Ballard Spahr 44th Annual Best Practices for Best Employers Seminar

Ballard Spahr 44th Annual Best Practices for Best Employers Seminar

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) (PDT)

Description

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44th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers™’ Labor & Employment Seminar

Ballard Spahr’s annual Labor & Employment Seminar is back for its 44th year, bringing employers, HR professionals, business leaders, and legal teams up to speed on the workplace and employment law developments impacting their organizations.

This full-day seminar will feature interactive sessions focused on legal updates, artificial intelligence in the workplace, employment class action trends, executive coaching, complex leave and accommodation scenarios, immigration penalties, and more.

GSBA members can use discount code GSBA50 when registering.

Seattle Event Details

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Registration begins at 8:15 AM

Hyatt at Olive 8
1635 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Portland Event Details

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Registration begins at 8:15 AM

Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97201

Topics Include

  • Legal updates employers need to know
  • Artificial intelligence and the changing workplace
  • Employment class action trends
  • Executive coaching and legal risk reduction
  • Complex leave and accommodation scenarios
  • Immigration penalties and compliance considerations

Additional Information

Cost: $265 per attendee

Continuing Education Credits: This program is approved for 5.5 CLE credits in CA, NV, NJ, and NY. MN, OR, and WA State CLE credits are pending. 5.5 HRCI and SHRM credits are approved. Uniform Certificates of Attendance will also be provided for attendees seeking credit in other jurisdictions.

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be provided to registrants who cancel up to 7 days prior to their seminar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another city or to a colleague at no cost or penalty up until the day of the seminar. No refunds will be given after September 16, 2026 for Portland registrants or after September 29, 2026 for Seattle registrants.

Register

Use discount code GSBA50 at registration.

Register here

Questions about the event, dietary restrictions, accommodations, cancellations, or registration transfers can be directed to the Ballard Spahr Events Team at events@ballardspahr.com.






1635 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122 United States
Hyatt at Olive 8
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) (PDT)
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