Cindy S. Cook is a human resource consultant with over 20 years of practical, hands-on experience in
both government and large corporate environments. For several years, she worked for American Express, most recently
as the director of employee relations. Her vast experience includes designing, managing and delivering services in such areas as:
organizational design; workforce analysis and manpower planning; establishing pay and benefit levels; employee relations;
performance evaluation; personnel management policy and procedures; HR management information systems; and skill-specific and
developmental training. She received her B.S. degree, summa cum laude, in Developmental Psychology from Westminster
College.
Barbara L. Fielder is a successful entrepreneur, leader and business owner of a human resources consulting and management
training firm. With more than 28 years of human resources and leadership experience she is a much sought-after consultant and
seminar/workshop leader and trainer. Ms. Fielder writes frequently on topics which cover a wide range of business, leadership
and communication issues for businesses large and small. She is the author of I'm Communicating, But...Am I Being Heard?
and Motivation in the Workplace. She earned her Master in Human Resources from Kennedy-Western University and Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration, with distinction, from the University of Redlands. She is listed in Who's
Who in the West, in Education, in America, American Women and Who's Who in the World.
Brenda K. Heinicke is an attorney and employment law consultant. Ms. Heinicke advises and defends employers in a broad
range of labor and employment law issues, including discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination cases. She
represents employers in all aspects of employment-related litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in labor
arbitrations. Ms. Heinicke is the co-chairperson for the Labor and Employment Department of the El Paso County Bar Association
and recently received the bar association's Outstanding Young Lawyer award. She received her J.D., with honors,
from the University of Denver Law School and was selected for the Order of St. Ives.
Jacqueline E. Kalk is a partner with Littler Mendelson, PC concentrating in labor and employment law. She has
represented management in numerous litigation matters in a variety of jurisdictions, and before a variety of agencies.
Along with her litigation practice, Ms. Kalk counsels clients on litigation avoidance and employment issues. She
received her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law and her B.A., summa
cum laude, from the University of North Dakota.
Tricia A. Kinney is a partner with Powell Goldstein LLP concentrating in labor and employment law. She regularly
litigates matters related to the employment relationship. She also counsels clients on designing and implementing
various employment policies and regarding preventative measures to avoid problems. She received her J.D. from Vanderbilt
University School of Law and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Boston College. She is highly rated for her
practical-orientation and engaging platform skills.
Wayne W. Williams is an attorney in private practice in Colorado Springs. His practice includes employment
discrimination and wrongful discharge litigation, employment law advice, traditional labor law and wage and hour law.
Mr. Williams is a member of the Employment and Labor Relations Law Section of the ABA. He received his J.D. degree from
the University of Virginia where he was on the editorial board of the Journal of Law and Politics. He was appointed to the
National Association of Counties Labor and Employment Steering Committee. He currently is an elected County Commissioner.
Shay Zeemer Hable practices in the Labor, Employment & Immigration Group at Powell Goldstein LLP in Atlanta.
Her practice includes representing management in employment discrimination lawsuits in various state, federal and
administrative jurisdictions, including race, sex, disability, family and medical leave, and other discrimination claims.
Ms. Hable's litigation experience also includes contract and fraud disputes arising from employment and independent
contractor relationships. Ms. Hable's is an honors graduate of Emory University and Vanderbilt School of Law.
