*** HR registration for CLE HR Star 2026 opens on 6/4/26 ***
The Cleveland HR Star Conference draws 550+ HR professionals from
terrific organizations in Ohio and Pennsylvania
Come celebrate our 26th anniversary conference!
There will be 17 different sessions on Thursday, August 6, 2026
... plus a few surprises
The A.I. Revolution is Here: Preparing the Workforce & HR for the Changes to Come
Christopher Boucher, Esq.
Best-Selling Author and Founding Attorney, Boucher Law, PC
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
HR Trends & Insights from the 2026 Voice of the American Workforce Survey
Cathi Canfield
Vice President of Talent Development & Social Responsibility, Employbridge
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
Chris' Picks: The Top Legal Cases Relevant for HR in 2025
Christina M. Royer, Esq.
Partner, Employment Law Partners
Coaching Your Supervisors on Having Difficult Workplace Conversations
Tom Ault, MBA
Senior Solutions Consultant & Trainer, ERC