Quick Details
- Date: April 30, 2026
- Location: Hollywood, FL
Session Overviews
“Investigations: HR’s Roles & Actions Workshop”
Workplace investigations are one of the most critical — and challenging — responsibilities of HR professionals in hospitality. Whether addressing employee disputes, disciplinary actions, harassment claims, or questions around pay and wage structures, HR leaders must gather facts thoroughly, fairly, and consistently to ensure credibility and trust in the outcome. A well-executed investigation not only helps resolve internal issues but also protects the organization if a matter escalates to litigation.
This session will walk through the fundamentals of conducting effective investigations, including how to structure the process, collect and document evidence, interview witnesses, and maintain neutrality.
Participants will also learn common pitfalls to avoid and gain strategies for ensuring that findings stand up under scrutiny from leadership, employees, or the courts.
Speakers
- Gregg Gillman, Partner, Labor + Employment
- Benjamin Gillman (Kelley Drye & Warren LLP)
- Holly Lawson (Noble House Hotels & Resorts)
- Dave Sherwyn (Cornell University) – Moderator
“50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes”
Join us as leading hospitality attorneys take turns presenting concise, practical tips for HR professionals on critical employment and labor law issues, including class actions, wage and hour compliance, gender bias and harassment, social media, wrongful termination, joint-employer, and more. Learn what you need to know to stay on top of the broad and ever-changing legal landscape – all in one fast-paced, high-energy session.
Takeaways
- Learn about the hottest labor and employment law issues
- Gather practical tips and strategies to address vexing legal issues
- Identify nascent issues that may be just over the horizon
Speakers
- Gregg Gillman, Partner, Labor + Employment
- Elizabeth McRee (Jones Day)
- Dave Sherwyn (Cornell University)
- Paul Wagner (Stokes Wagner, ALC)
- Celeste Yeager (Littler)
- Harry Katz (Cornell University) – Moderator