Power Hour: Legal Hot Topics 2026: The Year Ahead in HR Compliance

Legal Hot Topics 2026: The Year Ahead in HR Compliance

This session is presented by Kyle Heslin, Mitch Guimond and Christine Beldner of IRONWOOD Business Consulting, LLC.

Mitch Guimond, SHRM-CP, located in Texas, is a Human Resources Coordinator at IRONWOOD and brings over eight years of HR experience in the private sector. Prior to joining the IRONWOOD team, Mitch worked for two large international corporations within the security and tech industries. Mitch has experience within multiple facets of human resources, specializing in employee relations, investigations, compliance, ADA/FMLA, and training and development. Mitch has over 3 years of direct employee relations/investigative experience within both Union and Non-Union environments. Mitch obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. Mitch is SHRM-CP Certified and is a licensed Private Investigator in the state of Texas.  


Kyle Heslin, SHRM-CP, is an experienced Human Resources Consultant with a passion for helping organizations build strong and effective teams. Kyle specializes in providing expert advice and guidance on all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, talent management, employee engagement, employee relations, workplace investigations, employer branding and compliance. Kyle is known for her strong communication and interpersonal skills and is skilled at building trust and rapport with clients and colleagues alike. Kyle holds a SHRM-CP certification, SHRM’s Workplace Investigation Specialty Credential, a Private Investigator License, and was elected to the Lewis and Clark SHRM Board of Directors as the 2024 and 2025 Communications Chair. She also received a Mental Health Ally Certification from PsychHub and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certification from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. Kyle graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor Science in Public and International Affairs from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. Kyle lives in St. Louis, Missouri.