LEAP 


Join leading experts on labor and employment law, and your HR peers, for an employment law symposium like no other.. More than 30 of the nation's most experienced attorneys will provide analysis, guidance, and solutions to help HR professionals comply with evolving employment laws and strategize for the year ahead.


Joseph (“Joe”) Beachboard is a nationally recognized employment lawyer who has been moderating the LEAP Program for more than two decades. He has more than 30 years of experience representing management in a wide variety of employment and labor matters in perhaps the most challenging state in the nation for employers – California. Mr. Beachboard is a founding member of the Management Labor and Employment Roundtable (a LEAP sponsor) and speaks regularly before human resource and employer groups on cutting edge employment law topics. Mr. Beachboard is frequently quoted in such leading publications as HR Magazine, National Law Journal, Los Angeles Times, NY Times, HR Executive and Workforce, and has been published in dozens of legal and business journals. Throughout his career in Los Angeles, Mr. Beachboard has represented dozens of studios and entertainment properties. He cites his most interesting project as working with the cast and crew of the television show The Office, from its pilot through the final season. He currently serves as President of Beachboard Consulting Group, dedicated to providing comprehensive advice to employers with innovate approaches.