coordination with HR and IT—helping employers avoid turning routine data practices into a potential “Bad Blood” situation.
Kim Seten, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP
(1.0 ethics/elimination of bias) Examination of lawful and sustainable approaches to diversity and equity initiatives amid increased legal scrutiny, with guidance on policy design and training.
Shelly Freeman, FineLine HR Consulting, LLC and Freeman Martin McKee, LLC
Samantha Monsees, Fisher & Phillips LLP