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Upcoming events

    • January 08, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • In Person & via Teams
    Register

    8:30 AM - Networking

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

    10 AM - Dismissal

    David Korsen - Of Counsel - Attorney | LinkedIn

    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.
    • February 12, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • In Person Only
    Register

    5 PM - Networking

    5:30 PM - Order dinner and eat

    6:30 PM and on - depart


    TOPIC: Networking Building Social

    Social Location:

    Brett's Casual American 

    3190 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606

    • No Online access for this meeting. Please plan to join us at 5PM for networking, dinner at 5:30PM

    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.

    • March 12, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • In Person & via Teams
    Register

    8:30 AM - Networking

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

    10 AM - Dismissal


    Speaker: Jennifer Duncan. Senior Manager in UGA Central HR Learning & Development

    TOPIC: One of the following topics will be presented:

    • professional development
    • talent development
    • performance management


    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.
    • April 09, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • In Person Only

    5 PM - Networking

    5:30 PM - Order dinner and eat

    6:30 PM and on - depart


    TOPIC: Networking Building Social

    Social Location:

    Brett's Casual American 

    3190 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606

    • No Online access for this meeting. Please plan to join us at 5PM for networking, dinner at 5:30PM

    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.

    • May 14, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • In Person & via Teams

    8:30 AM - Networking

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

    10 AM - Dismissal


    Speaker: TBD

    TOPIC: TBD


      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.
      • July 09, 2026
      • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
      • In Person & via Teams

      8:30 AM - Networking

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

      10 AM - Dismissal


      Speaker: TBD

      TOPIC: TBD


        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.
        • August 13, 2026
        • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
        • In Person Only

        5 PM - Networking

        5:30 PM - Order dinner and eat

        6:30 PM and on - depart


        TOPIC: Membership Drive for AASHRM

        Social Location:

        Brett's Casual American 

        3190 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606

        • No Online access for this meeting. Please plan to join us at 5PM for networking, dinner at 5:30PM

        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.

        • September 10, 2026
        • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
        • In Person & via Teams

        8:30 AM - Networking

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

        10 AM - Dismissal


        Speaker: TBD

        TOPIC: TBD


          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.
          • October 08, 2026
          • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
          • In Person Only

          5 PM - Networking

          5:30 PM - Order dinner and eat

          6:30 PM and on - depart


          TOPIC: Networking Building Social

          Social Location:

          TBD

          • No Online access for this meeting. Please plan to join us at 5PM for networking, dinner at 5:30PM

          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.

          • November 12, 2026
          • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
          • In Person & via Teams

          8:30 AM - Networking

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

          10 AM - Dismissal


          Speaker: TBD

          TOPIC: TBD


            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.
            • December 10, 2026
            • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
            • In Person Only

            5 PM - Networking

            5:30 PM - Order dinner and eat

            6:30 PM and on - depart


            Speaker: Holiday Networking Social

            TOPIC: Holiday Social

            Social Location: TBD


            • No Online access for this meeting. Please plan to join us at 5PM for networking, dinner at 5:30PM

            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.

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