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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

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February 27

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March 26

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​​March 27​

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Networking Event

12:00 - 1:30 pm

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12:00 - 1:30 pm

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12:00 - 1:30 pm

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​4:30 - 7:00 pm

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7:00 - 8:00 am

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8:00 - 8:15 am

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8:15 - 9:15 am

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9:20 - 9:35 am

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​10:55 - 11:55 am

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12:25 - 1:25 pm

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​1:30 - 2:00 pm

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​​​2:00 - 3:00 pm

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3:20 - 4:20 pm

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4:20 - 4:30 pm

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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

 

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

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​Breakfast Buffet in Expo Hall

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Welcome and Opening Remarks - Keisha Garrison

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

 

​Break and Trade Show

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

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Breakout #1-B - 2025 Case Law Update - Mike Church and Alice Riethman

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Breakout #1-C - From Assumptions to Action: The Power of Feedback and Positive Intent - Derrick Oliver

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Breakout #1-D - Neurodiversity in the Workplace - Jenny Haykin

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Break and Trade Show

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

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Breakout #2-B - HR as the Strategic Superhero: Leveraging Technology to Lead the Future of Work - Chandan Golla & Laura Close

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Breakout #2-C - Keeping the Momentum: Strategies to Protect and Advance DEI Efforts - Ciarra Jones

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Breakout #2-D - Leading Workforce Solutions - Wade Larsen

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​Lunch

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

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

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Breakout #3-B - Speak Up! Elevate Your Voice and Your Impact - Rebecca P. Murray

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Breakout #3-C - A Leadership Approach to Designing a Total Rewards Framework - Mary Mosqueda

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Breakout #3-D - Mind Matters: Building Resilience and Wellbeing at Work - Dr. Joi Basley

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Break and Trade Show

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

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Closing Comments

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*Session times are subject to change.

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