October Chapter Meeting - The Federal Immigration Landscape with Davis & Campbell (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Featured Topic: The Federal Immigration Landscape with Davis & Campbell

Federal immigration policies, agency enforcement priorities, and compliance mandates are constantly evolving. This session delivers a timely, high-level briefing on recent federal immigration updates impacting employers. Designed specifically for HR professionals, recruiters, and operational leaders, we will cut through the noise to examine what current changes mean for hiring, compliance, work authorizations, and talent retention. Walk away with practical strategies to audit your internal processes, mitigate risks, and support your foreign national workforce with confidence.

Speaker: Katherine Del Rosario

Katherine is the Senior Attorney and Immigration Practice Lead at Davis & Campbell. Her experience includes both employment and family-based immigration matters. She has represented a diverse range of employers, from new start-ups to established multinational corporate clients, and helped families stay together to build a brighter future in the United States. Katherine earned her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, and her B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Washington. Before joining Davis & Campbell, Katherine built her career at several leading immigration law firms and non-profit organizations in Chicago.

Meeting Agenda:

-11:30-11:50 Check-in & Networking

-11:50-12:00 Chapter Announcements & Speaker Introduction

-12:00-1:00 Presentation, Q&A

Guests:

-Member: $30

-Non-Member: $40

-First-time guests can join for free - reach out to Allison Gottwald at agottwald@eastersealsci.com for more information.

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 12 @ 5pm

Location: The Warehouse on State, 736 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL

Meeting Sponsor: Davis & Campbell, LLC

November Chapter Meeting - Employment Law Update with Davis & Campbell (Wednesday, November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Featured Topic: Annual Employment Law Update

Speaker: David Lubben and Rick Russo, Davis & Campbell, L.L.C.

Stay ahead of the latest changes impacting today’s workplace with our 2026 Employment Law Update.

This session will cover key developments in federal and Illinois employment law, including recent legislation, court decisions, regulatory activity, and emerging compliance considerations. Attendees will gain practical insight into what has changed, what is on the horizon, and what employers and HR professionals should be thinking about as they prepare for 2027.

Topics will include updates related to:
- Wage and hour compliance
- Discrimination and workplace protections
- Reasonable accommodations
- Artificial intelligence in the workplace
- Labor and employee relations
- Employment agreements and workplace policies
- Leave and other evolving employer obligations
Join us for a practical overview of the legal developments HR professionals need to have on their radar.

Recertification Credits:

-1 hour of general HRCI and 1 SHRM PDC will be shared with attendees after the meeting.

Meeting Agenda:

-11:30-11:50 Check-in & Networking

-11:50-12:00 Chapter Announcements & Speaker Introduction

-12:00-1:00 Presentation, Q&A

Guests:

-Member: $30

-Non-Member: $40

-First-time guests can join for free - reach out to Allison Gottwald at agottwald@eastersealsci.com for more information.

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 9 @ 5 pm

Location:
-The Warehouse on State: 736 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL

Meeting Sponsor: Davis & Campbell, LLC

Heart of Illinois SHRM upcoming events

October Chapter Meeting - The Federal Immigration Landscape with Davis & Campbell (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

November Chapter Meeting - Employment Law Update with Davis & Campbell (Wednesday, November 11, 2026)