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21st Annual Employment Law Seminar

Thursday, February 19, 2026
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (CST)
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21st Annual Employment Law Seminar

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Location: Kinected Coworking

Approved for HRCI 5.5 Credits | MCLE 5.5 Credits

Stay ahead of today’s evolving workplace challenges by joining us for this timely and comprehensive Employment Law Seminar. Designed for professionals responsible for managing people, policies, and compliance, this full-day program delivers practical guidance, current legal updates, and real-world strategies to help organizations remain proactive in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.

Topics Include:

  • Future of the NLRA: Anticipated changes under the new NLRB and what it means for Texas employers – John A. Ferguson, Jr. - Fennemore
  • Overlapping Leave Laws: FMLA, ADA & Workers’ Comp intersections – Mike Shields - Caldwell East & Finlayson PLLC
  • Affirmative Action & DEI: Legal updates and compliance strategies – Ramon "Ray" Bissmeyer - Dykema
  • Employees vs. Contractors: Classification, compensation, and duties test – BOB KILGORE - Gardner law
  • Lunch Panel: Navigating Employee Handbooks in today’s NLRB environment – All presenters
  • Immigration & I-9 Compliance: Enforcement trends and liability reduction – Karen Monsen - Caldwell East & Finlayson PLLC
  • AI & Technology in Talent Acquisition: Screening, efficiency, bias mitigation, and responsible AI policies – Cyndi Mergele, SPHR, SHRM-SCP - RSM US LLP

This seminar is ideal for:

  • Human Resources professionals at all levels

  • In-house counsel and legal professionals

  • Company leadership and executives

  • Managers and supervisors involved in employee relations, policy enforcement, or compliance

  • Business owners seeking to reduce risk and stay informed on employment law developments

Participants will leave with actionable insights and practical tools to support compliance, mitigate risk, and strengthen workplace practices.

Individual Ticket - SAMA Member $300.00 | SAMA Non-Member $350
Presenting Sponsor - $2,500.00    SAMA Exclusive Member
Exhibitor $500.00  SAMA Exclusive Member  

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