Event Details

The Annual October Seminar will be held on Thursday, October, 2nd! Registration from 8:30 a.m.  - 9:00 a.m. Program from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

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NEW! Keynote Speaker: Tammy Wellbrock

• Learning, Thinking, and Working Styles

Returning by Popular Demand: Fisher Phillips

Topics:

• What's New, What's Next: Legal Update
• Workplace Investigations and the Aftermath
• ADA Pitfalls and How to Dodge Them: A Practical Guide for Employers
• Case Talk - Real Lif Scenarios from Accomodation Nightmares

Presenters

Melody Rayl As a partner in Fisher Phillips’ Kansas City office, Melody Rayl zealously advocates for private and public-sector employers in all aspects of employment related counseling and litigation. Melody regularly advises and counsels her clients through difficult situations and provides training to supervisory and management level personnel on a variety of employment related topics to assist them in avoiding litigation before it happens.  When litigation does occur, Melody works with employers to develop an appropriate litigation strategy to address the unique nuances of each situation. She has successfully defended clients in individual discrimination, harassment and retaliation litigation from inception through resolution before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.  Melody is a frequent speaker on employment related topics to human resource professional and attorney colleagues throughout Kansas and Missouri.

Laura Bailey Brown is a partner in Fisher Phillips’ Kansas City office and focuses her practice on defending and counseling employers in a variety of complex employment law matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and breach of contract.  Laura has broad experience in a myriad of industries and has represented clients across the spectrum, from small businesses to governmental entities to Fortune 500 companies.  As a skilled trial attorney, she has experience in all phases of the litigation process and has represented clients before federal, state, and administrative tribunals.  She regularly speaks and writes on employment and labor law issues, and she presents to attorneys, risk managers, and human resources professionals on an array of workplace issues, such as maintaining a respectful work environment, conducting internal investigations, and creating and maintaining effective employment policies.

Tammy Wellbrock After serving in leadership roles for 3 different industries, as well as launched her own professional development business, Tammy Wellbrock is passionate about connecting, educating, and empowering others. Currently, she serves as a Creative Ad Sales Representative for Nex-Tech, presenting often at state and national conferences within the broadband industry. Regardless of her role, she focuses on helping people “get out of their own way” to reach success. Tammy entertains and enlightens others by sharing her energy and expertise.

Annual Seminar Sponsors: 

We are pleased to announce the following sponsors: 

• Nex-Tech
• Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Midland Marketing

If you are interested in sponsoring our upcoming seminar, please email wkhrma@gmail.com.