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.
2026 CHI Owners Retreat
Location: Napa, CA
Session Date: September 9th
Session Time: 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Session Title: From Claims to Calm: Building Workplace Resilience Through Better Decisions
Session Description:
This session is about getting ahead of that curve.
Through a practical, real-world lens, we’ll focus on where things actually go wrong, and how employers can step in earlier to change the outcome. We’ll break down the moments that matter most, show how risk starts to build, and identify what to look for before it escalates into a claim. Using relatable scenarios, we’ll cover high-exposure areas like wage and hour compliance, accommodations and leaves, and employee complaints.
This session is not about legal theory. It’s about execution. What to do, when it matters most.
Grounded in the concept of Rooted in Resilience, this session highlights how slowing down at the right moments, asking sharper questions, and staying anchored in consistency and documentation can dramatically improve outcomes. It also reinforces the critical role of leaders in challenging assumptions, guiding employees through uncertainty, and building a workplace that can adapt without breaking.
CALPELRA’s 2026 Annual Training Conference
Location: Monterey, California
Event Dates: November 17 – November 20, 2026
Session Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Session Time: 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM PST
Session Title: The Ethics Line: Navigating Gray Areas in the Public Sector
Speakers: Jennifer Shaw, Founder, Shaw Law Group, PC
Session Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Session Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM PST
Session Title: Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared: The Top 6 Ways to Address Workplace Violence
Speakers: Jennifer Shaw, Founder, Shaw Law Group, PC
Session Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Session Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST
Session Title: Documentation 201: Why It Matters When It Really Matters
Speakers: Jennifer Shaw, Founder, Shaw Law Group, PC, with Christina Dixon
