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Scott Baker is the founder and CEO of Stage 3 Leadership, which provides HR leadership, culture and organizational transformation, leadership and team coaching, and HR systems and processes optimization. With over 25 years of experience in HR across diverse industries and sectors, Baker has led and integrated multiple M&A transactions, hired and onboarded hundreds of […]

Gerry McLaughlin is the CEO and executive director of Gerry McLaughlin Consulting LLC, a labor relations consulting firm serving North American clients. As an executive director and vice president for Fortune 100 companies, he has more than 30 years of experience negotiating over 500 labor contracts in industries including manufacturing, distribution, telecommunications, retail, and health […]

Danine Clay is the chief of staff for the Labor Relations Institute. She brings a fresh approach, performance driven analytics, years of executive leadership, and labor management consulting experience. Clay serves as the right hand of President-General Counsel Counsel Phillip Wilson and supports LRI with business development, marketing, client relations, performance analytics, professional development, and […]

Phillip B. Wilson is the president of the Labor Relations Institute and founder of Approachable Leadership. He is a national expert on labor relations and creating positive workplaces, appearing in HR Magazine and the New York Times. Wilson is a keynote speaker, trainer, and author of more than a dozen publications, including his most recent […]

Nick Kalm is the founder and chief executive officer of Reputation Partners LLC, a national strategic communications firm. Over his 30-year career, he has worked with hundreds of organizations, both financially healthy and stressed, to help them deal with labor unions while improving their communications with employees and other stakeholders.

David J. Pryzbylski is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg. A traditional labor relations counselor and employment law adviser, he is diligently focused on achieving the right result for each client he serves. Pryzbylski is dedicated to providing legal solutions to the challenges his clients face by incorporating not only legal and business strategy into […]

Robert C. Folland is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg, where he focuses his practice on complex commercial, insolvency, and financial disputes in federal district, bankruptcy, and state courts. He regularly defends financial institutions, public corporations, and private companies in high stakes litigation involving financial management, fiduciary duties, and recapture of transfers. Folland has a […]

Robert Patrick is the managing director of SC&H Group’s Corporate Restructuring practice. He advises distressed companies through complex corporate restructurings, both in and out-of-court, with expertise in financial analysis, fraud investigation, and litigation support services. Patrick and his team engage clients that include debtors, lenders, fiduciaries, creditors’ committees, and other interested parties. He has led […]

Lawrence R. Perkins is the founder and CEO of SierraConstellation Partners, a national interim management and advisory firm for middle-market companies navigating difficult business challenges. He has over 25 years of management consulting and advisory experience with companies undergoing transition. He has led complicated projects for numerous companies as an interim leader, financial advisor, and […]

Gina Lepore, Ph.D., is an executive coach and business strategist recognized for her unique approach to preventing burnout and fostering resilience among leaders and entrepreneurs. At the heart of Gina’s philosophy is compassionate detachment, a blend of empathy and objectivity that connects deeply with clients while maintaining a strategic focus on tangible results. Her expertise […]