July 2025 Chapter Meeting - Legal Updates with Nichole J. Mohning

 Navigating the Shifting Employment Law Landscape with Nichole J. Mohning 

Join SE SHRM for an insightful session led by Nichole J. Mohning, partner at Cutler Law Firm, LLP, focused on the latest developments in employment law. With sweeping changes at both the state and federal levels, it’s more crucial than ever for HR professionals to stay compliant and proactive.

Nichole will cover the importance of implementing a comprehensive organizational AI policy, including its key components such as purpose, scope, acceptable use, accountability, and data privacy. She will also discuss the risks and ethical considerations surrounding AI in the workplace. Additionally, Nichole will provide an update on recent changes to EEOC guidelines and their impact on employers, as well as highlight legislative and regulatory changes affecting employers in South Dakota.

Through real-world scenarios, Nichole will offer practical guidance to help you navigate these legal challenges with confidence. Whether you’re reviewing policies or preparing for an audit, this session will equip you with the knowledge to maintain compliance and mitigate risk in your organization.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the region’s foremost employment law experts—your HR toolkit depends on it!

Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of implementing an organizational AI policy.
• Learn the essential components to include in an effective AI policy (e.g., purpose, scope, acceptable use, accountability, data privacy).
• Identify key risks and ethical considerations related to the use of AI in the workplace.
• Gain awareness of recent updates to EEOC guidelines and their implications for employers.
• Identify recent legislative and regulatory changes impacting employers in South Dakota.

Information about the speaker

Nichole J. Mohning joined Cutler Law Firm, LLP in 2008. Nichole primarily practices in the area of employment law providing advice and counsel to both public and private employers on issues such as human resource policies and practices, federal and state equal employment opportunity and wage and hour laws, employee benefits and leave, and non-compete agreements. She also assists clients in defending employment-related claims in the courts and administrative agencies. Nichole has served as counsel to a human rights commission advising the commission on the investigation of complaints and litigating claims on behalf of the commission. Along with her employment practice, Nichole is also actively involved in litigating commercial disputes.

Nichole has presented numerous seminars regarding public and private sector employment matters, as well as providing related training to management and supervisors.

Nichole is originally from Le Mars, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.A. in history and American studies. Following graduation, Nichole was involved in secondary and higher education where she served as a teacher and administrator. In 1998, Nichole returned to school at the University of Kansas School of Law where she received her law degree in December, 2001, and was the co-recipient of the W. Ross Hutton Award given by the University of Kansas law school faculty for superior performance in the Legal Aid Clinic. Prior to joining Cutler Law Firm, LLP, Nichole practiced with the law firm of Clark, Mize & Linville, Chtd. in Salina, Kansas.

Monthly chapter meetings and HR educational presentations are free for members and $30 for non-members.

This event is approved for one (1) continuing educational credit from SHRM and HRCI.

SESHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is valid for one (1) PDC toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.	This program has been pre-approved for one (1) hour of HR General credit toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).