Events
Come Hear Jennifer Shaw Speak
Jennifer Shaw regularly takes the stage at conferences and events throughout California, sharing her deep expertise in employment law with HR professionals, business leaders, and legal peers.
Explore her 2026 speaking schedule below, and reach out if you’d like Jennifer to present at your upcoming event.
CA HR26 Conference
Session Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Session Time: 2 PM – 3 PM
Session Title: Mental Health Law and Compliance in Practice: Handling Real Employee Situations in California Workplaces – Applied Series
Session Description:
This session is designed to be highly practical and scenario-based, helping HR professionals navigate real-world situations where mental health intersects with legal obligations.
San Diego County: Beyond Compliance Ethics Conference
Session Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Session Time: 9:30-12:00 pm
Session Title: Respectful Workplace Culture: Where It Breaks Down and How Leaders Restore It
Session Description:
Workplace culture is more than a buzzword, it directly impacts legal exposure, employee retention, and overall organizational success. This session explores how factors like psychological safety, communication norms, and team dynamics influence key outcomes, including compliance with EEO and FEHA requirements, employee morale, productivity, and organizational reputation. Attendees will gain practical strategies to foster a workplace environment grounded in trust and accountability, including embracing discomfort in difficult conversations, assuming positive intent, and maintaining confidentiality when it matters most. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this session will help organizations reduce risk while building a stronger, more engaged workforce.
San Joaquin 2026 SHRM Program
Session Time: 12pm – 1pm
Session Title: From Claims to Calm – The HR Playbook for Staying Out of Court
Session Description: This practical session helps HR professionals identify red flags early and prevent workplace disputes from escalating into litigation. We cover high-risk areas such as wage and hour compliance, accommodations and leaves, and employee complaints, and provide real-world strategies focused on documentation, communication, and proactive HR leadership. Attendees leave with tools they can immediately put into practice.
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