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2026 Employment Law Update

When
January 22, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center - 3100 Town Center Tr, Denton, TX 76201

Registration

Board Member
Board Member - Late Registration – $15.00
Future Member – $50.00
Future Member - Late Registration – $60.00
NTXSHRM Member – $30.00
NTXSHRM Member - Late Registration – $45.00
Partner Registration - Code Required
Student Member – $15.00
Student Member - Admin Only
2 UNT and 2 TWU students may attend luncheon for free. Registration to be entered by a board member.
Student Member - Late Registration – $25.00

2026 Employment Law Update

and Educational Luncheon

Thursday, January 22, 2026: 10:45 am - 1:00 pm CT

Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center

3100 Town Center Tr, Denton, TX 76201

10:45 am to 11:00 am: Check-In

11:30 am to 1:00 pm Speaker Presentation

Presented by Shannon Norris

This presentation will cover the latest developments in employment law and administrative enforcement on topics including noncompete and confidentiality agreements, sexual harassment, discrimination, disability accommodation, wage and hour law, employee retention and corrective action strategies, and employment contracts.

Shannon Norris has been practicing since 1993 in the areas of employment law, business litigation, trade secrets, civil fraud, and employee benefits. During that time he has represented a broad range of clients from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses and individuals. Mr. Norris has extensive experience with employment litigation, noncompete agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, and occupational fraud. He is a regular speaker on topics relating to employment law, civil litigation, and human resources.

Mr. Norris began his career in 1993 at the law firm of Jones Day where he was a member of the Labor & Employment Law Section. He formed his own practice in the year 2000. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Mr. Norris is rated as a Super Lawyer and is Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated. is Martindale-Hubbell ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® PEER REVIEW RATINGS™ fall into two categories—legal ability and general ethical standards.

This program will be submitted for 1.5 SHRM PDC. North Texas SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information, visit the SHRM certification website at www.shrmcertification.org.

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