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Speaking & Workshops
Helping Employers Understand Employment Risk Before Problems Arise
Melissa Hirn regularly presents to chambers of commerce, professional organizations, and business groups on employment law and workplace risk issues affecting employers.
Her presentations focus on practical guidance that helps organizations understand how employment decisions, HR practices, contracts, and insurance coverage interact in real-world business operations.
Programs are designed to provide clear, practical guidance for business leaders and decision-makers.
Popular Presentation Topics
- Employment Law Basics for Growing Businesses
- Independent Contractors vs Employees
- Contracts, Insurance, and Risk Management
- Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA): What Employers Need to Know
- HR Risk Management for Business Owners
Who These Programs Are Designed For
Who These Programs Are Designed For
Programs are particularly useful for:
• Business owners and leadership teams
• HR professionals
• Professional associations
• Industry groups
• Chambers of commerce
Programs can be delivered as:
• Workshops or seminars
• Webinars
• Leadership training sessions
About the Presenter
Who These Programs Are Designed For
Melissa Hirn is an employment attorney and risk advisor who works with businesses to help them understand and manage employment-related risks.
She is the founder of Sphere HR & Risk Masters, LLC, a consulting firm focused on employment and risk management advisory services.
Legal services are provided separately through Hirn Law, PLLC.
Employee Training
Selected Speaking Engagements
We provide customized training programs for your employees, from soft skills to technical skills. Investing in your employees helps your business grow.
Selected Speaking Engagements
Selected Speaking Engagements
Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
Contracts, Coverage and Compliance: A Legal Toolkit for Michigan Small Business (2026)
Webinar
Small Business Landmines (2026)
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
Webinar: Wage and Hour Issues for Employers
Oakland County Bar Association – Municipal Law Section
Risk Management for Municipal Attorneys (Fall 2025)
myLawCLE Webinar
Insurance and Indemnity Gaps: How Outdated Clauses Create Hidden Risks (Fall 2025)
Business Owner and Professional Groups
Various presentations and workshops on employment law and HR risk management topics.