Join us at The Plus Group in Woodridge, IL for a half day legislative and networking event. 

AGENDA 

11:30AM to 12:30 PM - Registration and Lunch

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM - Lia Elliott, Co-Managing Partner at Staffing GC

1:30 PM to 1:45 PM - Break

1:45 PM to 2:45 PM -  Lobbyists 

2:45 PM to 3:00 PM - Break 

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Tom Gimbel, First Vice Chair at American Staffing Association

4:00 Wrap up and Cocktail Hour

Attendance at this event earns 3.0 CE Hours toward ASA Certification

SPEAKERS

LIA ELLIOTT

Co-Managing Partner at Staffing GC

Lia Elliott is an attorney and C-Suite advisor with 20+ years of boots-on-the-ground executive and legal experience in the workforce solutions and staffing industry. Lia is solutions-focused and works with clients to achieve business objectives while aligning legal compliance within risk tolerance and budget. A constant critical thinker and firm believer that “no” is seldom the answer, Lia simplifies legal complexities enabling growth in a mine-filled environment.

Areas of Specialization: Fractional GC/Executive Services • Labor, Employment & HR Support • Compliance Programs / Training • Litigation Management • In-House Legal Function Build

TOM GIMBEL

First Vice Chair at American Staffing Association

Tom Gimbel is the founder of LaSalle Network. Founded in 1998, LaSalle Network is a professional staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in Chicago. LaSalle is a 10-time Inc. 5000 company and is on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list. Gimbel was honored on the Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40, and was inducted in the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. Gimbel serves on the board of directors of Ounce of Prevention, and is an active member in the Young Presidents’ Organization and the Economic Club of Chicago.

Thank you to our Sponsors of the 2025 Legislative Conference:

Conference Hosts:

Illinois Search and Staffing Association

Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services

Michigan Association of Staffing Services

This highly anticipated 2-day event is designed for staffing professionals from all over the Midwest to come together and share their expertise, collaborate, and learn from industry leaders. 

View the SPEAKER LINEUP for the 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference! 

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View the AGENDA for the 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference!

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REGISTER EARLY FOR EARLY BIRD MEMBER DISCOUNT! 

ISSA Members: Log in and register

WASS and MASS Members: Email your Director for discount code

NAPS Members: Email info@issaworks.com

Book Your Accommodations

The Hilton Chicago-Oak Brook Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago-Oakbrook Terrace are located just steps from Drury Lane while the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Oak Brook offers convenient shuttle service. 

Hilton Chicago - Oak Brook Suites

(630) 941-0100  -  Check Room Availability

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago-Oak Brook

(630) 941-1177 -  Check Room Availability

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook

(630) 472-6000  -  Check Room Availability