January Meeting - Labor Law Update
PRESENTER: Paul Wilcox
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
11:30a - 1:30p
For over 26 years Paul’s practice has been limited to representation of employers in employment law matters. Paul advises and represents employers on the full spectrum of employment law issues, including wage-and-hour compliance; harassment prevention and remediation; reasonable accommodation and leave of absence issues; management education; and policies and contracts. Paul’s goal is to practice a form of legal preventative medicine for employers, as experience teaches that the best way to “win” an employment dispute is prevent the dispute in the first place and, when disputes do occur, to solve them internally. In his advice and litigation practice, rather than cataloging theoretical legal obligations and potential worst case scenarios, Paul emphasizes practical advice and helps employers find real-world solutions.
Penne Pasta Vegetarian option
Chicken Florentine Regular option
Desert Pink Champagne Cake
Please note the Madonna Inn does not allow outside food.
Meeting Locaton:
Meeting Locaton:
Garden Room
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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February Meeting - Redefining Leadership in the Age of Disruption
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PRESENTER: Janine Hamner Holman
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
11:30a - 1:00p
Janine Hamner Holman is an internationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, and expert on conscious leadership, organizational development, psychological safety in the workplace, emotional intelligence, neurobiology, DEI&B, and what it takes to attract and retain world-class talent. As CEO of the J&J Consulting Group, Janine brings more than 30 years’ experience to the stage for her consulting, workshops, keynote speaking, and trainings. Janine uses scientifically validated strategies and tools to build high performance teams, enhance organizational functioning, and develop organizations and leaders with whom everyone wants to work. She has worked with everything from Fortune 200 companies to local nonprofits and everything in between. Janine is also the CEO of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Professional Association (DEIBPA) – currently in formation. She is a featured author in the bestselling Mission Matters: The World’s Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips To Success (Business Leaders Vol. 8), a contributing author to the bestselling book, On the Shoulders of Mighty Women, and the author of the forthcoming book, Why Are the Soft Skills so Damn Hard…and Many Other Things We Got Wrong. She is also host of the podcast, The Cost of Not Paying Attention.
Redefining Leadership in the Age of Disruption: If the past 2 ½ years have taught us anything, it’s that organizations are getting to be really agile…and what is expected from leadership and mangers has changed dramatically. In this acclaimed talk, Keynote Speaker Janine Hamner Holman will help us understand why things have changed so much, so fast, and how to position our organizations to thrive amidst these times of constant disruption.
Vegetarian Lasagna Vegetarian Option
Chicken Parmesan Regular Option
Desert Carrot Cake
Please note the Madonna Inn does not allow outside food.
Meeting Locaton:
Garden Room
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Spotlight Speaker
Speaker: Dawn Boulanger
Dawn Boulanger is the Workforce Development Board Director for San Luis Obispo County
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March Meeting - Topic TBD
PRESENTER: Karen Gabler
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
11:30a - 1:00p
Karen collaborates with her clients to develop proactive strategies designed to enhance workplace productivity and avoid employment disputes. She provides legal counsel and human resources advice to management, and conducts training programs for both management and employees. Karen performs internal audits of clients' employment practices to ensure strategic compliance with current laws, and guides client investigations of employee allegations regarding harassment, discrimination, and employee theft or other misconduct. When litigation arises, Karen aggressively defends her clients against employment law claims in the state and federal courts as well as administrative hearings, arbitrations, and mediations. She is a skilled litigator and negotiator, having successfully resolved hundreds of claims in favor of her management clients.
A frequent speaker on employment law topics, Karen conducts numerous webinars, seminars and training programs for managers and employees in all areas of employment practices and policies. She is a recurring speaker at LightGabler’s monthly employment law programs, covering a variety of employment law topics for employers, managers and human resource professionals. Karen also serves as a regular speaker for a variety of business and industry groups, including the Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) and the Employer Advisory Council (EAC).
Each year for more than a decade, Karen has been named as a Southern California “Super Lawyer” by Los Angeles Magazine, a ranking of the top 5% of attorneys in over 70 practice groups in the state of California. She has been named in successive years as one of the “Top 50 Women in Business” and “Who’s Who In Professional Services” by the Pacific Coast Business Times. Karen also has received or been nominated for multiple awards in successive years by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, including “Women in Business,” “Valued Mentors,” and “Most Trusted Advisors.”
Grilled Portabella Mushroom Vegetarian Option
Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad Regular Option
Desert Raspberry Delight Cake
Please note the Madonna Inn does not allow outside food.
Meeting Locaton:
Garden Room
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Register: Click Here