The Los Angeles HR Star Conference draws 700+ HR professionals
from terrific organizations in Southern California.

Come help celebrate our 22nd year in Los Angeles.

There will be 17 sessions on Tuesday, June 27th.

Keynote Address:
Simplify HR: Human Effectiveness for the Future of Work
Eric Papp
Acclaimed Author, International Speaker & Founder of Agape Leadership, LLC



ChatGPT and AI Chatbots: Helping HR Innovate, Automate & Accelerate
Mark Vickers
Chief Research Analyst, HR Research Institute, HR.com



Preventing the Escalation of Abusive Conduct & Toxic Behaviors at Work
Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH
Managing Principal, Employment Practices Specialists



Recruiting Talent: Analyzing Strategies & Improving Execution
Bryant Dulin, MA
CEO & Founder, KOBEYO



Leadership Tools & Behaviors for HR Success
Phyllis H. Sarkaria, MBA, MA
CEO, The Sarkaria Group



Manage Conflict like Ted: Lasso New Skills for Dealing with Workplace Challenges
Candice Gottlieb-Clark, MS, CRC, BCE
Founder & CEO, Dynamic Team Solutions



Kelly's 2023 Employment Trends Survey Results: Agility, Capability & DEI
Darren McCarty
Regional Vice President, Southwest, Kelly



Legalities Employers Need to be Aware of with AI & Automated Decision-Making
Leonora "Lenny" Schloss, Esq.
Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.



Emotional Intelligence for HR: Improved Performance & Results
Lauren Sweeney
Vice President, Rise Up For You



Top 10 Things to Stop Doing in Your Next Investigative Interview
David Thompson, MS, CFI®
Partner and President, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates



2023 Employee Benefits Legal Compliance Update
Sonya Gordon, Esq.
Compliance Manager, Pacific Region, HUB International



Assessing Credibility
Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH
Managing Principal, Employment Practices Specialists



Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Actionable Tools for a Cohesive Work Environment
Dr. Sharon Adams
DEI Consultant, Workplace Climate



Reductions in Force: Steps to Take, Separation Packages & Avoiding Litigation
Deborah Birndorf, Esq., MBA
Partner, Birndorf Law Offices, APC



Mastering Difficult Conversations at Work
Lorie Reichel-Howe
Founder & Lead Trainer, Conversations in the Workplace



529 Savings Plans: Workplace Voluntary Benefits that Help Ease Financial Stress
Adal Padilla
Senior Consultant & Program Manager, TIAA Tuition Financing, Inc.



Improving Employee Performance through Workplace Well-Being Solutions
Viktoria Levay
Corporate Wellness Expert, Health Coach & Certified Resilience Trainer