Richmond SHRM's Annual Legal Update will be your guide to understanding the legal landscape that affects your organization. You'll gain an insider's look at the current public policy issues that impact the workplace.
Join Richmond SHRM and a lineup of powerhouse legal minds for one of the most highly anticipated employment law updates of the year. When you ensure that you are operating in compliance with legislative regulations, you're creating a better workplace
by protecting not only your employer, but also your entire staff.
Faith Alejandro and Lindsay Bunting Eubanks of Sands Anderson will explore some of the most significant developments in federal and state employment laws impacting Virginia employers. Attend and learn how to help your organization’s legal compliance efforts
and prepare for workplace challenges to come, with a focus on the Virginia Human Rights Act, wage and hour issues, workplace benefits, artificial intelligence, affirmative action, and collective bargaining.
Learning Objectives
Understand new laws that are or will be impacting employers in Virginia during 2025.
Evaluate the business consequences of implementing these new laws.
Identify best practices for avoiding liability with the new laws.
Learn about emerging legal developments to watch that should inform your best practices.
Faith Alejandro Shareholder Sands Anderson
Lindsay Bunting Eubanks Counsel Sands Anderson
Federal Labor & Employment Law Developments at the Start of Trump’s Second Term: Critical HR Updates and Implications for Employers
The start of President Trump’s second term has seen a flurry of activity as the Administration moves quickly to take the federal government in a new direction. In the beginning of his first 100 days in office, President Trump has issued dozens of executive
orders dramatically changing the executive branch’s position with respect to issues such as immigration, affirmative action programs for federal contractors, inclusion, equity, and diversity programs, and government spending. The President has also
worked, with the support of the newly created Department on Government Efficiency (DOGE), to slash the size of the federal workforce and made changes to leadership and key personnel at various executive agencies, including the EEOC and NLRB. Those
personnel changes have, in turn, resulted in significant changes to those agencies’ enforcement positions and priorities affecting everything from artificial intelligence to severance agreements, with further changes expected. And in response to these
actions, we have seen an outbreak of lawsuits asking the courts to stop or reverse many of these executive actions.
In this session, attorneys from the Virginia office of Littler, the world’s largest provider of management-side labor and employment legal services, will:
Provide attendees an overview of these federal legal developments;
Help attendees understand the risks associated with these developments and how they could impact their organizations; and
Offer practical pointers about steps HR professionals can take to navigate these changes.
Michael McIntosh Office Managing Shareholder Littler
Lauren Bridenbaugh Associate Littler
Alex Berg Shareholder Littler
Manage Performance Now or Pay the Price Later: Legal Risks for HR and Managers
As an HR professional, how often do you find yourself dealing with a difficult employee issue that could have been avoided with earlier intervention? Using interactive technology Karen Michael will discuss recent lawsuits that highlight the legal consequences
of neglecting performance management. You’ll gain actionable insights on how to proactively address performance issues, mitigate risk, and protect your organization from costly litigation.
Karen will guide you through best practices for documentation, early intervention, and consistent policy enforcement.
Learning Objectives:
Explore recent cases where failure to manage performance led to legal liability.
Understand the crucial role of documentation in protecting your organization.
Recognize the legal and financial importance of addressing performance issues early.
Learn how to effectively follow and enforce performance management policies.
Karen Michael President KarenMichael, PLC
Inside the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Local Trends, Mediation Insights & Complex ADA Challenges
As workplace regulations continue to evolve, HR professionals must stay informed about key enforcement trends and legal developments. This session will provide an in-depth look at what's happening inside the EEOC's Richmond office, including the types
of cases they are handling current processing trends, and turnaround times. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the mediation services offered by the EEOC in Richmond, as well as an update on complex ADA matters that are presenting significant
challenges for employers. With so much change underway, this session will equip HR leaders with the latest information to navigate compliance risks effectively and proactively manage workplace disputes.
Panelists
Elluz Athonvarangkul ADR Mediator U.S. EEOC
Daron Calhoun Director, Richmond Local Office U.S. EEOC
Heather Nodler Attorney Advisor, ADA & GINA Division Office of Legal Counsel U.S. EEOC
Moderator
Karen Michael President KarenMichael, PLC
Legal Issues Women Face in the Workplace
No two women will ever have the same workplace experience even in the same workplace! But there are many challenges (and opportunities) that women are more likely to face, including employment law issues like pay equity, sexual harassment, menopause,
weight discrimination, and pregnancy and post-childbirth accommodations. Looming over it all is the big debate: "Who" can be a woman? Join Woods Rogers attorneys for a lively discussion of these issues and learn how to be a better advocate for yourself
and others.
Learning Objectives:
After this session, attendees should be able to:
Recognize workplace issues women commonly face;
Understand the federal and state legal protections that address these issues;
Implement strategies in their own workplaces to eliminate or mitigate these issues and advocate for the legal rights of themselves and others.
Groups of five or more are eligible for a 10% discount on Symposium registration fees. Contact Townley Goldsmith-Ray attgoldsmith-ray@richmondshrm.orgfor
more information.
Members
Non-Members
Regular
$320
$420*
Public Sector/Non-Profit
$290
$390*
Students
$35
$50**
*Includes a complimentary 1-year Professional Local or Resource Partner Local membership. **Non-member students pay $50, which includes a one-year Richmond SHRM membership.
Credits
Richmond SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
This program has been approved by SHRM for 6.25 PDCs towards SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification and by HRCI for 6.25 (General) credits towards PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification.
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