Upcoming Events in 2026
Meet Our Speakers | Business Education
Empowering Employers with Clear, Timely HR and Employment Law Guidance
The East Ventura County Employer Advisory Council (EVC EAC) is an independent, non-profit organization committed to supporting local employers and strengthening workplace practices across the region. Our work centers on two primary functions.
We educate employers on how to navigate employment-related challenges with confidence and clarity. Through low-cost, timely seminars, we provide access to HR best practices, California employment law updates, emerging legislation, and practical guidance for managing today’s workforce.
We collaborate with experienced HR professionals, employment attorneys, business leaders, and community partners to deliver relevant insights and resources. These relationships ensure that our members receive accurate information, practical strategies, and opportunities to connect with experts who understand the needs of California employers.
The East Ventura County EAC is led by a volunteer board of directors representing the business community. Our board members are dedicated to helping organizations stay informed, compliant, and prepared for the evolving landscape of employment in California.
January 2026 Event
Handling Employee Complaints of Discrimination, Retaliation or Harassment
Adam Treiger
True Course Business Law, APC
February 2026 Event
Employee Documentation
Bradley van Scoyk
Employer's Legal Advisor, Inc.
March 2026 Event
The Culture of Feedback
Bukky Osifeso
TAG HR Consulting
Check Out Our Past Events & Speakers—
September 2025 Event
Civility in the Workplace: Fostering Respect, Collaboration, and Positive Interaction
Janice Miller
Miller Haga Law Group
October 2025 Event
Leading Yourself and Others in times of Change: Tips and Tools for Work and Life
Deanna Ball
HPO Partners
November 2025 Event
The 2026 Employment Law Update
Jon Light
Light Gabler
June 2025 Event
AI in Business: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage
James Nagy
Sprocket Websites | J&S Tech Designs
July 2025 Event
The Importance of Disciplinary Documentation and How to Navigate Difficult Conversations
Tarshia Rodgers
New Level Resources
August 2025 Event
Immigration Under the Trump Administration
Danielle Gotcher
Global Immigration Partners
March 2025 Event
Illness and Injury Prevention Plans and Workplace Violence Prevention Plans
Cardiel Luna
Reliance Safety Consultants
April 2025 Event
Conducting Performance Reviews and Performance Management
Ken Malouf
Game Time Strategies
May 2025 Event
5 Years Later: How the Pandemic Reshaped Employment Law
Nicole Kamm & Hannah Sweiss
Fisher Phillips
November 2024 Event
In One Year, Out the Other!
The 2025 Employment Law Update
Jonathan Fraser Light
LightGabler
January 2025 Event
Whistleblowers and Protected Disclosures in the Workplace
Linda Hurevitz
Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP
February 2025 Event
Oh No, I Just Received a Letter From an Attorney… What Do I Do Now?
Cindy Elkins
Elkins Employment Law
August 2024 Event
Cannabis in the workplace
Nazanin Afshar & Nicole Kamm
Fisher Phillips
September 2024 Event
From Hiring to Firing
Sharon Martin
Profit Strategies
October 2024 Event
PAGA
Drake Mirsch
Snell & Wilmer
July 2024 Event
Special Half Day Legal Update
Navigating the Pitfalls of the Modern Workplace: An Employment Law Seminar
Join us for an insightful half-day seminar delving into the dynamic landscape of employment law, tailored for HR professionals, managers, and business owners. Our expert panel of local attorneys will provide practical guidance and best practices on the following crucial topics shaping today’s workplace environment
- Bradley Van Scoyk, Employer’s Legal Advisor, Inc.
- Alexis James, WorkWise Law, P.C.
- Janice Miller, Miller Haga Law Group
- Matthew Kaufman, The Kaufman Law Firm
- Roxana Verano, Landegger Verano & Davis, ALC
- Cynthia Elkins, Elkins Employment Law
- Laura Withrow, Withrow Employment Law, P.C.
April 2024 Event
How to Build an Effective Financial Fraud Strategy in 2024
Doug Platts
Montecito Bank & Trust
May 2024 Event
Managing Remote Workers in a Post Covid-19 World
Michelle Finkel Ferber
Ferber Law
June 2024 Event
Managing Employee Leaves of Absence
Katherine Hren
Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP
January 2024 Event
HR Compliance Audits: Why Are They Important?
Barry Cohn
JorgensenHR
February 2024 Event
Click, Connect, Cultivate: Digital Marketing Insights for HR Leaders in 2024
Jenny Manocchio
CaliNetworks
March 2024 Event
Reframing Bias to Build Belonging
Matthew J. Cahill
Percipio Company
October 2023 Event
The Art of Employee Engagement: Building a Healthy Culture at Work
Lauren Davis
KLJD Consulting, Inc.
November 2023 Event
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year the 2024 Employment Law Update
Jonathan Fraser Light
LightGabler
December 2023 Event
(No Meeting – Dark)
Happy Holidays
From all of us at the East Ventura County Employer Advisory Council
July 2023 Event
From Talent Shortage to Fully Staffed: Tapping Into The Hidden Workforce
Kim Jones & Rochelle Nitka
August 2023 Event
A Live Session w/ChatGPT (When to use it, when not to use it)
James Nagy
Sprocket Websites
September 2023 Event
Hiring to firing – What employers need to know!
Renee Noy
WorkWise Law, PC
April 2023 Event
My Employee Just Told Me They Had A Disability…Now What Do I Do?
Cindy Elkins
Elkins Employment Law
May 2023 Event
An Interactive Process On Managing Leaves of Absences
Lonnie Giamella
Fisher Phillips
June 2023 Event
Retirement Plan Updates Under Secure 2.0 and CalSavers
Holly Scott
Scott Retirement Advisors
January 2023 Event
CAL OSHA Updates & What Safety Programs Are Required
Cardiel Luna
Founder, Reliance Safety Consultants
February 2023 Event
Immigration Law For Business
Danielle Gotcher
Managing Partner, Global Immigration Partners
March 2023 Event
Ethical Considerations for Businesses
Keith Gregory
Chair of Snell & Wilmer’s commercial litigation group
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Where Are The Events?
Los Robles Greens
299 S Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
