Networking with a Purpose

September 18th, 2025

Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center

Denton, TX 76201

Immediately following the Legal Symposium

4:30 - 6:30pm

Networking, like everything, is better with a clear purpose and specific action steps. Join us for a great evening of making connections. 

Included at no additional charge if you registered and attended the Legal Symposium!

 If you could not make it for the full day event, you can still come out and network with your HR peers and the attorneys who spoke throughout the day.

All levels of experience in networking are encouraged to join us!

We hope to see you there!

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Engage, Retain, and Excel: 
The Hidden Power of Happiness in the Workplace

Legal Update and Educational Luncheon

Thursday, October 16, 2025: 10:45 am - 1:00 pm CT

Embassy Suites Denton Convention Center

3100 Town Center Tr, Denton, TX 76201

10:45-11 am: Check-In

11-11:30 am: Legal Presentation

12-1 pm Speaker Presentation

Presented by Teri Chilcoat

Author / Speaker / The Purpose Factor® Licensed Facilitator / Leadership & Empowerment Coach

In this engaging session, we will learn about: 

• Speaking up: psychological safety, innovation, and accountability
• Engagement: emotional investment, purpose alignment, and performance
• Retention: loyalty through meaningful connection and care
• Excellence: creating environments where people are energized to do their best work

Theresa Chilcoat brings over 15 years of experience in human resources, specializing in employee relations and leadership development. What began as day-to-day coaching and support evolved into a mission: helping people reclaim clarity, confidence, and happiness at work. Theresa has guided countless employees and leaders through tough conversations, toxic dynamics, and burnout - always with one goal in mind: to create workplaces where people don’t just survive but truly thrive.

In her book, Surviving the Toxic Workplace: A Roadmap to Power, Peace, and Happiness, coming out in August of 2025, Theresa Chilcoat blends real stories, practical strategies, and research-backed insights to help you break free from burnout and disengagement. Through the lens of self-awareness, self-care, and self-empowerment, she debunks the myths that keep people stuck and shows you how to reclaim your energy, your voice, and your happiness, even in the most challenging work environments.

Legal Presentation by John Hagan

The Bermuda Quadrangle - What Do You Do When Workers Comp, the FMLA, the ADA, and the PWFA Hit You All at Once!

John is an HR lawyer who represents employers and HR professionals. He has been practicing for 25 years. He is both a counselor to HR professionals and a trial lawyer who defends them. He is the past president of DallasHR, Mid Cities HR, and Collin County. He is presently serving as Vice President of Programs at NTSHRM. His wife is a big-time federal prosecutor, and both of their sons are Eagle Scouts.

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.

This program will be submitted for 1.5 General recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™, or SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

North Texas SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that North Texas SHRM meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

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North Star Awards Gala

Are you ready to celebrate the trailblazers of our profession? The Annual North Star Awards Gala is just around the corner, and we invite you to be a part of this inspirational evening.

Join us for a night of recognition, inspiration, and celebration. Together, we’ll shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and passion that drive our profession forward.

Feel free to bring your spouse, friend, or other guests. Dress to the "nines" or come as you are. All are welcome!

Award recipients will be honored at our annual North Star Awards Gala on
November 14, 2025, at 6 pm at the Denton Woman's Club

Categories Include:

• HR Professional of the Year

• Pyramid Award (HR Volunteer Leader of the Year)

• Certification Scholarship Award

• Roger P. Lette Scholarship Award

There will be fun door prizes, great food, and drinks for all to enjoy!

BRING A CANNED FOOD ITEM

to benefit DENTON FREEDOM HOUSE FOOD PANTRY, a Christian nonprofit providing food (groceries) to those in need. Clients shop for their needs up to twice a week.

Denton Woman's Club Building, 610 Oakland St., Denton, TX 76201

Change Fatigue

Legal Update and Educational Luncheon

Thursday, November 20, 2025: 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

11:00 am - 11:30 am: Legal Presentation

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Speaker Presentation

Presented by Megan Garner

Change Fatigue

Megan Garner is a versatile strategic human resource partner, balancing a passion for problem solving with a thorough understanding of the financial requirements of business.

     Legal Presentation by John Hagan

The Good Stuff!

HR Legal War Stories from 2025

John is an HR lawyer who represents employers and HR professionals. He has been practicing for 25 years. He is both a counselor to HR professionals and trial lawyer who defends them. He is past president of DallasHR, Mid Cities HR and Collin County. He is presently serving as Vice President of Programs at NTSHRM. His wife is a big-time federal prosecutor, and both of their sons are Eagle Scouts.

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.

This program will be submitted for 1.5 General recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™, or SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

North Texas SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that North Texas SHRM meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

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April 27-28, 2026

North Texas SHRM 2026 Annual Conference:

Leading HR Beyond Tomorrow

North Texas SHRM (#NTXSHRM) hosts an Annual Conference designed to advance, educate, and empower HR professionals across the North Texas region. Through dynamic speakers, engaging sessions, and strategic insights, attendees are inspired to drive transformation in their organizations and careers. The conference offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, meaningful networking, and the chance to connect with a vibrant community of HR leaders and peers.

        

Platinum Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

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