SESHRM upcoming events

April 2026 Chapter Meeting - Protecting Your Business: I-9 Compliance Strategies for Employers (04/21/2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Protecting Your Business: I9 Compliance Strategies for Employers

Session Description

I-9 compliance is a critical yet often overlooked component of HR operations. This session provides HR professionals with a practical understanding of I-9 requirements, including how to properly complete and retain forms, conduct internal audits, and respond to government inspections.

Pedro will walk attendees through the I-9 process step-by-step, covering common errors, best practices, and how to avoid costly compliance pitfalls. The presentation will also address E-Verify and its limitations, how to identify fraudulent documents, and how to manage I-9s within an HRIS system. Attendees will learn what to expect during an audit, how to prepare effectively, and how to navigate both the updated and previous I-9 forms.

Designed with newer HR professionals in mind, this session focuses on practical, foundational knowledge — helping participants gain confidence in maintaining compliance while protecting their organizations from unnecessary risk.

Session Goals

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

Understand the purpose and importance of I-9 compliance
Accurately complete and review I-9 forms to prevent common mistakes
Conduct internal I-9 audits and prepare for external audits or inspections
Utilize E-Verify responsibly and understand its limitations
Identify valid versus potentially fraudulent employment eligibility documents
Manage I-9s effectively within HRIS systems, including retention and physical copy considerations
Apply best practices and lessons from real-world I-9 compliance scenarios
Recognize key updates to the current I-9 form and how they differ from prior versions

Presenter Bio

Pedro Assis is a member of the Davenport Evans Trust & Trust Companies, Transactions & General Business & Employment Law practice group. Pedro’s practice focuses on trust companies, estate planning, taxation, trust administration, employment law, and corporate and business law.

Originally from Guaxupé, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Pedro earned his bachelor’s degree in Science and Technology from the Federal University of Alfenas. During his undergraduate program, he also studied abroad at Dublin City University. He moved to South Dakota in 2016, where he researched stem cells and rare diseases for three years before graduating from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law. Pedro joined the Davenport Evans team in 2023.


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®).

2026 SHRM South Dakota State Conference (04/29/2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

There is no better place for regional HR professional development than the SHRM South Dakota State Conference. By attending, you’ll gain the tools and resources you need to implement successful HR practices – which help your company succeed.

Fresh Perspectives

Renowned speakers that offer fresh points of view and inspiring stories will help shift your perspectives and deepen your understanding of a broad range of HR topics and workplace issues.

Comprehensive Learning

Over 20 sessions provide a complete education for HR professionals at every stage of their career. You’ll be able to choose from a broad range of topics so you can customize the learning you need. Concentrate on solutions designed to help your organization become more compliant; delve into the cutting-edge trends that will impact your workplace in the next few years; build a strategic talent management plan to increase engagement and retention.

Extraordinary Networking

From our sessions to the hallways of the convention center, there is ample opportunity for you to meet HR professionals who share your goals and your challenges.

Learn more and register HERE to reserve your seat before it's too late!

2026 SHRM Annual Conference & Expo (06/16/2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

There is no better place for HR professional development than SHRM’s Annual Conference & Exposition. By attending, you’ll gain the tools and resources you need to implement successful HR practices – which help your company succeed.

Fresh Perspectives

Internationally-renowned speakers that offer fresh points of view and inspiring stories will help shift your perspectives and deepen your understanding of a broad range of HR topics and workplace issues.

Comprehensive Learning

Over 200 concurrent sessions provide a complete education for HR professionals at every stage of their career, based on the SHRM Competency Model. You’ll be able to choose from a broad range of topics so you can customize the learning you need. Concentrate on solutions designed to help your organization become more compliant; delve into the cutting-edge trends that will impact your workplace in the next few years; build a strategic talent management plan to increase engagement and retention.

Extraordinary Networking

From our vast Exposition to our session-based networking, to the hallways of the convention center, there is ample opportunity for you to meet HR professionals who share your goals and your challenges. Plus, you can take advantage of online networking! Attendees get access to our Conference Community site where you can chat with other attendees and arrange topic-based meetups. We also recommend that you join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Endless Solutions

The world’s largest HR marketplace, the SHRM Exposition, gives you access to thousands of solutions-providers in every industry. Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? Visit annual.shrm.org/exhibit-sponsorship-opportunities for more information.

Still not convinced that you need to be here? See more in our Why Attend page.

https://annual.shrm.org/