Meeting/Event Information
TAHRA has regularly scheduled programs throughout the year with the exception of July and August. Programs are designed to educate on a variety of HR topics, from small employers where the HR professional wears many hats to large employers with many HR professionals. TAHRA is a SHRM Recertification Provider and an HRCI Approved Provider.
TAHRA, SHRM, and MISHRM events are listed below.
For more information on TAHRA meetings and events, including presenting to our group, please contact us at [email protected].
June 2026 - TAHRA Monthly Meeting - Spring Legal Update
June 09, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Hagerty Conference Center
715 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
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DirectionsAbout Our Session
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest legal updates affecting HR professionals! Join us for an informative seminar where attorney, John Gardiner, will discuss recent legislative changes, compliance requirements, and best practices to safeguard your organization. Don’t miss this essential session to keep your HR strategies up-to-date and aligned with current laws.
About Our Speaker
Mr. Gardiner has more than a decade of experience
practicing business and employment law in West Michigan.
He is Chair of Bodman’s Workplace Law Practice Group.
His legal practice is focused on the representation of
employers in employment law matters and on general
business and civil litigation. He also represents business
owners and their families in connection with alleged white
collar crime and other criminal investigations.
Mr. Gardiner is also the chair of Bodman’s Liquor Law Team.
He works with a broad range of clients to help them obtain,
maintain and transfer liquor licenses and resolve alleged
code violations and regulatory issues.
Mr. Gardiner began his legal career as an assistant district
attorney for Bronx County, New York. As a law student he
interned with the corporate legal department of Rockefeller
& Co., Inc., a registered wealth management and investment advisory firm.
He is active in community and professional activities. Mr.
Gardiner serves as a board member of Legal Aid of Western
Michigan and on the Human Resources Committee for the
Michigan Bankers Association. He is a former member of the
board of Ministry with Community, the Kalamazoo County
Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee, and the Kiwanis
Club of Kalamazoo. He also formerly served as a member
and committee chair with the Kalamazoo Law Post and as a
member of the Kiwanis Club Board of Directors. He
volunteers with a number of charities related to the Catholic
Diocese of Kalamazoo.
Mr. Gardiner is a graduate of the Grand Rapids Chamber of
Commerce Leadership Grand Rapids program (Class of
2018-2019).
Please use THIS LINK for webinar only registration (use coupon code MEMBER), and continue the registration process for in-person registration.
Tickets
$0.00 Member Registration
$50.00 Non-Member Registration
