Registration, Networking with sponsors + Coffee Break
Navigating Tomorrow: California Legal & Compliance 2027
December 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM PT
CA Legal & Compliance for 2027
Position your organization for success in 2027 with timely insights into California’s evolving workplace regulations. As California continues to lead in progressive legislation and regulatory enforcement, anticipating and adapting to new compliance requirements is critical for every business.
What You’ll Gain
This session offers practical guidance on upcoming legal developments, emerging compliance risks, and strategies for operational excellence. Whether you oversee operations, legal affairs, or compliance initiatives, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate California’s complex legal landscape in 2027.
Expert legal practitioners and compliance specialists will provide a comprehensive overview of new laws and regulatory changes taking effect January 1, 2027, and beyond. Their insights will help you translate legislative updates into actionable compliance strategies.
Key Takeaways:
- Legislative & Regulatory Updates: Gain a clear understanding of the most impactful California laws and regulations for 2027.
- Compliance Risk Assessment: Identify critical compliance risks and enforcement trends relevant to your organization.
- Implementation Strategies: Learn best practices for integrating compliance measures across departments.
- Peer & Expert Engagement: Connect with industry peers and legal professionals to discuss real-world solutions to current legal challenges
Why Attend:
- Stay ahead of 2027 legal requirements and enforcement priorities.
- Network with leading attorneys, compliance experts, and industry peers for practical insights.
- Access actionable resources to support ongoing compliance and risk management.
Sponsored by:
Location
In Person
Patelco Credit Union Headquarters
3 Park Pl, Dublin, CA 94568
Program Cost
SHRM Member: $195
SHRM Non-Member: $249
Agenda
Speaker: Jeanine DeBaker, Employment Law Attorney at McPharlin Sprinkles & Thomas LLP
Speaker: Allison West, Esq., SHRM SCP, AWI-CH
Allison founded Employment Practices Specialists in 2000 after practicing law at a San Francisco labor and employment firm. Her mission is to help companies build safe, respectful, and productive workplaces. Her practice includes workplace investigations, one-on-one coaching for managers and employees, expert witness work, and a 24/7 employee complaint line. Allison is a sought-after speaker known for interactive, discussion-based training that sticks. She has trained teams at CBS News, 60 Minutes, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and she is a top-rated presenter at SHRM’s Annual Conference & Exposition, HR Star, and HR West.
Lunch and networking
Speaker: Erika Frank, VP Legal Counsel at California Hospital Association
As we look ahead and prepare for the new year, please join Erika Frank to review and discuss new laws, recent regulations, and legal issues that will impact California employers in 2027 and beyond
Break
Speaker: Cathy Lee, Partner at Atkinson, Anderson, Loya, Rudd & Romo
Speakers
Allison West
Esq., SHRM SCP, AWI-CH
Catharine M. Lee
Partner at Atkinson, Anderson, Loya, Rudd & Romo
Erika Frank
VP Legal Counsel at California Hospital Association
Jeanine DeBacker
Employment Law Attorney at McPharlin Sprinkles & Thomas LLP