Programs
Keynotes
Impact of Employment & Labor Law Changes to HR
by Emily M. Dickens, J.D.
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…Read more »Voices From the Legislature: A Republican and a Democrat Weigh in on Arkansas Employment Law Changes, Federal and What’s Coming?
by Ashley HudsonRoby BrockCarol Dalby
As employers face rapidly shifting compliance expectations, this session reviews the federal employment-law climate, regulatory changes and key Arkansas bills shaping workplace obligations from the 2025 legislative session. Hear directly from a bi…Read more »
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AI in HR: When Technology Moves Faster Than Policy
by Sommer Mason
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly embedded in HR systems and workflows, often influencing outcomes before policies catch up. While HR may not own the technology, HR leaders are frequently accountable for its impact on people processes. This ses…Read more »
Beyond Buzzwords: HR and Compliance that Encompasses Merit, Transparency, and Equity
by Thomas Carnahan, PhD
This program will cut through rhetoric to focus on practical, objective, and defensible HR strategies. This program explores how organizations can design and administer policies, pay practices, and talent decisions that are merit-based, transparent, …Read more »
Decision Point: Live Employment Law Strategy for HR Leaders
by Dan HerringtonCynthia KolbJane KimNathan ReadMichael Moore
Employment law rarely presents as a clean set of facts with an obvious “right” answer. It arrives in real time—an allegation that triggers an investigation, a leave request with missing information, an accommodation that affects ope…Read more »
EEOC 2026 Priorities, Enforcement Trends, and Emerging Workplace Realities
by William "Bil" Cash
This presentation reviews the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) priorities shaping workplace enforcement. It examines the agency’s strategic focus on systemic discrimination, hiring barriers, pay equity, harassment, and policies th…Read more »
Employment Law Hot Topics
by Abtin MehdizadeganMisty Borkowski
Employment law is evolving rapidly, creating new compliance challenges for Human Resources professionals. This session provides a practical update on significant federal and state developments, including recent court decisions, regulatory changes, an…Read more »
How HR and Legal Shape Cybersecurity
by Ben Boyd
This presentation challenges HR and Legal leaders to move beyond "Security Theater." Using real-world breach stories and tech trends like deepfakes, it reveals why HR—not IT—is the frontline defense against cyberattacks. By mastering the …Read more »
Inside the Legislative Process: State Chamber Priorities and How HR Can Engage, Influence, and Lead
by Randy Zook
This session gives HR professionals a practical look at the state legislative process, the State Chamber’s priorities, and key lessons from the recent session, along with what to expect next. Participants learn when and how to engage lawmakers …Read more »