HRPA HR Law Conference: May 7, 2025
Legal Updates Every HR Professional Needs to Know
The legal landscape for HR is shifting fast. Join HR leaders for this must-attend event to get ahead of 2025’s critical HR law changes - in person or virtually.
For years, the HRPA HR Law Conference has provided HR professionals with critical legal insights, expert guidance, and a platform for meaningful discussions on the ever-evolving challenges of employment law.
Gain the legal knowledge and strategies you need to:
- Stay compliant with the latest workplace regulations
- Strengthen your HR law expertise and decision-making confidence
- Protect your organization and reduce legal risk
Whether you attend in person or online, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and practical tools to navigate employment law with clarity and confidence.
EVENT DETAILS
📍 Location: Hybrid
In Person: Hilton Toronto
Virtual: Livestream
🗓️ Date: May 7, 2025
🕛 Time: 8:15 AM – 6:00 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge, connect with industry peers, and take your HR legal expertise to the next level.
Register now to take advantage of the early bird discount!
Why Attend?
- Stay Informed – Gain the latest insights into employment law updates, compliance requirements, and legal best practices.
- Learn from Industry Experts – Engage with top legal minds and HR thought leaders who will provide real-world perspectives on today’s most pressing workplace issues.
- Future-Proof Your Organization – Understand key legal changes and develop proactive strategies to minimize risk and enhance workplace policies.
- Invest in Your Career – Strengthen your HR expertise and legal acumen, positioning yourself as an indispensable resource within your organization.
“Your ability to curate a forum of industry speakers who bring such depth and expertise never ceases to amaze me. The knowledge and perspectives shared at these events are truly invaluable... you are inspiring so many professionals to reach new heights in this field regardless of what stage they are in their career”
2024 HR Law Conference attendee
*Program subject to change.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Primer Ideas: 8-Minute Highlights to Issues and Trends |
| 10 AM – 10:30 AM | Session #1: Investigations Case Law Update |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Case Study |
| 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Session #2: Dos and Don’ts of High-Risk Terminations |
| 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Jeopardy: Burning HR Law Questions An open forum Q&A session with our co-chairs. |
| 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM | Session #3: Foreign Trained Talent: An Update |
| 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Break |
| 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Session #4: Evolution of Inter-provincial Trade Barriers & Impact on HR Professionals |
| 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | Closing Keynote |
| 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Event Wrap-up |
| 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Mix & Mingle Reception |
You’ve got three great ways to join us—pick the one that works best for you!
✅ In-Person – Limited spots available! Experience the energy live at The Hilton Toronto and connect face-to-face with industry experts and peers.
💻 Virtual – Join from anywhere! Tune in via live stream and engage in real-time discussions without leaving your desk.
🏢 Groups – Bringing the whole team? Take advantage of discounted group rates and make this a learning experience for your entire department or organization!
No matter how you choose to attend, you’ll gain insights, strategies, and connections to elevate your HR expertise. Secure your spot today! 🚀
INDIVIDUALS
| Members | Non-Members | |
| In Person | Until March 13: $375 March 14 onward: $495 | Until March 13: $495 March 14 onward: $595 |
| Virtual | Until March 13: $295 March 14 onward: $395 | Until March 13: $395 March 14 onward: $495 |
GROUPS
Group rates are applicable to individuals from the same company and may include members or non-members.
| Groups of 5 | Groups of 10 | Groups of 20 | |
| In Person | Until March 13: $1,690 March 14 onward: $2,230 | Until March 13: $3,190 March 14 onward: $4,205 | Until March 13: $6,000 March 14 onward: $7,920 |
| Virtual | Until March 13: $1,330 March 14 onward: $1,780 | Until March 13: $2,340 March 14 onward: $3,360 | Until March 13: $4,720 March 14 onward: $6,320 |
Rich Appiah
Principal, Appiah Law | Employment + Labour Counsel
Rich Appiah is the principal of Appiah Law | Employment + Labour Counsel. He provides strategic advice and legal representation in human resources law to businesses of all sizes and sectors, as well as to managers and senior executives.
Rich has significant experience as a negotiator and litigator. He has appeared as counsel before all levels of Ontario courts and the Ontario Labour Relations Board, as well as boards of arbitration; the provincial and federal Human Rights Tribunals; the Ontario Ministry of Labour (Employment Standards Branch); and the Canadian Industrial Relations Board.
Rich has published extensively and frequently presents at conferences in subject matters relating to employment law and legal ethics. He also provides media commentary on pressing legal developments, including as a featured guest for all major Canadian news networks. With a lifelong commitment to volunteerism, Rich serves as vice chair of the Board of Governors of the University of Guelph, and is chair of the Board’s Human Resources, and Governance and Membership Committees. Rich is formerly an elected member of the Ontario Bar Association’s Employment and Labour Section Executive; president of Delisle Youth Services (now Lumenus); and chair of the board of STEPS Public Art.
In 2016, Rich was recognized as a “Lawyer to Watch” by Lexpert Magazine. Since 2019, he has been recognized by his peers as a leading practitioner in employment law in the annual Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Rich was also voted by his peers to be included in the Best Lawyers in
Canada directory (2024 and 2025 edition) for his expertise in employment and labour law.
Cassandra Fultz, RCIC-IRB
Founder and Senior Consultant, Doherty Fultz Immigration
Originally from the United States, Cassandra immigrated to Canada in 2008. Cassandra began her career in the Canadian immigration industry in 2009 and subsequently founded Doherty Fultz Immigration, located in Toronto, in 2014.
Cassandra holds the designation of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R#514356), which she received in 2015. She also holds the credential of Specialization for the Immigration and Refugee Board, which is the Canadian immigration tribunal deciding refugee claims and appeals.
At Doherty Fultz Immigration, Cassandra specializes in immigration cases pertaining to Procedural Fairness Letters (PFL), post-deportation Authorization to Return to Canada requests, and PR Card Renewal on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds. She also has extensive experience and a very high success rate with Criminal Rehabilitation, Study Permit applications with prior refusals, Temporary Resident Permits, Canadian citizenship, Family Sponsorship, and Visitor Visas.
Cassandra is dedicated to making Canadian immigration accessible to all applicants by providing straightforward and easy to understand immigration advice so that clients can plan for their futures in Canada.
Given her extensive experience in the immigration field, Cassandra is a regular contributor to discussions pertaining to current immigration issues on Global News Toronto and nationwide Global News Radio stations, among other news agencies across Canada.
Cassandra is also the Program Director and an instructor of the Immigration Case Manager program at Herzing College Toronto Campus, where she teaches immigration law, mentors students, and contributes to ongoing course development. She was named Herzing College Faculty of the Year for all of Canada in 2021.
Cassandra is also a Sommelier certified by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers.
Hena Singh (she/her)
Partner, Singh Lamarche LLP & Singh Investigations and Mediations
Hena Singh is the founding partner of Singh Investigations & Mediations and a founding partner of Singh Lamarche LLP. She is recognized for providing her clients with practical and tailored solutions to employment issues.
In addition to her work as an employment lawyer, Hena has conducted hundreds of workplace investigations for companies and organizations of all types and sizes. She is a mediator, Certified Workplace Investigator and a Certified Compliance Officer. She also holds a master’s degree in Psychology.
Hena is the author of the book A Practical Guide to Conducting Workplace Investigations and co-author of the book A Practical Guide to the Law of Terminations in Ontario. Given her credentials and extensive experience, she regularly appears in the media and is a frequent presenter on various employment law, human rights, mediation and workplace investigation issues.
Rich Appiah
Principal, Appiah Law | Employment + Labour Counsel
Rich Appiah is the principal of Appiah Law | Employment + Labour Counsel. He provides strategic advice and legal representation in human resources law to businesses of all sizes and sectors, as well as to managers and senior executives.
Rich has significant experience as a negotiator and litigator. He has appeared as counsel before all levels of Ontario courts and the Ontario Labour Relations Board, as well as boards of arbitration; the provincial and federal Human Rights Tribunals; the Ontario Ministry of Labour (Employment Standards Branch); and the Canadian Industrial Relations Board.
Rich has published extensively and frequently presents at conferences in subject matters relating to employment law and legal ethics. He also provides media commentary on pressing legal developments, including as a featured guest for all major Canadian news networks. With a lifelong commitment to volunteerism, Rich serves as vice chair of the Board of Governors of the University of Guelph, and is chair of the Board’s Human Resources, and Governance and Membership Committees. Rich is formerly an elected member of the Ontario Bar Association’s Employment and Labour Section Executive; president of Delisle Youth Services (now Lumenus); and chair of the board of STEPS Public Art.
In 2016, Rich was recognized as a “Lawyer to Watch” by Lexpert Magazine. Since 2019, he has been recognized by his peers as a leading practitioner in employment law in the annual Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Rich was also voted by his peers to be included in the Best Lawyers in
Canada directory (2024 and 2025 edition) for his expertise in employment and labour law.
Cassandra Fultz, RCIC-IRB
Founder and Senior Consultant, Doherty Fultz Immigration
Originally from the United States, Cassandra immigrated to Canada in 2008. Cassandra began her career in the Canadian immigration industry in 2009 and subsequently founded Doherty Fultz Immigration, located in Toronto, in 2014.
Cassandra holds the designation of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R#514356), which she received in 2015. She also holds the credential of Specialization for the Immigration and Refugee Board, which is the Canadian immigration tribunal deciding refugee claims and appeals.
At Doherty Fultz Immigration, Cassandra specializes in immigration cases pertaining to Procedural Fairness Letters (PFL), post-deportation Authorization to Return to Canada requests, and PR Card Renewal on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds. She also has extensive experience and a very high success rate with Criminal Rehabilitation, Study Permit applications with prior refusals, Temporary Resident Permits, Canadian citizenship, Family Sponsorship, and Visitor Visas.
Cassandra is dedicated to making Canadian immigration accessible to all applicants by providing straightforward and easy to understand immigration advice so that clients can plan for their futures in Canada.
Given her extensive experience in the immigration field, Cassandra is a regular contributor to discussions pertaining to current immigration issues on Global News Toronto and nationwide Global News Radio stations, among other news agencies across Canada.
Cassandra is also the Program Director and an instructor of the Immigration Case Manager program at Herzing College Toronto Campus, where she teaches immigration law, mentors students, and contributes to ongoing course development. She was named Herzing College Faculty of the Year for all of Canada in 2021.
Cassandra is also a Sommelier certified by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers.
Hena Singh (she/her)
Partner, Singh Lamarche LLP & Singh Investigations and Mediations
Hena Singh is the founding partner of Singh Investigations & Mediations and a founding partner of Singh Lamarche LLP. She is recognized for providing her clients with practical and tailored solutions to employment issues.
In addition to her work as an employment lawyer, Hena has conducted hundreds of workplace investigations for companies and organizations of all types and sizes. She is a mediator, Certified Workplace Investigator and a Certified Compliance Officer. She also holds a master’s degree in Psychology.
Hena is the author of the book A Practical Guide to Conducting Workplace Investigations and co-author of the book A Practical Guide to the Law of Terminations in Ontario. Given her credentials and extensive experience, she regularly appears in the media and is a frequent presenter on various employment law, human rights, mediation and workplace investigation issues.
Join us as a sponsor for this must-attend event, where HR professionals gain critical legal insights, expert guidance, and practical solutions to navigate the complexities of workplace regulations.
Please complete our sponsor submission form
*Program subject to change.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Primer Ideas: 8-Minute Highlights to Issues and Trends |
| 10 AM – 10:30 AM | Session #1: Investigations Case Law Update |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Case Study |
| 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Session #2: Dos and Don’ts of High-Risk Terminations |
| 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Jeopardy: Burning HR Law Questions An open forum Q&A session with our co-chairs. |
| 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM | Session #3: Foreign Trained Talent: An Update |
| 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Break |
| 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Session #4: Evolution of Inter-provincial Trade Barriers & Impact on HR Professionals |
| 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | Closing Keynote |
| 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Event Wrap-up |
| 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Mix & Mingle Reception |
You’ve got three great ways to join us—pick the one that works best for you!
✅ In-Person – Limited spots available! Experience the energy live at The Hilton Toronto and connect face-to-face with industry experts and peers.
💻 Virtual – Join from anywhere! Tune in via live stream and engage in real-time discussions without leaving your desk.
🏢 Groups – Bringing the whole team? Take advantage of discounted group rates and make this a learning experience for your entire department or organization!
No matter how you choose to attend, you’ll gain insights, strategies, and connections to elevate your HR expertise. Secure your spot today! 🚀
INDIVIDUALS
| Members | Non-Members | |
| In Person | Until March 13: $375 March 14 onward: $495 | Until March 13: $495 March 14 onward: $595 |
| Virtual | Until March 13: $295 March 14 onward: $395 | Until March 13: $395 March 14 onward: $495 |
GROUPS
Group rates are applicable to individuals from the same company and may include members or non-members.
| Groups of 5 | Groups of 10 | Groups of 20 | |
| In Person | Until March 13: $1,690 March 14 onward: $2,230 | Until March 13: $3,190 March 14 onward: $4,205 | Until March 13: $6,000 March 14 onward: $7,920 |
| Virtual | Until March 13: $1,330 March 14 onward: $1,780 | Until March 13: $2,340 March 14 onward: $3,360 | Until March 13: $4,720 March 14 onward: $6,320 |
Rich Appiah
Principal, Appiah Law | Employment + Labour Counsel
Rich Appiah is the principal of Appiah Law | Employment + Labour Counsel. He provides strategic advice and legal representation in human resources law to businesses of all sizes and sectors, as well as to managers and senior executives.
Rich has significant experience as a negotiator and litigator. He has appeared as counsel before all levels of Ontario courts and the Ontario Labour Relations Board, as well as boards of arbitration; the provincial and federal Human Rights Tribunals; the Ontario Ministry of Labour (Employment Standards Branch); and the Canadian Industrial Relations Board.
Rich has published extensively and frequently presents at conferences in subject matters relating to employment law and legal ethics. He also provides media commentary on pressing legal developments, including as a featured guest for all major Canadian news networks. With a lifelong commitment to volunteerism, Rich serves as vice chair of the Board of Governors of the University of Guelph, and is chair of the Board’s Human Resources, and Governance and Membership Committees. Rich is formerly an elected member of the Ontario Bar Association’s Employment and Labour Section Executive; president of Delisle Youth Services (now Lumenus); and chair of the board of STEPS Public Art.
In 2016, Rich was recognized as a “Lawyer to Watch” by Lexpert Magazine. Since 2019, he has been recognized by his peers as a leading practitioner in employment law in the annual Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Rich was also voted by his peers to be included in the Best Lawyers in
Canada directory (2024 and 2025 edition) for his expertise in employment and labour law.
Cassandra Fultz, RCIC-IRB
Founder and Senior Consultant, Doherty Fultz Immigration
Originally from the United States, Cassandra immigrated to Canada in 2008. Cassandra began her career in the Canadian immigration industry in 2009 and subsequently founded Doherty Fultz Immigration, located in Toronto, in 2014.
Cassandra holds the designation of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R#514356), which she received in 2015. She also holds the credential of Specialization for the Immigration and Refugee Board, which is the Canadian immigration tribunal deciding refugee claims and appeals.
At Doherty Fultz Immigration, Cassandra specializes in immigration cases pertaining to Procedural Fairness Letters (PFL), post-deportation Authorization to Return to Canada requests, and PR Card Renewal on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds. She also has extensive experience and a very high success rate with Criminal Rehabilitation, Study Permit applications with prior refusals, Temporary Resident Permits, Canadian citizenship, Family Sponsorship, and Visitor Visas.
Cassandra is dedicated to making Canadian immigration accessible to all applicants by providing straightforward and easy to understand immigration advice so that clients can plan for their futures in Canada.
Given her extensive experience in the immigration field, Cassandra is a regular contributor to discussions pertaining to current immigration issues on Global News Toronto and nationwide Global News Radio stations, among other news agencies across Canada.
Cassandra is also the Program Director and an instructor of the Immigration Case Manager program at Herzing College Toronto Campus, where she teaches immigration law, mentors students, and contributes to ongoing course development. She was named Herzing College Faculty of the Year for all of Canada in 2021.
Cassandra is also a Sommelier certified by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers.
Hena Singh (she/her)
Partner, Singh Lamarche LLP & Singh Investigations and Mediations
Hena Singh is the founding partner of Singh Investigations & Mediations and a founding partner of Singh Lamarche LLP. She is recognized for providing her clients with practical and tailored solutions to employment issues.
In addition to her work as an employment lawyer, Hena has conducted hundreds of workplace investigations for companies and organizations of all types and sizes. She is a mediator, Certified Workplace Investigator and a Certified Compliance Officer. She also holds a master’s degree in Psychology.
Hena is the author of the book A Practical Guide to Conducting Workplace Investigations and co-author of the book A Practical Guide to the Law of Terminations in Ontario. Given her credentials and extensive experience, she regularly appears in the media and is a frequent presenter on various employment law, human rights, mediation and workplace investigation issues.
Rich Appiah
Principal, Appiah Law | Employment + Labour Counsel
Rich Appiah is the principal of Appiah Law | Employment + Labour Counsel. He provides strategic advice and legal representation in human resources law to businesses of all sizes and sectors, as well as to managers and senior executives.
Rich has significant experience as a negotiator and litigator. He has appeared as counsel before all levels of Ontario courts and the Ontario Labour Relations Board, as well as boards of arbitration; the provincial and federal Human Rights Tribunals; the Ontario Ministry of Labour (Employment Standards Branch); and the Canadian Industrial Relations Board.
Rich has published extensively and frequently presents at conferences in subject matters relating to employment law and legal ethics. He also provides media commentary on pressing legal developments, including as a featured guest for all major Canadian news networks. With a lifelong commitment to volunteerism, Rich serves as vice chair of the Board of Governors of the University of Guelph, and is chair of the Board’s Human Resources, and Governance and Membership Committees. Rich is formerly an elected member of the Ontario Bar Association’s Employment and Labour Section Executive; president of Delisle Youth Services (now Lumenus); and chair of the board of STEPS Public Art.
In 2016, Rich was recognized as a “Lawyer to Watch” by Lexpert Magazine. Since 2019, he has been recognized by his peers as a leading practitioner in employment law in the annual Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Rich was also voted by his peers to be included in the Best Lawyers in
Canada directory (2024 and 2025 edition) for his expertise in employment and labour law.
Cassandra Fultz, RCIC-IRB
Founder and Senior Consultant, Doherty Fultz Immigration
Originally from the United States, Cassandra immigrated to Canada in 2008. Cassandra began her career in the Canadian immigration industry in 2009 and subsequently founded Doherty Fultz Immigration, located in Toronto, in 2014.
Cassandra holds the designation of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R#514356), which she received in 2015. She also holds the credential of Specialization for the Immigration and Refugee Board, which is the Canadian immigration tribunal deciding refugee claims and appeals.
At Doherty Fultz Immigration, Cassandra specializes in immigration cases pertaining to Procedural Fairness Letters (PFL), post-deportation Authorization to Return to Canada requests, and PR Card Renewal on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds. She also has extensive experience and a very high success rate with Criminal Rehabilitation, Study Permit applications with prior refusals, Temporary Resident Permits, Canadian citizenship, Family Sponsorship, and Visitor Visas.
Cassandra is dedicated to making Canadian immigration accessible to all applicants by providing straightforward and easy to understand immigration advice so that clients can plan for their futures in Canada.
Given her extensive experience in the immigration field, Cassandra is a regular contributor to discussions pertaining to current immigration issues on Global News Toronto and nationwide Global News Radio stations, among other news agencies across Canada.
Cassandra is also the Program Director and an instructor of the Immigration Case Manager program at Herzing College Toronto Campus, where she teaches immigration law, mentors students, and contributes to ongoing course development. She was named Herzing College Faculty of the Year for all of Canada in 2021.
Cassandra is also a Sommelier certified by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers.
Hena Singh (she/her)
Partner, Singh Lamarche LLP & Singh Investigations and Mediations
Hena Singh is the founding partner of Singh Investigations & Mediations and a founding partner of Singh Lamarche LLP. She is recognized for providing her clients with practical and tailored solutions to employment issues.
In addition to her work as an employment lawyer, Hena has conducted hundreds of workplace investigations for companies and organizations of all types and sizes. She is a mediator, Certified Workplace Investigator and a Certified Compliance Officer. She also holds a master’s degree in Psychology.
Hena is the author of the book A Practical Guide to Conducting Workplace Investigations and co-author of the book A Practical Guide to the Law of Terminations in Ontario. Given her credentials and extensive experience, she regularly appears in the media and is a frequent presenter on various employment law, human rights, mediation and workplace investigation issues.
Join us as a sponsor for this must-attend event, where HR professionals gain critical legal insights, expert guidance, and practical solutions to navigate the complexities of workplace regulations.
Please complete our sponsor submission form