Forum 1: Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: Redefining Access and Opportunity for a New Era

Time:
July 17, 2025 - 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Room:
Huntington Convention Center // Room 17

Day 4, Thursday, July 17

Join us in Cleveland for four unforgettable days of inspiration, connection, and impact. 

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Much has changed for HR professionals in recent months, but the foundational goals and values remain – to find, recruit, and nurture the best talent from every possible source. A growing number of employers across the public and private sectors are eager to explore new strategies to grow their workforce effectively and to ensure a positive and productive workplace culture. This forum is dedicated to the future of staffing and workforce development and how legal experts, HR professionals, and corporate leaders can work together to redefine access and opportunity for a new era.

Moderator: Emil Hill, Principal, The Creshiem Group

Remarks: Arthur T. Matthews, J.D., Teaching Professor, Penn State School of Labor and Employment Relations

Panelists:
Kevin Clayton, Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact & Equity, Cleveland Cavaliers
Virginia Kase Solomon, President and CEO, Common Cause
John C. Yang, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Kelley Robinson, President, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Human Rights Campaign Foundation

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