Jonathan Fraser Light
Managing Attorney
LightGabler
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Jonathan Fraser Light, managing attorney at LightGabler, has more than 30 years of experience in the field of employment law. He is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been named as one of Southern California's "Super Lawyers" for 15 years. Mr. Light and his team members consult with over 1,500 companies throughout California in the private and public sector on their day-to-day employment law needs. He offers employment counsel and training programs to companies of all sizes to reduce liability and protect against lawsuits.

Mr. Light frequently speaks to employer and human resources groups on topics such as avoiding sexual harassment claims, wage and hour issues, business and employment law pitfalls, diversity in the workplace, supervisor strategies, employment law updates, and preparing employee handbooks.

He is the author of the nationally acclaimed and award-winning book, The Cultural Encyclopedia of Baseball, Second Edition, published in 2005. Mr. Light is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review. He graduated magna cum laude in history from UCLA, and is a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.

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Dr. Loren O. Murfield
CEO
Murfield International, Inc.
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Dr. Loren Murfield is a disruptive thinker who serves as an Executive Coach, Author, Filmmaker, and Speaker. Working with entrepreneurs and organizational leaders, he stretches their thinking to sense and seize cutting-edge opportunities. Dr. Murfield has authored over 30 books, including Pivotal Thinking, Pivotal Leadership, and Pivotal Power. He has also penned eight plays, a screenplay and produced his first movie short in 2020. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Nebraska and taught 23 undergraduate and graduate courses in Leadership and Communication.

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Dr. Loren O. Murfield
CEO
Murfield International, Inc.
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Dr. Loren Murfield is a disruptive thinker who serves as an Executive Coach, Author, Filmmaker, and Speaker. Working with entrepreneurs and organizational leaders, he stretches their thinking to sense and seize cutting-edge opportunities. Dr. Murfield has authored over 30 books, including Pivotal Thinking, Pivotal Leadership, and Pivotal Power. He has also penned eight plays, a screenplay and produced his first movie short in 2020. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Nebraska and taught 23 undergraduate and graduate courses in Leadership and Communication.

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Joshua Shelton
Threat Assessment Manager
FedEx
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Joshua Shelton has worked for FedEx for almost 10 years and with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, Georgia as a detective 13 years prior to that. He currently chairs the Georgia DFCS Region IV Board and seeks to spread the word of violence prevention. Josh is a Certified Threat Manager (CTM) and serves on the Southeastern Region board of The Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, an organization of law enforcement, prosecutors, mental health professionals, and corporate security practitioners in the field of assessing and managing threats of violence. 

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 7:30am to 8:30am
James Reid
Honigman LLP
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James Reid is a labor and employment attorney who counsels business owners, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, in-house counsel, and human resources directors to make strategic business decisions, from hiring to firing, while complying with the ever changing and overlapping laws, including the ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and Title VII. He brings a business focused and proactive approach to legal matters to help employers make strategic business decisions to minimize the potential for litigation and business disruption.

His deep understanding of his clients' businesses enables him to deliver clear and concise counsel to meet each client's specific needs. If litigation is involved, he enforces restrictive covenants and defends employers against charges filed with the EEOC, state, and federal agencies.

James regularly conducts audits and investigations into employers' wage and hour practices and claims of discrimination and harassment. He provides training and prepares employment documents, including employee handbooks, employment agreements, and separation agreements, to cover all aspects during the life cycle of an employee.

James is also a sought after keynote and national speaker at conferences and events, including the American Payroll Association, SHRM, Tedx, and HR Day.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
James Reid
Honigman LLP
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James Reid is a labor and employment attorney who counsels business owners, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, in-house counsel, and human resources directors to make strategic business decisions, from hiring to firing, while complying with the ever changing and overlapping laws, including the ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and Title VII. He brings a business focused and proactive approach to legal matters to help employers make strategic business decisions to minimize the potential for litigation and business disruption.

His deep understanding of his clients' businesses enables him to deliver clear and concise counsel to meet each client's specific needs. If litigation is involved, he enforces restrictive covenants and defends employers against charges filed with the EEOC, state, and federal agencies.

James regularly conducts audits and investigations into employers' wage and hour practices and claims of discrimination and harassment. He provides training and prepares employment documents, including employee handbooks, employment agreements, and separation agreements, to cover all aspects during the life cycle of an employee.

James is also a sought after keynote and national speaker at conferences and events, including the American Payroll Association, SHRM, Tedx, and HR Day.

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James Reid
Honigman LLP
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James Reid is a labor and employment attorney who counsels business owners, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, in-house counsel, and human resources directors to make strategic business decisions, from hiring to firing, while complying with the ever changing and overlapping laws, including the ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and Title VII. He brings a business focused and proactive approach to legal matters to help employers make strategic business decisions to minimize the potential for litigation and business disruption.

His deep understanding of his clients' businesses enables him to deliver clear and concise counsel to meet each client's specific needs. If litigation is involved, he enforces restrictive covenants and defends employers against charges filed with the EEOC, state, and federal agencies.

James regularly conducts audits and investigations into employers' wage and hour practices and claims of discrimination and harassment. He provides training and prepares employment documents, including employee handbooks, employment agreements, and separation agreements, to cover all aspects during the life cycle of an employee.

James is also a sought after keynote and national speaker at conferences and events, including the American Payroll Association, SHRM, Tedx, and HR Day.

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Monday, June 12, 2023 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Rob Lawless
Founder
Robs10kFriends
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On a mission to spend 1 hour, 1 on 1, with 10,000 different people, Rob Lawless sees the world from an incredibly unique perspective. Over the last 8 years, he’s met over 6,000 people across 90+ countries, sharing their stories on his Instagram, @robs10kfriends. Rob has been featured on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," the TODAY Show, and even the Kelly Clarkson Show. Rob's inspiring project showcases the value of intentional human connection and how every human interaction holds the potential to change your life.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Rob Lawless
Founder
Robs10kFriends
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On a mission to spend 1 hour, 1 on 1, with 10,000 different people, Rob Lawless sees the world from an incredibly unique perspective. Over the last 8 years, he’s met over 6,000 people across 90+ countries, sharing their stories on his Instagram, @robs10kfriends. Rob has been featured on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," the TODAY Show, and even the Kelly Clarkson Show. Rob's inspiring project showcases the value of intentional human connection and how every human interaction holds the potential to change your life.

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Monday, June 12, 2023 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Lei Comerford
Executive Coach
Lei Comerford Consulting, LLC
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Lei partners with individuals, teams, and organizations to amplify communication skills, relationships, and leadership effectiveness. Known for her thought partnership and passion for empowering clients, she helps them achieve and surpass their goals through increased self-awareness. 

Lei is a highly effective Leadership & Executive Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, and AI Enablement Specialist with over 20 years of strategic and operational experience in healthcare and over 5 years in hospitality.

She currently volunteers as a Board Member of ATD Nashville, an Advisor for the HBA Ambassador program, and gives back via coaching services through the Humanitarian Coaches Network.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm