Naples: Workplace Law- How to Stay out of Jail in 2017
Dear Members and friends of the Above Board Chamber,
2017 is almost here and we are ready to make sure that you have the right tools each month to run your business with educational programs that will make 2017 your best year!
We invite you to join us at our January meeting in Naples to come learn about the changes in employment law that can affect your business from a panel of experts that want to make sure your business is not breaking any laws in 2017. We all know that running a business is tricky enough without worrying about running afoul of new changes in the law. Our panel of experts is prepared to give you the real deal on workplace law, the consequences of non-compliance and how you can grow your business with confidence.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Meet our panelists
Damian C, Taylor, Partner at Coleman, Hazzard, Taylor & DIaz, P.A. Damian Taylor is a shareholder with the Naples law firm of Coleman, Hazzard & Taylor, P.A. His practice focuses on employment law and civil litigation. Damian is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell® and he has been named in Florida Trend’s Legal Elite and Florida Super Lawyers in the area of employment law. He is President-Elect of the Collier County Bar Association, Past Government Affairs Director for HR Florida, Past-President of HR Collier, and a graduate of Leadership Collier. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Florida State University College of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court Team. Damian is married to a local realtor, Arianne, and has two high-school aged children, Sophia and Vincent.
Yale Freeman, PA - The focus of Yale T. Freeman, P.A. is complex criminal, civil and administrative litigation. Business-related criminal matters and corporate internal investigations are among his areas of concentration. With a reputation for strategic analysis, strong representation and smart solutions to complex issues, Mr. Freeman has handled many significant cases involving complex civil litigation with parallel criminal proceedings. He frequently acts as an intermediary with law enforcement and administrative regulatory agencies in the resolution of these matters. He is recognized for his skills in several areas including the investigation and defense of economic crime, healthcare fraud, federal grand jury inquiries, real estate fraud and aviation investigations. Mr. Freeman has been named by “The Best Lawyers in America®” 2007-2017 in the field of White-Collar Criminal Defense and also by “Super Lawyers®” 2016 in the practice area Criminal Defense-White Collar. Only five percent of lawyers in each state are named Super Lawyers.
Denise Perchall is the Business Development Manager for AccessPoint HR, a full service Professional Employer Organization that specializes in the outsourcing of: Full Payroll Administration, Workers Compensation Insurance, Human Resources Management, Benefits Management, and Workplace Safety for many local businesses … while never forgetting the personal element that is fundamental to all business and employment relationships. She has been in the PEO Industry for 19 years, is well versed and offers a cost-effective alternative to local businesses in the aforementioned areas. Prior to the PEO life, she was in the automotive industry for 13 years handling bookkeeping, payroll, benefits, and office administration. She also grew up in an entrepreneur household. Denise Perchall knows business and she knows her business. Each business owner and their business’ needs come first with Denise. Make sure to contact her in regards to your business. You can connect with her on Linked-In, Facebook, Twitter, and Instragram.
Our Emcee: Rob Wardlaw is the Associate Publisher of Gulfshore Business magazine and the daily e-newsletters Gulfshore Business Daily and This Week in Real Estate. In his role, Rob leads the sales, marketing, and business side of the magazine and is a key advisor to the creative departments. During his time at Gulfshore Business, the magazine has won numerous Florida Magazine Association awards for overall excellence—making it vital to the success of the business owners, CEO’s, and executive professionals who read it. Rob is a native of Garden City, New York and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He began his media career in 1991 working as an advertising account executive for Publishers Weekly magazine before moving to Southwest Florida in 2005 to accept his current position with Gulfshore Business. Rob is married and enjoys spending his free time with his wife Toni traveling, playing tennis, and running.
Our featured Non-Profit is Miracle in Action sponsored by E. Sue Huff and Associates.
More on our meeting sponsors
Tri-Town Construction is a locally owned by Marc Devisse They are an operated General Contractor specializing in remodeling, roofing, and painting of both commercial and residential properties. Tri-Town is celebrating its ten year anniversary this year. Tri-Town distinguishes itself among the many general contractors in the area with its environmentally conscious business practices and philanthropic support of local charitable organizations. Please consider Tri-Town for all of your general construction needs. Tri-Town is a proud member of the Above Board Chamber.
The focus of Yale T. Freeman, P.A. is complex criminal, civil and administrative litigation. Business-related criminal matters and corporate internal investigations are among his areas of concentration. With a reputation for strategic analysis, strong representation and smart solutions to complex issues, Mr. Freeman has handled many significant cases involving complex civil litigation with parallel criminal proceedings. He frequently acts as an intermediary with law enforcement and administrative regulatory agencies in the resolution of these matters. He is recognized for his skills in several areas including the investigation and defense of economic crime, healthcare fraud, federal grand jury inquiries, real estate fraud and aviation investigations. Mr. Freeman has been named by “The Best Lawyers in America®” 2007-2017 in the field of White-Collar Criminal Defense and also by “Super Lawyers®” 2016 in the practice area Criminal Defense-White Collar. Only five percent of lawyers in each state are named Super Lawyers.
Our Fort Myers meeting will have the same topic/time and will be on Thusday, January 12 at our new location Ter-Tini's located at 1901 Crystal Dr, Fort Myers, Florida 33907 For more information and to RSVP please go to this link http://tinyurl.com/gmotv3a or visit our website at www.aboveboardchamber.com
Special thanks to our 2017 yearly sponsors
CONRIC PR and Marketing
Fuller On-Line Solutions
E. Sue Huff and Associates
Pulse Technology Solutions, LLC
Spada Salon & Day Spa
Your Walking Billboard
Charlie Mc Donald Photography
Lady in Pink Photography
Signarama North Ft, Myers