The LeadingAge California RISE Policy Summit is an annual legislative outreach and communication event that brings together providers of housing, care, and services for older adults to address key policy issues facing our industry. It’s your opportunity to stay informed about changing regulations and advocate directly with California legislators on the issues that impact your organization.

Diane O’Malley: “HR Update”

The 2026 DRI Product Liability Conference offers fresh insights into the rapidly evolving field of product liability law. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and technology-focused programming, participants will explore strategies for defending claims, addressing regulatory expectations, and responding to the use of AI in litigation. Attendees will also gain practical tools for improving communication across generations and strengthening trial strategies through innovation.

This session will dive into how Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) can be a powerful tool for founders and investors looking to preserve more of their exit value. The panel will unpack how QSBS can dramatically reduce — or even eliminate — federal capital gains taxes on the sale of a business, while clarifying eligibility requirements and critical timing considerations that often make or break the benefit.

Hear all points of view as our faculty of experts from across the state discuss current trends and important concepts that anyone involved in condemnation law and policy in California needs to know. Speakers will include condemning authorities, counsel for landowners, appraisers, mediators, and more. From eye-opening case studies, to the latest developments in AI, to insightful dispute resolution and tax strategies.

Shannon Nessier: “The Abundance Agenda”

Employment laws are constantly being rewritten — sometimes faster than employers, counsel, and claims teams can keep up. This session gives attendees a front-row seat to the latest “reboot” of workplace regulations, including new leave expansions, domestic violence protections, pay transparency obligations, and emerging litigation trends. It’s fitting we will be in California, which is leading the way with radical change in this area, but we will discuss other jurisdictions and trends as well.