HR Legal Insights: A Symposium for Bankers
Virtual and In-Person Registration Options Available!

Conference/Seminar/School Kristen Reid Gail Queen

Join us for the first HR Legal Insights tailored specifically for community banks, where industry leaders, legal experts, and HR professionals converge to tackle the most urgent human resources challenges of 2025. This year’s summit will focus on the evolving legal landscape, workforce transformation, and strategic compliance practices that are reshaping the banking sector.

Gain actionable insights, network with peers, and leave with a toolkit of strategies to protect your institution, empower your people, and lead with confidence in a rapidly changing environment.

Agenda & Session Descriptions

8:30-9:00am Registration
9:00-9:10am Welcome & Announcements
9:10-9:55am Employment Compliance Priorities for Community Banks in 2025
Steve Greene, Esq | Employment Law Compliance, Inc.
9:55-10:45am Legal Considerations for Using AI for Employment, Recruiting and Retention
10:45-11:00am Networking Break
11:00-11:45am Bank Employee Classification – What Every HR Banker Needs to Know 
Steve Greene, Esq | Employment Law Compliance, Inc.
11:45am-1:00pm Lunch & Legal Roundtable Discussion
1:00-2:00pm Conducting Workplace Investigations
Karen Michael, PLC | Karen Michael Consulting
Human Resources serves a critical role in conducting objective and legally compliant workplace investigations, but few have the training to confidently conduct them. This training gives the investigator the tools to conduct the investigation correctly, which will enable the organization to uncover if there are issues to be addressed which will create a positive work culture and avoid legal liability.  Key topics discussed include: 
  • Avoiding bias in investigations
  • Six steps to a successful investigation
  • Conducting an investigation into bullying
2:00-2:10pm Networking Break
2:10-3:30pm HR Legal Panel 
3:30pm Adjourn

Meet the Speakers!

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Registration Information

IN-PERSON
Members: $295
Non-Members: $595

VIRTUAL
Members: $275
Non-Members: $575

Register Now!

In-Person registrations fees include a continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

All cancellations will be charged a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received after October 3, 2025 will be charged a $75 administrative fee. Substitutions are allowed prior to the beginning of the seminar.

Location 

In-Person
Virginia Society of CPAs
4309 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Virtual/Zoom
Zoom details will be provided at a later date.

Hotel Information

The VBA has negotiated a rate of $131/night, plus applicable taxes and fees. To take advantage of the negotiated rate, reservations must be made by September 5, 2025. Click here to make your reservation. Reservations may also be made by calling 800-325-0720 and referring to the group number 10154111.

Hotel amenities include complimentary hot breakfast from 6:00am to 9:30am and complimentary evening drinks and snacks from 5:30pm to 7:00 p.m.

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond
11049 W Broad St
Glen Allen, VA 23060