Business Builder Lunch at Vaqueros

Wearing the Many Hats of HR - Some Smart Advice from an Employment Law Attorney

A well-run HR department on-boards new hires, oversees complaints and leave requests, and weighs in on terminations, all while conducting constant risk assessments and making recommendations to management regarding areas of exposure.  This can be a heavy load to carry. Are you a busy business owner trying to do it all? Or are you the lone member of your organization tasked with all things "HR"?

Attorney Jennifer Ward will discuss some of the legal pitfalls of running an HR department solo. She will help you fine-tune your skills for identifying areas of risks and consulting legal counsel when appropriate.


Jennifer Ward

Jennifer Ward is Principal Attorney at Law Office of Jennifer D. Ward in Austin, Texas. Her practice focuses on employment law and general counsel services for employees, small businesses, and non-profits. She handles a range of legal issues from business formation to non-competes to workplace disputes. She is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and the State of California. In 2022 Ms. Ward was honored to receive an award by SuperLawyers in Employment & Labor Law. Every year since 2020, Ms. Ward has been designated one of Austin’s Top Attorneys in Business Law by Austin Monthly Magazine. She enjoys giving presentations and advises entrepreneurs and HR professionals on a range of legal topics. Since 2020 she has served as the Treasurer for the Travis County Women Lawyers Association. When she’s not advising clients, Ms. Ward enjoys volunteering in the community and spending time with her family.


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