Register today for our Complimentary Half-Day Managing the Modern Workplace Seminar for In-House Counsel, HR & Business Leaders.
Join FordHarrison for Managing the Modern Workplace, a half-day seminar designed to help in-house counsel, HR professionals, and business leaders stay ahead of emerging issues and manage workplace risks with confidence. Our attorneys and guest panelists will share timely legal updates, practical insights, and strategies to help employers navigate today's challenges and prepare for what's ahead.
When
Thursday, December 3, 2026
7:30 AM C.T. Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM C.T. Program
Where
Conflux Co-Learning
8221 Minnesota Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63111
Agenda
7:30 – 8:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast
8:00 – 8:05 AM | Welcome and Introductions
8:05 – 8:45 AM | Washington Watch: Key Employment Law Developments and What's Ahead in 2027
Corey Franklin, FordHarrison
From Washington's latest policy shifts to evolving federal enforcement priorities, changes at the national level continue to shape the workplace. This session will highlight key labor and employment law developments, their implications for employers, and what organizations should be watching as they prepare for 2027.
8:45 – 9:15 AM | Avoiding Common Employment Law Pitfalls: Practical Strategies to Reduce Risk
Karen Milner, FordHarrison, and Dohen Gallagher, FordHarrison
Even well-intentioned employers can find themselves facing legal challenges stemming from everyday workplace decisions. This session will explore common employment law missteps and offer practical strategies to help employers identify potential risks, strengthen compliance, and avoid costly disputes.
9:15 – 9:20 AM | Break
9:20 – 10:05 AM | Getting Workplace Investigations Right: From Complaint to Resolution
Rebecca James, FordHarrison, and Guest In-House Counsel and HR Executive Panelists
A well-executed workplace investigation can make all the difference in resolving employee concerns and minimizing legal exposure. Through a panel discussion, this session will examine best practices for conducting fair, thorough, and defensible investigations, including navigating difficult credibility assessments, documentation, confidentiality, and appropriate follow-up, as well as recognizing when to engage an independent outside investigator.
10:05 – 10:35 AM | Missouri & Illinois Employment Litigation Update: Recent Decisions and Emerging Trends
Kara Candler, FordHarrison
Employment litigation continues to evolve on both sides of the Mississippi River. This session will review noteworthy court decisions and litigation trends affecting Missouri and Illinois employers, with an emphasis on practical lessons and strategies for reducing exposure.
10:35 – 10:45 AM | Networking Break
10:45 – 11:30 AM | AI in the Workplace: Balancing Innovation, Compliance, and Risk
Jeffrey Linihan, FordHarrison, and Guest In-House Counsel and HR Executive Panelists
Artificial intelligence is transforming how employers recruit, manage, and engage their workforces, while introducing new legal and compliance challenges. This panel will explore the opportunities and risks associated with workplace AI, including employee use, HR applications, privacy concerns, and evolving regulatory expectations, along with practical considerations for developing responsible AI policies and practices.
Continuing Education
CLE credit available for Illinois and Missouri attorneys.
HRCI and SHRM recertification credit available for HR professionals.
Registration
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