Missy Spainhour Presents at Two SHRM - Western North Carolina Fall Legal Update Programs

Speaking Engagement

Constangy partner Missy Spainhour will present at two upcoming Fall Legal Update programs hosted by SHRM - Western North Carolina. The first program will take place on October 21, 2026, at Haywood Community College's Juniper – Health Sciences Building in Clyde, North Carolina. The second will be held on October 28, 2026, at Blue Ridge Community College's Blue Ridge Conference Hall in Flat Rock, North Carolina, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available. Both programs will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with presentations beginning at 9:00 a.m.

SHRM Western North Carolina provides educational programming and professional development opportunities for human resources professionals throughout Western North Carolina. The association holds monthly chapter meetings featuring organizational updates from WNCHRA, the North Carolina Society for Human Resource Management (NCSHRM), and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), along with programming that provides SHRM and HRCI continuing education credit.

During both programs, Missy will present "Staying Ahead of the Curve: Essential Legal Updates for Today's HR Leaders," addressing recent employment law developments and practical strategies for navigating workplace compliance challenges. Her presentation will cover approaches to preventing employment litigation, developments involving artificial intelligence in the workplace, and challenges arising from AI-informed employee complaints. She will also discuss recent Department of Labor opinions, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) strategies, and common litigation pitfalls.

Missy will provide practical guidance on identifying legal risks, maintaining consistent HR documentation, and responding to evolving legal requirements. Attendees will gain insights into current and emerging employment law issues affecting HR professionals and strategies for addressing potential workplace compliance challenges.

Click here to learn more and register for either program.

About Missy Spainhour

Missy is a partner at Constangy who represents employers in complex employment litigation and provides counsel on workplace compliance and risk management. She defends businesses and individual supervisors against claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, restrictive covenants, and trade secrets. Her experience includes jury trials, appellate proceedings, and representation before federal and state administrative agencies, including the EEOC, Department of Labor, and National Labor Relations Board. Missy also serves as a certified mediator through the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission and conducts independent workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

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