Speakers and Presentations Conference Agenda |
| John Hagan - Managing Attorney, Hagan Law Group John Hagan is an attorney who is Board Certified in HR law and who has been practicing for 26 years. He is the former president of MCHRA, DallasHR and Collin County HR. He currently serves as a board member for North Texas SHRM and Texoma SHRM. He co-wrote two books on Texas HR law. He provides regular legal updates via email and LinkedIn and so leave him your card if you want to receive them. Presentation Topic: Murder, Sex, Drugs & HR Summary: Attendees will learn about, and how to avoid, personally dangerous situations that have been faced by HR professionals. Attendees will also learn why it is best to fall back on the policies in employee handbooks when addressing stressful and highly emotional employees with HR issues. |
| Mary Nix - Partner, Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann Mary is a nationally recognized trial lawyer, and handles complex commercial, employment, franchise, non-compete, and trade secret litigation. Her litigation work involves a variety of industries and both publicly traded and privately held companies. Mary is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is locally and nationally recognized for her employment litigation skills. Mary is frequently called upon to assist companies when key employees move between competitors. In her work related to confidential information and trade secret protection, she advocates for clients who need urgent assistance to protect their confidential information, trade secrets and other intellectual property assets. Presentation Topic: |
| R.S. "Rob"Ghio - Hagan Law Group Rob has been practicing law for 30 years, but most people say he looks much younger than that. Rob is a native of California and a graduate of Stanford Law School, where he was an Editor of the Stanford Law Review, which also published his Note on the Iran-Contra hearings. He has spent his career focused primarily on employment law, but also has worked regularly on immigration and commercial litigation. He currently is an attorney with Hagan Law Group as well as General Counsel for MRBraz & Associates. Rob is a frequent speaker and writer, and he has been quoted in local, national, and international media. Presentation Topic: Tales of the Bizarre, and What You Can Learn From Them Summary: Some employment lawsuits are stranger than others, involving workplace conduct that is both jaw-dropping and mind-boggling. But these cases shouldn’t always be dismissed just because they are absurd or bizarre. Often, there are lessons hidden the in the mouth of madness. These cases can tell us about the law, employee mindsets, and the importance of resolving conflicts, even those that seem far-fetched. LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/rsghio |
| Shannon Norris - Norris Law Firm, PLLC
Shannon Norris has been practicing since 1993 in the areas of employment law, business litigation, trade secrets, civil fraud, and employee benefits. He is a member of the Norris Law Firm, PLLC, 735 Plaza Boulevard, Suite 200, Coppell, Texas 75019. Mr. Norris has been peer-rated as a Super Lawyer and is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Presentation Topic: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdnorris/ |
Lawyer Speed Dating 1:00pm - 4:00pm Bring your toughest legal questions and learn from top area attorneys and your peers. John Hagan, Rob Ghio, and Mary Nix will stay for the afternoon and will meet in small groups to discuss various topics of their choosing and will delve into topics brought to them from the attendees. This is a great opportunity for you to hear about real-world challenges in the workplace that you can take back to your company. |
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