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Kaufman & Canoles Presents: The Annual Mock Trial

 

October 06, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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2017 Plank Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Join us for one of our most engaging professional development events of the year! Kaufman & Canoles will lead attendees through an immersive Mock Trial experience that brings employment law to life in a realistic courtroom setting.

Designed specifically for HR professionals, this interactive program goes beyond a traditional legal update. Attendees will see workplace issues and employment law principles play out through a simulated trial, providing a unique opportunity to examine how HR decisions, documentation, investigations, and workplace practices can ultimately impact a legal case.

Event Agenda

8:00 – 8:30 AM | Check-in & Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 AM | Chapter Announcements & Introductions
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | The Main Event - Mock Trial

Why Attend?

  • See employment law in action. Experience a realistic mock courtroom proceeding centered on workplace and HR issues.
  • Strengthen your HR decision-making. Gain practical insight into how everyday HR practices can become critical factors when workplace disputes escalate.
  • Learn from legal experts. Hear directly from the employment law professionals at Kaufman & Canoles and gain takeaways you can apply within your own organization.
  • Connect with your HR community. Network with fellow HR professionals while exchanging perspectives and experiences.
  • Earn 4 PDCs. Receive four Professional Development Credits while participating in an engaging, interactive learning experience.
  • Breakfast is included with registration, so come ready to learn, connect, and put your HR knowledge to the test!

Be Part of the Action

Interested in getting more involved? We are seeking volunteers to help support the execution of this year's Mock Trial, by taking the stand as an actor. Scripts will be provided in advance. It's easy and a lot of fun taking on a character in the trial. Please contact our VP of Programs, Lou Kelley, at [email protected] for additional information.

Space will be limited to 50 participants—register early and join us for a morning of legal insight, practical learning, and HR in action!

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Tickets

$40.00 Mock Trial

$50.00 Non member Mock Trial

$20.00 Student Ticket price


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If for some reason you cannot attend a meeting but registered for it, you must send a cancellation at least 48 hours in advance to Jacquelyn Brookins at [email protected] .Otherwise, you will still be invoiced.