Program | Washington State SHRM Conference

Pre-Conference Workshops

(Registration is included in the price of the conference registration. Registered conference attendees will receive an e-mail with links to attend each pre-conference workshop.)

Conference

February 20

February 27

TBD

March 26

March 27

Networking Event

12:00 - 1:30 pm

4:30 - 7:00 pm

7:00 - 8:00 am

8:00 - 8:15 am

8:15 - 9:15 am

9:20 - 9:35 am

9:35 - 10:35 am

10:35 - 10:55 am

10:55 - 11:55 am

11:55 - 12:25 pm

12:25 - 1:25 pm

1:30 - 2:00 pm

2:00 - 3:00 pm

3:00 - 3:20 pm

3:20 - 4:20 pm

4:20 - 4:30 pm

Navigating the Future: Embracing Change and Harnessing AI for Transformational Leadership - Lawanda Rutledge-Gordon

Just Because You Can Do It Doesn't Mean You Should: Managing Bad but Not Unlawful Behavior - Christine Slattery and Heather Van Meter

TBA

Escape to Solutions: Leveraging Team Dynamics & Problem Solving in Action - Sharon Andrade and Brenda Luper

Breakfast Buffet in Expo Hall

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Opening Keynote - The Nature of Bridge Building: Closing Organizational Gaps - John Bobb-Semple

Break and Trade Show

Breakout #1-A - Navigating the Post-Election Labor Law Landscape - Erik Laiho

Breakout #1-B

Breakout #1-C

Breakout #1-D

Break and Trade Show

Breakout #2-A - Navigating U.S. Immigration: Key Strategies for HR Personnel Managing International Talent - Marsha Mavunkel and Cody Nunn

Breakout #2-B

Breakout #2-C

Breakout #2-D

Lunch

Lunch Keynote - The Rising Storm: Building a Future-Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage - Dr. Christopher Laney

Break and Trade Show

Breakout #3-A - How to Build a Strategic Partnership with Outside Legal Counsel - Amy Robinson

Breakout #3-B

Breakout #3-C

Breakout #3-D

Break and Trade Show

Closing Keynote - 2025 WA Employment Law Update - Meg Burnham & Scott Prange

Closing Comments

*Session times are subject to change.