8:30 AM - Networking

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM - presentation and speaker

10 AM - Dismissal

Speaker: David Korsen, of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

David focuses his practice on all aspects of employment litigation, which includes representing employers in matters pertaining to discrimination, retaliation, harassment, termination, restrictive covenants, claim investigations, and wage and hour. David also provides advice and counsel on a variety of employee relations issues.

David has been on both sides of the table and has served as lead counsel in hundreds of employment matters in federal and state court, as well as before the EEOC, OSHA, and corresponding state agencies. David has tried multiple cases to verdict in both jury and non-jury trials. David’s comprehensive perspective lends valuable insight into case strategies and tactics, from discovery through trial and appeal.

TOPIC: Legal Update 

This meeting is your chance to hear legal updates going into 2026.

Why Attend?
✔ Stay informed on current HR topics
✔ Network with fellow HR professionals
✔ Exchange ideas and best practices

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with your local SHRM community!

Chapter Meeting Location:

• Satula Training Room at 375 Satula Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

• Online (Teams) and in person meeting - you must select your attendance location when registering. Teams information will be provided to registrants on the Wednesday prior to the chapter meeting.  Please be encouraged to join us in person if possible.

The purpose of the Athens Area Chapter of SHRM is to provide a forum for the professional development of our membership:

• To raise the standards of performance in all phases of human resource management.
• To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among the membership relative to every phase of human resource management:
• Management Practices

• • Health; Safety and Security

  • Training and Development

  • Compensation and Benefits

  • Employee and Labor Relations

  • Selection and Placement

• To promote adherence to the Chapter’s Code of Professional Responsibility among our members.
• To provide a focus for legislative attention to state and national human resource management issues.
• To support the purposes of SHRM, which are to promote the use of sound and ethical human resource management practices in the profession.