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An overview of the current state of the industry, the importance of labor relations and human resources professionals, and projections for the future.

This interactive training reveals the powerful role empathy plays in transforming workplace culture. Participants explore the two core forms of empathy—cognitive (understanding others’ perspectives) and emotional (feeling what others feel)—through engaging discussions, real-life scenarios, and science-based assessments that measure their personal empathy levels.

Framed as an innate superpower we all possess, this session shows how empathy enhances leadership, fosters deeper employee connections, and mitigates biases. By making the invisible visible, this training empowers participants to identify blind spots, improve communication, and build trust across the differences that divide organizations. Rooted in the belief that empathy is not a weakness but a form of wisdom, this experience inspires change from the inside out.

A personal perspective on the strategic role of Human Resources, how leadership adapts and changes as the industry evolves, current market drivers and the effect on HR, moving from a "white glove" approach to a more systems-based delivery system, and other related and timely topics.

J. Nicci Warr is a Partner at Stinson LLP and a formidable advocate in high-stakes antitrust and competition matters. She represents clients in complex litigation involving antitrust, consumer protection laws and intellectual property disputes, bringing a strategic focus to every engagement. With extensive courtroom experience and a strong record in sophisticated appellate matters, she provides clients with confident, effective representation at every stage of litigation.

Legal issues involving antitrust, trade practices and the competitive marketplace can be daunting. Antitrust enforcement agencies at the state and federal level—as well as the antitrust plaintiffs’ class action bar—have continued to increase scrutiny on employment and labor practices. This dynamic session will help participants understand and take action to mitigate antitrust risks that arise in the employment and labor context. Nicci will review trends in regulatory enforcement including challenges to wage and benefit benchmarking, investigations into the use of non-competes, and potential lawsuits related DEI programs. She will also discuss recent class actions alleging antitrust violations by employees. Participants will engage with the content through a real-time survey to help develop a deeper understanding of potential issues and best practices to mitigate risk.