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HR Trivia: How Well Do You Know Workplace Laws?
Join us for HR Trivia, an interactive quiz-style session that will put your knowledge of workplace employment laws to the test! Our trio of speakers from Ausley McMullen will walk attendees through real-world employment scenarios and common workplace questions, allowing opportunities for table teams to guess the answers before revealling the legal insights behind them—highlighting practical takeaways every organization should know.
Fun, fast-paced, and informative, HR Trivia will turn employment law into an engaging experience while offering helpful guidance on navigating today’s workplace issues. Participants at the winning table will all walk away with a prize!
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Maria S. Hossain | Of Counsel, Ausley McMullen
 Maria S. Hossain is Of Counsel at Ausley McMullen and defends employers in employment litigation, including discrimination and retaliation cases. She also specializes in Human Resources compliance, by drafting employee handbooks and procedures. She is always available to clients to provide comprehensive answers to all of their complex Human Resources questions.
Maria previously worked as in-house counsel at the Florida Department of Corrections for 11 years, overseeing discipline, accommodations and all other Human Resources legal issues, for an organization of 24,000 employees with hundreds of locations across the state. Maria worked to ensure compliance with just cause standards and equal treatment to reduce exposure to litigation. Maria zealously defended the Agency in administrative proceedings and arbitrations regarding employment claims.
Deborah Minnis | Shareholder, Ausley McMullen
Deborah Minnis joined Ausley & McMullen in 1991 and became a shareholder in 1993. Her primary area of practice is employment law. She regularly represents and advises management clients in employment discrimination and other personnel matters including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, Title VII, the Fair Labor Standards Act, other civil rights acts, and, state law tort claims. She has practice experience as a management consultant and as a litigator in judicial, administrative, and appellate forums specializing in employment law. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced as an assistant attorney general for the State of Florida and litigated cases in both state and federal courts throughout the state.
Deborah is a member of The Florida Bar and admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Middle Districts of Florida; and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 1980 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She earned her J.D. from Florida State University and was admitted to the Bar in 1985. She has contributed to Today’s FDA providing articles of employment related issues.
Magie Ozarowski | Shareholder, Ausley McMullen
Magie Ozarowski is a Shareholder with Ausley McMullen and primarily focuses her practice on advising clients on employment matters, and litigation, mediation, and arbitration of disputes regarding employment, contracts, and business disputes. Magie also practices before Florida’s administrative courts in the areas of employment, affordable housing, and regulatory compliance.
Magie first practiced in California, in the areas of mass tort defense and general civil litigation and, after returning to Florida, as litigation counsel for a number of State agencies over the course of 10 years, where she handled both affirmative and defensive administrative and complex civil litigation cases.
About Our Presenting Sponsor: Lively Technical College
Lively Technical College is a public postsecondary institution dedicated to strengthening workforce development and economic mobility across the Big Bend region by delivering job-ready talent to local and regional employers. With a strong focus on career and technical education, Lively prepares students for immediate employment and long-term career growth in today’s high-demand industries—often allowing graduates to enter the workforce with little to no student debt and the potential to earn wages above the national average.
Lively offers hands-on, skills-based training programs developed in close collaboration with industry partners to ensure alignment with current and emerging workforce needs. Students receive practical, real-world training, earn industry-recognized certifications, and develop the technical, safety, and employability skills employers value. Career pathways include construction trades, advanced welding skills, plumbing, HVAC, automotive and diesel technology, healthcare support services, culinary arts, and other critical workforce sectors.
Serving as a talent pipeline for the region, Lively supports current high school juniors and seniors, recent graduates, adult learners, career changers, and incumbent workers seeking to upskill or reskill. Affordable tuition, short-term training options, and flexible scheduling allow employers to access a skilled workforce quickly while supporting employee advancement and retention. Small class sizes and instructors with extensive industry experience ensure graduates are trained to meet workplace expectations from day one.
Through strong partnerships with businesses, industry associations, community organizations, and workforce agencies, Lively Technical College plays a vital role in meeting regional labor demands. As a cornerstone of workforce education in Tallahassee and Leon County, Lively remains committed to supporting employer success and building sustainable career pathways that fuel economic growth.
For questions regarding registration, or if your organization is interested in reserving an Exhibit Table at this event, please email bpupke@talchamber.com.
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