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Government Policy

As the voice of all things work, SHRM develops and advances public policies that improve the lives, livelihoods and futures of millions of Americans.

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Public policies have a direct impact on the workplace and the HR profession. SHRM advocates at the state and federal level on key matters that affect employees—and society—every day. In these presentations you’ll learn about SHRM’s position and proposals for employment-based immigration, paid leave, workforce development, student debt and other emerging issues that are shaping the workplaces of today and tomorrow.

Featured Speakers for Government Policy

Rich Tafel

CEO, Public Squared

Rich Tafel is a strategist whose passion is to build bridges between unlikely partners to create successful coalitions to solve the most significant challenges of our day. He works at the intersection of faith, business, and policy

Joe Beachboard

President, Beachboard Consulting Group

Joseph (“Joe”) Beachboard is a nationally recognized employment lawyer who also closely tracks the most important developments at the U.S. Supreme Court impacting the business community. He has more than 30 years of experience representing management in a wide variety of employment and labor matters in perhaps the most challenging state in the nation for employers – California.

Louis Lessig, Esquire

Partner, Brown & Connery, LLP, SHRM-SCP

Louis R. Lessig, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is a partner with the firm of Brown & Connery, LLP. His practice concentrates in labor and employment litigation, counseling, negotiations and training.

Richard A. Fowler

Cable News Commentator and Millennial Messaging Expert, Richard Media Company/Fox News Channel

Richard Fowler's fresh style and out-of-the-box thinking spurs audiences across the country to action and pushes all demographics to ask more of themselves.

James P. Reidy, J.D.

Shareholder, Sheehan Phinney

Jim practices in the areas of management side labor and employment law with an emphasis on assisting employers in avoiding, or defending against, employment disputes.

Mike Letizia, SHRM-SCP

President, Letizia HR Solutions, Inc.

Mike is a subject matter expert in California employment law and is a senior HR consultant with over 34 years’ experience.

James L. Banks, Jr., J.D.

General Counsel, SHRM

As General Counsel, Mr. Banks manages the legal function of SHRM, oversees the work of outside counsel, and serves as legal advisor on business transactions.

Raymond Lee

Founder and CEO, Careerminds

Raymond Lee is the CEO of a tech enabled outplacement and retirement coaching company he started to create transition programs that reduced employee stress.

Emily M. Dickens, J.D.

Chief of Staff, Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Secretary for SHRM

Emily M. Dickens is Chief of Staff, Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Secretary for SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management. An executive team member, Dickens is responsible for implementing the CEO's vision, corporate communications, corporate governance, global policy, government affairs, and the organization's real property.

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