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Upcoming events

    • Wednesday, January 14, 2026
    • 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Joya Kitchen: 10275 Science Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
    • 116
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    What's Coming in 2026? Join us for our Law Day!

    Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in 2026 with an engaging roundtable discussion on the latest employment law updates. We’ll cover key new laws and critical topics that every employer needs to know. Each session will feature a subject matter expert—an employment attorney—who will provide in-depth insights on the legislation and be available to answer any questions you may have.

    This is one of our most popular events and sells out every year, so reserve your spot and get your tickets now!

    Guest Speakers

    Shannon Finley, Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin

    Jenna Leyton-Jones, Leyton Jones Law


    Robert Nadalin, Nadalin Law


    Christopher Olmstead, Ogletree Deakins

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    Ryan Nell, Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin

    Marie Burke Kenny, Procopio

    Marie Burke Kenny

    Brent Douglas, Snell & Wilmer

    Brent M. Douglas, Partner at our San Diego law office

    Renee Schor, Schor, Vogelzang & Chung LLP


    ***Please note that the timeframe for this event is longer than our usual events***

    Event Time: 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    Please refer to the map below for details to our new event location:

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    • Wednesday, February 11, 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Virtual
    • 499
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    Still Coming of Age: Flourishing, Adversity, and Compassion in Modern Leadership

    What does it mean to truly “come of age” as an adult in the workplace? This session explores how flourishing at work requires navigating adversity with awareness, empathy, motivation, and ability—the four capabilities of a practical compassion practice. Through interactive discussions, participants will examine emotional triggers, resistance, and the internal stories that shape leadership behavior. We’ll connect these concepts directly to management, leadership, trust, and performance in today’s workplace. Attendees leave with simple tools they can immediately apply to elevate their own leadership and strengthen team culture.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Understand the distinction between “coming of age” and “still coming of age,” and how it shapes adult development, leadership readiness, and workplace behavior.
    • Recognize how adversity shows up in organizational life and why it often triggers reactive patterns that limit leadership and performance.
    • Learn a four-part compassion practice—awareness, empathy, motivation, and ability—and how each capability strengthens leadership credibility and team trust.

      Meet Our Guest Speaker:

      Jeff Jacobs

      Jeff Jacobs is a leadership development executive, facilitator, and coach who has led more than 500 engagements over the past decade at companies like Adobe and Intuit. His work spans corporate environments, nonprofit leadership and academia, serving as Assistant Lecturer at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. Jeff's approach to leadership is shaped not only by his corporate experience but also by years working with maximum-security inmates in California prisons, where he witnessed the power of compassion, agency, and personal transformation.

      He holds multiple certifications in compassionate leadership and mindfulness, including through Stanford Medical School. Jeff is a contributing author to the Amazon best-seller Leading with Self-Awareness and is completing his own book, Still Coming of Age: Cultivating a Compassion Practice for Lifelong Flourishing.



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      • Wednesday, March 11, 2026
      • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
      • Virtual
      • 500
      Register

      Future-Ready HR: Hands-On AI & Automation with REBL Risty

      Discover how automation can transform the way HR operates! REBL Risty, founder and owner of REBL Labs AI and REBL Marketing Inc, a woman-owned business, will demonstrate how to automate key HR processes, using the onboarding journey as a real-world example. Attendees will learn how AI and automation tools can streamline repetitive tasks, improve accuracy, and create a more engaging employee experience. Leave this session with a practical framework you can take back to your own organization—plus a clearer picture of how to scale HR’s impact with technology.

      Learning Objectives:
      • Understand the benefits and risks of automating HR processes.
      • Explore step-by-step how to automate the employee onboarding process.
      • Learn how to integrate AI-powered workflows into existing HR systems.
      • Identify best practices and pitfalls to avoid when implementing automation.

      Important: This will be a hands-on session. We recommend attendees to have a ChatGPT subscription to fully participate.

      Meet Our Guest Speaker:

      REBL Risty

      Rebecca “REBL” Risty is the founder and CEO, also known as Head REBL, of REBL Labs AI & REBL Marketing Inc., a San Diego-based woman-owned agency helping organizations build AI-powered marketing teammates that streamline operations, reduce overwhelm, and accelerate growth.

      With 15+ years of experience in branding, automation, and strategic content systems, REBL is on a mission to make AI practical and approachable for business leaders, especially those juggling too many hats. Her work empowers HR leaders, marketers, and business owners to rethink how work gets done by combining smart automation with custom AI tool stacks.

      She holds a BA in Communications (minor in Biology) and an MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship. Before launching REBL Labs, she held leadership roles at Qualcomm and the World Trade Center San Diego.

      Her innovation and leadership have earned recognition from:

      • San Diego Business Journal – CEO of the Year Finalist
      • Connected Women of Influence – Emerging Woman Owned Business Award
      • Businesswoman of the Year Finalist·       Connected Women of Influence – Emerging Woman Owned Business Award
      • Businesswoman of the Year Finalist

      An Army brat with German American and Korean heritage, REBL’s global upbringing and entrepreneurial roots, starting with a Polynesian entertainment business and even a neighborhood restaurant, fuel her belief that bold ideas and better systems can unlock new levels of freedom and success.




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    Past events

    Thursday, November 13, 2025 How to Paint Your Own Store: LinkedIn and Personal Brand Strategy for Professions in Transition (free event for everyone)
    Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Build your Personal Brand on LinkedIn with Angela Snyder (free service for everyone)
    Friday, September 26, 2025 2025 HR Executive of the Year Gala - Sponsorship Opportunities
    Friday, September 26, 2025 👉 Buy Tickets: San Diego HR Forum 2025 Executive of the Year Gala
    Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Join Our Career Transition Group (free service for everyone)
    Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Join Our Career Transition Group (free service for everyone)
    Wednesday, August 13, 2025 The Power of the Pause
    Thursday, July 31, 2025 Join Our Career Transition Group (free service for everyone)
    Thursday, July 17, 2025 2025 Summer Soirée: July Mixer
    Wednesday, June 11, 2025 The Appreciative Approach to Change
    Thursday, May 15, 2025 Building Your Resilience As A HR Professional
    Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Unlocking Total Rewards: Innovative Practices for HR Success
    Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Fostering Employee Engagement and Building a Thriving Workplace Culture
    Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Harnessing AI for Strategic HR: Practical Tools and Insights for HR Professionals
    Wednesday, January 08, 2025 What's Coming in 2025? Join us for our Law Day!
    Wednesday, December 04, 2024 Holiday Social
    Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Insights from the 2024 Team of the Year
    Wednesday, October 09, 2024 HR as a Strategic Driver: Enabling the Next Phase of Your Organization’s Growth
    Friday, September 27, 2024 San Diego HR Forum 2024 Executive of the Year Gala
    Wednesday, August 21, 2024 How Working Wardrobes Thrives as a Best Place to Work
    Thursday, July 11, 2024 2024 Summer Social ~ Please Join Us!
    Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Influence Skills to Drive Leadership Success
    Wednesday, May 08, 2024 A Career Journey: From Hot Dog Stand to the Boardroom
    Thursday, April 18, 2024 2024 SPRING CONFERENCE
    Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Practical Tips for Complying with California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Law
    Wednesday, February 21, 2024 "What Now” 2024: HR Leaders toolkit to address current and future turbulence
    Tuesday, January 30, 2024 January 2024 Legal Updates

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