Join Us at the Next Event
Learn about relevant business topics. Network with other local HR professionals. Engage in our community.
Next event:
Emploment Law Panel
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When:
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Where:
Garmin 1200 E. 151st St, Olathe, Kansas 66062
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Time:
Note Different Start Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Cost:
$35
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Description:
Join us for an engaging panel discussion as industry experts explore some of today's most important workplace topics. We'll examine how artificial intelligence is shaping recruiting, employee relations, and employment-related litigation, discuss the growing impact of pay transparency, and review recent state and local employment law changes that national employers need to know. Gain practical insights, hear real-world perspectives, and leave with valuable takeaways to help you navigate today's evolving HR landscape.
Meet Our Panel
Aaron Mann - Chief Legal Officer, Vice President and Senior Principal at Terracon
Aaron is a Senior Principal with Terracon Consultants and serves as their Chief Legal Officer. He has been practicing law for nearly 25 years with a focus on managing risk and resolving business disputes. Aaron regularly manages outside counsel acting on behalf of the company and works internally to troubleshoot project issues and avoid disputes before they escalate. He also handles internal investigations and helps implement Terracon’s ethics program. He is a frequent presenter at past events hosted by ACEC, ACI, AIA, ASCE, GBA, NSPE, and others.
Prior to joining Terracon in early 2016, Aaron was a partner at Husch Blackwell, an AmLaw 100 law firm, where his practice focused on commercial and cross-border litigation. During his time with Husch Blackwell, Aaron spent four years working in the firm’s office in London, England. Aaron began his career serving as a judicial clerk for a U.S. District Judge in Kansas City, Missouri. Aaron earned his J.D. from Creighton University School of Law in 2001.
Anne Hershewe - Assistant General Counsel at Hallmark
Anne Hershewe is Assistant General Counsel at Hallmark, where she advises on employment law, litigation, and workplace issues across the company’s diverse businesses. She partners closely with HR, Employee Relations, and business leaders to navigate complex people matters, manage litigation, and reduce organizational risk. Before joining Hallmark, Anne practiced at a labor and employment law firm, counseling employers and representing them in employment litigation. She also served as a law clerk to two judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Outside of work, Anne enjoys exploring local eateries and living life in Brookside with her husband (Aaron), two cats, and one dog.
Thank You to Our Event Sponsor
ADP is a global leader in cloud-based human capital management and business outsourcing solutions. Serving over 1.1 million clients in more than 140 countries, ADP provides payroll processing, HR management, time and attendance tracking, benefits administration, tax compliance, and full-service HR outsourcing through its PEO services. With a focus on helping businesses of all sizes streamline operations and stay compliant with evolving regulations, ADP transforms HR from a back-office task into a strategic advantage
Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors
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