Join us at Aramark Conference Center in Downers Grove, 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 - Legal Compliance in Illinois
1:30 PM to 1:45 PM - Break
1:45 PM to 2:45 PM - Shaw Decremer and Alison Howlett - Lobbying Update
2:45 PM to 3:00 PM - Break
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Tom Gimbel, First Vice Chair at American Staffing Association - State of Staffing Industry Update
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.
SHAW DECREMER
Principal, Shaw Decremer Consulting
Shaw Decremer is a lifelong Chicago resident and graduate of the University of Illinois with bachelors’ degrees in both History and Geography. Shaw began his career in legislative advocacy through the Illinois Legislative Staff Internship Program (ILSIP). As an ILSIP intern, Shaw was assigned to the Illinois House Speaker’s Office, where he ended up working for 12 years, eventually serving as the House Speaker’s Legislative Director. In 2013, Shaw opened his own firm, specializing in consulting and lobbying at the state level. Shaw serves a wide range of clients from nonprofits to professional associations. Shaw is proud to have served as a key strategist and point person for the lobbying effort to legalize same sex marriage in Illinois, as well as the recent advocacy effort to ban ghost guns in the state.
ALISON HOWLETT
President, Coalition Consulting P.C.
Alison Howlett has served as a key advisor and legislative counsel to the Illinois House of Representatives, the State of Illinois, as well as Illinois’ Labor leaders. After completing law school at Loyola University Chicago, Alison served as Assistant Counsel to the Illinois House Speaker. In 2012, Alison was parliamentarian and counsel to the Illinois House Revenue and Finance committee and Civil Judiciary committee.
After serving on staff, Alison clerked in the federal appellate court for the Honorable William J. Bauer in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
In 2015, Alison joined the Chicago Laborers, working her way up to serving as Executive Director of their Labor-Management Cooperation Committee. In this capacity, Alison served as the Labor point person for the negotiations between the General Assembly and the Governor’s office for the largest capital construction program in Illinois history.
Alison continues to serve as a trusted advisor to key members of the Governor’s executive team, members of the General Assembly, and key legislative staffers. She has a unique understanding of government, having served in roles in the legislative and executive branches, and has been a point person on a number of complex legislative issues facing the state.
Thank you to our Sponsors of the 2025 Legislative Conference:
The Illinois Search and Staffing Association is proud to host this virtual event presented by our Legislative Sponsor, Staffing GC
Illinois Legal Compliance Landscape: Navigating New 2025 Laws
With more than 300 new laws having gone into effect in Illinois on January 1, it can be difficult - if not downright impossible - for staffing firms to keep track of legal and legislative developments in real-time. We focused a great deal on the Illinois Day & Temporary Labor Services Act last year, but that made it easy to potentially miss other new laws impacting the staffing industry in 2025 and covering topics such as pay transparency, personnel records, and amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act.
ISSA invites you to join this webinar hosted by Lia Elliott, co-managing partner with Staffing GC, for an insightful session focused on the review of new 2025 laws impacting staffing firms in Illinois. Lia will present an overview of recent legislative updates, share practical tips for operational compliance, and discuss implications for staffing operations. Attendees will leave equipped with up-to-date information needed to maximize compliance, reduce legal risk, and continue to move your business forward.
March 6, 2025
12PM-1PM CST
Cost to Attend: ISSA Members FREE, Nonmembers $39
Attendance at this event earns 1.0 hours CE Credit toward ASA certification
MEET THE SPEAKER
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Marsh McLennan!
Join us for a replay of March Staffing Madness!
If you're newer to staffing/recruiting, you're invited to attend this fun event at Topgolf in Naperville.
Food, beverages and 2 hours of golf are included in the ticket price.
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors!
The Illinois Search and Staffing Association is proud to host this virtual event for staffing professionals
April 3, 2025
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!
Click HERE
View the AGENDA for the 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference!
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
The Illinois Search and Staffing Association is proud to host this virtual event for staffing Owners and Executives
May 1, 2025
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Avionté!
June 5, 2025
July 3, 2025
August 7, 2025
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Automated Business Designs!
September 4, 2025
1PM-2PM CST
Thank you to our Platinum sponsor, TRICOM!
Your Hosts for the 2025 Owners and Executives Retreat:
Midwest Staffing Owners and Executives Retreat
September 11-12, 2025
The Abbey Resort on Lake Geneva, WI
Attendance at this event earns 6.0 CE Hours
toward ASA Certification
Booking link for rooms at The Abbey - Coming Soon
Rooms may be reserved in the group block for 9/10 and/or 9/11
until August 12th. The group rate will be honored for extended stays 2 days before and 2 days after, based on availability.
Room rates begin at $169. Upgrades available.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available
Email info@issaworks.com
November 6, 2025
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