The Zaller Law Group Employers Summit
The Zaller Law Group Employers Summit is our flagship in-person event and the culmination of our annual employer education series. Designed for California employers, HR professionals, and in-house counsel, the Summit brings together industry leaders and legal experts for a powerful afternoon of insight, strategy, and connection. Attendees will gain a timely and practical overview of the latest employment law developments, compliance strategies, and best practices shaping the California workplace.
📍 Venue: Castaway, Burbank, California
📅 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Event Panels (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.):
Winning QSR Playbooks for 2026: Thriving Amid Wage Hikes and Shifting Tastes
A forward-looking discussion on how California’s quick service restaurant operators can adapt to rising wages, changing consumer preferences, and evolving market dynamics.
Panelists:
Juan Carlos Chacón – Multi State and Unit Franchisee of Jersey Mike's Subs
Cody Wong – CEO, CW Management (Dave’s Hot Chicken franchise operator)
Gary Woodford – Operating Partner at Apalmsprings LLC (Denny's)
Harnessing AI: How Businesses Are Innovating and Using AI in 2026
A deep dive into how employers are adopting and adapting artificial intelligence across all aspects of their operations. Panelists will share real-world insights, best practices, and ethical considerations for using AI to streamline work and drive growth in the following areas:
Legal and Compliance Applications
Marketing and Branding
Employee Management
Vendor and Operations Management
Strategic Outlook
Panelists:
Sasha Strauss – Founder & CEO, Innovation Protocol
Anthony Zaller – Founding Partner, Zaller Law Group, PC
Employment Law & Compliance Panel: The 2026 Compliance Curve
An engaging exploration of upcoming employment law changes — new laws on wage equity, pay data reporting, the "Workplace Know Your Rights Act", tip regulations, and new case law developments and compliance strategies.
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Networking Reception – The Green Room
Conclude the afternoon with drinks, appetizers, and conversation with panelists and attendees. The networking reception offers a valuable opportunity to connect with executives, HR professionals, and in-house counsel from across California.
Want to attend?
Space is limited and attendance is by invitation only. Please RSVP to request an invitation.