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*** Registration for CLE HR Star 2025 is now closed ***
 
The Cleveland HR Star Conference draws 550 HR professionals from  
terrific organizations in Ohio and Pennsylvania
 
Come celebrate our 25th anniversary conference!!!
 
There will be 17 different sessions on Wednesday, August 6, 2025  ... plus some new surprises
 
Keynote Address: 
'Earl's Pearls' & Why HR is More Important Now than Ever 
Earl Suttle, Ph.D. 
Best Selling Author, Trainer & International Speaker 
 
 
 
 
 
  
What A.I. Can't Do: The Human Skills that Will Shape the Future of Work 
Amy B. Shannon, SPHR 
President, Pinnacle Leadership Solutions 
 
 
 
 
 
  
The Trump Administration's Impact on Employment Law 
Seth P. Briskin, Esq. 
Managing Partner & Chair of the Labor and Employment Group,  
Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis 
 
 
 
 
 
  
HR Practices that Drive Business Outcomes 
Susan Pyles 
Vice President, Professional Development, ERC 
 
 
 
 
 
  
HR in Turbulent Times: Creating Calm, Inspiring Respect & Cultivating Civility 
Sonya L. Weiland, PHR, SHRM-CP 
Founder, Your Partner in HR 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Re-Engineering Diversity Programs to Create a SAFE Environment for all Humans 
Scott Warrick, JD, MLHR, CEQC, SHRM-SCP 
President, Scott Warrick HR Consulting & Employment Law Services 
 
 
 
 
 
  
HR Trends & Insights from the 2025 Voice of the American Workforce Survey 
Cathi Canfield 
Vice President of Talent Development & Social Responsibility, Employbridge 
 
 
 
 
 
  
The HR Investigator's Toolkit: From Connection to Credibility 
Dave Thompson, CFI®, MBA 
President, Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates 
 
 
 
 
 
  
How to Deliver Better Benefits - Including Healthcare - While Spending Less Money 
Tom Wirbel, MBA 
Vice President, Alera Group 
 
 
 
 
 
  
The Complex Intersection of FMLA, ADA & Workers' Compensation 
Jennifer A. Corso, Esq. 
Partner, Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Retirement Plans in 2025: Navigating Change, Communicating Wisely & Planning Ahead 
Wendy Eldridge, MBA, CFPA 
Retirement Plan Advisor, Carnegie Investment Counsel 
 
 
 
 
 
  
The Power of Positive Leadership 
Kara Stafford, M.Ed., CPTD 
Founder & President, Habit Leadership® 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Maintaining a People-Centric Culture in the Midst of Rapid Technical Advancements 
DeAnna R. Hanzel, M.A., SPHR, CBA, PMP 
Founder & Principal Consultant, Talent Ecosystem Innovations, LLC 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Powerful Tools for Resilience & Happiness in Any Workplace 
Jim Smith, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PCC 
President, The Executive Happiness Coach® 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Chris' Picks: The Top Legal Cases Relevant for HR in 2025 
Christina M. Royer, Esq. 
Partner, Employment Law Partners 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Lead with Purpose 
Viktoria Lévay 
Wellness Director, Mack Industries & Founder of LÉVAY.co 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Coaching Your Supervisors on Having Difficult Workplace Conversations 
Tom Ault, MBA 
Senior Solutions Consultant & Trainer, ERC 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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