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    October 9, 2024: RASHRM Event: Legal Case Review

    Date: October 9, 2024, 8:00am – 10:30am
    Organizer:
    Zach Rice and Lauren Stoklosa: VP of Professional Development
    Location:
    NIU Rockford
    8500 E State St
    Rockford, IL 61108
    Price:
    No Cost for RASHRM Members - $50 for Non Members
    Event Type:
    Meeting
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    REGISTER HERE:

    https://rockford.shrm.org/forms/october-9-2024-rashrm-event-legal-case-review

    AGENDA:

    8:00-8:15:   Register and light breakfast provided
    8:15-8:20:   Welcome from the Board
    8:20-8:30:   Word from Sponsor
    8:30-10:30: Presentation

    PRESENTATION INFORMATION:

    Rockford Area SHRM- LEGAL CASE REVIEW

    Attorney Kevin Luther will give break out groups a statement of facts that mirror recent significant cases on various employment law topics.  Each group will have a spokesperson outline their group's conclusions and reasoning. He will then explain what they decided in the courtroom and their reasoning behind the decisions.

    This process will help HR professionals develop the skills they need to be a valuable business partner within their organizations so they can avoid potential legal issues.

    Our Speakers:
    Kevin Luther, Attorney at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C. 

    Kevin concentrates his practice in the areas of workers’ compensation, employment and labor law, and employer liability. He supervises the Workers’ Compensation and Employment & Labor Practices in the firm’s Rockford and Chicago offices. He is a past chair of the firm’s statewide Workers’ Compensation Practice.

    Nicholas Zammuto, Associate Attorney, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.

    Nick focuses his practice on Business & Commercial Litigation, Business Organizations & Transactions, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy, Employment & Labor, Not-for-Profit Organizations and Religious & Clergy, and Professional Liability. His forward-thinking approach and experiences in the legal profession have positioned him as one to watch in the industry, with the ingenuity, acumen, and passion to reshape the law landscape.

    SPONSORED BY:

    Main Office

    1201 Clifford Ave.
    Loves Park, IL 61111
    815-282-0300 Fax 815-877-8201

    Ann Kossman – Business Development Specialist

    Ann Kossman is the Business Development Specialist at Rock Valley Credit Union. Ann has many years of experience working for financial institutions, local educational associations, and healthcare providers. Prior to RVCU, she was the Director of Membership and Sponsorship for the Parks Chamber of Commerce where she grew the membership rate by 70%.

    Beyond her professional experience, she has volunteered her talents to The Studio Rockford as their marketing, publicity, and ad sale coordinator, served on the Board of Directors for Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity, and has been a Wish Granter for Make-A-Wish Illinois. Currently, Ann is on the Board of Directors for The Rockford Network of Professional Women as their Public Relations Chair and just completed the summer as the volunteer coordinator for Nik's Wish, a wish organization for young adults with cancer.

     **Continuing Education Credits from SHRM and HRCI are in the process of being approved**

    Rockford Area SHRM is a professional association serving the greater Rockford area. We are dedicated to professional development and building community for individuals who regularly engage in some aspect of the human resources profession.

    The mission of Rockford Area SHRM is to advance the human resources professional by providing opportunities to share best practices through experiences, education and networking. You will find events at https://rockford.shrm.org/. Be sure to register for events through the website.

    We look forward to seeing you there!